Ice cream has been enjoyed for centuries and has become a symbol of summer delight and indulgence. Dessert lovers across the globe celebrate Ice-cream Day on the 3rd Sunday of July every year. With the day falling on the 16th of July this year, here are a few interesting facts from The Godrej Food Trends Report about everyone's favorite dessert 'Ice-cream'. 75% of experts forecast a rising demand for clean ice creams. Clean ice-creams are characterized by transparent, simple, wholesome, and easily understandable ingredients; thus the “clean” labeling. Moreover, the panel also foresees an equal demand for the specialized diet friendly options such as low-sugar, protein-fortified or vegan ice-creams.

The Godrej Foods Trends Report 2023, brought together of over 350+ thought leaders including celebrity chefs, home chefs, professional chefs, food bloggers, health professionals, media professionals, mixologists, nutritionists, restaurateurs, sommeliers, food producers, and more. This diverse group shared deep insights about their respective areas of expertise.

Godrej Food Trends Report 2023 reveals some interesting trends:

• Rise in Vegan Ice-creams – 75% of the panel foresee demand for dairy-free, vegan ice-cream
• Guiltfree dessert – 50% of the panel believes that there will be a higher demand for ice-creams with healthy claims
• Increase in demand for exotic flavours – 75% of the experts predict a rising demand for clean ice-cream

Today, the ice-cream market is witnessing a remarkable transformation from its traditional roots of classic flavors like Vanilla, Chocolate, and Strawberry. It has now evolved into a diverse landscape, offering a multitude of options that cater to a wide range of tastes and preferences right from choices inspired by Indian cuisine to global offerings like gelato, sorbet, fro-yo and much more.

Rushina Munshaw Ghildiyal, Managing Director, a Perfect Bite Consulting and Curating Editor of the annual Godrej Foods Trends Report says, “Ice cream is a frozen delight that goes beyond age, culture, and boundaries. The 2023 edition of the Godrej Food Trends report, emphasizes that health has become a crucial factor in our food-related choices, including ice creams. This desire has created a demand for more transparency, clearly reflected in the emphasis on clean labeling. Additionally, individuals who prioritize their health are increasingly seeking out healthier and vegan ice cream alternatives. This pattern reveals a rise in consumer demand for ice creams made with a focus on natural ingredients and little processing—avoiding synthetic additives.”

Godrej Food Trends Report 2023 is available for download at www.vikhrolicucina.com