
July 10, 2025
The global rise of Waffle Cone snacks: indulgent, customizable, and in high demand
In today’s fast-paced market, consumers are seeking snacks that offer convenience, mindful indulgence, and multi-sensory experiences. One format is leading this evolution: waffle cone snacks. Why? Because they provide the perfect balance — a delicious, satisfying bite without excess, ideal for enjoying without guilt.
Waffle cone snacks have gained significant traction due to their visual appeal, crunchy texture, flavor versatility, and ease of consumption. This format is quickly becoming a category favorite for brands looking to differentiate.
Market growth backed by data
According to DataHorizon Research: The ice cream cone segment is projected to grow from USD 1.2 billion in 2024 to USD 1.8 billion by 2033, with a CAGR of 4.5%.
This growth reflects the increasing demand for premium, portion-controlled snack formats — and waffle cone snacks are at the center of that trend.
Consumers are consistently drawn to crunchy textures and the nostalgic, lightly sweet flavor of wafer-style cones. Extending this familiar experience into new, portable snack formats like waffle cone snacks presents a unique opportunity for brands to connect indulgence with convenience — delivering a product that satisfies both taste and modern snacking preferences.
Waffle Cone snacks: flavor, texture, and design in every bite
At Machu Picchu Foods, we have developed a full line of waffle cone snacks filled with smooth creams and finished with visually engaging toppings — creating a unique snacking experience designed to captivate through flavor, color, and texture.
Each component is fully customizable — from fillings to coatings and toppings — allowing your brand to deliver a differentiated product with industrial consistency and precision.
Indulgent fillings, designed for your brand
Our waffle cone snacks are available with a wide variety of rich, indulgent fillings, each developed to align with your brand’s sensory and nutritional profile:
- Milk Chocolate: Smooth, balanced sweetness.
- White Chocolate: Creamy, milky, and visually striking.
- Dark Chocolate: Bold, intense, and high in cocoa content.
- Peanut: Roasted profile with a soft, slightly salty finish.
- Coffee: Espresso or latte notes, warm aroma, rich taste.
- Strawberry: Vibrant fruit flavor with a natural color.
Additional flavors can be developed upon request. Each filling can be adapted in sweetness, fat content, texture, and color — meeting nutritional, regulatory, or branding requirements.
Precision toppings for visual and textural impact
Toppings are the final element that transform each waffle cone snack into a multi-sensory product. We offer a variety of topping options to create unique shelf presence:
- Colorful Sprinkles: Fun and festive.
- Cacao Nibs: Crunchy and natural.
- Crushed Roasted Peanuts: Rich and rustic.
- Chocolate Pearls: Premium and elegant.
- Dusting with cocoa powder or nibs: Artisanal finish.
All toppings are applied with precision and consistency, ensuring scalable production and alignment with your visual strategy.
Scalable packaging solutions
Our packaging options are engineered for freshness, efficiency, and shelf appeal:
- Individual flowpack: Ideal for single-serving units, with full branding surface.
- Resealable doypack: Designed for sharing or portioned consumption.
- Shelf-ready display box: Pre-packed for easy placement and high visibility.
All formats can be adapted in size, material, and graphic design — including sustainable packaging solutions upon request.
Why partner with Machu Picchu Foods?
At Machu Picchu Foods, we specialize in contract manufacturing of chocolate and snacks, with more than 30 years of experience developing high-performance solutions for global brands.
We offer:
- Tailored product development. we manufacture waffle cone snacks according to your specifications in flavor, format, and packaging.
- Certified ingredients and traceable processes, with rigorous quality assurance.
- Dedicated R&D and operations support, from concept to commercialization.
With Machu Picchu Foods, transforming your snack idea into a profitable and scalable product is not only possible — it is a strategic opportunity ready to take off.
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