Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Mango and Coconut Dominate India's Summer Food Trends
This summer, Indians loved mangoes and coconuts the most.
Mango lassis, cakes, and desserts were super popular, with people ordering them a lot.
Coconut-flavoured ice cream also became a big hit, especially in cities like Mumbai and Bengaluru.
Another surprise was the growing love for iced coffee, which people ordered mostly in the evenings.
Overall, everyone wanted refreshing and cold treats to stay cool during the hot summer days.
Mango was the most popular summer fruit, with a 19.3% increase in demand for mango-flavoured desserts and ice creams.
Mango Lassi was ordered 1,547 times per day, making it one of the most popular summer beverages.
Dessert demand increased by 19.2% year-on-year, with emerging cities like Amaravati and Thanjavur showing the fastest growth.
Cold beverage orders rose by 20.7%, highlighting the preference for chilled refreshments.
Coconut-flavoured ice cream saw a 13.4% increase in demand, with Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad leading the orders.
- Who
- Indian consumers
- What
- Food and beverage ordering trends during summer 2026
- When
- April 15 to June 16, 2026
- Where
- Across India
- Why
- To beat the heat and satisfy summer cravings
Mango Enthusiasts
Coconut Lovers
Popularity
Mango Enthusiasts
Mango was the undisputed star with a 19.3% increase in demand for mango-flavoured desserts and ice creams.
Coconut Lovers
Coconut emerged as a surprise favourite with a 13.4% increase in demand for coconut-flavoured ice cream.
Geographical Preference
Mango Enthusiasts
Mango Mastani became popular in cities like Pune, Nashik, Mysuru, and Mangaluru.
Coconut Lovers
Coconut-flavoured ice cream was most popular in Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad.
- Report Period
- April 15 to June 16, 2026
- Mango Lassi Orders
- 1,547 per day
- Dessert Demand Increase
- 19.2% year-on-year
- Cold Beverage Demand Increase
- 20.7% year-on-year
- Coconut Ice Cream Demand Increase
- 13.4% year-on-year
- Iced Coffee Demand Increase
- 38.4% year-on-year
- Peak Coffee Ordering Time
- 4 pm to 9 pm