Pinterest Predicts: Trends to Jump On In 2025

Pinterest’s annual Pinterest Predicts Report offers an exclusive glimpse into the trends set to dominate the coming year. For refreshment operators catering to office environments, these insights present an opportunity to switch up your offerings, attract new clients, and delight employees with creative, engaging, and on-trend refreshment solutions. Here’s how to incorporate some of these 2025 trends into your refreshment services.

Soda Meets Nostalgia With a Modern Twist

Classic soda flavors are making a comeback, but with a twist. Millennials and Gen Z are giving “old-school soda pop a radical makeover,” according to the report. Think root beer floats, cream sodas, fruit sodas, and even homemade soda recipes — perfect for employees seeking a comforting yet fresh taste.

Ideas for Refreshment Operators:

• Experiment with Soda Types: Offer locally sourced soda brands or fruit-based sodas in your vending machines or micro market coolers to create intrigue and variety.
• Host Soda Stations: Wow clients with a monthly, customizable soda float bar featuring artisanal sodas and ice creams for office events. This can double as a relationship-building tool for prospective clients.
• Seasonal Menus: Keep things fresh by rotating sodas with unique flavors. This doesn’t have to be crazy. It could be something like offering Sprite Winter Spiced Cranberry in the winter months.

Cherry-Flavored Everything

Cherry-inspired flavors are set to dominate menus in 2025, so adding a sweet and tangy twist to beverages and snacks with cherry is a must.

Ideas for Refreshment Operators:

• Cherry Drinks: Add cherry-infused sparkling waters and iced teas to your selections. It would also be easy to stock some Coca‑Cola® Cherry cans in vending machines and coolers. (Maybe Bevi will make cherry a future flavor!)
• Cherry Snacks: Stock options like cherry-flavored protein bars, cherry yogurt cups, or trail mixes with dried cherry in them to complement your drink offerings.
• Cherry Colors: Incorporate the rich, vibrant cherry aesthetic into your breakroom design or micro market displays for a playful, trendy touch.

Pickle Obsession

Pickles are no longer just a garnish — they’re the star. Pinterest reports a 100% increase in searches for pickle-based items like “pickle margarita” and “pickle de gallo.”

Ideas for Refreshment Operators:

• Savory Add-Ons: Provide pickle chips as a salty snack option. For office pantries or micro markets, mini pickle jars could be offered for free.
• Try a Unique Drink: Introduce a quirky option like pickle soda from Rocket Fizz. Pitch the idea to facility managers as a fun, experimental trend.
• Pickle Snacks: Offer trendy items like Goldfish Spicy Dill Pickle crackers or SuckerPunch pickle packs to attract adventurous eaters.

Playful Community Spaces

Offices are embracing whimsical, creative spaces that spark joy and foster connection. Think hand-painted wall art, vibrant murals, and cozy gathering areas. How can you win new prospects over with this knowledge?

Ideas for Refreshment Operators:

• Interactive Refreshment Stations: Add retro-style soda machines or fruit-infused water to your setups to inject fun into everyday routines.
• Decorative Touches: Micro markets don’t have to be boring. Brighten break rooms with low-cost enhancements like decals, colorful snack bins, small chalkboards for messages, or even neon signage.
• Giveaways: Consider easy-to-execute contests like QR code raffles on vending machines for free snacks or drinks with easy games, such as “guess how many goldfish are in this jar.”

Uptick in Mountain Destinations

As employees crave serene getaways, it’s essential to reflect this desire within the office environment. In addition, for accounts in the mountains, tapping into this sentiment can boost the bottom line.

Ideas for Refreshment Operators:

• Showcase Nature-Inspired Brands: Feature products with rustic or mountain-themed branding, such as Mountain Dew or Kodiak Cakes, to resonate with the aesthetic.
• Seasonal Drinks: Introduce winter-inspired beverages like mulled cider or spiced hot chocolate to evoke cozy moments at the cabin while at work.
• Spruce Up Mountain Locations: For clients in mountain-based offices or hotels, upgrade your refreshment setups to ensure they are clean, modern, and optimized for maximum sales potential.

Silly Cakes and Fun Treats

Quirky, colorful cakes are a hit for celebrations and morale-boosting activities. Having a space to be a little silly and share delicious treats give refreshment operators a unique opportunity.

Ideas for Refreshment Operators:

• Cake Catering: Work with local bakeries to supply whimsical cakes for office milestones. This personal touch can enhance client relationships.
• Cupcake Vending Machines: Consider installing a cupcake vending machine at select locations for an interactive, trendy dessert option.
• Occasion Treats: Announce a fun “Cake of the Month” and feature it at your micro market kiosk, sourced from a local bakery.

Keep in mind – not every trend needs to be implemented all at once. Start with one or two affordable changes, like introducing a seasonal soda or pickle-flavored snack, and gauge employee or client interest before expanding. This approach keeps costs manageable while staying on trend.

Pinterest’s 2025 trends open the door to exciting opportunities for refreshment operators. By incorporating these ideas, you can engage employees, deliver memorable experiences, and retain clients while staying ahead of the curve. Whether it’s whimsical cakes, playful pickle snacks, or nostalgic soda floats, these trends promise to make the office breakroom the most popular spot in the building.