La Menorquina has discontinued Punky, one of the most historic and famous ice creams in the Balearic Islands, a brand that has marked the childhood of many generations. This is yet another example of the loss of traditional products and elements that the archipelago has been gradually losing in recent years. After Laccao's farewellas a Mallorcan product, to become 100% CatalanNow Punky disappears too.

Palma's ice cream shops are offering an increasingly wide and exotic selection. They must satisfy the tastes of tourists without losing sight of trends emerging on social media. A clear example is the success of Dubai chocolate, a viral flavor that combines chocolate, pistachio paste, and kataifi (a crunchy thread pastry), which originated on TikTok. Several ice cream shops consulted by ARA Baleares confirm that this flavor has become one of their best-selling thanks to the impact of digital platforms. This chocolate originates in the United Arab Emirates, where Sarah Hamouda founded Fix Dessert in 2021, a company that makes chocolate bars combining ingredients. In the case of Dubai chocolate, she wanted a flavor that reminded her of the Arabic knafeh desserts. The title Tasting the Dubai chocolate, videos have gone viral in which users eat this ice cream for the first time. Users even share recipes for its preparation, which have accumulated millions of views. Its success has spread to supermarkets, where sales have also increased.