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Carbonated Confections

A need to maintain relevancy has soda drinks taking on more edible forms

Implications - As new beverages emerge on the market, classic brands are often overshadowed by the allure of experimental flavoring. Seeking to enhance traditional indulgences, brands and consumers are transforming classics like sodas into hybrid desserts and snack foods. Thus, offering the familiarity of classic flavors through new and unexpected forms.
Trend Themes
1. Soda-infused Treats - The use of soda in desserts and snacks presents opportunities to explore unusual flavor combinations.
2. Creative Flavor Pairings - Experimenting with unexpected flavor pairings, such as soda and chicken, can lead to innovative food creations.
3. Hybrid Desserts and Snacks - Brands and consumers are transforming classic drinks like soda into hybrid desserts and snack foods, offering the familiarity of classic flavors through new and unexpected forms.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - The food and beverage industry can explore the use of soda in new and innovative ways for sweet and savory dishes.
2. Marketing and Advertising - Marketing and advertising professionals can use unique flavor combinations, such as soda in chicken or cupcakes, to create memorable and buzzworthy campaigns.
3. Hospitality and Tourism - Hotels, restaurants and amusement parks can offer unique and unexpected soda-infused dishes to attract and delight customers.
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Featured Examples

Soda-Covered Chicken Wings
Soda-Covered Chicken Wings
The 'Zesty Citrus' Wings from Buffalo Wild Wings are Coated in Soda
‘Buffalo Wild Wings’ recently debuted a new flavor for its chicken wings called ‘Zesty Citrus.’ When it comes to wings, some people prefer them to be hot and spicy while... MORE
Cream Soda Cookies
Cream Soda Cookies
These Root Beer Float Oreo Cookies are Experimentally Inventive
These Oreo root beer float cookies are a rather unique cookie flavor for fans to try. While these soda cookies have yet to be confirmed or denied, they sure look real in these images. Oreo has... MORE
Cola Chicken Crisps
Cola Chicken Crisps
Pepsi Lays Chips Introduces Soda-Marinated Poultry Snacks Exclusively in China
Cola-marinated chicken is not unheard of but the Pepsi Lays chips have transformed this syrupy dish into a compact snack. Asia is notorious for adventurous flavors. Renowned for daring ingredients... MORE
Sweet Soda-Infused Cupcakes
Sweet Soda-Infused Cupcakes
These Tasty Coca-Cola Cupcakes Combine Chocolate and Soda
These deliciously different Coca-Cola cupcakes use refreshing, sugary sodas to create an unusual treat. These incredible cupcakes are topped with maraschino cherries, making them the perfect dessert... MORE
Fizzy Citrus Popsicles
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These DIY Blood Orange Ice Pops are Filled with Explosive Flavor
A Pair and a Spare’s DIY Blood Orange Ice Pops feature a fun flavor that bubbles in the mouth. Laced with fizzy qualities and booze, these popsicles are perfect for brunch in the summer.... MORE
Savory Soda Cupcakes
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YouTuber Rosanna Pansino Tests Out the Mountain Dew Doritos Chip Cupcakes
Celebrated YouTube star Rosanna Pansino tests out the infamous Mountain Dew Doritos chip cupcake recipe in her latest food video post on her channel, Nerdy Nummies. While the combination of Mountain... MORE
Carbonated Float Popsicles
Carbonated Float Popsicles
These Root Beer Float Popsicles Combine Rich Ice Cream with Soda
Blogger Jessica of How Sweet Eats came up with a fun way to combine the deliciously sweet taste of root beer soda with ice cream in these ‘Floatsicle’ icy treats. Jessica makes these... MORE
Soda-Infused Hot Dogs
Soda-Infused Hot Dogs
Disneyland Tokyo's Theme Park Food Includes Coke-Flavored Hot Dogs
Japan has long been known for its outrageous flavor combinations and exotic food, which makes Disneyland Tokyo’s coke-flavored hotdogs no surprise at all as an addition to its theme park food... MORE

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