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Chip-Flavored Chocolate Bars

The Tayto Cheese & Onion Chocolate Bar is a Controversial Mix

— May 6, 2013 — Lifestyle
The Tayto Cheese & Onion Chocolate Bar seems like too strange of a pairing to be real. But April's Fool Day is long gone, so there really is no good reason for such a spoof. The major Irish crisps and popcorn manufacturer, which was founded by Joe Murphy in 1954, created a limited run of the treat. It was met with much enthusiasm. Taste Ireland CEO Eamon Eastwood says, "I couldn't believe the reaction, it went off the richter scale with almost half a million impressions."

It might be a controversial mix, but the Tayto Cheese & Onion Chocolate Bar appears to have won over the hearts of the Irish people. Mr Tayto himself wrote on Facebook, "They said it couldn't be done, but you know how much I love a challenge."
Trend Themes
1. Flavor Fusion - Merging unexpected flavors in food and drink products can be a disruptive innovation opportunity for the food industry.
2. Limited Editions - Creating limited edition versions of popular products can be a good way to generate excitement and buzz among consumers.
3. Social Media Buzz - Leveraging social media to create word-of-mouth buzz and drive engagement can be a key strategy for product launches and promotions.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - The food and beverage industry can look to merge flavors and create unique products like the Tayto Cheese & Onion Chocolate Bar to appeal to consumers' desire for novelty.
2. Marketing and Advertising - Marketing and advertising companies can work with food and beverage brands to create social media campaigns that generate excitement and engagement around new product launches.
3. Retail - Retailers can take advantage of limited edition products, like the Tayto Cheese & Onion Chocolate Bar, to drive foot traffic and sales, especially among consumers looking for unique and novel products.
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