# Fruity Mint Chocolate Treats After Eight Cherry & Mint Thins Offer a Crisp, Smooth Flavor By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-11-09 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/after-eight-cherry-mint-thins References: [foodbev](https://www.foodbev.com/news/nestle-launches-limited-edition-after-eight-cherry-and-mint-flavour/) & [nestle](https://www.nestle.co.uk/en-gb/brands/chocolate_and_confectionery/boxed)  The [After Eight](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/after-eight-mojito-mint) Cherry & Mint Thins are a limited-edition product for consumers to pick up this holiday season as a new twist on a classic treat. The chocolate features the familiar form of the brand's signature [dark chocolate thins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thin-crispy-peppermint-cocoa-cookies), but features a touch of [cherry flavor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-thins-cherry-blossom-matcha) to give the treat a cool, fruity flavor profile. The festive treat is perfect for serving during holiday dinners and is being launched to coincide with the original product's anniversary. Sensor Brand Manger for After Eight Debbie Bowen commented on the After Eight Cherry & Mint Thins saying, "After Eight has had a place at the nation’s dinner tables for sixty years now, and as we reach our landmark birthday, we want to make it extra special." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Fruit-infused Chocolates:** There is an opportunity for chocolate companies to experiment with different fruit flavors to attract consumers looking for a unique twist to classic treats. - **Limited-edition Holiday Treats:** Creating seasonal treats with unique flavors can create excitement among consumers and drive sales during the holiday season. - **Anniversary Celebrations:** Releasing special anniversary products can generate interest and loyalty from consumers who have a history with the brand. ### Who This Affects Most - **Chocolate Manufacturing:** Chocolate companies can invest in R&D to create new and exciting flavor combinations to stay ahead of competitors in the industry. - **Holiday and Seasonal Retail:** Retailers who specialize in holiday and seasonal products can partner with chocolatiers to offer exclusive, limited-edition treats to attract shoppers looking for unique gifts and treats. - **Consumer Packaged Goods:** CPG companies can leverage anniversary celebrations as an opportunity to release limited-edition products and generate buzz among consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minty Festive Chocolate Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terrys-chocolate-mint.md) - [Stylish Artistic Christmas Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/after-eight-the-design-edition-by-walala.md) - [Complex Mint Chocolate Truffles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lindor-dark-70-mint.md) - [Minty Textural Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twirl-mint.md) - [Refreshing Liqueur Truffle Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baileys-chocolate-mint-truffles.md) - [Crispy Mint Chocolate Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hostess-crspy-minis.md) - [Cooling Seasonal Candy Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cadbury-dairy-milk-winter-mint-crisp.md) - [Tree-Shaped Chocolate Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treeshaped-chocolate-bites.md) - [Holiday Cookie Line Additions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peppermint-cocoa-cookie.md)