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# Shark-Themed Cereals
Kellogg's Baby Shark Cereal Recently Launched at Walmart and Sam's Club

By Grace Mahas | Published 2019-08-01 | Marketing
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-shark-cereal
References: [bustle](https://www.bustle.com/p/baby-shark-cereal-is-hitting-shelves-at-walmart-sams-club-18238557) & [walmart](https://www.walmart.ca/search/Baby)

The shark-themed children's song that became a viral sensation has officially become a breakfast food with Kellogg's 'Baby Shark Cereal.' The [limited-edition cereal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-oreo-puffs-cereal) was debuted just in time for [Discovery's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shark-assortment) Shark Week Collection television marathon.

The new cereal is 'Berry Fin-tastic' flavored, with red, yellow, and blue cereal rounds, and marshmallows mixed in. The box features blue packaging, a cartoon shark, a small fish, and a sea shell holding the cereal in place of a bowl. "We know Baby Shark is a catchy tune that has captured the hearts of many families," said Erin Storm, Kellogg's marketing, in a press release. "New Kellogg's Baby Shark cereal was created to expand on the joy families feel in a tasty way."

This [novelty cereal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moms-best-cereals) is perfect for families and adults to enjoy while watching the shark-themed marathon.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.1/10
- Popularity: 37% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Alpha
- Top markets: North America

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Shark-themed Cereals:** Opportunity to create unique and creative themed cereals that appeal to children and families.
- **Limited-edition Cereal Collaborations:** Opportunity to collaborate with popular characters or brands to create limited-edition cereals that generate excitement and appeal to a specific target audience.
- **Innovative Packaging Designs:** Opportunity to create eye-catching and interactive packaging designs that enhance the consumer's experience and make the product stand out on store shelves.

### Where This Applies

- **Food and Beverage:** Potential to introduce innovative and fun cereals that cater to changing consumer preferences and create a loyal customer base.
- **Entertainment and Media:** Potential to capitalize on popular entertainment trends by partnering with television shows or movies to create themed cereals that appeal to fans.
- **Packaging and Branding:** Potential to offer creative packaging design services to food companies looking to enhance their product's visual appeal and engage with consumers.

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