# Playful Cafe-Branded Beverage Cups The Barbie Pink Pineapple Cup is Only at Dunkin' Locations By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2026-06-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-pink-pineapple-cup References: [news.dunkindonuts](https://news.dunkindonuts.com/blog/barbie-pink-pineapple-cup-2026)  The Barbie Pink Pineapple Cup has been announced by [Dunkin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunkin-and-barbie)' as a piece of merch created in collaboration with [Mattel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunkin-barbie-dreamhouse) that will offer avid fans with a keepsake that's perfect for summertime sipping. The cup features a pineapple-shaped design with a metallic pink crown and a see-through pink base that's accented by the recognizable orange Dunkin' branding. The cup is positioned as a great way to enjoy one of the brand's signature refreshments, while also being perfect for keeping on hand to hold any drink this summer. The Barbie Pink Pineapple Cup is priced at $10.99 and comes with a free medium beverage, but is a limited time offering that the brand encourages fans to pick up while they can. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 9.3/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 78% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Collectible Cafe Merchandise:** Limited-run drinkware turns everyday beverage purchases into fandom-driven keepsakes with recurring revenue potential beyond the menu. - **Pop-culture Beverage Collaborations:** Entertainment-branded cafe products create high-visibility crossover moments that blend character affinity with impulse foodservice spending. - **Bundled Lifestyle Drinkware:** Cup-and-beverage bundles introduce accessible premiumization by pairing functional accessories with immediate refreshment value. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Quick-service Restaurants:** Branded merchandise extensions give restaurant chains new ways to increase foot traffic, social sharing, and limited-time purchase urgency. - **Licensed Consumer Products:** Character-led collaborations translate established intellectual property into seasonal lifestyle goods that resonate with nostalgic and younger audiences. - **Beverage Retail:** Reusable novelty cups support differentiated drink occasions while connecting sustainability-adjacent utility with collectible product design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Festive Theme Park Tumblers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-x-disney-collection.md) - [Pink-Hued Cafe Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunkin-and-barbie.md) - [Oversized Cafe Drink Sizes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunkin-drink-buckets.md) - [Banana-Themed QSR Merch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banana-land-merch.md) - [Tropical Convenience-Focused Cocktail Lineups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/malibu-pink.md) - [Fall-Ready Musician Cafe Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunkin-daydream-refreshers.md) - [Singer Limited Promo Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reusable-cups-promotion.md) - [Delectable Career-Themed Ice Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-career-collection.md) - [Dreamy Berry Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sabrinas-strawberry-daydream-refresher.md)