# Textural Animated Movie Candies BARRATT Sweet Shop Partnered with Universal Products & Experiences By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2026-07-09 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barratt-sweet-shop References: [wholesalemanager](https://wholesalemanager.co.uk/barratt-sweet-shop-goes-bananas-with-brand-new-minions-inspired-launch/) & [sngbarratt](https://www.sngbarratt.com/English%28US%29)  [BARRATT Sweet Shop](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barratt-sweet-shop-flumps-hearts) has partnered up with [Universal Products & Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jammie-dodgers-sour-lemon) to celebrate the [Minions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minions-candy-range) franchise and get fans ready for the latest installment. The partnership sees the launch of two new products including the Sweet Bananaaaaa and the Fizzy Bananaaaaa candies, which each put a banana flavor in focus with either a sweet finish or a textural experience. The candies are competitively priced at £1 per 120-gram pack to make them a cost-effective candy item for families in the UK to pick up before or after seeing Minions & Monsters, which hit theaters July 1, 2026. The products are a Poundland exclusive to further target value-seeking shoppers and comes as part of the continued expansion of co-branded candies as a way to encourage purchases. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 7.2/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 84% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/branding) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Character-branded Confections:** Licensed candy collaborations are turning familiar entertainment franchises into affordable impulse products with built-in fan recognition and seasonal relevance. - **Texture-led Candy:** Sensory formats such as fizzy finishes and playful mouthfeel effects create differentiation in crowded sweets aisles where flavor alone is less distinctive. - **Value Retail Exclusives:** Retailer-only confectionery launches at low price points give budget-focused shoppers access to limited-edition products while strengthening store-specific demand. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Confectionery:** Candy makers are using co-branded flavors, novelty textures, and accessible pack sizes to refresh legacy product lines for family and fan audiences. - **Entertainment Licensing:** Film and character IP is extending beyond screens into everyday snacks, creating additional consumer touchpoints around theatrical releases and franchise moments. - **Discount Retail:** Pound-shop and value-channel exclusives are becoming launch platforms for branded collaborations that combine affordability, scarcity, and pop-culture appeal. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Surprise-Packed Cinematic Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gumi-yum-surprise-minions.md) - [Fruit-Forward Bread Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shake-em-banana-bites.md) - [Summery Gummy Candy Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mondelz-international-candies.md) - [Mischievous Protein Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minions-monsters-built-puff-variety-pack.md) - [Green-Hued Cartoon Condiments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frenchs-mustard.md) - [Frozen Film Franchise Refreshments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/icee-banana-blast.md) - [Branded Sour Biscuit Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jammie-dodgers-sour-lemon.md) - [Cult Favorite Animation-Themed Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minions-monsters-meal.md) - [Movie Brand Snack Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/movie-branded-candy.md)