# Dairy-Infused Candy The Blue Cheese Lollipop is a Surprisingly Tasty Treat By Nicole Ballantyne-Choo | Published 2013-09-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-cheese-lollipop References: [incrediblethings](http://www.incrediblethings.com/food/blue-cheese-lollipops/) & [lollyphile](http://www.lollyphile.com/collections/all/products/blue-cheese-lollipops) The blue cheese lollipop is a great choice for adventurous people who are willing to try anything. This blue and white candy was created by Lollyphile, a company known for making [strange, yet delicious lollipop flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chupa-chups-sour). What's great about these lollipops is the creators aren't afraid to try new things and are open to testing out new flavors that people wouldn't normally associate with the sticked candy. Just like the others, the blue cheese one actually turned out to be a hit. While candy mixed with cheese doesn't sound appealing, the [sweet and salty mixture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specially-selected-speciality-cheese) offers people a pleasant surprise that makes it worth trying. These blue cheese lollipops would be an interesting, yet yummy choice to give to guests at a party. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Unconventional Flavors:** Opportunity to create unique and surprising flavor combinations in various food and beverage products. - **Adventurous Dining:** Opportunity to cater to the growing demand for unconventional and adventurous food experiences. - **Unexpected Pairings:** Opportunity to explore unexpected ingredient combinations that challenge traditional culinary norms. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity for food and beverage companies to develop innovative products and capture niche markets. - **Event Planning and Catering:** Opportunity for event planners and caterers to offer unique and memorable culinary experiences for clients. - **Flavor and Ingredient Innovation:** Opportunity for flavor and ingredient companies to collaborate and create new and exciting taste profiles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Blue Cheese Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quebec-blue-cheese-ice-cream.md) - [Fruity Blue Cheese Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pear-and-blue-cheese-ice-cream.md) - [Approachable Blue Cheese Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boursin-blue-cheese-flavor.md) - [Blue Cheese Curds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greenbrier-dairy.md) - [Flavor-Forward Blue Cheese Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-cheese-dips.md) - [Gummy Candy Cheese Pairings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candy-and-cheese-pairing.md) - [Mellow Blue Cheese Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mild-blue-cheese.md) - [Artisan Blue Cheese Chip Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wine-chips-1.md) - [Assorted Blue Cheese Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-cheese-salad-blend.md)