# Sweet Holiday-Themed Almonds Blue Diamond Almonds are Launching Two New Holiday Flavors By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-10-07 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-diamond-almonds References: [snackandbakery](https://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/99523-blue-diamond-almonds-launches-two-holiday-flavors) & [bluediamond](https://www.bluediamond.com/brand/snack-almonds)  [Blue Diamond Almonds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-diamond-almonds-cherry-slurpee) has announced a new series of snacks for consumers to pick up this winter when looking to enjoy the flavors of the season. The almond snacks come in two unexpectedly sweet options including Peppermint Cocoa and Snickerdoodle, which both feature the brand's signature almonds covered in sweet flavor. The almonds are being touted as the perfect addition to a seasonal charcuterie board, as a stocking stuffer or a holiday treat to leave out for guests to nibble at. The limited-edition holiday Blue Diamond Almonds are launching in six-ounce cans with an MSRP of $3.49, and will be available at [Whole Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairyfree-holiday-ice-creams), [Walmart](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-diamond-1) and Kroger, and are available now on >Amazon. The snack will only be available starting this month through December to make it a holiday exclusive. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/branding) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Holiday Snacking Trends:** The rise of holiday-themed snacks presents an opportunity for companies to capture a unique market during the winter season. - **Seasonal Flavored Snacks:** Consumers are increasingly interested in trying unique and limited-edition seasonal flavors, leading to opportunities for companies to experiment and create new products. - **Convenience Snacking:** Ready-to-eat snacks like Blue Diamond Almonds offer a quick and easy snacking option for busy consumers on-the-go. ### Where This Applies - **Snack and Confectionery Manufacturing:** Companies in the snack and confectionery industry can explore seasonal and limited-edition flavors to satisfy consumer demand for unique and exciting products. - **Retail and E-commerce:** Retailers like Whole Foods, Walmart, Kroger, and Amazon can benefit from carrying limited-edition seasonal snack products to attract holiday shoppers. - **Hospitality and Catering:** Hotels, restaurants, and catering companies can offer holiday-themed snacks like Blue Diamond Almonds as festive and delicious additions to their menus and offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Festive Nut Flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frosted-brownie-almonds.md) - [Dipped Seasonal Almond Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-almonds.md) - [Flavorful Mixed Nut Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-diamond-almonds-and-more.md) - [Sweetly Creamy Almond Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honey-butter-almonds.md) - [Holiday-Themed Nut Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planters-products.md) - [Nutrient-Dense Snacking-Friendly Pecans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snack-pecans.md) - [Online Artisan Holiday Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nutscom-holiday-snacks.md) - [Better-for-You Dipped Almonds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-diamond-1.md) - [Internationally-Inspired Almonds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/korean-bbq-almonds.md)