# Candied Earphones The Sweet Jolly Rancher and Hershey's Kisses Candy Earbuds By Marissa Liu | Published 2009-11-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candy-earbuds References: [bigbadtoystore](http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=JWI10055&mode=retail&picture=in) Do you want something a little out of the ordinary to help you listen to your MP3s? These creative candy earbuds will help bring sweet music to your ears. The [Hershey](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hershey-and-crocs)’s Kisses and the [Jolly Rancher earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jolly-ranchers-freeze-dried) are candy earbuds that probably don’t taste as delicious as the sweet treats they resemble. Both styles of candy earbuds retail for $11.99 and come in two styles: Standard and Collector’s ($2 extra). They would also make for a perfect [stocking stuffer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hershey-company-holiday-range). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Candy-themed Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a line of candy-themed accessories such as phone cases or chargers to tap into the sweet tooth trend. - **Nostalgia Marketing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop marketing strategies that evoke feelings of nostalgia to attract consumers looking for a sense of familiarity. - **Customizable Earbuds:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design earbuds that can be personalized with different candy designs to offer consumers a unique and customizable listening experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate candy-inspired designs into consumer electronics products to appeal to a younger demographic and stand out in a crowded market. - **Gift and Novelty:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Expand product offerings in the gift and novelty industry by introducing more candy-themed items like the candy earbuds to cater to consumers seeking unique and fun gift options. - **Food and Beverage:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with candy brands to create cross-promotional campaigns that combine food and technology, such as offering discounts on candy with the purchase of candy-themed earbuds. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lipstick-Inspired Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freebuds-lipstick.md) - [Customized Noise Control Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-zen-air.md) - [Celebratory Audio Lollipops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tastysounds-audiolollipop.md) - [Branded Rock Candy Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rock-candy-sticks.md) - [Coal-Shaped Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/itsugar-merry-frickn-christmas-box.md) - [Industrial Earbud Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teenage-engineering-bd1.md) - [Chip-Themed Wireless Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skullcandy-doritos.md) - [Cannabis-Themed Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grind-haze-true-wireless-earbuds.md) - [Beer Brand Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skullcandy-x-budweiser.md)