# Frosty Nostalgic QSR Drinks The Taco Bell Strawberry Poppin' Candy Freeze is Packed with Sweets By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-09-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candy-freeze References: [brandeating](http://www.brandeating.com/2017/09/taco-bell-pours-new-strawberry-poppin-candy-freeze.html) The Taco Bell Strawberry Poppin' Candy Freeze is the latest creation from the [QSR](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taco-bell-sweet-treats) brand that is made from an overtly sweet set of ingredients for a truly tangy flavor experience. The drink is made by mixing a strawberry-flavored Freeze with ample [popping candy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dragon-fruit-blueberry-poppers) that is also strawberry flavored for a nostalgic beverage to enjoy with the brand's various food menu options. [Nostalgia](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-dog-bun-toasters) is one of the most popular notions in the fast food market at the moment with brands creating menu items that incorporate ingredients that remind consumers of their childhood. This is evident with the Taco Bell Strawberry Poppin' Candy Freeze, which will likely become a hit with consumers that are looking for food products that make them feel like a kid again. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 15% | 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Nostalgic Fast Food:** Creating menu items that incorporate ingredients that remind consumers of their childhood is a disruptive innovation opportunity for fast food brands. - **Tangy Flavor Experiences:** Developing beverages with overtly sweet and tangy flavors, like the Taco Bell Strawberry Poppin' Candy Freeze, presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the QSR industry. - **Nostalgic Beverage Pairings:** Creating drinks that complement the nostalgic flavors of food menu options is a disruptive innovation opportunity for QSR brands. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fast Food:** Fast food brands can capitalize on the nostalgia trend by creating menu items that evoke childhood memories. - **Beverage:** The beverage industry has an opportunity to develop tangy and nostalgic flavor experiences to meet consumer demand for unique taste sensations. - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry as a whole can explore nostalgia as a marketing strategy to attract customers looking for comfort and familiarity in their dining experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Swirled Blue Raspberry Slushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-strawberry-freeze-beverages.md) - [Strawberry-Flavored QSR Treat Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taco-bell-sweet-treats.md) - [Cookie-Flavored Slush Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/confetti-cookie-freeze.md) - [Swirled Mixed Berry Slushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/island-berry-freeze.md) - [QSR-Backed Dirty Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baja-dream-freezes.md) - [Fruit-Flavored Slush Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/double-berry-freeze.md) - [Fast Food Soda Floats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orange-vanilla-cream-soda-freeze.md) - [Frozen QSR Mango Refreshments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taco-bell-mango.md) - [Lemonade-Based Slushie Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limonada-freezes.md)