# Snack Cake Cappuccinos Kerry Convenience is Now Serving the 'Twinkies Cappuccino' Drink By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-03-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cappuccino-drink References: [foodbusinessnews.net](http://www.foodbusinessnews.net/articles/news_home/New-Product-Launches/2017/03/Hostess_heats_up_enters_hot_be.aspx?ID={90843208-C57B-4DBA-8E4B-D790A772C5AA}) Those who visit [Kerry Convenience](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smug-dairy) stores will soon have the chance to buy a new cappuccino drink that tastes like Twinkies. This is thanks to a new partnership between Kerry Convenience and [Hostess Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creepy-caramel-ding-dongs), which is introducing the world to the 'Twinkies Cappuccino. The Twinkies Cappuccino is said to boast a creamy milk base that has notes of both coffee and the classic sponge cake product. Considering that Twinkies has been a best-selling snack cake at convenience stores for years, this new hot beverage introduces a new way for fans of the brand to enjoy their favorite product as a comforting cappuccino drink. Recently, Hostess also launched a partnership with [Nestle Dreyer’s](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitkatflavored) Ice Cream Co., which introduced several new novelty frozen desserts and flavored ice cream pints to the market. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Snack Cake Cappuccinos:** Opportunity for snack food and beverage companies to create innovative flavored cappuccino drinks that mimic popular snack cake flavors. - **Convenience Store Partnerships:** Opportunity for convenience stores to collaborate with popular snack cake brands to create unique products that attract customers. - **Novelty Frozen Desserts:** Opportunity for dessert companies to partner with popular snack cake brands to create novelty frozen desserts and flavored ice creams. ### Where This Applies - **Beverage:** Opportunity for beverage companies to explore new flavor combinations inspired by popular snack cakes. - **Convenience Store:** Opportunity for convenience store chains to partner with snack cake brands to offer exclusive products and increase customer engagement. - **Dessert:** Opportunity for dessert companies to expand their product offerings by incorporating popular snack cake flavors into frozen desserts and ice creams. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Prepackaged Cafe-Inspired Snack Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hostess-products.md) - [Frozen Refreshment Snack Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cherry-slurpee-twinkies.md) - [Snack Cake Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hostess-twinkies-candy.md) - [Remixed Mashup Snack Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ding-dongs-x-twinkies-mashups.md) - [Cake-Flavored Cappuccinos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birthday-cake-cappuccino.md) - [Blended Snack Cake Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hostess-shakes.md) - [Cookie Candy Bar Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-original-donut-shop-twix-kcup-pods.md) - [Snack Cake Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hostess-popcorn-snack.md) - [Cryptocurrency-Inspired Snack Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twinkcoin-snack-cakes.md)