# Caramelized Fruit Hot Chocolates Hotel Chocolat Caramelised Pineapple Drinking Chocolate is Tasty By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2024-04-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caramelised-pineapple-drinking-chocolate References: [foodbev](https://www.foodbev.com/news/hotel-chocolat-adds-new-pineapple-drinking-chocolate-to-range/) & [hotelchocolat](https://www.hotelchocolat.com/uk)  Hotel Chocolat Caramelised Pineapple Drinking Chocolate is a limited-edition product being added to the brand's product portfolio to provide consumers with a decidedly [fruit-forward option](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coppa-cocktails-white-choc-passion) to try out this spring. The product comes in single-serve sachets that are capable of being whipped into a smooth drink using the brand's [Velvetiser hot chocolate machine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-chocolat-velvetiser). The product features subtle notes of pineapple in every sip, while the base flavor of rich, creamy caramel milk chocolate offers a certain level of taste complexity. Hotel Chocolat Caramelised Pineapple Drinking Chocolate is being launched exclusively for [Hotel Chocolat VIP Me](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-chocolat-fire-ice-drinking-chocolate) members now with a wider launch to all consumers taking place April 8, 2024 in the UK. The product is priced at £13.50. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 23% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Fruit-forward Hot Chocolates:** Creating innovative hot chocolate flavors by infusing them with tropical fruit notes offers a unique tasting experience for consumers. - **Limited-edition Single-serve Products:** Introducing exclusive, limited-edition single-serve sachets of premium hot chocolate appeals to consumers seeking novel and high-quality beverage options. - **Luxury Hot Chocolate Machines:** Developing advanced hot chocolate machines like the Velvetiser that can create decadent drinks enhances the premium hot beverage experience for customers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Beverages:** Innovating within the beverages sector with fruit-infused hot chocolates can attract new consumers seeking unique and flavorful drink options. - **Hospitality:** Implementing exclusive product launches for VIP members followed by wider consumer releases can drive loyalty and excitement in the hospitality industry. - **Appliances:** Developing sophisticated hot chocolate machines that elevate the at-home beverage experience presents opportunities for growth in the appliances sector. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artisan Drinking Chocolate Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-chocolat-drinking-chocolates.md) - [Summertime Hot Chocolate Flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pina-colada-hot-chocolate.md) - [Cooling Spicy Drinking Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-chocolat-fire-ice-drinking-chocolate.md) - [Cocktail-Inspired Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-mimosa-chocolate-selector.md) - [Sumptuous Caribbean Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-lucian-island-growers-range.md) - [Bittersweet Drinking Chocolate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bittersweet-drinking-chocolate.md) - [Creamy Pineapple Chews](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pineapple-chews.md) - [Branded Hot Chocolate Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tassimo-cadbury-caramel-hot-chocolate.md) - [Hyper-Chilled Pineapple Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tru-fru.md)