# Cereal-Flavored Popcorn Snacks These New Snacks From General Mills Come in Two Flavors By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-08-04 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cerealflavored-popcorn References: [snackandbakery](https://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/99192-general-mills-convenience-launches-cereal-flavored-popcorn) & [generalmillscf](https://www.generalmillscf.com/)  These [General Mills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minis-cereals) cereal-flavored popcorn snacks are a new hybrid food product to offer consumers a satisfyingly nostalgic way to satisfy their hunger. The snack comes in two flavor options including [Cinnamon Toast Crunch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnamon-toast-crunch-pizza) and Cocoa Puffs, which are both crafted with a base of premium popcorn covered in ample flavoring. The snacks are being launched in 2.25-ounce packs fro $1.99 each and are arriving now into convenience stores for kids and adults alike. The new General Mills cereal-flavored popcorn snacks feature notes of sweetness, but also boast saltiness for a distinct flavor experience. Each of the flavors are branded with the same recognizable imagery as the original cereal to make them easily recognizable on store shelves. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Hybrid Snacks:** There is an opportunity for businesses to innovate the food industry by creating more hybrid snacks that combine different flavors and textures. - **Nostalgic Snacking:** Businesses can tap into consumers' desires for nostalgia by creating snacks that remind them of their favorite childhood foods and flavors. - **Flavored Popcorn:** There is an opportunity for businesses to create new and unique popcorn flavors that appeal to a wide range of consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Snack Foods:** Snack food companies can capitalize on the popularity of hybrid snacks by creating their own unique flavor combinations. - **Convenience Stores:** Convenience stores can attract more customers by offering a wider variety of unique and nostalgic snacks. - **Cereal Industry:** Cereal companies can expand their product offerings by creating cereal-flavored snacks in order to tap into new markets and increase revenue. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chromatic Cereal Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trix-popcorn.md) - [Conical Cereal-Flavored Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnamon-toast-crunch-bugles.md) - [Cute Miniaturized Cereal Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minis-cereals.md) - [Sweet Cereal Popcorns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruity-pebbles-cereal-pop.md) - [Spicy-Sweet Cinnamon Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnafuego.md) - [Popped Hot Cocoa Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcorners-cocoa-crunch.md) - [Holiday Snack-Inspired Cereals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caramel-corn-chex.md) - [Confection-Inspired Cereal Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cereal-cups.md) - [Cupcake-Flavored Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartfood-cinnamon-sugar-cupcake-popcorn.md)