# Cheesy Southern Cuisine Snacks Cheetos Crunchy Nashville Hot are Spicy and Authentic By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-09-01 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheetos-crunchy-nashville-hot References: [brandeating](https://www.brandeating.com/2021/08/new-cheetos-crunchy-nashville-hot-snack-available-exclusively-at-circle-k-and-dollar-general-stores.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+BrandEatingFoodReviewsFoodNewsAndFoodRecipes+%28Brand+Eating%29) & [cheetos](https://www.cheetos.com) The [Cheetos Crunchy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flamin-hot-tangy-chili-fusion) [Nashville Hot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snyders-of-hanover-pretzel-pieces) are a new limited-edition flavor of the popular cheese corn puff snack that will provide consumers with a way to enjoy a Southern cuisine-inspired taste. The snack starts off with the familiar cheesy flavor profile and crunchy texture that consumers love, and is paired with a blend of authentic Nashville Hot spices that incorporate classic Southern-style flavor into the mix. The snack comes in 8.5-ounce bags at a price point of $3 each. The Cheetos Crunchy Nashville Hot snack is being launched as an exclusive for [Dollar General Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-shaving-line) and Circle K for consumers to pick up for a limited time. The snack adds a new kind of spicy flavor into the brand's core corn puff snack lineup and is sure to satisfy the increasing demand for spiced food varieties. Image Credit: Cheetos ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Southern-inspired Snacks:** There is an opportunity for companies to create more snacks that incorporate regional flavors and cuisine to appeal to consumers who are looking for authentic and unique snack options. - **Spicy Snack Varieties:** Companies could explore ways to add unique and diverse spice blends to their snack offerings to differentiate them from competitors and meet the growing demand for spicy snacks. - **Limited-edition Snacks:** The popularity of limited-edition flavors provides a chance for companies to generate buzz and boost sales by frequently introducing new and creative snack options for consumers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Snack Foods:** Snack food companies can leverage this trend by introducing new flavors that reflect regional cuisine and unique spice blends to capture new consumers and increase market share. - **Convenience Stores:** Convenience stores can attract and retain customers by offering exclusive snack options like limited-edition flavors that cannot be found elsewhere. - **Retail:** Retailers can create partnerships with snack companies to offer exclusive flavor options that tie into regional cuisine trends or limited-time flavor options to attract customers looking for new and unique products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spicy Crunchy Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flamin-hot-tangy-chili-fusion.md) - [Nashville Cuisine Sandwich Crackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nashville-hot-sandwich-crackers.md) - [Piquant Pretzel Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snyders-of-hanover-pretzel-pieces.md) - [Extra-Cheesy Pretzel Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheetos-pretzels.md) - [Cajun-Flavored Cheese Puffs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flamin-hot-cajun-cheddar.md) - [Cheesy Barbecue-Flavored Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheetos-flamin-hot-cheddar-bbq.md) - [Spicy Pickle-Flavored Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dill-pickle-hot-cheetos.md) - [Sweetly Spicy Snack Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-carolina-reaper-cheetos.md) - [Tangy Chilli Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frito-lay-1.md)