# Cheesy Dusted Popcorn Snacks Cheddar & Flamin' Hot Cheetos Popcorn is Coated in "Cheetle" By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-01-09 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheetos-popcorn-snack References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cheetos-pops-into-the-new-year-with-launch-of-cheetos-popcorn-in-stores-nationwide-300984377.html) & [fritolay](http://www.fritolay.com/) For the first time ever, Cheetos is combining "[Cheetle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frito-lay-1)"—the brand name for the powdery residue that remains on the fingers while eating the cheesy snack—with popcorn to introduce Cheetos Popcorn in two flavors. The "popcorn has been infused with Cheetle" is being launched in [Cheddar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simply-cheetos-puffs-spicy-white-cheddar) and Flamin' Hot varieties, offering a new way for fans to appreciate the cheesy orange or spicy red dust. These [ready-to-eat popcorn snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-secret-readytoeat-popcorn) were created to take Cheetos snacking to the next level, and the brand was especially inspired by the way Cheetos fans proudly show off their Cheetle-coated fingertips. Although popcorn is often seasoned with butter and salt, this new snack has the potential to share a new favorite flavor pairing. Image Credit: Cheetos ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Cheetle-infused Snacks:** The combination of Cheetle with other snacks opens up opportunities to create unique and flavorful products. - **Next-level Snacking Experience:** Innovations like Cheetos Popcorn offer consumers an exciting and elevated snacking experience. - **Creative Flavor Pairings:** Introducing unconventional flavor combinations, such as cheddar and Flamin' Hot, can disrupt the traditional snacking market. ### Where This Applies - **Snack Food:** The introduction of Cheetos Popcorn showcases the potential for innovation within the snack food industry. - **Food Manufacturing:** Food manufacturers can explore opportunities to incorporate unique flavors and ingredients into their product line, inspired by Cheetos Popcorn. - **Food Packaging:** The creation of Cheetos Popcorn may spur innovations in packaging solutions for snacks that combine different flavors or ingredients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spicy Cheesy Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flamin-cheesy.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) - [Pretzel-Shaped Cheese Puffs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheetos-prezels.md) - [Tangy Chilli Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frito-lay-1.md) - [Spicy Cheddar Popcorns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-cheddar-popcorn.md) - [Exclusive Sparkling Cheese Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheetos-1.md) - [Puffed Pizza-Flavored Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheetos-puffs-cheese-pizza.md) - [Cheesy Wintertime Snack Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheetos-snowy-cheese-balls.md)