# Fried Chicken-Flavored Popcorns The Popcorn Factory Created a Savory Chicken and Waffles Popcorn By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2019-08-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-and-waffles-popcorn References: [delish](https://www.delish.com/food-news/a28702681/the-popcorn-factory-chicken-and-waffles-popcorn/) & [thepopcornfactory](https://www.thepopcornfactory.com/chicken---waffles-popcorn-canister-tpf-69215?utm_campaign=10078&clickid=xKOy5QRfXxyJTEhwUx0Mo3EzUklXzm0RSXx7yI0&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_content=363428&irgwc=1&utm_source=impactradius&cm_mmc=tpfaffiliates-_-impactradius-_-10078-363428-_-ONLINE_TRACKING_LINK&r=affiliatetpf&storeId=10201&utm_term=ONLINE_TRACKING_LINK) Though [sweet and savory popcorn](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartfood-chocolate-caramel) is nothing new, The Popcorn Factory is taking this concept to the next level with its new Chicken and Waffles Popcorn. As you might have guessed from the name, the new snack combines the savory taste of fried chicken with the sweetness of fresh waffles. The Popcorn Factory's new Chicken and Waffles Popcorn gives consumers a way to enjoy the delicious taste of [chicken and waffles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-chicken-and-waffles-pizza) in the form of [bite-sized popcorn pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-secret-readytoeat-popcorn). According to the brand, the unique snack delivers "all the flavors of the herbs and spices of perfectly fried chicken with the syrupy, buttery deliciousness of fresh buttermilk waffles.” In other words, it's a much less messy way to enjoy one of the most popular Southern dishes. Image Credit: *The Popcorn Factory.* ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 9% - 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) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sweet-savory Flavor Combinations:** Explore the trend of combining sweet and savory flavors in innovative food products, like Chicken and Waffles Popcorn. - **Snackification:** Discover the trend of transforming traditional dishes into bite-sized snack versions, offering convenience and unique flavors, as seen in the Chicken and Waffles Popcorn. - **Comfort Food Reinvention:** Witness the trend of reinventing classic comfort foods by creating unique and portable versions, such as Chicken and Waffles Popcorn. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Snack Food:** The snack food industry can capitalize on the trend of creating innovative flavor combinations to attract consumers seeking unique and exciting snacks. - **Convenience Food:** The convenience food industry can tap into the trend of transforming popular dishes into portable and convenient snack options, like Chicken and Waffles Popcorn, to cater to busy consumers. - **Food Manufacturing:** Food manufacturers can leverage the trend of reimagining comfort foods by creating new and inventive versions that provide both nostalgia and convenience, appealing to a wider consumer base. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sweet-And-Savoury QSR Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-waffles.md) - [Cake-Flavored Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birthday-cake-flavored-popcorn.md) - [Plant-Based Popcorn Chicken Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-popcorn-chicken.md) - [Festive Cake-Flavored Popcorns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartfood-chocolate-cake-pop-popcorn.md) - [Chocolatey Donut Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartfood-chocolate-glazed-donut.md) - [Blueberry Muffin Popcorns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blueberry-muffin-popcorn.md) - [Birthday Cake-Flavored Popcorns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opopop.md) - [Waffle-Flavored Potato Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maple-city-waffle.md) - [Meal-Inspired Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcorn-line.md)