# Chocolate Mint Popcorn Snacks Popcorn Kitchen's Treat Was Inspired by an After-Dinner Indulgence By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-10-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-mint-popcorn References: [fabnews.live](https://fabnews.live/popcorn-kitchens-festive-treat-provides-a-quintessentially-english-twist-to-a-north-american-classic/) & [popcornkitchen](https://popcornkitchen.co.uk/collections/snacking)  [Popcorn Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolatecoated-popcorn) created a brand-new [chocolate mint popcorn flavor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcorn-kitchen-chocolate-orange) that promises to be the perfect shareable snack during the festive season. Inspired by the classic after-dinner mint, the indulgent popcorn captures the essence of a quintessentially English treat. The snackable popcorn combines "an earthy dark Belgian chocolate with the [light zing of peppermint](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peppermint-mallow-poppers) and big dollop of British nostalgia," as described by Popcorn Kitchen co-owner, Andy Valentine. This sweet popcorn snack from Popcorn Kitchen joins other varieties like Sweet & Salt, Simply Sweet, Simply Salted and Sweet & Chili. Thanks to this new flavor, there's an entirely new flavor experience to be had. Light, poppable and easily shared, this popcorn snack is appealing as a decadent treat that provides a sense of comfort thanks to the familiarity of its flavors. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Flavored Popcorn Snacks:** Innovative flavored popcorn snacks provide a new and exciting twist to traditional popcorn, creating opportunities in the snack and entertainment industries. - **Seasonal Treats:** Creating seasonal flavored products allows for niche marketing opportunities and catering to festive consumers. - **Indulgent Snacking:** Indulgent snacking options cater to consumer demand for convenience and comfort, creating opportunities in the snack and food industries. ### Where This Applies - **Snack Industry:** Innovative popcorn flavors and niche marketing through seasonal treats creates an opportunity for growth in the snack industry. - **Entertainment Industry:** Flavored popcorn snacks offer an opportunity to enhance the entertainment experience through unique and indulgent snacking options. - **Food Industry:** Indulgent snacking and the development of innovative seasonal treats create an opportunity for growth within the food industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chocolate-Coated Popcorn Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolatecoated-popcorn.md) - [Chocolatey Popcorn Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcorn-kitchen-popcorn-kit-chocolate-treasure.md) - [Festive Popcorn Flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-popcorn.md) - [Festive Popcorn Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opopops-2022-holiday-collection.md) - [Bottled Popcorn Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcorn-kits.md) - [Festive Biscuit-Flavored Popcorns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcorn-kitchen-gingerbread.md) - [Crispy Chocolate Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poppets-choc-toffee-popcorn.md) - [Seasonal Peppermint Crunch Popcorns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peppermint-crunch-popcorn.md) - [Festive Candied Popcorn Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookie-pop-and-candy-pop.md)