# Tangy Chocolate-Covered Pickles Malley’s Chocolates is Chocolate Pickles for Father's Day By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2019-06-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolatecovered-pickles References: [bestproducts](https://www.bestproducts.com/lifestyle/a27892683/malleys-chocolate-chocolate-covered-pickles-and-grapes/) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/Byp-EFcJWy4/) Malley’s Chocolates is celebrating Father's Day with the limited-time release of chocolate-covered pickles. While the family business is known for more conventional chocolate flavors, the cocoa-covered gherkins are the treats that are currently making headlines. Just for Father's Day, Malley’s Chocolates is selling eight-ounce boxes of chocolate-covered pickles. This means thick rounds of dill pickles coated in a layer of rich milk chocolate for a tangy, yet sweet treat. If these sound right up your dad's alley, you'll have to head to the store to pick up a box as the company explains that they are "too fragile to ship." For dads who aren't on board with the pickle craze, Malley’s Chocolates is also offering [chocolate-covered grapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/almond-mylk-chocolate-covered-strawberries), which boast the same juicy texture, but are more on the sweet side. Image Credit: *@malleyschoc.* ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Chocolate-covered Pickles:** The trend of chocolate-covered pickles presents an opportunity for innovation in the confectionery industry by combining sweet and tangy flavors. - **Limited-time Releases:** The trend of limited-time releases allows businesses to create buzz and drive sales by offering exclusive products for specific occasions, such as Father's Day. - **Unconventional Flavor Combinations:** The trend of unconventional flavor combinations opens up possibilities for creating unique and surprising taste experiences, like chocolate-covered pickles. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Confectionery:** The confectionery industry can capitalize on the trend of chocolate-covered pickles by introducing innovative products that combine unexpected flavors. - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can leverage the trend of limited-time releases to generate excitement and increase sales during specific occasions. - **Snack and Gourmet Foods:** The snack and gourmet foods industry can explore the trend of unconventional flavor combinations to create unique and intriguing products that cater to adventurous consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pickle-Shaped Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pickle-milk-chocolate.md) - [Pickle-Flavored Mochi Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pickle-mochi-ice-cream.md) - [Pickle-Infused Trail Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pickle-inspired-snack.md) - [Collaboration Pickle-Flavored Cupcakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pickle-cupcake.md) - [Pickle-Themed Snack Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hellofresh-pickle-box.md) - [Specialty Parental Candy Gifts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/norman-love-confections-mothers-day.md) - [Tangy Pickle Splits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-halo-ice-cream.md) - [Pickle-Flavored Sour Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sour-punch-pickle-roulette.md) - [Father's Day Pickle Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fried-pickles.md)