# Hot Cocoa Dessert Pops Popbar Brings Chocolate Lovers Hot Chocolate On a Stick By Tana Makmanee | Published 2013-01-07 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolatey-stick-creations References: [thegreenhead](http://www.thegreenhead.com/2013/01/popbar-hot-chocolate-on-stick.php) & [amazon](http://www.amazon.com/s/?field-keywords=popbar&tag=trenhunt0f-20) As if hot chocolate wasn't awesome enough, the cool peeps at [Popbar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oscar-meyer-cold-dog) has created a way for hot chocolate lovers to enjoy their cup of hot cocoa with a little more pizzazz -- by having it on a stick! Popbar's Hot Chocolate On A Stick essentially allows you to dip your hot chocolate creation into a cup of hot or steamed milk, and just like that your ordinary cup of milk turns into hot chocolate goodness as you stir. Resembling square chunks of chocolate on a stick, the Popbar Hot Chocolate On A Stick comes in dark, milk or vanilla chocolate. This Popbar creation is sure to please all chocolate lovers and puts a little extra fun into any [hot chocolate experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocomel-hot-chocolate)! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - 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 - **Hot Chocolate Innovation:** There is a trend towards new and creative ways to enjoy hot chocolate, such as Popbar's Hot Chocolate On A Stick. - **Interactive Food Experiences:** The use of interactive elements, like dipping hot chocolate on a stick, adds an engaging twist to traditional food and beverage experiences. - **Customizable Food Products:** Popbar's Hot Chocolate On A Stick allows consumers to customize their hot chocolate by choosing from different chocolate flavors. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** The hot chocolate industry could benefit from incorporating unique and interactive products like Popbar's Hot Chocolate On A Stick to attract consumers and create memorable experiences. - **Chocolate Manufacturing:** Chocolate manufacturers have the opportunity to explore new product formats, such as chocolate on a stick, to provide consumers with innovative ways to enjoy their products. - **Gift and Specialty Retail:** The gift and specialty retail industry can capitalize on the trend of customizable food products, like Popbar's Hot Chocolate On A Stick, by offering unique and personalized gifting options for chocolate lovers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dark Chocolate Gelato Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-chocolate-gelato-pops.md) - [Hot Chocolate Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-chocolate-cubes.md) - [Popcorn-Flavored Hot Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcorn-bar-hot-chocolate.md) - [Pudding-Inspired Hot Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-chocolate-spoon.md) - [Filled Chocolate Coffee Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mocha-melts.md) - [Stir-In Hot Chocolate Spoons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coxco-hot-chocolate-spoons.md) - [Cherry Chocolate Drink Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-cherry-hot-chocolate-stirrer.md) - [Icy Cold Weather Milkshakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-chocolate-milkshake.md) - [Vegan Hot Chocolate Spoons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-chocolate-spoons.md)