# Ice Cream Brand Beverages The Sweet Offerings Cold Stone Creamery Hot Cocoas are Indulgent By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-12-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cold-stone-creamery References: [trndmonitor](https://trndmonitor.com/food-spotlight-cold-stone-creamery-and-sweet-offerings-bring-the-ultimate-flavor-experience-for-national-hot-cocoa-day/) Those who can't get enough of [Cold Stone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnamon-roll-bliss) Creamery ice cream will find this new lineup of hot cocoas from a recent collaboration with [Sweet Offerings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-concession-machines) to be an ideal option for the cold winter months. Being that ice cream isn't usually the first choice for indulging during the winter months, the new hot cocoas are a deliciously decadent way to enjoy ice cream flavors without the chill. The Sweet Offerings Cold Stone Creamery hot cocoas include such flavors as Birthday Cake Remix and Peanut Butter Cup Perfection, and are packaged to look like ice cream tubs. The new line of hot cocoa flavors were released to coincide with National Hot Cocoa Day, which takes place yearly on December 13th. They are set to retail nationwide at [Walmart](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/van-leeuwen-ice-creams) for a limited-time. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 - **Hot Cocoa Flavors:** The introduction of unique ice cream flavors in the form of hot cocoas presents an opportunity for the beverage industry to cater to consumers' desire for indulgent and innovative hot beverages. - **Seasonal Collaborations:** The collaboration between ice cream brands and beverage companies allows for cross-industry partnerships that create limited-time offerings, tapping into consumer's love for seasonal products and unique flavor experiences. - **Packaging Innovation:** The packaging of hot cocoas to resemble ice cream tubs represents a disruption in both the ice cream and beverage industries, offering an immersive and playful consumer experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Beverage:** The introduction of ice cream-inspired hot cocoa flavors presents an opportunity for the beverage industry to attract new customers and expand their product offerings. - **Food:** Cross-industry collaborations between ice cream brands and beverage companies highlight the potential for innovation in the food sector, where unique flavor combinations can be explored to create indulgent and seasonal products. - **Packaging:** The packaging innovation in the form of ice cream-inspired hot cocoa tubs presents an opportunity for the packaging industry to create immersive and visually appealing designs that enhance the consumer's sensory experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hot Cocoa Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cup-of-cocoa-ice-cream.md) - [Indulgent Frozen Holiday Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-wonderful-creations.md) - [Festive Frozen Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festive-frozen-desserts.md) - [Hot Cocoa Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-cocoa-ice-cream.md) - [Holiday Season Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-ice-cream-menu.md) - [Extra-Rich Restaurant Hot Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cracker-barrel-fudge-hot-chocolate.md) - [Cookie-Themed Ice Cream Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cold-stone-creamery-summer-treats.md) - [Spring-Inspired Ice Cream Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cold-stone-creamery-ice-cream-flavors.md) - [Convenience Store Holiday Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-wonderland-cocoa.md)