# Cheese-Flavored Craft Sodas KD and Solly’s Turn Mac and Cheese Flavor Into Soda By Mursal Rahman | Written with AI assistance | Published 2026-09-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craft-soda-blend References: [financialpost](https://financialpost.com/news/retail-marketing/kd-launches-mac-cheese-flavoured-soda-canada) & [businesswire](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260923939374/en/Kraft-Dinner-Pops-Into-the-Beverage-Aisle-with-First-of-its-Kind-KD-x-Sollys-Cream-Soda)  KD is exploring [cheese-flavored craft sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pepperoni-pizza-soda) through a limited-edition collaboration with Toronto-based Solly’s Craft Soda. KD x Solly’s Cream Soda combines the nostalgic sweetness of [cream soda](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peaches-cream-soda) with a subtle hint of KD’s recognizable cheesy flavor, translating the mac and cheese brand into a carbonated beverage for the first time. Designed to be enjoyed alongside a bowl of KD or independently, the drink maintains Solly’s approach to craft soda with real cane sugar, 45 calories and added fiber. For KD, the collaboration extends its signature flavor beyond traditional food formats and builds on previous category experiments such as KD Mac & Cheesecake and [KD Ramen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-ramen-flavor). Solly’s gains national exposure through an established Canadian brand and expanded distribution through Amazon and participating retailers including Walmart. The limited-edition format also allows both companies to test consumer interest in unconventional sweet-and-savory beverages. Image Credit: Kraft Heinz ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 8.9/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 91% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Savory Soda Experiments:** Sweet-and-savory carbonated drinks create space for snack and comfort-food brands to test unexpected flavor extensions in low-commitment formats. - **Nostalgic Flavor Mashups:** Familiar childhood foods translated into new beverage experiences can turn emotional brand equity into collectible, conversation-driven products. - **Limited-edition Co-branding:** Short-run collaborations between major CPG names and craft producers provide a flexible way to gauge demand while generating retail and social buzz. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Craft Beverages:** Small-batch soda makers can use unconventional brand partnerships to differentiate from mainstream soft drinks and access broader distribution channels. - **Packaged Foods:** Legacy food brands have room to extend signature tastes into adjacent categories that refresh relevance without changing core products. - **Retail and E-commerce:** Online marketplaces and mass retailers benefit from exclusive novelty launches that drive discovery, impulse purchasing and shareable consumer engagement. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spicy-Sweet Fruit Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schweppes-cherry-pepper-soda.md) - [Candy-Flavored Milk Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delamere-x-swizzels-flavored-milk.md) - [Sweet-Savory Cheesecakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kd-mac-cheesecake.md) - [Cheesy Macaroni-Flavored Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kraft-mac-cream-cheese-schmear.md) - [Macaroni Cheesecake Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kd-mac-cheesecake1.md) - [Menu-Paired Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fanta-vanilla-cherry-spritz.md) - [Savory-Sweet Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kd-smoothie.md) - [Cheesy Ramen Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kd-ramen.md) - [Nostalgic Candy Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubblicious.md)