# Indulgently Oversized Chocolates Dove Chocolate Large Promises are Triple the Size of the Original By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-01-14 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dove-chocolate-large-promises References: [drugstorenews](https://drugstorenews.com/dove-chocolate-rolls-out-large-promises) & [dovechocolate](https://www.dovechocolate.com)  The [Dove Chocolate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/molten-lava-caramel-promises) Large Promises are being launched by [Mars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dove-chocolate-2) Wrigley as an indulgent dessert for consumers seeking out a more substantial way to satisfy their craving for a sweet chocolate treat. The chocolates are reported to be three-times the size as the brand's original variety, and come in two flavors including Milk Chocolate & Caramel and Dark Chocolate & Peanut Butter. The chocolates come in packs of three and are being positioned as [a great option for sharing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitkat-sharing-bars). Brand Director at Dove Chocolate Leslie Philipsen commented on the new Dove Chocolate Large Promises saying, "We were intentional with our newest innovation, as we know fans crave premium, indulgent treats to share and eat on the go. Offering our Dark Chocolate and Peanut Butter as well as our Milk Chocolate and Caramel flavor variations in a new format will create better moments and more smiles by complementing Dove fans’ busy lifestyles, allowing them to pause and enjoy a moment of pleasure.” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/branding) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Indulgent Desserts:** There is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating new indulgent desserts, such as oversized chocolates, to satisfy consumers' cravings for sweet treats. - **Premium Snacks:** The trend towards indulgent and larger-sized treats presents an opportunity for the development of premium snack products to capture market share. - **Convenient On-the-go Treats:** With many consumers leading busy lifestyles, there is a potential for disruptive innovation in creating more convenient on-the-go sweet treats, like Dove Chocolate Large Promises. ### Where This Applies - **Confectionery Industry:** Innovations and product developments, such as oversized chocolates, can increase sales for companies in the confectionery industry. - **Packaged Foods Industry:** The trend towards indulgent and larger-sized snacks presents opportunities for growth and market expansion for companies in the packaged foods industry. - **Foodservice Industry:** There is a potential for disruptive innovation in creating new indulgent desserts and snacks for the foodservice industry to offer to their customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chocolaty Lava-Like Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/molten-lava-caramel-promises.md) - [Dessert-Inspired Chocolate Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dove-chocolate-2.md) - [Dark Chocolate Ganache Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-chocolate-ganache-dove-promises.md) - [Richly Flavored Holiday Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mars-chocolate-products.md) - [Expansive Valentine's Treat Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mars-valentines-day.md) - [Shareable Pistachio Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-big-daddy-pistachio.md) - [Grown-Up Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gigantic-candy-deluxe.md) - [Limited-Edition Holiday Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merry-and-bright.md) - [Oversized Individual Serving Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-chewy-cookies.md)