# Chocolate Flavored Soda Cherry Chocolate Diet Dr Pepper By Alex Covert | Published 2007-11-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-pepper-cherry-chocolate References: [trendhunter](http://www.trendhunter.com/alexcove) & [drpepper](http://www.drpepper.com/) We never stop. Even when we have exactly what we want, we continue to change things up. The beverage industry is notorious for this. Dr. Pepper, for example, is introducing [Cherry Chocolate Diet Dr Pepper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-cherry-hot-chocolate-stirrer). Here comes the chocolate war. You heard it here first, folks. 2008 will be the year of [chocolate soda drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-pepper-flavored-dippin-dots). **Implications** - Brands need to stay on top of the competition by expanding into different markets while maintaining their current loyal customers. In food categories, the introduction or addition of [new flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-cherry-cream) will not hinder the brand's image unless they change the original product. By heavily researching their target audiences, the brand can create a product that works. Businesses can be very successful or experience failure when experimenting with unusual flavor combinations. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Flavored Soda Drinks:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Brands can explore unique and unconventional flavor combinations to cater to diverse consumer preferences and attract new customers. - **Expanding Into Different Markets:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Businesses can tap into new markets and demographics by introducing innovative products that offer a refreshing twist on traditional beverages. - **Food Flavor Experimentation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Companies can conduct thorough research on target audiences to create exciting new flavors that push the boundaries of taste and captivate consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: The food and beverage industry can benefit from introducing unique flavor combinations and attracting adventurous consumers. - **Consumer Goods:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Companies in the consumer goods industry can explore unconventional product variations to expand their offerings and appeal to a wider customer base. - **Market Research:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Market research agencies can assist brands in identifying emerging trends and consumer preferences for developing innovative and successful flavor combinations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nostalgic Cherry-Flavored Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocacola-cherry-float.md) - [Sugar-Free Valentine's Day Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-pepper-zero-sugar-cherry-crush.md) - [Soda-Inspired Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lime-rickey-chocolate.md) - [Chocolate-Flavored Sparkling Water](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-flavored-sparkling-water.md) - [Extensive Flavorful Soda Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flavor-offerings.md) - [Orange Chocolate Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orange-and-chocolate.md) - [Sweetly Tart Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-pepper-blackberry.md) - [Reinvented Cherry-Flavored Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pepsi-wild-cherry-cream.md) - [Cause-Driven Chocolate Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-egg-cream-soda.md)