# Soda-Infused Chicken Wings Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Just Debuted New Dr. Pepper Wings By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2021-10-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-pepper-wings References: [fastfoodpost](https://www.fastfoodpost.com/dickeys-debuts-new-sweet-smoky-dr-pepper-wings-and-new-birthday-cake-marshmallow-treat/)  [Dickey’s Barbecue Pit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dickeys-barbecue-pit-specials) is poised to celebrate its 80th year in business and the brand is celebrating with Dr. Pepper Wings and a new Birthday Cake Marshmallow Treat. As part of the ongoing celebrations for its 80th birthday, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has released two new items: Sweet & Smoky Pit-Smoked Wings with Dr. Pepper Barbecue Sauce and the new Birthday Cake Marshmallow Treat. The former are [smoked chicken wings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smoked-bbq-chicken) dosed in a flavorful Dr. Pepper Barbecue Sauce. Next up is the Birthday Cake Marshmallow Treat, which is a birthday cake flavored marshmallow and crispy rice cereal bar, topped with red and yellow star-shaped sprinkles. Both the new Dr. Pepper Wings and the Birthday Cake Marshmallow Treat can be found at Dickey’s Barbecue Pit restaurants across the U.S. for a limited time. Image Credit: Dickey’s Barbecue Pit ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Soda-infused Food:** Opportunity for food businesses to experiment with soda-infused recipes to cater to the changing taste palettes. - **Celebration-themed Food:** Innovation opportunity in the food industry lies in developing celebration-themed food items, allowing brands to leverage special occasions for product promotion. - **Flavored Marshmallow Bars:** Marshmallow bars can be an innovative canvas for experimenting with different flavors and sprinkles to create unique treats in the dessert industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** Innovation opportunity for food businesses to experiment with soda-infused recipes and celebration-themed food items to cater to the changing taste palettes and leverage special occasions for product promotion. - **Restaurant:** Dessert innovation opportunity to create unique flavored marshmallow bars to cater to customers' changing taste palettes, adding excitement to restaurant's dessert menu. - **Snack and Confectionery:** Opportunity to experiment with flavored marshmallow bars, giving snack and confectionery brands a chance to come up with unique taste pairings and shape innovations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [BBQ Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wing-boss-1.md) - [Game Day Barbecue Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dickeys-barbecue-pit-specials.md) - [Seasonal Hickory-Smoked Wings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hickory-smoked-wings.md) - [Patriotic BBQ Offerings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dickeys-barbecue-pit-1.md) - [Spicy Pickle Chicken Wings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-dill-wings.md) - [Sweet Smokey Chicken Wings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-n-smokey-chipotle.md) - [Soda-Glazed Beef Kabobs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-pepperglazed-beef-kabobs.md) - [Popping Candy Wing Rubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lavaberry-pop-rocks-dry-rub.md) - [Soda-Flavored Ice Cream Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-pepper-flavored-dippin-dots.md)