# Cola-Flavored Frozen Cherries Fruit Riot! Candy Crunch Cherries Were Created with Olipop By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2025-04-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruit-riot-candy-crunch-cherries References: [snackandbakery](https://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/113532-olipop-fruit-riot-team-up-on-new-candy) & [fruitriot](https://fruitriot.com/)  The Fruit Riot! Candy Crunch Cherries are an unexpectedly sweet and texture treat created with the help of [Olipop](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olipop-watermelon-lime) to offer consumers the perfect option to pick up this spring or summer. The product consists of cherries that have been freshly frozen before being covered with a crunchy candy coating created with [Olipop Cola](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olipop-holiday-flavors) to give them a cherry cola flavor experience. The product is thus great for enjoying on its own or as a mix-in with additional items to achieve a sweet, unexpected taste experience. The Fruit Riot! Candy Crunch Cherries are priced at $6.99 per pack and are making their debut now at [Whole Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/culture-pop-soda-1) both in-store and online with additional retailer availability expected to evolve into the summer months. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 7.8/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 39% - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Flavor Fusion Snacks:** Combining unexpected flavors such as cherry and cola offers a unique palette experience that caters to adventurous taste seekers. - **Texture Innovation:** Developing snacks with unusual texture combinations like crunchy candy coatings on fruit enhances sensory appeal and creates memorable eating experiences. - **Functional Indulgence:** Products that blend indulgent taste with potential health benefits, such as using ingredients from health-focused brands like Olipop, attract consumers seeking guilt-free treats. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Frozen Food:** Innovative frozen snacks that combine novel flavors and textures are capturing the attention of consumers looking for convenience and excitement in their food choices. - **Gourmet Confectionery:** The melding of candy confections with health-aligned brands injects new life into the gourmet confectionery market, with opportunities for premium, health-conscious sweet experiences. - **Healthy Beverages:** Collaborations with snack brands allow healthy beverage companies to extend their flavor profiles into new product categories, broadening consumer interest and product reach. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Extra-Sour Frozen Grapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extreme-sour-watermelon-blast-grapes.md) - [Cherry CPG Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/private-selection-cherry-harvest.md) - [Sour Cherry Licorice Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lakrids-by-blow-cherry-sour.md) - [Cherry-Flavored Soda Iterations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/culture-pop-soda-1.md) - [Frozen Chili-Lime Mangos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruit-riot-spicy-mango.md) - [Cherry Cola-Inspired Cannabis Edibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cherry-cola-chews.md) - [Sour Cranberry Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patience-fruit-co.md) - [Fruit-Flavored Licorice Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cherry-flyers.md) - [Freeze-Dried Sour Candy Strips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sour-strips.md)