# Festive Snack Flavors Gingerbread Twix and M&Ms are the Perfect Holiday Snacks By Nicole Ballantyne-Choo | Published 2013-11-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingerbread-twix References: [thatsnerdalicious](http://www.thatsnerdalicious.com/candy/gingerbread-twix-im-intrigued/) & [theimpulsivebuy](http://www.theimpulsivebuy.com/wordpress/2013/10/29/spotted-on-shelves-gingerbread-mms-and-gingerbread-twix/) With the holidays approaching in the next few months, brands are catering their products to be more festive-friendly, and gingerbread Twix and M&Ms are hitting the shelves. In many homes, gingerbread is a staple, as kids love to make gingerbread houses and men and decorate them with delicious candy. With [gingerbread-flavored M&Ms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mars-2024-holiday-gift-guide), kids can adorn their creations with as much of the flavor as they please! The M&M brand is no stranger to creating time-sensitive products, as it released pumpkin-flavored ones for Thanksgiving and Halloween. [Gingerbread-flavored Twix](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingerbread-soft-bar) is also a treat worth trying, as the blend of chocolate, biscuit and caramel would probably taste delicious with an added spiced flavor. Gingerbread Twix and M&Ms are also great treats to serve guests at your holiday party. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - 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 - **Festive Snack Flavors:** Brands are developing holiday-themed snack flavors to cater to consumers' seasonal preferences. - **Time-sensitive Products:** Brands are creating short-term products like holiday-themed snacks to appeal to customers with time-sensitive preferences. - **Flavored Candy Varieties:** Candy companies are expanding their product lines with flavored varieties to attract consumers with unique tastes. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** Food and beverage companies can develop special seasonal products to attract new customers and increase sales during the holidays. - **Candy Manufacturing:** Candy manufacturers can experiment with different flavors and combinations to create unique and appealing candy varieties. - **Snack Manufacturing:** Snack companies can innovate with seasonal flavors to appeal to consumers looking for festive treats during holiday seasons. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Icy Winter-Themed Chocolate Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mms-winter-blend.md) - [Festive Popcorn Flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-popcorn.md) - [Hybrid Holiday Candy Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twix-hallowmas.md) - [Baked Cookie Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twix-snickerdoodle.md) - [Crispy Autumnal Dessert Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mms-milk-chocolate-pumpkin-pie.md) - [Ready-to-Decorate Christmas Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcghees-bakery-gingerbread-men.md) - [Richly Flavored Holiday Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mars-chocolate-products.md) - [Festively Inspired Snack Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mars-wrigley-christmas-products.md) - [Seasonally Enhanced Snack Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hostess-cakes.md)