# Glowing Cotton Candy
The Glo Cone Brings Even More Lights and Novelty to Carnivals

By Meghan Young | Published 2011-01-26 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glo-cone
References: [perezhilton](http://perezhilton.com/2011-01-25-glowing-cotten-candy-to-be-sold-on-katy-perry-dreams-tour) & [glocone](http://www.glocone.com)

Cotton candy is a [carnival staple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cold-stone-creamery-carnival-of-flavor) and the Glo Cone is certainly an interestingly modern take on the classic treat. Essentially [glowing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghoul-aid) [cotton candy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trident-vibes-cotton-candy), it brings this sweet treat into the 21st century.

Having already hit amusement parks such as Disneyland, Cedar Fair and more, Glo Cone is a growing dessert novelty. Of course, the candy itself doesn't glow, but the stick on which its wrapped around does. Check the Glo Cone out in action via the video featured.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.8/10
- Popularity: 37% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Novelty Desserts:** With the increasing popularity of Glo Cone, there is an opportunity for more businesses to create and market unique and visually appealing desserts to attract customers.
- **Interactive Food:** Glo Cone showcases the potential for food that incorporates interactive elements to create a fun and engaging experience for customers.
- **Sensory Marketing:** Glo Cone demonstrates the effectiveness of using sensory elements like light and color to enhance the appeal of products, which opens up opportunities for other businesses in the food industry to incorporate these strategies in their products and marketing campaigns.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Amusement Park:** The success of Glo Cone in amusement parks proves the potential for other parks and attractions to incorporate novelty desserts into their menus to offer new and exciting experiences for customers.
- **Food and Beverage:** Glo Cone presents an opportunity for companies in the food and beverage industry to explore new and innovative ways to incorporate technology and interactivity into their products to create a unique customer experience.
- **Event Planning:** The visual appeal of Glo Cone makes it an interesting choice for event planners looking to create unique experiences for guests and add an element of novelty to their events.

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