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Breakable Chocolate Hearts

The Ironic Heartbreaker Chocolate Heart is Designed to Be Smashed

— February 14, 2020 — Special
While Valentine's Day is traditionally known as the most romantic day of the year, one company is flipping this concept entirely. The new Sam's Choice Heartbreaker is a romantic, heart-shaped chocolate with red and pink sprinkles, however, it features a unique design principle -- it was meant to be smashed.

Packaged alongside a wooden gavel, this hilarious Valentine's Day chocolate is perfect for any friend or colleague going through a breakup or even just those needing an outlet for some stress. Once destroyed, this milk chocolate bark creates a decadent and delicious snack that's easily shared. Plus, it's unique concept provides a memorable social media moment to share tany heartbreak and frustrations.


Image Credit: Walmart
Trend Themes
1. Edible Destruction - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploiting the desire for unconventional experiences by creating more products that are intentionally meant to be destroyed or broken.
2. Stress-relief Treats - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing food products that not only satisfy cravings but also provide a cathartic release for consumers seeking stress relief.
3. Shareable Experiences - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing food items that encourage sharing and social interaction, leading to increased engagement and viral marketing potential.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Confectionery - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating novel concepts of Edible Destruction and Stress-Relief Treats into the food and confectionery industry to attract a new segment of adventurous and mindful consumers.
2. Gift and Novelty - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Capitalizing on the popularity of unconventional gifts like the Sam's Choice Heartbreaker to cater to the growing demand for unique and memorable gifting experiences.
3. Social Media and Marketing - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing strategies to leverage Shareable Experiences in food products to create viral marketing moments, elevating brand visibility and engagement on social media platforms.
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