# Holiday Chocolate Bar Collections Hershey's Unveiled its 2022 Holiday Lineup with New Products By Colin Smith | Published 2022-11-21 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hersheys-2022-holiday-lineup References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/hersheys-holiday-lineup-will-add-extra-sweetness-to-your-traditions-this-season-301681615.html?tc=eml_cleartime)  The Hershey's 2022 holiday lineup features a number of new chocolate bars and chocolate treats for customers to enjoy. The new festive offerings from the brand include the brand's first-ever 'Hot Chocolate Bombs' available in both marshmallow and cinnamon chip flavors, as well as the 'Festive Pips' and a collection of The [Grinch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/international-delight-grinch)-themed [Hershey's Kisses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sally-hansen-x-hersheys-kisses). The 'Festive Pips' are milk chocolate holiday bars available in 24 varieties. Each variety features different packaging, such as stars, trees, wreaths, and more. Additionally, the Grinch-themed Hershey's Kisses are available in 9.5-oz and 7.4oz bags, or a new tree-shaped gift box filled with 1.45oz Hershey's Kisses. These festive offerings are available now for a limited time at retailers across the country. Prices may vary by retailer and location. Image Credit: The Hershey Company ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 13% - 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) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Market](https://www.trendhunter.com/market) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Holiday Chocolate Bars:** The holiday season is a prime opportunity for companies to release limited edition chocolate products to capture consumer attention. - **Hot Chocolate Bombs:** The recent popularity of hot chocolate bombs presents an opportunity for chocolate companies to create their own versions and capitalize on the trend. - **Themed Chocolate Collections:** Themed chocolate collections, such as those based on popular holiday characters like The Grinch, are a way for companies to create excitement around their products and drive sales. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry has the opportunity to create and market novelty holiday-themed products each year to capture consumer attention and increase sales. - **Confectionery:** The confectionery industry can develop and market innovative chocolate treats, such as hot chocolate bombs, to meet the demand for unique and fun products. - **Gift and Specialty Retail:** The gift and specialty retail industry can take advantage of limited edition holiday-themed chocolate collections to create a sense of urgency and drive sales during the holiday season. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cost-Conscious Christmas Candy Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hershey-company-holiday-range.md) - [Festively Elevated Chocolate Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hershey-company-seasonal-treats.md) - [Playful Halloween Candy Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-candy-range.md) - [Branded Hot Cocoa Bombs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hersheys-hot-chocolate-bomb.md) - [Celebratory Seasonal Chocolate Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hershey-seasonal-treats.md) - [Sweet-Themed Holiday Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-experiences.md) - [Charmingly Romantic Candy Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hersheys-valentines-day.md) - [Festively Shaped Baking Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hersheys-holiday-baking-shapes.md) - [Festive Celebration Chocolate Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolove-holiday-collection.md)