# Holiday Themed Marshmallow Treats The Peeps Holiday Candy Collection is Sweetly Themed By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-11-03 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-candy References: [csnews](https://www.csnews.com/peeps-2021-holiday-lineup) & [peepsbrand](https://www.peepsbrand.com)  The Peeps holiday candy collection has been unveiled by the brand for 2021 to provide consumers with a way to incorporate the brand's various products into their seasonal festivities. The collection consists of two new products including the Peeps Marshmallow Stockings and the Peeps Delights Double Hot Chocolate Marshmallow Dipped in Dark Chocolate. The products are both great for being offered as a gift, a [stocking stuffer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mars-2024-holiday-gift-guide) or even incorporated into a range of different festive recipes. The Peeps holiday candy collection is priced starting at $1 and comes as part of the brand's continued expansion into a wide range of holidays outside of springtime celebrations to keep it relevant with consumers on a year-round basis. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/branding) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Year-round Holiday-themed Candy Collections:** Brands can expand their holiday-themed candy collections beyond traditional seasonal offerings to remain relevant with consumers throughout the year. - **Gift-ready Festive Treats:** Brands can offer holiday-themed treats that are perfect for gifting or as stocking stuffers, providing a disruptive opportunity for new packaging and product designs. - **Incorporating Holiday-themed Treats Into Recipes:** Consumers are looking for creative ways to incorporate holiday-themed treats into their festive recipes, creating an opportunity for brands to provide recipes and ideas for using their products. ### Where This Applies - **Candy and Confectionery:** Candy and confectionery brands can explore expanding their product lines to include year-round holiday-themed treats and expand their customer base. - **Packaging and Design:** Companies specializing in packaging and design can partner with candy and confectionery brands to create gift-ready festive packaging for their products. - **Food and Beverage:** Food and beverage brands can capitalize on the trend of incorporating holiday-themed treats into recipes by promoting their products as versatile ingredients that can be used in creative ways during the holiday season. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Festive Marshmallow Candy Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-products.md) - [Marshmallow-Packed Dessert Lineups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peeps-holiday-marshmallow-line.md) - [Holiday Marshmallow Lineups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-marshmallow-lineup.md) - [Festive Marshmallow Treat Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peeps-2024-holiday-lineup.md) - [Flavorful Marshmallow Easter Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peeps-easter.md) - [Celebratory Springtime Marshmallow Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peeps-2023-easter-marshmallow-offerings.md) - [Vibrant Springtime Marshmallow Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peeps-easter-products.md) - [Spooky Seasonal Marshmallow Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-peeps.md) - [Co-Branded Easter Marshmallow Confections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marshmallow-confections.md)