# Festive Oil-Infused Chocolates This Holiday Chocolate Mixes Edible Gold, Frankincense & Myrrh Oils By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-11-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-chocolate References: [packagingoftheworld](https://www.packagingoftheworld.com/2018/11/cocos-christmas-bars.html) & [cocochocolatier](https://cocochocolatier.com/collections/single-origin-chocolate-bars/products/gold-frankincense-myrrh) On top of launching a [festive Christmas Spice Milk Chocolate bar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruitcake-chocolate-bar) flavor for the season this year, [COCO Chocolatier](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coconut-oil-body-scrub) introduced a dark, decadent holiday chocolate that plays off of the prized pairing of gold, frankincense and myrrh. The limited-edition Gold, Frankincense & Myrrh Dark Chocolate bar boasts a base of 61% single-origin dark chocolate sourced from Colombia that is infused with frankincense, rose and myrrh oils, and finally dusted with a sprinkling of edible gold. The vegan-friendly, palm oil-free and gluten-free holiday chocolate bar boasts an achromatic wrapper design that was created in collaboration with independent Paris-based artist François Mangeol, which shows off his signature geometric style that can be seen in exhibitions across Europe. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Oil-infused Chocolates:** Infusing oils in chocolates creates unique and luxurious flavor profiles for consumers. - **Limited-edition Decadent Chocolates:** Creating limited-edition holiday chocolates opens up opportunities for seasonal promotions and exclusivity for consumers. - **Collaborative Packaging Designs:** Collaborating with independent artists for packaging designs can create unique and eye-catching visual appeal for consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food & Beverage:** Edible oil infusions can disrupt traditional flavor profiles in the food and beverage industry. - **Luxury Goods:** Creating high-end limited-edition chocolates can appeal to consumers looking for exclusive and upscale products in the luxury goods industry. - **Creative Arts:** Collaboration with artists for packaging and branding design can disrupt traditional visual appeal in the creative arts industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Festive Candy Cane Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galerie-au-chocolat-1.md) - [Christmas Baked Good Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gnaw-chocolate-bar-flavors.md) - [Festive Functional Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-people-x-raaka.md) - [Tree-Shaped Chocolate Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treeshaped-chocolate-bites.md) - [Festive Celebration Chocolate Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolove-holiday-collection.md) - [Holiday-Themed Truffle Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-truffle-collection.md) - [Festive Holiday Chocolate Gifts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-chocolate-gift.md) - [Bergamot-Infused Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-citrus.md) - [Mulled Wine Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mulled-wine-chocolate.md)