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Hot Cocoa Candies

The New Hot Cocoa M&Ms are the Perfect Cold Weather Treat

— October 30, 2018 — Lifestyle
While they may not warm you up all that much, the new Hot Cocoa M&Ms are a delicious cold weather treat -- especially if you're sick of everything pumpkin spice.

As of this November, chocolate lovers can get their hands on a bag of the brand new Hot Cocoa M&Ms. According to early reports, the new treat consists of milk chocolate candies filled with a white chocolate and marshmallow center. The flavor is meant to evoke a steaming cup of hot cocoa -- with marshmallows of course. The tasty chocolate treats will be available exclusively at Target alongside other seasonal indulgences such as Ghirardelli Toffee Cookie Crunch, Lindt Snickerdoodle, Reese’s Santa’s Helpers, and Dove Hot Cocoa.


Image Credit: M&Ms.
Trend Themes
1. Hot Cocoa-flavored Treats - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a new line of hot cocoa-flavored snacks and candies to cater to the growing demand for unique and indulgent flavors.
2. Seasonal Indulgences - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a range of limited-edition seasonal treats to capitalize on the trend of consumers seeking unique and exclusive flavors during specific times of the year.
3. Flavor-infused Chocolates - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experiment with different flavor-infused chocolates to introduce innovative taste experiences and attract consumers looking for unconventional and exciting treats.
Industry Implications
1. Confectionery - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Employ technological advancements and novel ingredients to create innovative confectionery products that cater to changing consumer tastes and preferences.
2. Seasonal Food and Beverage - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the development of seasonal food and beverage products to meet the demand for limited-time flavors and capitalize on seasonal festivities.
3. Snack Food - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create unique and indulgent snack food products, such as hot cocoa-flavored treats, to tap into the growing market of consumers seeking novel flavors and taste experiences.
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