# Spicy Collaboration Pastry Pockets The Hot Pockets x Hot Ones Snacks are the Hottest Yet By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2023-08-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-pockets-x-hot-ones References: [parade](https://parade.com/food/hot-pockets-unleashes-four-new-flavors-in-collaboration-with-hot-ones) & [goodnes](https://www.goodnes.com/hot-pockets/)  The Hot Pockets x Hot Ones snacks have been created by the brand in collaboration with the YouTube series from First We Feast to provide brave consumers with an ultra-spicy, convenient snack. The product will come in four flavor varieties including Spicy Garlic Chicken & Bacon with Hot Ones The Classic Garlic Fresno, Smoky Green Chile Cheesesteak with Hot Ones Los Calientes Verde, Hot Habanero Pepperoni & Sausage with Hot Ones Los Calientes Rojo and Fiery Hot Pepperoni with Hot Ones The Last Dab: Apollo. The meat and cheese-filled pastry products are perfect for spicy fare fans, but truly pack a punch and come with a warning that they're only for brave snackers. The Hot Pockets x Hot Ones snacks will see three of the products launched for $3.29 with the remaining Fiery Hot Pepperoni with The Last Dab: Apollo only available through Gopuff for $5.49. Image Credit: Hot Pockets ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 17% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Ultra-spicy Collaboration Snacks:** The Hot Pockets x Hot Ones snacks offer a range of fiery flavors, catering to brave snackers who crave an intense spicy experience. - **Convenient Meat and Cheese Pastries:** These meat and cheese-filled pastry products provide a convenient and satisfying snack option for on-the-go consumers. - **Limited Release and Exclusive Snacks:** The exclusive release of the Fiery Hot Pepperoni with The Last Dab: Apollo flavor through Gopuff creates a sense of scarcity and exclusivity for snack enthusiasts. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** The creation of bold and ultra-spicy snacks like the Hot Pockets x Hot Ones collaboration opens up opportunities for innovation in the food and beverage industry. - **Convenience Stores:** Convenience stores can leverage the popularity of convenient and flavorful snacks like Hot Pockets x Hot Ones to attract more customers and capitalize on impulse purchases. - **Online Delivery:** The limited release of the Fiery Hot Pepperoni with The Last Dab: Apollo flavor exclusively through Gopuff highlights the potential for online delivery platforms to offer unique and exclusive snack options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Co-Branded Spicy Pizza Pockets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-pops-and-franks-redhot.md) - [Collaboration Spicy Chicken Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/first-we-feasts-hot-ones.md) - [Extra-Spicy Noodle Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asha-x-hot-ones.md) - [Super-Spicy Snack Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-snack-mix.md) - [Spicy Talkshow-Inspired Snack Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pringles-hot-ones.md) - [Savory Ranch-Filled Pastry Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-pockets-ranch-lovers.md) - [Spiced Collaboration Nut Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snak-club-x-hot-ones.md) - [Spicy Sandwich Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-ones.md) - [Fiery Pasta Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ragu-x-hot-ones.md)