# Creatively Infused Chocolate Bars Hammond's Pigs N' Taters Bar Has Bacon-Flavored Bits and Chips By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-01-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infused-chocolate-bars References: [foodbusinessnews.net](http://www.foodbusinessnews.net/Resources/Slideshow/2018/01/New-at-Winter-Fancy-Food/9.aspx?TipID=8) & [hammondscandies](https://hammondscandies.com/) There are a number of [uniquely infused chocolate bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/margarita-tequila-chocolate-bar) that have been launched over time, but Hammond's recently debuted its standout new range at the Winter Fancy Food Show. The range includes all-new tablet bars in varieties such as Salted Almond, Sea Salt, Toffee Pretzel and Pigs N' Taters. While the new line introduces some classic pairings such as dark chocolate with nuts and sea salt, the Pigs N' Taters variety combines [bacon-flavored bits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sour-punch-bacon-bites) and pieces of potato chips. As well as being drawn in by the unusual [milk and dark chocolate ingredient combinations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gnaw-chocolate-bar), consumers with a sweet tooth will gravitate towards the all-new three-ounce bars as they are larger in size than Hammond’s flagship bar. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Uniquely Infused Chocolate Bars:** Opportunity for creating chocolate bars with unconventional flavor combinations to cater to adventurous taste buds. - **Classic Pairings with a Twist:** Innovation potential in reinventing traditional flavor combinations, such as dark chocolate with nuts and sea salt. - **Upsizing Chocolate Bars:** Market opportunity in offering larger-sized chocolate bars to satisfy consumers with a sweet tooth. ### Where This Applies - **Confectionery Industry:** The confectionery industry can explore new ways to infuse unconventional flavors into chocolate bars and attract adventurous consumers. - **Gourmet Food and Beverage Industry:** Gourmet food and beverage companies can capitalize on the trend of reinventing classic flavor pairings in chocolate bars to cater to the premium segment. - **Food Packaging Industry:** Packaging companies can design and produce larger-sized chocolate bar packaging to meet the demand for indulgent and larger portion sizes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Potato Chive Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mashed-potato-swirl.md) - [Casserole-Inspired Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmet-chocolate-bar.md) - [Porky Plant-Based Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/figs-in-blankets-chocolate-bar.md) - [Caramelized Organ Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zotter-chocolates-brains-eggs.md) - [Buttery Croissant Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/croissant-chocolate-bar.md) - [Textural Artisan Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gnaw-chocolate-bars.md) - [Pig-Themed Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peter-pigs.md) - [Fruity Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcorn-kitchen-1.md) - [Nutrient-Packed Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolove-bars.md)