# Condiment-Flavored Candy Canes The Archie McPhee Ketchup Candy Canes Have a Rich Tomato Flavor By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-09-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ketchup-candy-canes References: [thegreenhead](https://www.thegreenhead.com/2020/09/ketchup-candy-canes.php) & [mcphee](https://mcphee.com/collections/candy-canes) The [Archie McPhee](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archie-rose-cinnamon-smoked) Ketchup Candy Canes are a peculiar product for consumers who want to update their Christmas celebrations with a touch of unorthodox flavor. The candy canes have a look that is inspired by the traditional peppermint varieties that usually hit the market during the Christmas season, but are flavored like ketchup to make them only suited for those who have a penchant for the [popular condiment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heinz-tomato-ketchup-smoothie). The candy is reported to have a rich tomato flavor that could be interpreted as either gross or delicious, depending on who is eating it. The Archie McPhee Ketchup Candy Canes come in packs of six and will be right at home amongst the brand's other [peculiar candy cane flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-brachs-cane-opener). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Condiment-flavored Candy Canes:** Creating unconventional flavors in traditional products to appeal to adventurous consumers. - **Unorthodox Christmas Celebrations:** Introducing unique and unconventional Christmas-themed products to stand out in the market. - **Peculiar Candy Cane Flavors:** Experimenting with unconventional flavors in candy canes to offer novel experiences to consumers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** Providing unique and adventurous food products to cater to the diverse tastes of consumers. - **Holiday and Seasonal Products:** Offering unconventional and distinctive products to enhance the celebration experiences of consumers during holidays. - **Confectionery:** Innovating traditional confectionery products with unexpected flavors to surprise and engage consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ketchup-Flavored Candy Floss](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ketchup-cotton-candy.md) - [Confetti Cake Candy Canes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funfetti-candy-canes.md) - [Ketchup-Flavored Macarons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tomacaron.md) - [Snack Cake-Flavored Candy Canes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twinkies-candy-canes.md) - [Condiment-Flavored Toothpastes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toothpaste-sachets.md) - [Savory Pickle-Flavored Ketchups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heinz-pickle-ketchup.md) - [Berry-Flavored Blue-Hued Christmas Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blueberry-candy-canes.md) - [Candy-Colored Holiday Bagels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candy-cane-bagel.md) - [Cooling Wintergreen Candy Canes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wintergreen-candy-canes.md)