# Romantic Frozen Candy Treats The Kona Ice Gummy Heart Box is Here for Valentine's Day By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2026-01-06 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kona-ice-gummy-heart-box References: [snackandbakery](https://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/114950-candyrific-debuts-confections-with-kona-ice) & [kona-ice](https://www.kona-ice.com/)  The [Kona Ice](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kona-ice-and-gabbys-dollhouse) Gummy Heart Box has been created through a partnership between Kona Ice, [Hilco Sweets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hilco-sweets) and [CandyRific](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-movie-night-snack-kits) as the perfect option for consumers to pick up ahead of Valentine's Day. The product has a 1.76-ounce size and features specially crafted gummy candies that are shaped to resemble Kona Ice cups, which will be recognized by fans of all ages. The candies are meant to bridge the gap for consumers who recall shaved ice treat experiences and merging them with a convenient candy product. EVP, Hilco Sweets Emily Edmondson spoke on the Kona Ice Gummy Heart Box saying, "Kona Ice represents pure childhood joy and community connection, making it the perfect partner for our confectionery innovations. This collaboration unites two family-friendly, flavor-forward brands to create something truly special that will delight consumers across multiple generations." Image Credit: CandyRific ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 59% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Nostalgic Confectionery Partnerships:** Collaborations like Kona Ice and Hilco Sweets are leveraging nostalgia to create unique candy experiences that resonate with consumers seeking familiar flavors. - **Candy-experience Hybrid Products:** Innovative products like the gummy candies designed to mimic Kona Ice cups blend traditional sweets with experiential elements, appealing to consumers' sensory memories. - **Seasonal Themed Candy Launches:** Companies are tapping into holidays like Valentine's Day to debut themed confectionery items that capture timely consumer interest and drive seasonal sales. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Confectionery:** The confectionery industry is evolving with partnerships that fuse traditional sweets with new experiential designs, aiming to refresh consumer interest. - **Frozen Treats:** The frozen treat industry is finding new lifelines in products that evoke familiar chilled experiences through innovative, non-frozen formats. - **Seasonal Retail:** Seasonal retail benefits from limited-edition product releases that capitalize on holiday-specific consumer behavior and demand shifts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Romantic Japanese Snack Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentines-daythemed1.md) - [Valentine's Day Cereal Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/general-mills-3.md) - [Festive Frozen Mochi Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubbies-mochi-holiday-flavors.md) - [Limited-Edition V-Day Snack Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentines-delights-box.md) - [Limited-Edition Heart-Shaped Chocolate Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartshaped-chocolate-bites.md) - [Romantic Liquid-Filled Gummy Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bebeto-valentines.md) - [V-Day Ice Cream Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentines-day-gift-box.md) - [Fruity Foam-Like Candy Hearts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haribo-berry-hearts.md) - [Sweet K-Pop Gummies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ruby-hearts-gummies.md)