# Crunchy Banana Taffy Candies The Laffy Taffy Laff Bites 'Gone Bananas!' are Minions-Themed By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-07-02 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laffy-taffy References: [brandeating](https://www.brandeating.com/2021/06/laffy-taffy-introduces-new-minions-laff-bites-gone-bananas-candy.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+BrandEatingFoodReviewsFoodNewsAndFoodRecipes+%28Brand+Eating%29) & [laffytaffy](https://www.laffytaffy.com) The Laffy Taffy Laff Bites 'Gone Bananas!' are a limited-edition candy from the brand that will provide avid fans of the [Minions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minions-candy-range) franchise to pick up a sweetly themed treat. The candy boasts a banana-only flavor profile that consists of taffy that's covered in a candy coating that gives it just the right amount of crunch to balance out the textures. The [exclusive banana flavor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banana-candy-fragrance) offers consumers an alternative to the original options that include Strawberry, Cherry, Blue Raspberry and Green Apple. The Laffy Taffy Laff Bites 'Gone Bananas!' are available now from retailers nationwide in an array of size options that include enough for one person all the way up to larger servings for groups. Image Credit: Laffy Taffy ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/branding) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Limited-edition Candy:** Introduction of Minion-themed, banana-flavored Laffy Taffy Laff Bites as a temporary offering, leading to potential for development of other limited-edition flavors. - **Alternative Flavor Profiles:** Introduction of exclusive banana flavor as an alternative to original Laffy Taffy flavors, leading to potential for development of other unique flavors. - **Diversification of Product Sizing:** Introduction of varied size options, catering to both individuals and group consumers, leading to potential for development of other size options. ### Who This Affects Most - **Candy Industry:** Development of limited-edition and alternative flavor profiles within the candy industry could lead to new product lines for companies. - **Confectionery Manufacturing Industry:** Development of a diverse product sizing strategy could open up new revenue streams for confectionery manufacturers. - **Retail Industry:** Limited-edition and diverse flavor, sizing options lead to wider ranges of products for retailers to sell and potentially higher sales revenues. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tropically Flavored Taffy Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tropical-laff-bites.md) - [Cult-Favorite Animation-Themed Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banana-candy.md) - [Cartoon-Themed Soft Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banana-candy-flavor.md) - [Character-Themed Candy Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minions-candy-range.md) - [Cartoon-Inspired Snack Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mr-kipling-banana-slices.md) - [Holiday-Themed Cartoon Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minions-very-berry-chew-bars.md) - [Roulette-Style Candy Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sour-punch-banana-roulette.md) - [Peelable Banana Gummies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gummy-banana.md) - [Candy Joke NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laffy-taffy-original-jokes.md)