The holidays are made for candy and comfort food, which is why a store located in Seattle, Washington has dreamed up the ultimate crossover: Mac & Cheese Candy Canes. Though certainly not for everyone, the sweet and cheesy treats are sure to make a funny gift for your cheese-loving friends.
Archie McPhee is a Seattle-based candy shop that has been coming up with unusual confections for more than 30 years now. The store's latest treat is Mac & Cheese Candy Canes, which are described as "comfort food that tastes like comfort food." Just as the name suggests, the hooked holiday treats boast a yellow and white striped design that alludes to the "instant mac & cheese flavor" inside. The candy comes in a box of six and is available now for those who want to get a jump on their holiday shopping.
Image Credit: <i> Archie McPhee.</i>
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Unconventional Holiday Candy
- The rise of unconventional holiday candy can provide an opportunity for candy companies to tap into humor and novelty for new customers.
- Gourmet Snack Crossovers
- The popularity of candy crossovers with gourmet snacks can lead to new product development opportunities for food companies.
- Comfort Food-inspired Treats
- The trend of comfort food-inspired candy and snack items offers the potential for food businesses to offer customers unique flavor experiences.
Sectors Adopting This
- Confectionery
- The confectionery industry can benefit from unique spin-offs of traditional candy to attract niche markets and increase product diversity.
- Food and Beverage
- The food and beverage industry can leverage the rise of unconventional candy for holiday and gift giving by creating crossover products with other popular snacks.
- Gift and Novelty
- The gift and novelty industry can capitalize on unconventional candy trends by offering unique and humorous products for gift giving occasions.
