# Cheesy Macaroni Candy Canes Archie McPhee is Selling Mac & Cheese Candy Canes for the Holidays By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2018-09-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mac-cheese-candy-canes References: [delish](https://www.delish.com/food-news/a23135716/mac-n-cheese-candy-canes/) & [mcphee](https://mcphee.com/products/mac-cheese-candy-canes) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheezit-holiday-house-kit). 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: *Archie McPhee.* ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - 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 - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pasta-Themed Gummy Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macaroni-cheese-gummies.md) - [Macaroni-Themed Gummy Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-gummy-candies.md) - [Snack Cake-Flavored Candy Canes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twinkies-candy-canes.md) - [Confetti Cake Candy Canes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funfetti-candy-canes.md) - [Barbecue-Themed Candy Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kraft-heinz-and-frankford-candy.md) - [Spiced Apple Macaroni Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-pie-1.md) - [Smoky Macaroni Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smoked-mac-cheese.md) - [Viral Foodie Flavor Macaronis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kraft-mac-cheese8.md) - [Candy-Colored Holiday Bagels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candy-cane-bagel.md)