# Candy-Themed Beverage Products Maltesers Hot Chocolate Can be Quickly Prepared with Only Water By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-08-28 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maltesers-hot-chocolate References: [talkingretail](https://www.talkingretail.com/products-news/grocery/mars-unveils-new-pack-design-for-maltesers-hot-chocolate-range-24-08-2020/) & [marschocolatedrinksandtreats](https://www.marschocolatedrinksandtreats.com) The Maltesers Hot Chocolate has been rebranded by [Mars Chocolate Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mms-brownie-milk) & Treats to help make it more appealing for shoppers and enhance its ability to be easily seen on store shelves by existing fans. The product has been revamped across its whole range of size options including its 180 gram ja, 350 gram jar, 140 gram pouch, 26 gram single serve stick and [pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tassimo-cadbury). The new branding includes pieces of the namesake candies transformed into cups of hot chocolate in order to help bring the taste experience the product offers to live. The Maltesers Hot Chocolate is positioned as one of the most popular [hot chocolate products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-hot-chocolate-collection) in the UK with one in eight households purchasing it in the last year. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## 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 - **Candy-inspired Beverages:** The use of candy as a flavor and visual inspiration for beverages presents opportunities for innovation in the beverage industry. - **Product Rebranding:** The rebranding of existing products, particularly through visual design, can enhance product appeal and visibility on shelves. - **Single-serve Convenience:** Single-serve packaging for beverages can increase convenience and mobility, creating opportunities for innovation in packaging and distribution. ### Who This Affects Most - **Beverage Industry:** The beverage industry can explore incorporating candy-inspired flavors and packaging innovations to create new and unique product offerings. - **Food and Snack Industry:** The use of candy as a flavor and visual inspiration can extend beyond beverages, presenting opportunities for innovation in the food and snack industry. - **Marketing and Design Industry:** Product rebranding and visual design improvements can enhance brand appeal and recognition in various industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chocolaty Vegan-Friendly Drink Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instant-drink.md) - [Indulgent Wintertime Treat Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galaxy-hot-chocolate.md) - [Frozen Spherical Chocolate Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maltesers-ice-cream-bars.md) - [Crispy Cocoa-Packed Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-maltesers.md) - [Branded Hot Chocolate Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tassimo-cadbury-caramel-hot-chocolate.md) - [Small-Batch Hot Chocolate Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-hot-chocolate.md) - [Canned Candy-Flavored Milk Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canned-milk-drinks.md) - [Artisan Drinking Chocolate Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-chocolat-drinking-chocolates.md) - [Romantic Malted Cake Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raspberry-maltesers-cake-bars.md)