# Candy-Studded Ice Creams McConnell's x See's Remixes Products from Two Heritage California Brands By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2024-06-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcconnells-x-sees References: [morningstar](https://www.morningstar.com/news/pr-newswire/20240624sf43946/sees-candies-and-mcconnells-fine-ice-creams-launching-four-limited-time-ice-cream-flavors-in-time-for-national-ice-cream-month) & [mcconnells](https://mcconnells.com/collections/fine-ice-creams)  [McConnell's Fine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcconnells-fine-ice-creams) Ice Creams is celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2024 and it teamed up with another California-based brand, [See's Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcconnells-fine-ice-creams-sees-candies), to create a limited-time collection of McConnell's x See's ice cream flavors. The collaborative ice cream flavors combine the best of See's Candies with McConnell's house-made artisan ice cream bases prepared from scratch with locally sourced ingredients. While Vanilla with California Brittle combines See's buttery almond brittle with McConnell's classic, full-flavored vanilla ice cream, Coffee with Molasses Chips offers a new experience of See's dark and milk chocolate-coated, crispy molasses honeycomb wafers. The McConnell's x See's ice cream flavors will be available in limited quantities at McConnell's Fine Ice Creams [Scoop Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ben-jerrys-sundaes3) and online. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 25% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Collaborative Food Products:** Partnering allows brands to merge unique flavors and heritage, creating exclusive and enticing product lines. - **Limited-time Offerings:** Scarcity of products drives consumer excitement and encourages quicker purchasing decisions. - **Artisan Ice Creams:** Crafting ice creams with locally sourced, high-quality ingredients appeals to a growing market for premium and artisanal foods. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** Exploring collaborations within the industry can lead to innovative product lines that capitalize on shared brand equity. - **E-commerce:** Offering limited-edition products online taps into the digital consumer market, providing convenience and broad reach. - **Retail:** Brick-and-mortar stores, featuring exclusive product drops, can generate in-store traffic and enhance the shopping experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chocolatier-Approved Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcconnells-fine-ice-creams-sees-candies.md) - [Limited Release Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcconnells-fine-ice-cream.md) - [Beauty-Inspired Confectionery Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sees-candies1.md) - [Artisanal Holiday Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairyfree-holiday-ice-creams.md) - [Celebratory Candy-Topped Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/susiecakes-x-sees-candies.md) - [Chocolatier-Crafted Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolatiers-collection.md) - [Sandwich-Flavored Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcconnells-x-gopuff-pbj-exclusive-pint.md) - [Cider-Paired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-ice-cream-flavor.md) - [Crunchy Dark Chocolate Confections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-peanut-brittle.md)