# Branded Candy Frozen Treats The McDonald's Hershey’s Mix McFlurry Offers a Blend of Flavors By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-07-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-hersheys-mix-mcflurry References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2022/07/14/mcdonalds-spotted-testing-new-hersheys-mix-mcflurry/) & [mcdonalds](https://www.mcdonalds.com)  The McDonald's Hershey’s Mix McFlurry is a new version of the brand's signature ice cream-based treat for patrons to pick up this summer at participating locations. The menu item starts off with soft serve ice cream before being mixed with a blend of Hershey's signature candies including several chocolate varieties. This offers patrons a distinctly textural experience that's sure to be a hit with avid Hershey's chocolate fans. The McDonald's Hershey’s Mix McFlurry is being tested in select markets, which could lead to a wider launch later this year. The more complex flavor profile of the ice cream treat could make it more suited for the cold weather, so a fall or even winter launch could be coming towards the end of the year. Image Credit: Peep This Out! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 12% - 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 - **Branded Candy Frozen Treats:** Candy companies can collaborate with ice cream brands to create unique and innovative frozen treats that cater to sweet-toothed consumers. - **Textured Ice Cream Flavors:** Ice cream shops can experiment with mixing candy and other toppings into their ice cream to create unique and memorable flavor experiences for customers. - **Seasonal Ice Cream Offerings:** Ice cream brands can release limited edition seasonal flavors like the McDonald's Hershey’s Mix McFlurry, catering to consumers' desire for novelty and creating buzz around their brand. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fast Food:** Fast food chains can collaborate with candy companies to create unique and exciting dessert offerings that set them apart from their competitors. - **Candy and Confectionery:** Candy companies can expand their product lines by developing new flavors and varieties of their products specifically designed for use in frozen treats like ice cream. - **Ice Cream Shops:** Ice cream shops can differentiate themselves by creating innovative and unique flavor combinations using candies and toppings, appealing to consumers who value creativity and novelty in their food choices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Frozen Campfire Confection Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hersheys-smores-mcflurry.md) - [Seasonal QSR Blended Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candy-cane-fudge-mcflurry.md) - [QSR Chocolate Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitkat-banana-split-mcflurry.md) - [Pretzel-Packed Frozen QSR Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolatey-pretzel-mcflurry.md) - [Blended QSR Halloween Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trick-n-treat-mcflurry.md) - [Crunchy QSR Frozen Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peanut-butter-crunch-mcflurry.md) - [Frozen Caky QSR Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-shortcake-mcflurry.md) - [Peanut-Studded Frozen Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-peanut-butter-crunch-mcflurry.md) - [Swiss Chocolate Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milka-triolade-mcflurry.md)