# Candy Cane-Flavored Mints Mentos Debuts a New Candy Cane Variant Ahead of Christmas By Grace Mahas | Published 2020-09-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mentos-candy-cane References: [talkingretail](https://www.talkingretail.com/products-news/confectionery/mentos-rolls-out-candy-cane-flavour-for-christmas-18-09-2020/) [Mentos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mentos-fanta-orange), the iconic confectionery brand, recently launched the new [Candy Cane](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candy-cane-toothpaste) flaor ahead of Christmas. The vanilla and min flavor are available in a £1 multi-pack of three rolls containing 14 festive sweets and a great stocking stuffer and holiday treat. The new treat is available from now until the end of the year. Sarah Elmer, the brand manager ofMentos, commented on the new launch, stating: “With Christmas starting earlier and earlier every year, and more competition amongst stores and sectors, retailers can take advantage of the surging demand for festive confectionery with this delicious limited edition.” Plus, the new Mentos Candy Cane variant is individually wrapped therefore not posing any cross-contamination risk for weary consumers amid the pandemic. Image Credit: Mentos ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Limited Edition Festive Confectionery:** Creating limited edition festive flavors can generate buzz and increase holiday sales for confectionery brands. - **Individually Wrapped Products:** Providing individually wrapped products in the confectionery industry can attract worried customers and increase trustworthiness. - **Year-round Seasonal Flavors:** Expanding seasonal flavors to other holidays could potentially drive sales and increase customer loyalty. ### Who This Affects Most - **Confectionery:** The confectionery industry can benefit from introducing festive flavors and individualized packaging to attract customers amid the pandemic. - **Retail:** Retailers can capitalize on festive demand by partnering with confectionery brands to sell individual wrapped seasonal treats. - **Food and Beverage:** Expanding seasonal flavors to other holidays within the food and beverage industry can create a new sales opportunity and boost innovation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Festively Flavored Toothpastes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candy-cane-toothpaste.md) - [Chewy Soda-Flavored Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mentos-fanta-orange.md) - [Flavor-Packed Candy Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mentos-discovery.md) - [Cookie-Flavored Candy Canes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/girl-scout-thin-mints-candy-canes.md) - [Berry-Flavored Sharing-Friendly Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mentos-feeling-berry-good.md) - [Summertime Fruit Gum Flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mentos-pure-fresh-strawberry.md) - [Sharing-Focused Candy Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mentos-sharing-bags.md) - [Minty Festive Chocolate Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terrys-chocolate-mint.md) - [Textural Candy-Inspired Refreshments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mentos-drinks.md)