# Limited-Edition Holiday Chocolates Dove Chocolate Releases a Flavor Called Merry and Bright By Caitlyn Fernandez | Published 2021-12-07 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merry-and-bright References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/candy/) & [cvs](https://www.cvs.com/shop/dove-promises-milk-chocolate-toffee-almond-crunch-christmas-candy-7-94-oz-prodid-570381)  In celebration of the holiday season, [Dove](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mars-chocolate-products) Chocolate has released a new flavor called ‘Merry and Bright.’ The flavor profile itself is smooth milk chocolate with a toffee almond crunch. According to the [CVS](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-pretzels) website, the chocolate shells are "filled with crunchy almond pieces and silky-smooth milk chocolate made with only the best quality cacao.” Chocolate lovers will also be happy to know that Dove has other Christmas chocolate flavors like [dark chocolate peppermint bark](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mms-winter-blend), classic milk chocolate, and dark chocolate. The packaging of each boasts a holiday design, with each piece wrapped individually to look like a present. Consumers can spread the holiday joy with Dove Chocolate’s newest flavor that will be sure to make people feel ‘Merry and Bright.’ Image Credit: CVS, Dove Chocolate ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Holiday Chocolate Flavors:** Dove's release of limited-edition holiday chocolate flavors like 'Merry and Bright' creates an opportunity for other chocolate companies to offer unique holiday flavor profiles that cater to consumers' seasonal preferences. - **Festive Packaging Design:** Dove's packaging design for their holiday chocolates, with each piece wrapped individually like a present, opens up opportunities for companies to create festive packaging that enhances the gift-giving experience and creates a sense of nostalgia and joy. - **Gourmet Chocolate:** Dove's focus on using high-quality cacao in their holiday chocolates could inspire other chocolate companies to focus on gourmet ingredients and differentiate their products from conventional mass-market chocolates. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Chocolate Industry:** Innovation in seasonal flavor profiles, festive packaging, and high-quality ingredients can help companies in the chocolate industry stay competitive and cater to consumers' evolving preferences. - **Food and Beverage Industry:** The application of festive packaging design, limited-edition flavor profiles, and premium ingredients can be extended to other product segments in the food and beverage industry to tap into consumers' seasonal and indulgent consumption patterns. - **Retail Industry:** Seasonal chocolates, especially limited-edition ones like Dove's 'Merry and Bright,' can drive foot traffic and sales for retailers, opening up opportunities for promotional partnerships and co-branded marketing initiatives with chocolate companies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Richly Flavored Holiday Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mars-chocolate-products.md) - [Tree-Shaped Chocolate Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treeshaped-chocolate-bites.md) - [Waffle Cone-Studded Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milk-chocolate-waffle-cone-cookie-crisps.md) - [Dessert-Inspired Chocolate Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dove-chocolate-2.md) - [Artisanal Holiday Candy Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rocky-mountain-chocolate.md) - [Festive Celebration Chocolate Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolove-holiday-collection.md) - [Indulgently Oversized Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dove-chocolate-large-promises.md) - [Dark Chocolate Ganache Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-chocolate-ganache-dove-promises.md) - [Christmas Baked Good Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gnaw-chocolate-bar-flavors.md)