# Holiday-Themed Cartoon Candies Swizzels Minions Very Berry Chew Bars Come in Two Flavors By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-09-07 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minions-very-berry-chew-bars References: [conveniencestore](https://www.conveniencestore.co.uk/products/swizzels-unwraps-minions-very-berry-chew-bars-for-christmas/671159.article) & [swizzels](https://swizzels.com)  The Swizzels Minions Very Berry Chew Bars are being launched after a successful collaboration with [Universal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sour-tropical-dinos) to offer avid fans with a way to indulge their sweet tooth. The candy features a [vegan-friendly recipe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-thingz) that comes in Raspberry & Blackcurrant and Strawberry & Blueberry flavors, which are each covered in Minions-themed packaging. The chews are being launched in the UK where they're priced at £1 per bag and are accented with a series of Christmas-inspired colors to give them a festive touch. The Swizzels Minions Very Berry Chew Bars come as part of the big push towards offering fresh, new products as we head into the [festive season](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bebeto-christmas-range) this year. This comes as more consumers resume lifestyles they maintained before the pandemic. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 13% - 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) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/branding) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Holiday-themed Cartoon Candies:** Consumers are increasingly looking for seasonal and themed sweets and candies. - **Vegan-friendly Treats:** There is a growing demand for plant-based candies and snacks. - **Collaborations with Popular Media Franchises:** Partnering with popular media franchises can help drive sales and increase brand recognition. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverages:** Companies in the food and beverage industry could expand their product line by offering seasonal and themed treats as well as plant-based options. - **Entertainment and Media:** Media companies can partner with candy and snack manufacturers to develop co-branded products that appeal to fans. - **Packaging:** The packaging industry can provide innovative and themed designs for candy companies celebrating holidays. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Character-Themed Candy Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minions-candy-range.md) - [Cartoon-Themed Candy Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swizzels-sherbet-dip.md) - [Cult-Favorite Animation-Themed Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banana-candy.md) - [Cartoon-Themed Soft Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banana-candy-flavor.md) - [Filmic Cartoon Candy Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pez-despicable-me-4.md) - [Anniversary Candy Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tropical-chew-bar.md) - [Squishy Seasonal Candy Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naughty-nice-squashies.md) - [Fruit-Forward Candy Chews](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swizzles.md) - [Berry-Flavored Sharing-Friendly Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mentos-feeling-berry-good.md)