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# Candy Covered Popcorn Snacks
The M&M’s Peanut Candy Pop Popcorn is Exclusively at Sam's Club

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-02-07 | Marketing
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mms-peanut-candy-pop-popcorn
References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2021/02/06/new-mms-peanut-candy-pop-popcorn-available-now-exclusively-at-sams-club/)

The [M&M’s](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mms-caramel-popd) Peanut Candy Pop Popcorn is here just in time for Super Bowl LV to offer avid fans with a scrumptious snack to munch on when watching the game this year. The snack starts off with a base of light, fluffy popcorn that has been paired with a drizzling of [candy coating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prospector-popcorn-superstar-crunch) to give it a bit of a heavier texture. M&M's Peanut candy pieces have been incorporated into the snack to make it a sweet and crunchy indulgence that is perfect for fans of all kinds.

The M&M’s Peanut Candy Pop Popcorn is being made available exclusively at [Sam's Club](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookie-pop-popcorn) where shoppers can pick up a 20-ounce bag for $5.98. The snack is only around for a limited time while supplies last.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.3/10
- Popularity: 33% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 9%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Candy-coated Snacks:** There is an opportunity for food companies to innovate by incorporating candy coatings into popular snack products.
- **Limited Edition Snacks:** Creating limited edition snacks is an opportunity for food companies to boost sales and entice consumers with exclusive products.
- **Event-themed Snacks:** Creating event-themed snacks, like the M&M's Peanut Candy Pop Popcorn for the Super Bowl, is an opportunity for food companies to capitalize on special occasions.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Snack Foods:** Snack food companies should consider innovating existing products by incorporating candy coatings and creating limited edition and event-themed snacks.
- **Candy Manufacturing:** Candy manufacturers can explore opportunities to expand their product offerings by partnering with popcorn manufacturers to create candy-covered popcorn products.
- **Retail:** Retail stores, specifically in the snack and convenience store markets, can benefit from offering exclusive limited edition products to drive foot traffic and sales.

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