# Ice Cream-Inspired Candy Bars These Nestlé Sharing Bags Come in Four Flavor Options By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2024-02-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nestl-sharing-bags References: [talkingretail](https://www.talkingretail.com/products-news/confectionery/nestle-launches-ice-cream-inspired-variations-of-its-big-brands-29-02-2024/) & [nestle](https://www.nestle.com/)  These Nestlé sharing bags have been announced by the brand for the UK market as a series of ice cream-inspired treats perfect for consumers to pick up this spring for satisfying sweet cravings. The products are inspired by popular ice cream flavors and leverage the brand awareness of several popular candy bars on the market. This includes the Aero Melts Neapolitan, [Munchies Cookie Dough](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nestl-confectionery), Milky Bar [Raspberry Ripple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/irnbru-xtra-legend-editions) and [Rowntree's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nestl-christmas-2023-range) Randoms Foamies in ice cream cone shapes. The various products are available now at a variety of retailers for shoppers to incorporate into their springtime celebrations. Brand Manager Cat Mews commented on the new Nestlé sharing bags saying, "We’re so excited to introduce our new Nestlé sharing bag range. Taking inspiration from those classic frozen flavours that we all know and love, we’ve developed some nostalgic taste combinations that chocolate fanatics will be sure to love. The new ice cream inspired range features deliciously flavoured products from four of our top sellers and we can’t wait for people to try them!” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 22% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Ice Cream-inspired Treats:** Exploring new flavor combinations that bridge the gap between confectionery and frozen desserts presents opportunities for unique product innovation. - **Brand Collaboration:** Leveraging well-known candy bar brands to inspire new product lines can create buzz and excitement among consumers. - **Nostalgic Taste Combinations:** Tapping into familiar and beloved flavors from popular ice creams can evoke feelings of nostalgia and drive consumer engagement. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can explore cross-category collaborations to create innovative and indulgent products for consumers. - **Retail:** Retailers can capitalize on the trend of nostalgic flavor combinations to attract customers looking for unique and memorable treats. - **Marketing and Branding:** Opportunities lie in utilizing well-established brand names to develop new product ranges that resonate with a wide range of consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sundae-Flavored Chocolate Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milkybar-rowntrees-jelly-ice-cream.md) - [Frozen Candy Bar Confections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candy-bar-ice-cream.md) - [Bakery-Inspired Chocolate Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nestl-confectionery.md) - [Snacking-Friendly Ice Cream Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cadbury-ice-cream-products.md) - [Cost-Conscious Candy Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nestl-munchies-sharing-bar.md) - [Shareable Dessert-Inspired Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitkat-sharing-bars.md) - [Sharing-Focused Candy Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shaero.md) - [Textural Ice Cream Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cadbury-ice-cream-range.md) - [Branded Chocolate Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reeses-ice-cream-products.md)