# Holiday-Inspired Chocolate Bites The New Hershey's Kisses Boast a Mouth-Watering Hot Cocoa Flavor By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-11-01 | Special Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-hersheys-kisses References: [delish](https://www.delish.com/food-news/a24279195/hershey) & [popsugar](https://www.popsugar.com/food/Hershey-Hot-Cocoa-Kisses-45427821) As the winter months are upon us, companies are focusing on warm flavors to delight consumers and the new [Hershey's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hershey-company-seasonal-treats) Kisses Hot Cocoa is definitely a noteworthy launch. The latest offering by the chocolate company is its first new seasonal flavor in over 10 years. The release will be, without a doubt, exciting to consumers as dedicated Hershey fans will long to test the treat out. The new Hershey's Kisses boast a hot cocoa-inspired recipe, making it a perfect option for stocking stuffers. Inspired by the onset of winter, the company fuses a [marshmallow-flavored crème](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poptarts-frosted-marshmallow-hot-cocoa) with Hershey-branded milk chocolate. This combination simulates the warm taste of a seasonal cup of hot chocolate, which ultimately puts the consumer in a festive mood. The offering will be available in stores on November 1st. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - 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) > [Special](https://www.trendhunter.com/special) > [Holiday](https://www.trendhunter.com/holiday) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Seasonal Flavor Launches:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop unique and enticing seasonal flavors to attract consumers during specific times of the year. - **Gourmet Chocolate Treats:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experiment with different flavor combinations and textures to create high-end chocolate treats that elevate the consumer's experience. - **Winter-inspired Food Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create food products that embody the cozy and warm flavors of winter to cater to consumers' seasonal cravings. ### Who This Affects Most - **Confectionery Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate new ingredients and flavors into traditional confectionery products to revitalize the industry. - **Food and Beverage Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce unique and exclusive seasonal food products to attract customers and increase sales. - **Seasonal Gift Market:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offer innovative and gourmet seasonal treats to capture a share of the growing market for unique holiday gifts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Festively Elevated Chocolate Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hershey-company-seasonal-treats.md) - [Branded Hot Cocoa Bombs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hersheys-hot-chocolate-bomb.md) - [Comforting Milk-Based Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milklicious-chocolate.md) - [Holiday Chocolate Bar Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hersheys-2022-holiday-lineup.md) - [Hot Chocolate-Inspired Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-cocoa-classic-cookie.md) - [Celebratory Seasonal Chocolate Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hershey-seasonal-treats.md) - [Cupcake-Flavored Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vanilla-frosting-flavored-creme.md) - [Crunchy Cinnamon Chocolate Drops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hersheys-kisses-cinnamon-toast-crunch.md) - [Beverage-Inspired Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Hot-Cocoa-Chewy-Cookies.md)