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# Spicy Caramel Corn Snacks
The New PC Sweet & Heat Popcorn Snack Combines Two Unexpected Flavors

By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2017-12-20 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pc-sweet-heat-popcorn
References: [presidentschoice](https://www.presidentschoice.ca/en_CA/insiders-collection.html#!/product-details/60383196554) & [presidentschoice](https://www.presidentschoice.ca/en_CA/products/productlisting/pc-sweet-and-heat-popcorn.html)

While sweet treats tend to dominate the holiday season, President's Choice is looking to offer something a little bit different with its new PC Sweet & Heat Popcorn. Released as part of the 2017 holiday PC Insiders Collection, the new snack combines sweet, savory, and spicy flavors.

The new PC Sweet & Heat Popcorn is a festive holiday snack that puts an unexpected twist on popcorn. The mix itself consists of [sweet caramel corn](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/churro-chocolate-caliente-palomitaz) combined with [spicy buffalo wing flavored popcorn](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proper-x-netflix-chilli-caramel-popcorn). The result is an explosion of flavor that is sweet and savory, with just a little bit of heat.

Following the success of sweet and salty popcorn flavors like Chicago Mix, the new PC Sweet & Heat Popcorn is a clever take on festive holiday snacking.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.9/10
- Popularity: 30% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8%
- 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

- **Sweet and Heat Combos:** The fusion of sweet and spicy flavors in snacks presents opportunities for creating unique taste experiences.
- **Festive Holiday Snacking:** Innovative and unconventional holiday snacks offer a fresh twist on traditional treats.
- **Flavor Explosion:** Combining multiple flavors in snacks creates a more dynamic and exciting taste profile.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Snack Food:** The snack food industry can capitalize on the trend of sweet and heat combos by developing new and innovative products.
- **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can explore the concept of festive holiday snacking by introducing unconventional flavors and combinations.
- **Marketing and Branding:** Companies specializing in marketing and branding can help promote snacks that offer a flavor explosion, emphasizing the unique taste experience.

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