# Pie-Flavored Potato Chips The New Pecan Pie Pringles Hit Shelves Just in Time for the Holidays By Jaime Neely | Published 2013-11-06 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pecan-pie-pringles References: [foodbeast](http://foodbeast.com/2013/11/06/pecan-pie-flavored-pringles/) & [pringles](http://www.pringles.ca/) If you're a fan of things sweet and salty, then you need to get your hands on a can of the new Pecan Pie Pringles. Released as a seasonal item only, alongside other flavors previously covered on the site like Candycane and [Pumpkin Pie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-pie-turnover), this new flavor is sure to appeal to fans of the brand. Pecan Pie is a classic dessert enjoyed during the Holidays, and chips are one of America's all-time favorite snacking foods, making this combination an all-star duo. Those who have tried the chips so far have taken to social media sites like [Twitter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/divine) to comment on the accurate flavor of the new chip. Do you think you'll be adding the new Pecan Pie Pringles to your holiday feast? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sweet-savory Combo:** The rise of sweet-savory flavor combinations presents opportunities for disruptive innovations in the food and beverage industry. - **Seasonal Flavors:** The popularity of limited-edition seasonal flavors opens up possibilities for innovative product launches and marketing strategies. - **Snack Innovation:** The demand for unique and unconventional snack flavors creates room for disruptive innovations in the snacking industry. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can explore creating unique sweet-savory combinations to cater to evolving consumer preferences. - **Consumer Goods:** The consumer goods industry can benefit from capitalizing on limited-edition seasonal flavors to drive product sales and create buzz. - **Snack Food:** The snack food industry can tap into the demand for unconventional flavors by introducing innovative and unexpected chip flavors like Pecan Pie Pringles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mince Pie Crisps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mince-pie-crisps.md) - [Sweetened Spiced Snack Puffs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pringles-mingles-cinnamon-sugar.md) - [Appetizer-Flavored Snack Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pringles-chips.md) - [Sweetly Flavored Snack Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pringles-butter-caramel.md) - [Collaboration Snack Chip Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pringlicious-cookie.md) - [Wholesome Harvest Crisps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pringles-harvest-blends.md) - [Thanksgiving-Inspired Potato Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turkey-stuffing-chips.md) - [Sweetened Potato Chip Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lays-sweet-salty-dipped-clusters.md) - [Stackable Pickle-Flavored Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pringles-dill-pickle.md)