# Nostalgic Pickle Snacks Grillo's Partnered with Nickelodeon for Collab Celebrating Tommy Pickles By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-05-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pickle-snacks References: [nickalive.blogspot](http://nickalive.blogspot.com/2020/02/grillos-and-nickelodeon-collaborating.html) & [grillospickles](https://www.grillospickles.com/) Over the years, tons of apparel, accessories, toys and games have been launched based on [Nickelodeon's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/good2grow-snackers) [Rugrats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cartoon-painting-collections-diamond-art-club-and-paramount-join-forces-for), as well as a snacks that recall the show's own Reptar Bars—and now, [Grillo's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-dill-pickle) is introducing a collaboration of pickle snacks. Although the pairing may seem unusual, fans will remember that the animated show is focused on the Pickles family and characters like Tommy Pickles. On the pickle packaging, three of the characters from the Nickelodeon show are shown side-by-side, including Tommy Pickles, who sits on Sam Sam the pickle man's chair. The premium pickle brand is not only introducing Grillo’s x Rugrats labels on its 32-ounce Dill jars but also clothing designs featuring even more beloved characters from the Rugrats series. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Nostalgic Packaging:** Opportunity for brands to partner with nostalgic franchises to create unique packaging and branding collaborations. - **Character-based Merchandise:** Opportunity for brands to create merchandise featuring beloved characters from popular animated shows. - **Cross-industry Collaborations:** Opportunity for brands from different industries to collaborate and create unique products that appeal to a wide range of consumers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity for food and beverage brands to partner with entertainment franchises to create themed snacks and packaging. - **Fashion and Apparel:** Opportunity for fashion and apparel brands to collaborate with popular cartoon shows to create limited-edition clothing lines. - **Toys and Games:** Opportunity for toy and game brands to partner with animated shows to create collectible items and exclusive merchandise. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pickle Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giggle-pickles.md) - [Pickle-Flavored Potato Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-dill-pickle.md) - [Collaboration Pickle Potato Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boulder-canyon-grillos-pickles.md) - [Crispy Pickle-Flavored Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/utz-grillos.md) - [Ultra-Flavorful Snack Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/van-holtens-and-pringles.md) - [Branded Pickle Snack Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boulder-canyon-wavy-grillos-classic-dill-pickle.md) - [Co-Branded Pickle Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limited-time-pickle-pizza.md) - [Pickle-Themed Snack Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hellofresh-pickle-box.md) - [Tangy Pickle Hard Seltzers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pickle-hard-seltzer.md)