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# Gruesome Blood Sodas
This Tru Blood Pop Flavor Features a Vampire-Inspired Aesthetic

By M | Published 2015-10-31 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-flavor
References: [thisiswhyimbroke](http://www.thisiswhyimbroke.com/tru-blood-soda-drink) & [amazon](http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002XT7ZZ4/?tag=trenhunt0f-20)

The Tru Blood pop flavor creatively incorporates a [vampire aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/irnbru-xtra-legend-editions) to this gruesome drink. The soda is themed around blood for [Halloween](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dew-voodew) with a deliciously sweet and zesty [blood orange flavoring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rockstar-blood-orange-zero-sugar).

For those searching for the ideal drink to have this Hallow's Eve, the Tru Blood soda might be just what you need. The pop is packaged in a glass bottle and features a black, gold and red label. The packaging features the words "B negative blood type" and "100% Pure" to really drive home the illusion that this soda is made from blood. The bottle contains a carbonated blood orange blend that is dark and amber in coloring resembling blood. This would be great to serve at parties or use as a mixer for cocktails.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 0.4/10
- Popularity: 1% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Halloween-themed Beverages:** Opportunity for beverage companies to create spooky and creative drinks for Halloween.
- **Aesthetic Packaging:** Potential for companies to incorporate unique and visually appealing designs on their product packaging.
- **Blood-inspired Flavors:** Innovation opportunity for food and beverage companies to experiment with unconventional flavor profiles.

### Where This Applies

- **Beverage:** The beverage industry can capitalize on the growing demand for unique and seasonal drinks.
- **Packaging:** There is a potential for the packaging industry to cater to the increasing desire for visually striking and themed product packaging.
- **Food and Beverage:** Companies in the food and beverage sector can explore unconventional flavors to cater to adventurous consumers.

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