# Snack Cake Protein Supplements REDCON1 and Hostess Partnered for New Protein Products By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2025-03-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redcon1-and-hostess References: [source86](https://source86.com/hostess-and-redcon1-team-up-for-sweet-protein-shakes/) & [redcon1](https://redcon1.com/)  [REDCON1](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesecake-inspired-protein-powder) and [Hostess](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ding-dongs-x-twinkies-mashups) have announced a new partnership that will see the sports nutrition brand leveraging the recognizable flavors of the latter snack cake brand for delicious results. The partnership is seeing REDCON1 creating [protein shakes and powders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/c4-whey-protein-powder) in flavors from Hostess including Twinkies, Cupcakes and Ding Dongs to give them more of a treat-inspired flavor. The products are arriving now and are expected to be the first of several new options hitting the market over the course of the year ahead. The REDCON1 and Hostess partnership comes as part of a wider shift towards nutrition brands incorporating classic flavor experiences to help catch the attention of consumers. The products also leverage the popularity of limited-edition foods amongst consumers eager to try the latest treat. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 35% - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Flavor-infused Protein Products:** Integrating classic snack flavors into protein supplements offers a novel angle to attract consumers seeking both health benefits and nostalgic tastes. - **Limited-edition Nutrition Products:** Releasing protein supplements as limited-edition flavors capitalizes on consumer eagerness for exclusive and novel culinary experiences. - **Cross-brand Collaborations in Nutrition:** Partnerships between sports nutrition brands and popular snack companies exemplify a growing trend of cross-industry collaboration to blend indulgence with healthy living. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Sports Nutrition:** The sports nutrition industry is ripe for disruption with innovative partnerships that infuse popular snack flavors into traditional protein offerings. - **Snacking Industry:** Turning beloved snack cake flavors into nutritious protein products presents an opportunity for expansion and reinvention within the snacking sector. - **Functional Foods:** The merging of taste appeal from snack brands with the health focus of functional foods underscores a trend towards more palatable health supplements. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cheesecake-Inspired Protein Powders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesecake-inspired-protein-powder.md) - [Remixed Mashup Snack Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ding-dongs-x-twinkies-mashups.md) - [Snack Cake Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hostess-popcorn-snack.md) - [Cookie-Flavored Protein Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookies-and-cream-mre.md) - [Snack Cake-Flavored Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hostess.md) - [Prepackaged Cafe-Inspired Snack Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hostess-products.md) - [Blended Snack Cake Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hostess-shakes.md) - [Collaboration Snack Cake Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hostess-cupcake-shake.md) - [Collaboration Donut Protein Powders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dymatize-iso100-dunkin-glazed-donut.md)