# Fast Food-Branded Puddings Sonic Drive-In Root Beer Float Instant Pudding is Now Available By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2019-11-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/root-beer-float-instant-pudding References: [bestproducts](https://www.bestproducts.com/lifestyle/a29614577/sonic-drive-in-instant-pudding-and-gelatin-flavors/) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/B4KlIPZlHML/) The fast food brand [Sonic Drive](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yellow-cake-batter)-In recently expanded its grocery store line of instant puddings and gelatins with the debut of a Root Beer Float Instant Pudding. For those who are fans of Sonic's signature shakes, floats, and ice cream slushies, the new pudding is a delicious twist on a classic drink. Sonic Root Beer Float Instant Pudding was recently spotted on [Walmart's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pudding-pie-filling) shelves by the [Instagram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-wedding) account @snacksanta. According to the packaging, the product allows consumers to whip up root beer shake-flavored pudding at home simply by adding milk. The pudding is delicious both on its own, or as a rich cream pie filling. In addition to the new Root Beer Float Instant Pudding, Sonic also appears to be offering a new Banana Shake Instant Pudding, Green Apple Gelatin, and Watermellon Gelatin. Image Credit: *@snacksanta.* ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Expansion of Fast Food-branded Groceries:** Opportunity for fast food chains to extend their brand into the grocery store with unique food products. - **Innovative Pudding Flavors:** Creating new and exciting flavors for instant pudding to cater to consumer preferences and cravings. - **Convenience of Instant Pudding:** Meeting the demand for quick and easy-to-make desserts that can be enjoyed at home. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fast Food Chains:** Fast food chains can leverage their brand recognition to create and market unique grocery products. - **Food Manufacturing:** Opportunity for food manufacturers to develop and produce innovative instant pudding flavors. - **Retail:** Grocery stores can capitalize on the growing trend of fast food-branded groceries by stocking a variety of products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sour Candy Frozen Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sour-patch-kids-slush-float.md) - [Pudding-Infused Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pudding-infused-smoothie.md) - [Bakery-Inspired Pudding Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pudding-pie-filling.md) - [Bubbly Frozen Float Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orange-cloudsicle-slush-float.md) - [Fruit-Forward Pudding Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jello-banana-cream-pudding-ice-cream.md) - [Chocolate Bar Pudding Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snickers-pudding-pie-filling.md) - [Old Fashioned Root Beer Floats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mug-root-beer-float.md) - [Frosty Root Beer Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/culvers-root-beer.md) - [Witchy Halloween Float Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/witchs-brew-slush-float.md)