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# Prepackaged Campfire Confections
The Russell Stover S’Mores Treats Come in Three Flavors

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-06-06 | Marketing
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/russell-stover
References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2020/06/04/russell-stover-brings-back-ready-to-eat-smores-treats/) & [russellstover](https://www.russellstover.com)

The Russell Stover S’Mores treats are arriving just in time for [warm weather](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-bundt-cakes-smores-with-hershey) as a prepackaged take on the [classic namesake desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smores-chocolate-bar) that are commonly enjoyed in the summertime around a campfire. The desserts are a mess-free alternative option for consumers to pick up that comes in three varieties including Classic Milk Chocolate, Dark Chocolate and Caramel.

The treats are priced at $0.99 each and start off with two graham crackers that have been sandwiched with a thick marshmallow before being finished with chocolate. The Russell Stover S’Mores treats are available for a limited time now nationwide and are likely to be a hit amongst consumers craving a way to enjoy the summertime dessert without having to start a fire.

Image Credit: Russell Stover

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.8/10
- Popularity: 35% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 9%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Prepackaged Campfire Confections:** The prepackaged campfire confections trend is disrupting the traditional campfire dessert market by providing consumers with a mess-free, convenient option for enjoying s'mores.
- **Alternative Dessert Options:** The alternative dessert options trend is disrupting the traditional dessert market by providing consumers with new ways to enjoy classic desserts like s'mores that are more convenient or even healthier.
- **Limited Time Offerings:** The limited time offerings trend is disrupting the traditional dessert market by creating excitement and demand among consumers for unique and exclusive dessert products that are only available for a short period.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Packaged Snacks:** The packaged snacks industry has an opportunity to capitalize on the growing consumer demand for convenient, mess-free snacks like prepackaged s'mores treats.
- **Alternative Desserts:** The alternative desserts industry has an opportunity to disrupt the traditional dessert market by creating new, convenient ways for consumers to enjoy classic desserts like s'mores.
- **Limited Time Offerings Marketing:** The limited time offerings marketing industry has an opportunity to create buzz and excitement among consumers for unique, exclusive dessert products that are only available for a short period.

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