# Toy-Themed Sour Candies Care Bears Sour Grumpy Gummy Bears Were Created with Warheads By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2024-05-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sour-grumpy-gummy-bears References: [snackandbakery](https://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/111351-warheads-care-bears-unveil-sour-grumpy-gummy-bears) & [impactconfections](https://impactconfections.com)  Impact Confections have announced the new Care Bears Sour Grumpy Gummy Bears as a product created with [Warheads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sour-candyinspired-beverage) Extreme Sour candies to provide consumers with a themed treat to enjoy. The candy features a sour flavor from the exterior to the interior and features Warheads Extreme Sour powder coating to further elevate their tartness. The candy boasts a blue raspberry flavor and a cute bear-shaped profile that Care Bears and Warheads Extreme Sour fans alike are sure to appreciate. The product embraces the newstalgia product trend that's expected to be a hit amongst Millennials and Gen Z consumers as well as [Generation Alpha](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reebok-x-generation-joy1). Vice President of Marketing and Product Development Lindsay Karlin commented on the Care Bears Sour Grumpy Gummy Bears saying, "We are thrilled to partner with Care Bears in bringing Sour Gummy Grumpy Bears to life. This collaboration is a perfect blend of nostalgia and innovation, capturing the essence of both brands while delivering a fresh and exciting product." Image Credit: Impact Confections ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 24% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, 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 - **Newstalgia Confectionery:** Combining classic characters with modern flavors creates a unique nostalgic experience for Millennial and Gen Z consumers. - **Extreme Sour Products:** Using Warheads Extreme Sour powder to intensify flavors provides products with a distinctive and memorable taste. - **Character-branded Treats:** Leveraging beloved franchises like Care Bears for candy branding appeals to both nostalgic adults and young children. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Confectionery:** Crafting candies that blend familiar tastes and modern twists holds strong appeal across multiple generations. - **Licensed Merchandise:** Utilizing well-known character brands in product development boosts marketability and consumer engagement. - **Flavor Innovation:** Experimenting with extreme flavors such as sour opens up new avenues for culinary creativity and consumer interest. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sour Candy-Inspired Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sour-candyinspired-beverage.md) - [Branded Fruity Chew Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hilco-sweets.md) - [Sour Candy-Inspired Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/warheads-sour-soda.md) - [Extra-Sour Popping Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/warheads-sour-popping-candy.md) - [Extra-Sour Frozen Grapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extreme-sour-watermelon-blast-grapes.md) - [Nostalgic Sour Candy Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/itsugar-retro-sours.md) - [Super-Sour Jelly Lollipops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/warheads-sour-jelly-pops.md) - [Sour Fruit Snack Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bear-fruit-snack.md) - [Sourly Flavored Candy Chews](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airheads-sour.md)