# Snack-Decorating Machines John Adams' 'Chocolate Sprinkle Stix' Makes Custom Stick Snacks By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-03-22 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stick-snacks References: [mynewsdesk](http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bastion-uk/images/john-adams-chocolate-sprinkle-stix-753680) & [johnadams](https://www.johnadams.co.uk/cap/) While it is easy enough to make one's own [DIY stick snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goodunkers) with bowls filled with [melted dipping chocolate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dip-and-decorate-dozen) and rainbow sprinkles, John Adams recently launched a toy appliance set to add to the enjoyment of making custom snacks. The Chocolate Sprinkle Stix toy includes a station for dipping biscuit sticks into melted chocolate, as well as a mess-free "Sprinkle Blast" tool for adding crunchy, colorful sprinkles to finish off the edible creation with the press of a button. As well as appealing to kids who want to make their own snacks, the Chocolate Sprinkle Stix playset will suit parents who want to minimize the messes that most [cooking and baking toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simmer-stir-stovetop-play-set) tend to leave behind. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **DIY Snack Making:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating more innovative and interactive DIY snack-making tools. - **Mess-free Culinary Toys:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in developing cooking and baking toys that minimize mess and increase convenience for parents and children. - **Customization in Food Toys:** Chance for disruptive innovation in designing food toys that enable kids to create personalized snacks and treats with ease. ### Where This Applies - **Toy Manufacturing:** Opportunity in the toy industry to develop more engaging and interactive culinary toys for children to enhance their creativity and enjoyment. - **Kitchen Appliance:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the kitchen appliance industry to develop automated systems for creating customized snacks and treats. - **Children's Food Products:** Chance for disruptive innovation in the children's food products industry, focusing on introducing more customizable and enjoyable snack options for kids. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Kid-Friendly Baking Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edible-stickers.md) - [Treat-Themed Crafting Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-sweets.md) - [All-in-One Baking Toppings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fancy-baking-confetti.md) - [DIY Food Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniverse-make-it-mini-from-scratch.md) - [Advanced Baking Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reach-for-the-stars-shaker-cookie-kit.md) - [DIY Chocolate Treat Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monster-chocolate-pops.md) - [Custom Chocolate Bar Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitkat-made-4-u-creator-studio.md) - [DIY Monster Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monster-pops.md) - [Branded Chocolate Cookie Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festive-cookie-kit.md)