# Pink Candy-Flavored Beverage Mixes Starburst Recently Launched an All Pink Strawberry Drink Mix By Grace Mahas | Published 2019-09-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-drink-mix References: [bustle](https://www.bustle.com/p/starburst-all-pink-strawberry-drink-mix-has-been-spotted-on-shelves-18794285) & [starburst](http://www.starburst.com/?sceeeedd) Fans of the iconic candy brand Starbust can now indulge in the company's new, limited-edition All Pink Strawberry Drink Mix. The fruit-flavored beverage mix is available to purchase in single packets or in an eight-gallon package and can be enjoyed as a drink, an alcoholic beverage, or in smoothies, The new All Pink Strawberry Drink Mix is not the first time Starburst has capitalized on consumers' love of the pink candy. In 2017, the brand launched the 'Pink Starburst' apparel collection and humorous pink candy-themed greeting cards, in addition to an exclusive all-pink Starburst Mini candy collection that debuted earlier this year. The limited-edition All Pink Strawberry Drink Mixes have been spotted at [Walmart](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immunityboosting-drink-mix-sticks) and [Harris Teeter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookie-butter-creamer). Image Credit: @candyhuntin/Instagram ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Limited-edition Beverage Mixes:** The popularity of limited-edition beverage mixes like Starburst's All Pink Strawberry Drink Mix presents an opportunity for other candy brands to create unique flavor experiences. - **Candy Brand Extensions:** Starburst's successful expansion into apparel and greeting cards based on their iconic candy presents an opportunity for other confectionery brands to explore non-food merchandise. - **Fruit-flavored Alcoholic Beverages:** The versatility of Starburst's All Pink Strawberry Drink Mix as an ingredient for alcoholic beverages indicates a growing trend towards fruit-flavored cocktails and craft mixology. ### Who This Affects Most - **Confectionery:** The success of Starburst's candy-related merchandise and limited-edition products showcases potential opportunities for growth and innovation in the confectionery industry. - **Beverage:** The introduction of innovative and unique beverage mixes like Starburst's All Pink Strawberry Drink Mix demonstrates the potential for new flavor profiles and market demand in the beverage industry. - **Retail:** The availability of Starburst's limited-edition All Pink Strawberry Drink Mixes at major retailers like Walmart and Harris Teeter suggests a market for exclusive and sought-after food products in the retail industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Candy-Flavored Sparkling Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sparkling-ice-starburst.md) - [Fruit-Forward Bottled Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-2.md) - [Crunchy Candy QSR Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-strawberry-drink.md) - [Candy-Flavored Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skittles-drinks.md) - [Beverage-Flavored Candy Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sour-patch-kids-snapple-fruit-flavor-mix.md) - [Summery Sour Fruit Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sour-patch-kids-strawberry.md) - [Pink Valentine's Day Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pink-drink-with-chocolate-cream-cold-foam.md) - [Pink Candy-Flavored Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pink-fruit-candy.md) - [Low-Tartness Cranberry Juices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ocean-spray-pink-cranberry.md)