Playful Holiday Cheese Snacks

Strings & Things Cheeshape Scareshapes and Wintershapes are Tasty

The Strings & Things Cheeshape Scareshapes and Wintershapes have been unveiled by Kerry Foods as a new seasonal range of products for consumers that will provide them with a tasty way to celebrate the holidays this year.

The cheese snacks are a limited-edition offering that come in Halloween-inspired shapes for the Scareshapes version and winter-themed ones for the Wintershapes. Consumers will also be able to enjoy a range of games and jokes on the packaging that they can interact with as they snack.

Brand Manager Melissa Sargeant spoke on the new Strings & Things Cheeshape Scareshapes and Wintershapes saying, "We are committed to making kids snacks fun whilst reassuring parents with a range of healthy options, so as always, the new Scareshapes and Wintershapes Quirkies are made of real cheese providing a source of calcium for healthy bones."

Seasonal-shaped Snacks
Innovative brands can capitalize on the trend of offering limited-edition, festive-shaped snacks for special occasions, providing consumers with a fun and tasty way to celebrate.
Interactive Packaging
Brands can incorporate games and interactive elements on their packaging to enhance the snacking experience and engage consumers on a deeper level.
Healthy Kids' Snacks
There is an opportunity for brands to create fun and playful snacks that are made with real and nutritious ingredients, catering to parents' desire for healthier options.

Where This Applies

Food and Beverage
Food brands can explore the creation of seasonal-shaped snacks and incorporate interactive packaging to appeal to consumers looking for unique and engaging experiences.
Entertainment and Toys
Toy companies can collaborate with food brands to create interactive packaging that combines snack time with playtime, offering children a memorable and immersive experience.
Health and Wellness
Health-conscious brands can develop healthy and nutritious snacks for kids that still have an element of fun and playfulness, meeting the demands of parents seeking healthier options.
SCORE
2.0 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: Europe
GENERATION
  • Millennial
  • Gen X
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Gen Alpha (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 17%
Activity 34%
Freshness 9%

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