# Spiced Chocolate Packages The Sweet & Hot Packaging by Ivanna Shashkina Features Quirky Faces By Francis Tiangson | Published 2011-02-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-hot-packaging-by-ivanna-shashkina References: [lovelypackage](http://lovelypackage.com/student-work-ivanna-shashkina/) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/SWEET-HOT-/981001) The Sweet & Hot Packaging by Ivanna Shashkina features silly faces that are meant to display the reactions of people who will try the spicy treat. Sweet & Hot is a sweet that pairs [delicious chocolate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pickle-milk-chocolate) with [hot spices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beatbox-sweet-heat-cinnamon). The two flavors that were worked with in the Sweet & Hot Packaging by Ivanna Shashkina include pimenta chocolate with spices and habanero chocolate with spices. Packed in paper bags, the spicy treat will give you a delectable kick. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Spicy Chocolate:** The combination of spicy and sweet flavors in chocolate creates opportunities for unique taste experiences. - **Quirky Packaging:** Incorporating playful and expressive packaging designs can enhance the overall consumer experience and appeal to a wider audience. - **Flavor Pairing:** Experimenting with unexpected flavor combinations like hot spices and chocolate can lead to innovative and enticing products. ### Who This Affects Most - **Confectionery:** Confectionery companies can explore spicier flavor options and creative packaging designs to stand out in the market. - **Gourmet Food:** Gourmet food brands can leverage the trend of spicy chocolate to offer unique and premium products that cater to adventurous taste preferences. - **Gift and Specialty Food:** Gift and specialty food retailers can capitalize on the quirky packaging and adventurous flavors of spicy chocolate to attract customers looking for unique and memorable gifts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mexican Chocolate Marshmallow Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mexican-hot-cocoa-bites.md) - [Cooling Spicy Drinking Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-chocolat-fire-ice-drinking-chocolate.md) - [Spicy-Sweet Snack Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcvities-jaffa-cakes-hot-honey.md) - [Spicy Pepper Cake Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fly-by-jing-x-the-caker.md) - [Spiced Chocolate Snack Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snak-club-tajn-seasoned-chocolatey.md) - [Spicy Umami Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/momofuku-chili-chocolate-crunch.md) - [Spicy Chocolate Oatmeals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chili-chocolate-oatmeal.md) - [Peppery Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-chocolate-bars.md) - [Romance Novel-Inspired Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-romance-collection.md)