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Americana Chocolate Bars

Hershey's 'Flavors of America' Themed Chocolate Bars Celebrate the States

— April 30, 2017 — Lifestyle
The Hershey Company recently released an all-new collection of limited-edition themed chocolate bars based on the 'Flavors of America.'

Specifically, these flavors are said to capture the "tastes of iconic US summer destinations." The new collection of confections reinvents favorite candies with new flavors, including a strawberry-flavored Kit Kat to pay homage to the annual California Strawberry Festival, the tropical Hawaii-inspired Hershey's Kisses Coconut Almond Flavored Candies and PayDay BBQ Flavored Bars. Other Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, Twizzlers and favorites from Hershey celebrate famous destinations across Florida, New York and Georgia.

To emphasize the ties each flavor has to a specific state in America, each candy bar wrapper illustrates scenes like the iconic city skylines, landmarks and other well-known motifs.
Trend Themes
1. Regional Themed Food & Beverage - Create limited edition or themed food and beverages that capture the iconic flavors of specific regions or destinations to create customer engagement.
2. Innovative Flavors and Branding - Innovate the flavors and branding of popular products, such as Reese's Peanut Butter Cups and Hershey's Kisses, to entice customers to try new and unique flavors.
3. Nostalgic Marketing - Use nostalgia as a marketing strategy by creating limited edition products that celebrate historical moments and iconic destinations, such as Hershey's Flavors of America collection.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage Industry - Develop new products or flavors to capture regional or seasonal tastes, such as the Americana Chocolate Bars, to increase market share and generate high sales.
2. Tourism Industry - Partner with food and beverage companies to create themed products that celebrate local flavors and destinations to enhance the tourist experience and drive sales.
3. Marketing Industry - Use nostalgia as a marketing strategy to create emotional connections with customers and promote limited-edition products, such as Hershey's Flavors of America collection, to increase brand awareness and sales.
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