# Soda-Flavored Miniature Mints Tic Tac® Dr Pepper® Mints Bring 23 Flavors the Pocket-Friendly Candy By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2026-02-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tic-tac-dr-pepper-mints References: [source86](https://source86.com/tic-tac-dr-pepper-collaboration-review-2026/) & [ferrero](https://www.ferrero.com/us/en/)  [Tic Tac®](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-on-the-inside) Dr Pepper® Mints have been announced by [Ferrero](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tic-tac-sprite) thanks to a partnership with the signature soda brand to offer consumers a way to enjoy the classic taste of the drink in a decidedly convenient way. The mints feature the signature size and composition of Tic Tac with their capsule style, which will reveal the signature 23 flavors within [Dr Pepper soda](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-pepper-blackberry). The mints come packaged in the brand's classic rectangular container alongside a larger value-sized format, which are both branded with the Tic Tac moniker alongside the logo and color scheme of Dr Pepper. Marketing Director at Ferrero Endri Shtylla spoke on the Tic Tac® Dr Pepper® Mints saying, "We’ve brought Dr Pepper’s original 23-flavor blend into the convenient mint format Tic Tac does best—giving fans a whole new way to enjoy the flavors they love." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 8.4/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 65% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Soda-flavored Confections:** The translation of iconic soft drink profiles into shelf-stable confectionery forms creates alternate consumption moments beyond beverage channels. - **Flavor-compression Capsules:** Tiny, high-fidelity flavor capsules that reproduce complex multi-note recipes enable concentrated sensory experiences in portable formats. - **Co-branded Miniature Products:** Cross-brand collaborations that marry signature tastes with established delivery formats expand brand equity into new product categories. ### Where This Applies - **Confectionery:** Mass-market candy manufacturers can leverage advanced flavor technologies to diversify portfolios with recognizable beverage-inspired SKUs. - **Beverage:** Soft drink brands gain opportunities to extend their flavor IP into non-liquid goods, creating alternative revenue streams tied to core taste profiles. - **Packaging and Personal-size Goods:** Innovations in compact, resealable formats that preserve complex flavor blends support increased on-the-go consumption and premiumization at small sizes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fruit-Themed Zero-Sugar Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fanta-zero-sugar.md) - [Soda-Flavored Ice Cream Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-pepper-flavored-dippin-dots.md) - [Fruity Creative Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-on-the-inside.md) - [Mini-Sized Retailer Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cocacola-co-mini-cans.md) - [Branded Bite-Sized Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snickers-ice-cream-minis.md) - [Berry-Flavored Sharing-Friendly Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mentos-feeling-berry-good.md) - [Minty Marshmallow Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peppermint-mallow-poppers.md) - [Bite-Sized Fudge-Drizzled Crackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ritz-drizzled-minis.md) - [Minty Festive Chocolate Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terrys-chocolate-mint.md)