# Artisan-Inspired Candy Bars The Hershey's Triple Chocolate Cookie Layer Crunch is Indulgent By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-12-09 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triple-chocolate References: [chewboom](http://www.chewboom.com/2017/12/04/triple-chocolate-joins-hersheys-cookie-layer-crunch-candy-bar-lineup/) The [Hershey's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hersheys-sugar-cookie-flavored-bar) Triple Chocolate Cookie Layer Crunch has been unveiled by the classic confection brand as the latest creation that will provide [chocolate lovers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lindt-chocolate-bar) with a way to further satisfy their sweet tooth. The candy bar features milk chocolate that has been layered with chocolate creme along with [cookie bits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nestl-choco-trio) to create a texture that is both creamy and crunchy. Coming in several size options, the candy bar has something of an artisanal style that deviates from what the brand has done for the past several decades to keep the products interesting for consumers. The Hershey's Triple Chocolate Cookie Layer Crunch candy car is available now along with existing options including 'Caramel,' 'Vanilla Crème' and 'Mint Crème.' ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Artisanal Candy Bars:** The trend of incorporating artisanal and unconventional ingredients in candy bars presents the opportunity for confection brands to expand their product lines and appeal to a wider audience. - **Textural Experience:** The trend of creating candy bars with contrasting textures (in this case creamy and crunchy) provides an opportunity for confection brands to offer unique and memorable experiences to consumers. - **Unconventional Flavors:** The trend of experimenting with unexpected flavor combinations in candy bars offers the opportunity for confection brands to differentiate themselves from competitors and cater to adventurous consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Confectionery:** The confectionery industry can capitalize on the trend of incorporating unconventional ingredients, textures, and flavors in candy bars to attract new customers and differentiate themselves from competitors. - **Specialty Foods:** The specialty foods industry can benefit from the trend of incorporating artisanal and unconventional ingredients in candy bars by creating products that appeal to consumers' desire for unique and high-quality food experiences. - **Retail:** The retail industry can take advantage of the trend by offering a wider variety of artisanal and unconventional candy bars in stores, which would attract new customers through a unique and differentiated product line. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Textural Chocolatey Candy Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitkat-chunky-crunchy-double-chocolate.md) - [Caramel-Centric Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milk-chocolate-with-caramel.md) - [Crunchy Candy Bar Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keebler-chips-deluxe-crunch.md) - [Praline-Inspired Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milk-chocolate-pecan-caramel-crunch.md) - [Textural Premium Candy Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cadbury-bars.md) - [Remixed Triple-Layer Candy Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quality-street-collisions-hazelnut-caramel.md) - [Chocolate Flavor-Branded Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hersheys-cookies-n-creme.md) - [Melting Dessert Candy Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reeses-chocolate-lava-big-cup.md) - [Branded Chocolate Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-chocomania-collection.md)