# Gourmet Cotton Candy Treats Sugar & Spun Makes Unique Cotton Candy Flavors Like Cookie Butter By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-06-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-cotton-candy References: [candyindustry](https://www.candyindustry.com/articles/88707-sugar-spun-offers-cotton-candy-with-a-twist) & [sugarandspun](https://www.sugarandspun.com/store) Cotton candy is known for being offered in classic blue raspberry and pink vanilla flavors yet Sugar & Spun sets itself apart by creating unique cotton candy flavors that are gourmet. The brand's sweet treats are exclusively made with organic sugar, fruit and natural ingredients, and Sugar & Spun integrates dry toppings and powders into the floss to create creative new flavor combinations. Some of the gourmet cotton candy flavors available from Sugar & Spun take inspiration from desserts, favorite beverages and other sweet treats like Cookie Butter, Apple Pie, Birthday Cake, Cinnamon Bun and Strawberry Shortcake. The brand even offers a few top-shelf flavors like Margarita and Champagne, which are slightly more expensive than the other unique cotton candy varieties. Notably, the cotton candy products are naturally colored and vegan-friendly. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Unique Cotton Candy Flavors:** Creating unique and gourmet flavors for cotton candy presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the confectionery industry. - **Integration of Dry Toppings and Powders:** Incorporating dry toppings and powders into cotton candy floss allows for creative flavor combinations and opens up opportunities for inventive dessert experiences. - **Naturally Colored and Vegan-friendly Cotton Candy:** Producing naturally colored and vegan-friendly cotton candy taps into the growing demand for ethically sourced and healthy treats. ### Who This Affects Most - **Confectionery:** Revolutionizing the cotton candy market by introducing unique flavors and gourmet experiences. - **Food and Beverage:** Exploring innovative ways to incorporate dry toppings and powders into various food and beverage products, including desserts and beverages. - **Health and Wellness:** Creating naturally colored and vegan-friendly options in the confectionery industry aligns with the increasing consumer focus on health and wellness. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Salad Dressing Cotton Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ranch-cotton-candy.md) - [Playful Animal-Themed Cotton Candy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fluffee-floss.md) - [Candy Floss Hot Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cotton-candy-frrrozen-hot-chocolate.md) - [Layered Cotton Candy Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cotton-candy-layer-cake.md) - [Cotton Candy Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cotton-candy-cake.md) - [Cotton Candy Cookie Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcvities-iced-gems-candy-floss.md) - [Sugary Cotton Candy Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cotton-candy-explosion.md) - [Sparkling Candy Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candy-can.md) - [Cotton Candy-Flavored Coolers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cotton-candy-lemonade.md)