# 3D-Printed Valentine's Candies Sugar Lab is Reinventing Candy Hearts, Strawberries & More By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-01-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentines-candies References: [foodbusinessnews.net](https://www.foodbusinessnews.net/articles/17748-sugar-lab-launches-line-of-3d-printed-candies) & [sugarlab3d](https://sugarlab3d.com/collections/valentines-day) Digital bakery [Sugar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sugar-plum-chocolate-zombie-bunny) Lab announced a collection of Valentine's candies that use 3D printing to bring incredible shapes to life. The truffles, cupcake decor, cocktail garnishes and candies in the [Valentine's Day Collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentines-day-chocolate-collection) feature chocolate ganache created with Chef Melissa Walnock of the [Culinary Institute of America](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/almond-butter-and-chocolate-masterclass). Some of the standout pieces from the Valentine's collection are the Broken Heart Puzzle Chocolate Truffles, the Strawberry-Covered Chocolate Truffles with unique flavors like tamarind elderflower or the Teddy Bear Champagne Bitters. There are also watermelon-flavored and lime-flavored SMS Text Candy Hearts that are printed with updated messages like THIRST TRAP and DM ME. During a time when ordinary holiday celebrations are being disrupted, people are finding themselves open to updating traditions and sharing new products. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 - **3d-printed Food:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity in the food industry in developing customizable, visually appealing 3D printed food for special occasions and celebrations. - **Personalized Candy:** Candy companies can leverage 3D printing technology to produce personalized candy in various shapes and flavors, creating a unique gifting experience for consumers. - **Digital Food Design:** The creation of digital food design tools and platforms that are accessible to chefs and food manufacturers can lead to the innovation of new and unique food products. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food Manufacturing:** Companies in this industry can utilize 3D printing technology to create customizable and appealing food products for special events and celebrations, disrupting the traditional food manufacturing process. - **Candy Production:** Candy companies can leverage 3D printing technology to create personalized and visually attractive candy products, disrupting the traditional candy-making process. - **Gift Industry:** The gift industry can take advantage of the trend of 3D printed personalized food products to offer unique and creative gifting options for consumers, disrupting the traditional gifting industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Valentine’s Day-Themed Candy Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-letters-a-candy-tasting-collection.md) - [Scannable Valentine's Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweethearts-valentines-2025.md) - [Heart-Shaped Valentine’s Day Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gardners-candies.md) - [Romantic Specialty Candy Gifts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolove-valentines-day.md) - [Playful Valentine's Day Gifts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clever-candy-2024-valentines-day-collection.md) - [Naughty Valentines Day Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sugar-wood.md) - [Textural Romantic Candy Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bebeto-valentines-day.md) - [Shareable Low-Sugar Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartsweets-strawberry-hearts.md) - [Opulent Heart-Shaped Chocolate Tins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartshaped-chocolate-tins.md)