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# Soothing Lavender Slushies
7-Eleven's glacéau vitaminwater Chill Has a Blueberry-Lavender Flavor

By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-05-08 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vitaminwater-chill
References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/7-eleven-thrills-with-first-vitaminwater-chill-300846381.html) & [7-eleven](https://www.7-eleven.com/)

7-Eleven is introducing an all-new Slurpee Lite drink and the first glacéau vitaminwater Chill of its kind to be carried in its stores. Inspired by of-the-moment floral and botanical flavors, the new drink from 7-Eleven and glacéau boasts a [soothing blueberry-lavender taste](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lavender-smoothie). The refreshing frozen drink is naturally flavored, has no sugar and boasts just 20 calories per eight-ounce serving.

This unique flavor pairing is set to appeal to Millennials in particular, as many health-conscious consumers within this age group are looking for bold flavor experiences that are low in calories and sugar. According to 7-Eleven proprietary beverages director Jacob Barnes, "The Blueberry Lavender vitaminwater Chill is really big on flavor for such a low-calorie content. It's ideal for someone who loves [Slurpee drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/7eleven-slurpee-day), but may be looking for a [lighter alternative](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frappuccino-lite)."

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.0/10
- Popularity: 55% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial
- Top markets: North America

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Botanical Beverages:** Creating new and unique flavors with floral and botanical ingredients in the beverage industry.
- **Low-calorie Snacks:** Health-conscious consumers seeking snacks and drinks with fewer calories than traditional options.
- **Millennial Taste Preferences:** Meeting the demand for bold and intriguing flavor combinations that appeal to the Millennial generation.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Beverage:** Innovating with new natural flavor profiles to attract health-conscious customers to beverages and frozen drinks.
- **Convenience Store:** Offering innovative, low-calorie, naturally-flavored drinks to cater to Millennial customers who love Slurpee drinks but may be seeking lighter alternatives.
- **Food & Snack:** Introducing unique and unexpected flavor combinations as an alternative to traditional snacks and drinks to entice consumers seeking more adventurous taste experiences.

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