# Candy-Inspired Craft Sodas Wild Bill's Ring Pop Sodas Come in Two Limited-Edition Flavors By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2024-03-02 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-bills-ring-pop-sodas References: [snackandbakery](https://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/110807-will-bills-olde-fashioned-soda-co-bazooka-unveil-limited-edition-ring-pop-soda) & [drinkwildbills](https://drinkwildbills.com/)  The [Wild Bill's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ring-pop-soda) Ring Pop sodas are a limited-edition lineup of refreshments created in partnership with [Bazooka Candy Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/push-pop-gummy-popits) (BCB) as a series of candy-flavored drinks for consumers to try out this spring. The craft sodas come in two flavors including Berry Blast and Blue Raspberry, which are both inspired by their namesake Ring Pop flavor. This is meant to evoke nostalgic memories of enjoying the candies amongst Millennial consumers who are looking for a mature way to indulge their inner child. The sodas are available now at select retailers. Vice President of Marketing at [Bazooka Companies, LLC](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubble-gum-soda) Becky Silberfarb spoke on the new Wild Bill's Ring Pop sodas saying, "Wild Bill’s was able to transform our delicious Ring Pop flavors into a fun drink to be enjoyed by all. The taste and packaging truly capture the essence of the Ring Pop brand and we are excited for our fans to interact with Ring Pop in a new way." Image Credit: Wild Bill's ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 22% - 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 - **Candy-inspired Beverages:** Creating innovative beverages inspired by nostalgic candy flavors for a mature audience looking to indulge their inner child. - **Limited-edition Collaborations:** Partnering with iconic candy brands to launch exclusive products that blend unique flavors into the beverage market. - **Nostalgia-driven Marketing:** Tapping into consumers' nostalgia for childhood treats by offering craft sodas that evoke memories of favorite candy flavors. ### Where This Applies - **Beverage:** The beverage industry can explore opportunities to create craft sodas with unique candy-inspired flavors to attract a broader consumer base. - **Food and Beverage Collaboration:** The food and beverage collaboration sector can capitalize on partnerships with well-known candy brands to introduce limited-edition products that appeal to nostalgic consumers. - **Marketing and Branding:** The marketing and branding industry can innovate by leveraging nostalgia-driven campaigns that connect with consumers on an emotional level through familiar childhood flavors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Expanded Candy-Inspired Soda Flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ring-pop-soda.md) - [Ice Pop-Flavored Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-bills-rocket-pop.md) - [Candy-Inspired Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candy-lips.md) - [Functional Candy-Flavored Sparkling Waters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sparkling-ice-x-life-savers.md) - [Confectionery-Inspired Ring Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brilliant-earth.md) - [Chewing Gum Soda Flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubble-gum-soda.md) - [Frighteningly Festive Candy Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bazooka-candy-brands-halloween.md) - [Nostalgic Seasonal Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seasonal-soda.md) - [Sparkling Candy Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candy-can.md)