# Festive Nut Mixes Planters' Winter Spiced Mix Nuts is the Perfect Blend of Sweet and Salty By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2017-12-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-spiced-mix-nuts References: [planters](http://www.planters.com/product/00029000018242) & [intl.target](https://intl.target.com/p/planters-winter-spiced-mix-nuts-18-75oz/-/A-12946431#lnk=newtab) Nuts are always a staple at holiday parties, but this year Planters is kicking things up a notch with its limited-edition Winter Spiced Mix Nuts. Planters Winter Spiced Mix Nuts is a festive take on the brand's beloved nut mixes. The [limited-edition holiday version](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baileys-nut-mixes) is made up of [honey roasted peanuts, almonds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frosted-brownie-almonds), honey roasted sesame sticks, cashews, and [pecans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pecans-cocktail). The mix of nuts and sesame sticks results in a sweet and salty flavor combination that is perfect for holiday parties. While the nuts can be enjoyed straight from the can, Planters also provides a recipe for warming the nuts in the oven. In just five minutes, the nuts are heated to the perfect temperature for a festive take on a seasonal favorite. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 - **Festive Snack Mixes:** Creating sweet and savory combinations for seasonal mixes can lead to new flavor experiences. - **Gourmet Nuts:** Elevating traditional nuts with unique spices or roasts can appeal to consumers looking for unique offerings. - **Limited Edition Food Products:** Offering limited time products can create a sense of urgency and excitement for consumers, and can increase sales. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** Food companies can innovate by creating new spins on traditional snacks, like creating seasonal flavors for snack mixes. - **Retail:** Retail companies can innovate by offering limited edition holiday flavors in their stores to drive customer traffic. - **Hospitality:** Hotels and restaurants can create and serve their own unique nut mixes that incorporate unique spices or roasts that elevate traditional nuts into gourmet snacks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hot Cocoa-Flavored Cashews](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toasted-marshmallow-hot-chocolate-cashews.md) - [Sweetly Spiced Snack Peanuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-spicy-dry-roasted-peanuts.md) - [Maple-Spiced Nut Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maple-spiced-nut-mix.md) - [Flavor-Forward Cashew Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cashew-nut-snacks.md) - [Online Artisan Holiday Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nutscom-holiday-snacks.md) - [Seasonally Flavored Nut Butters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nut-seed-butter.md) - [Limited-Edition Peanut Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planters-special-reserve-peanuts.md) - [Cinnamon-Covered Pistachios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonderful-pistachios-no-shells-sweet-cinnamon.md) - [Sweet-and-Salty Snack Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planters-trail-mix.md)