# Basketball-Themed Chocolate Treats Yowie and the NBA Partnered for Licensed Treats By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2024-05-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yowie-and-the-nba References: [snackandbakery](https://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/111278-yowie-group-nba-launch-licensed-treats) & [yowieworld](http://www.yowieworld.com/)  [Yowie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yowie-baby-animals) and the [NBA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinder-joy-x-nba-eggs) have announced a partnership that will bring a series of basketball-themed treats to the market for avid or amateur fans alike to try out. The partnership between the brands will see a series of basketball-shaped treats with a themed foil packaging released that will reveal a collectible toy inside. This includes five Yowie characters that are each wearing a different NBA team jersey with all 30 teams represented across the collection. The various items will be revealed at the Sweets & Snacks Expo taking place in Indianapolis from May 14 through 16, 2024. Yowie Global Chief Marketing Officer Cynthia Thayer spoke on the Yowie and the NBA partnership saying, "We're hitting the court with the NBA, a league that's got the whole world cheering. It's like the ultimate alley-oop of candy excitement!" Image Credit: Yowie ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 24% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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 - **Sports-themed Confectionery:** Candy brands are increasingly embracing popular sports themes to attract fans and create limited-edition products. - **Collectible Candy Toys:** Combining edible treats with collectible toys is gaining traction as a way to increase engagement and repeat purchases. - **Licensed Partnerships:** Collaborations between confectionery companies and major sports leagues illustrate the power of brand synergy in creating highly appealing products. ### Where This Applies - **Confectionery:** Innovations in themed and collectible candy products are driving new consumer interest and expanding market reach. - **Sports Licensing:** The integration of sports branding in various product categories highlights the monetization potential through strategic licensing deals. - **Toy Manufacturing:** The inclusion of toys in confectionery items offers toy manufacturers an additional revenue stream and cross-market synergy. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Basketball-Themed Candy Toy Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinder-joy-x-nba-eggs.md) - [Basketball League Customized Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nba-oreo-cookies.md) - [Educational Candy Toy Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yowie-baby-animals.md) - [Multi-Textured Candy Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shaqalicious-slams.md) - [Candy Bar Basketball Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reeses-ultimate-basketball-team.md) - [Collaborative Treat-Inspired Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ground-up-and-hersey.md) - [Baseball-Inspired Dessert Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-ruth.md) - [Collaboration Candy Bar Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butterfinger-and-circle-k.md) - [Hybrid Nutty Chocolate Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mondelz-international-and-hershey.md)