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Confectionery Targeting

Chocolates are being marketed specifically to Millennials and Gen Zs

Chocolate brands are beginning to target their products specifically to Millennial and Gen Z demographics by combining their offerings with the various fads and trends that these generations are drawn to. This shift serves to cater to the desire of these consumer groups to engage with brands on another level – whether that be through social channels, or simply an enhanced interest in their more dynamic products. As brands seek to create better connections with consumers, doing so by tapping into their niche interests takes their products and services to the next level.
Workshop Question - How can your brand tap into the specific generational interests that it can observe in its targeted consumers?
Trend Themes
1. Targeting Niche Demographics - Chocolate brands are targeting specific generations by tapping into their interests, catering to the desire of these consumer groups to engage with brands on another level.
2. Artful Creations - Chocolate brands are creating Instagram-worthy, artistic chocolate truffles, bars, and donuts that appeal to the new generation of foodies who are eager to fill their social media feeds with artistic creations.
3. Personalized Gifts - Customizable chocolate bars and festive chocolate bars that include special messages celebrating friendship are gaining popularity with Millennials.
Industry Implications
1. Food & Beverage - Chocolate brands are evolving their products and services to cater to the changing demands of the Millennial and Gen Z demographics.
2. Art & Design - Chocolate brands are tapping into the new generation's love of art and design by creating beautiful and artistic chocolate creations.
3. E-commerce - Personalized and customizable chocolate bars are becoming popular gift items and may be an opportunity for retailers to expand their e-commerce offerings.
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Featured Examples

Graffiti Chocolate Bars
Graffiti Chocolate Bars
Compartes' Art-Inspired Chocolate Bar Has Hand-Sprayed Edible Splashes
Compartés recently launched a graffiti chocolate bar that boasts colorful, hand-sprayed splashes. This makes each limited-edition bar’s colorful street art-inspired design completely unique.... MORE
Gourmet Emoji Desserts
Gourmet Emoji Desserts
The Doughnut Parlor's Poop Emoji Treat Targets Social Media Fans
Orange County’s The Doughnut Parlor is an artisanal bakery that is gaining attention for its latest menu offering—a poop emoji dessert inspired by everyone’s favorite, funny icon.... MORE
Millennial Pink Chocolates
Millennial Pink Chocolates
Barry Callebaut Has Created 'Ruby Chocolate'
The Millennial generation has a fondness for the color pink, and Swiss chocolatier Barry Callebaut has seized on that affinity with his newest offering: “ruby chocolate.” The chocolate... MORE
Artistic Chocolate Truffles
Artistic Chocolate Truffles
Yountville's Kollar Chocolates Serves Up Instagram-Worthy Truffles
For Millennials looking for treats that look just as good as they taste, Kollar Chocolates in Yountville, California, is the ultimate destination. Serving up small-batch truffles in tantalizing... MORE
Revamped Candy Bars
Revamped Candy Bars
The Take 5 Bar Has Been Rebranded to Appeal to Millennials
Hershey is relaunching its classic Take 5 Bar in an effort to appeal to millennial consumers. While the candy bar was never as popular as other Hershey products, the company is hoping that it will... MORE
Dating App-Inspired Chocolates
Dating App-Inspired Chocolates
This Valentine's Day Chocolate Bar References Tinder
For the month of February, Dylan’s Candy Bar released a fun set of Valentine’s Day chocolate bars that feature words of modern romance such as “Text Me, Tweet Me, Feed Me,” &#... MORE
Christmas Friendship Chocolates
Christmas Friendship Chocolates
Quirky Gift Library's Christmas Chocolate Bars Celebrate Friends
The ‘Great Friend Christmas Chocolate’ bars from Quirky Gift Library boast cheery wrappers that help to celebrate friendship. The festive Christmas chocolate bars can be ordered in... MORE

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