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Cheesy Macaroni Candy Canes

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

Archie McPhee is Selling Mac & Cheese Candy Canes for the Holidays

— September 17, 2018 — Lifestyle
The holidays are made for candy and comfort food, which is why a store located in Seattle, Washington has dreamed up the ultimate crossover: Mac & Cheese Candy Canes. Though certainly not for everyone, the sweet and cheesy treats are sure to make a funny gift for your cheese-loving friends.

Archie McPhee is a Seattle-based candy shop that has been coming up with unusual confections for more than 30 years now. The store's latest treat is Mac & Cheese Candy Canes, which are described as "comfort food that tastes like comfort food." Just as the name suggests, the hooked holiday treats boast a yellow and white striped design that alludes to the "instant mac & cheese flavor" inside. The candy comes in a box of six and is available now for those who want to get a jump on their holiday shopping.


Image Credit: Archie McPhee.
Trend Themes
1. Unconventional Holiday Candy - The rise of unconventional holiday candy can provide an opportunity for candy companies to tap into humor and novelty for new customers.
2. Gourmet Snack Crossovers - The popularity of candy crossovers with gourmet snacks can lead to new product development opportunities for food companies.
3. Comfort Food-inspired Treats - The trend of comfort food-inspired candy and snack items offers the potential for food businesses to offer customers unique flavor experiences.
Industry Implications
1. Confectionery - The confectionery industry can benefit from unique spin-offs of traditional candy to attract niche markets and increase product diversity.
2. Food and Beverage - The food and beverage industry can leverage the rise of unconventional candy for holiday and gift giving by creating crossover products with other popular snacks.
3. Gift and Novelty - The gift and novelty industry can capitalize on unconventional candy trends by offering unique and humorous products for gift giving occasions.
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