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Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

M&M's Crunchy Cookie Has a Tasty Texture at Its Center

— August 4, 2021 — Lifestyle
M&M's Crunchy Cookie is a new flavor that promises to delight candy fans and cookie lovers alike. This new variety of the hard shell candies is a hybrid of M&M’s and chocolate chip cookies, since it offers a "great-tasting crunchy cookie center covered in delicious milk chocolate, all wrapped in the colorful, iconic M&M'S shell."

This new treat, coming in March 2022, is set to become the newest permanent addition to the brand's permanent lineup. With this new chocolate-covered candy, the brand is satisfying consumers' desire for variety and mashup snacks that are both familiar and unexpected. The multi-textured treat promises to appeal to candy lovers of all ages and it will arrive in single packs and multiple sizes for sharing.
Trend Themes
1. Hybrid Snacks - Opportunity for brands to develop mashup snacks that combine two popular flavors or products into one unique experience.
2. Texture Innovation - Opportunity to create new snacks with unique textures to enhance the sensory experience and differentiate from competitors.
3. Variety Expansion - Opportunity for brands to expand their product offerings by introducing new and innovative flavors and textures.
Industry Implications
1. Confectionery Industry - Brands in the confectionery industry can benefit from creating new and innovative products that cater to consumers' desire for unique and exciting snack experiences.
2. Snack Industry - Opportunity for companies in the snack industry to expand their portfolios with new and innovative products that offer unique textures and flavor combinations.
3. Food Retail Industry - Retailers can benefit from carrying a wide variety of innovative snacks and confectionery products that cater to consumers' desire for new and exciting flavor experiences.
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