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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Dee-Ann Durbin

BTS announces Oreo collaboration with flavor that took two years to develop

  • Oreo is launching its largest global collaboration to date with K-pop sensation BTS , introducing special-edition cookies available online from June 1 and in stores starting June 8 across over 80 markets worldwide.
  • These unique BTS-themed Oreos feature purple wafers, a nod to the band's iconic color, and include 13 distinct embossments showcasing member names and their light stick.
  • The sandwich cookies are designed with a white-and-tan creme center, formulated to emulate the flavor of hotteok, a popular Korean brown sugar pancake, a flavor chosen after a two-year development process.
  • The partnership aims to capitalize on the growing consumer demand for international flavors and global cuisines, a trend highlighted by the rise of specialty restaurants and social media interest in dishes like hotteok.
  • Mondelez, Oreo's parent company, views this collaboration as a strategy to expand the brand's appeal beyond traditional demographics, engaging "older children and Gen Zs" by resonating with local culture and offering intriguing new flavors.

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