Top 100 Branding Trends in October

From Limited Halloween Gummies to Human-Flavored Cat Treats

— October 16, 2021 — Marketing
The top October 2021 branding ideas explore waste reduction, free-from ingredient lists and bold adventures with flavor in a fun way that's fitting for the arrival of the last quarter of the year. Ever popular in the fall, the flavor of pumpkin spice is being introduced in a wide variety of new products for a fresh new season, including everything from health-conscious snack bars with minimal ingredients and plant-based coffee creamers to breakfast cereals to beer.

In preparation for the arrival of Halloween, brands are introducing limited-edition products with special flavors, formats and sizes, as seen with UNREAL's free-from chocolate treats, Hidden Valley's ranch packs for trick or treaters and Temptations' playful Tasty Human cat treats.
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Branded Bagel Shop Seasonings
Branded Bagel Shop Seasonings
The Einstein Bros. Everything Bagel Seasoning Blend is at Sam's Club
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Dessert-Inspired Keto Snack Bars
Dessert-Inspired Keto Snack Bars
The New Hungry Buddha Keto Bar Flavors are Free-From
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Collaboration Vanilla Cappuccino Beers
Collaboration Vanilla Cappuccino Beers
Project Vanilla Shteam Machine is Arriving at Sheetz
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Expansive Holiday Sweet Ranges
Expansive Holiday Sweet Ranges
The Hancocks Christmas Lineup Includes 600 Varieties
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Reduced Material Meat Packaging
Reduced Material Meat Packaging
The 'UniDry' Absorbent Pad Uses 50% Less Material
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Free-From 24-Hour Moisturizers
Free-From 24-Hour Moisturizers
Lubriderm Advanced Therapy Comes in Two Fragrance-Free Options
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Bagel-Inspired English Muffins
Bagel-Inspired English Muffins
The Thomas' Limited Edition Everything English Muffins are Savory
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Recyclable Film Packaging Ranges
Recyclable Film Packaging Ranges
Krehalon 'KreCycle' Flexible Films are Highly Adaptable
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Comforting Cool Weather Cereals
Comforting Cool Weather Cereals
Apple Pie Toast Crunch is Arriving for the Holiday Season
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Crisped Fluffy Frozen Potatoes
Crisped Fluffy Frozen Potatoes
Aunt Bessie's Frozen Potatoes is Rolling Out a New Recipe
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Celebratory Centennial Birthday Treats
Celebratory Centennial Birthday Treats
The See's Candies Birthday Cake Candies are Tasty
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Actress-Approved Sparkling Mixers
Actress-Approved Sparkling Mixers
The Betty Buzz Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Mixers are High-Quality
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No-Added-Sugar Gummy Candies
No-Added-Sugar Gummy Candies
Lily's Sweets Low-Sugar Gummies Come in Two Varieties
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Seasonal Free-From Snack Bars
Seasonal Free-From Snack Bars
RxBar Holiday Flavors are a Limited-Edition Arrival
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Prepackaged Plant-Based Pasties
Prepackaged Plant-Based Pasties
The Ginsters Plant-Based Pasties Now Features Two New Flavors
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Child-Focused Dairy Products
Child-Focused Dairy Products
Clover Sonoma Clover the Rainbow Offers Dairy Products for Youngsters
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Versatile Organic Tofu Products
Versatile Organic Tofu Products
These New Cauldron Foods Tofu Products Come in Two Options
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Recycled Plastic Bread Packaging
Recycled Plastic Bread Packaging
The Kingsmill 50/50 No Crusts Bread Bag is Eco-Focused
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Apple Cider Detox Scrubs
Apple Cider Detox Scrubs
FEKKAI's product is offered in aesthetically minimalist packaging
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Tequila-Inspired Apparel
Tequila-Inspired Apparel
Lucky Brand Partners with Código to Launch Heritage-Themed Clothing Line
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Vegetable Variety Pasta Sauces
Vegetable Variety Pasta Sauces
The Dolmio 7 Vegetables Pasta Sauce comes in Three Flavors
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Charitable Lychee-Flavored Ciders
Charitable Lychee-Flavored Ciders
The Peacock Lychee & Lime Cider Has a 4.0% ABV
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Fiber-Rich Cola Gummies
Fiber-Rich Cola Gummies
The Sweet Smarts Cola Gummies Have Three-Grams of Sugar Per Bag
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Exfoliating Essential Oil Soaps
Exfoliating Essential Oil Soaps
The Dr. Teal's Moisturizing Hand Soap is Multipurpose
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Refreshing Plant-Based Beverages
Refreshing Plant-Based Beverages
The Goya Aloe Vera Drinks Come in Four Varieties
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Free-From Trick-or-Treat Candies
Free-From Trick-or-Treat Candies
UNREAL Chocolate Has Announced New Offerings Ahead of Halloween
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Limited-Edition Halloween Gummies
Limited-Edition Halloween Gummies
The Haribo Halloween Treats Come in Three Options
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Plant-Based MCT-Rich Creamers
Plant-Based MCT-Rich Creamers
The Kitu Life Super Coffee Maple Pumpkin Creamer Has Zero Sugar
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Trick-or-Treat Ranch Packs
Trick-or-Treat Ranch Packs
Hidden Valley Created Treat-Sized Ranch Dressings for Halloween
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Revitalized Convenience Store Branding
Revitalized Convenience Store Branding
Kum & Go Unveils Recharged Brand Identity and New Menu
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Premium Natural Bath Salts
Premium Natural Bath Salts
SELV RITUEL’s Soleil Bath Salt Enriches Your Bathing Experience
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90s-Inspired Cracker Flavors
90s-Inspired Cracker Flavors
The Goldfish Jalapeño Popper Flavored Crackers are Limited-Edition
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Gourmet Vegan Gummy Ranges
Gourmet Vegan Gummy Ranges
The Candy Kittens Gourmies Gummy Range is High-Quality
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Authentically Spiced Snack Launches
Authentically Spiced Snack Launches
Kurkure Snacks are Arriving in the UK in Two Flavors
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Seasonally Flavored Protein Bars
Seasonally Flavored Protein Bars
The Grenade Gingerbread Carb Killa is Low in Sugar
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Jarred Plant-Based Meals
Jarred Plant-Based Meals
The Merchant Gourmet Plant Jars Come in Three Varieties
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Vegetarian-Friendly Sandwich Slices
Vegetarian-Friendly Sandwich Slices
Taste & Glory Deli Slices Come in Three Vegan Varieties
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Vegan-Friendly Prepackaged Cakes
Vegan-Friendly Prepackaged Cakes
The Bells of Lazenby Espresso Tiffin Has 120-Calories Per Slice
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Plant-Based Canned Soups
Plant-Based Canned Soups
The Baxters Plant-Based Soup Range Now includes Three New Options
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In-Home Beer Advertisements
In-Home Beer Advertisements
PBR is Paying People to Put Beer Ads in Their Home
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Velvety Vegan Mochi Treats
Velvety Vegan Mochi Treats
Little Moons Belgian Chocolate & Hazelnut are Indulgently Formulated
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Fire-Inspired Instant Noodles
Fire-Inspired Instant Noodles
Hot & Spicy Fire Wok Volcanic Mongolian Beef Cup Noodles are Tasty
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Social Good Peanut Butters
Social Good Peanut Butters
Chobani Ends Child Hunger was Created with Edesia Nutrition
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Kebab-Enthusiast Gift Sets
Kebab-Enthusiast Gift Sets
Man Crates Boasts the Kebab King Crate for Men Who Love Grilling
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Spreadable Burger Cheeses
Spreadable Burger Cheeses
Primula Burger Cheese Creates an Authentic Burger Taste
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Japanese Cuisine-Inspired Snack Chips
Japanese Cuisine-Inspired Snack Chips
Walkers Sensations BBQ Beef Teriyaki Crisps are Flavorful
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Mexican Holiday-Celebrating Cans
Mexican Holiday-Celebrating Cans
The Perrier Día de los Muertos Launched in Time for the Holiday
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Active Lifestyle CBD Supplements
Active Lifestyle CBD Supplements
Level Select Gummies Come in Three Varieties
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Social Good Ice Creams
Social Good Ice Creams
The Ben & Jerry’s Change Is Brewing Ice Cream is a Limited Batch Flavor
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Charitable Cocktail Campaigns
Charitable Cocktail Campaigns
Campari and Imbibe Kick Off the 9th Annual Negroni Week
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Ice Cream-Inspired Protein Powders
Ice Cream-Inspired Protein Powders
The Ascent Cookies & Cream Native Fuel Whey Protein is Tasty
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Traditional Plant-Based Holiday Drinks
Traditional Plant-Based Holiday Drinks
These Elmhurst 1925 Products are Arriving for the Holidays
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Revamped Sensitive Skincare Cosmetics
Revamped Sensitive Skincare Cosmetics
Cetaphil Products Have Been Updated with a New Formula
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Shelf-Stable Bone Broths
Shelf-Stable Bone Broths
The Dr. Kellyann Classic Chicken Bone Broth is Easy to Buy and Enjoy
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Plastic-Free Pet Food Packaging
Plastic-Free Pet Food Packaging
Mars Petcare Will Use Cardboard on Its Multipack Pet Food
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Fortified Immunity Support Drinks
Fortified Immunity Support Drinks
Weetabix On The Go Immune Support is High in Fiber
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Locally Sourced Cruise Retail Concepts
Locally Sourced Cruise Retail Concepts
Azamara Launches a Destination-Tailored Shopping Program
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Premium Hot Chocolate Products
Premium Hot Chocolate Products
Starbucks Signature Chocolate is Being Added to the At-Home Range
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Eucalyptus Shower Bouquets
Eucalyptus Shower Bouquets
SELV RITUEL Has a Unique Product on Offer for Limited Time
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Vietnamese Beer Brand Designs
Vietnamese Beer Brand Designs
Deme Beer Unveils New Brand Identity and Packaging
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Japanese-Inspired BBQ Sauces
Japanese-Inspired BBQ Sauces
Bachan's Japanese BBQ Sauce is Modelled After a Unique Family Recipe
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Strong Seltzer Variety Packs
Strong Seltzer Variety Packs
The White Claw Surge Variety Pack Includes Two New Flavors
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Human-Flavored Cat Treats
Human-Flavored Cat Treats
TEMPTATIONS Tasty Human Cat Treats are Arriving for Halloween
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Recyclable Cheese Snack Packaging
Recyclable Cheese Snack Packaging
Cathedral City Snack Packs Will Now Feature Recyclable Trays
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Sports-Themed Stackable Crisps
Sports-Themed Stackable Crisps
Pringles' Tailgating Stacks Inspire Bold New Flavor Combinations
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Prepackaged Cold Espresso Shots
Prepackaged Cold Espresso Shots
The Solo Espresso Shot from Solo Coffee Has 127mg of Caffeine
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Crate-Inspired Gift Sets
Crate-Inspired Gift Sets
Man Crates’ Gourmet Grilled Cheese Crate is Out of This World
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Extra-Crispy Heat-Retaining Fries
Extra-Crispy Heat-Retaining Fries
Wendy's Reimagines the French Fry with 'Hot and Crispy' Method
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AR-Enabled Kids Snack Campaigns
AR-Enabled Kids Snack Campaigns
CLIF Kid Taps Skateboarder Sky Brown to Launch Back to School Ads
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Festive Family Focused Treats
Festive Family Focused Treats
The Nestlé Confectionery’s Christmas Line-Up was Unveiled for the UK
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Easily Digestible Pea Snacks
Easily Digestible Pea Snacks
The LesserEvil PeaNOTS Have Organic Pea Protein
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Naturally Energizing Canned Drinks
Naturally Energizing Canned Drinks
Lucozade Alert Comes in Two Refreshing Flavors
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Giftable Grill Master Boxes
Giftable Grill Master Boxes
Man Crates Provides a Grill Master Set With Tools & Flavor Enhancers
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Comfortably Stretchy Tennis Skirts
Comfortably Stretchy Tennis Skirts
Onzie’s Tennis Skirt Comes in Black and Leopard Colorways
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Old-Fashioned Soda Shop Refreshments
Old-Fashioned Soda Shop Refreshments
Pepsi-Cola Soda Shop Includes Two Flavors
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Zero-Waste Cosmetic Packaging
Zero-Waste Cosmetic Packaging
LiquiGlide 'EveryDrop' Packaging was Created with Yves Béhar
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Gut-Friendly Plant-Based Oat Drinks
Gut-Friendly Plant-Based Oat Drinks
The Biotiful Oat Kefir Comes in Three Flavor Options
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Cohesive Skincare Brand Designs
Cohesive Skincare Brand Designs
'Free The Birds' Unveils New Branding for Skin Therapy
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Restaurant-Grade Packaged Foods
Restaurant-Grade Packaged Foods
Momofuku's Packaging Reference Labels in Professional Kitchens
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Fitness Influencer Parodies
Fitness Influencer Parodies
Planet Fitness' Fictional "Fitfluencer" Parodies Phony Influencers
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Flavor-Fueled NFT Giveaways
Flavor-Fueled NFT Giveaways
G FUEL is Hosting an NFT Giveaway with Robot Rapper & Gamer FN Meka
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Non-Alcoholic Nootropic Hop Waters
Non-Alcoholic Nootropic Hop Waters
HOP WTR Sparkling Hop Water is Calorie and Alcohol-Free
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Japanese Snacks Subscription Boxes
Japanese Snacks Subscription Boxes
Bokksu’s Seasons of Japan Presents a Curated Taste Experience
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Gourmet Baking Powders
Gourmet Baking Powders
Loosey-Goosey Makes Baking Powder with a Vegetable Puree Base
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AR-Enabled Sneaker Hunt Campaigns
AR-Enabled Sneaker Hunt Campaigns
Schuh Wants Shoppers to Hit the Streets in Interactive New Game
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The Post-Pandemic Future of Marketing
The Post-Pandemic Future of Marketing
Marketing in the Era of Empowerment
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Plantable Ketchup Labels
Plantable Ketchup Labels
Heinz Created a Limited-Edition Bottle for Cultivating Tomatoes at Home
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Branded Camping Experiences
Branded Camping Experiences
The Pure Golden Hour Tentrr Experience Elevates Outdoor Camping
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Asian Fusion Cuisine Noodles
Asian Fusion Cuisine Noodles
The Pot Noodle Fusions Range Includes Three Flavors
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Eye-Catching Craft Beer Designs
Eye-Catching Craft Beer Designs
Vocation Brewery Reveals Major Brand Identity Redesign
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Cookie-Scented Flip Flops
Cookie-Scented Flip Flops
The New Oreo X Havaianas Sandals Smell Like the Popular Cookie
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Innovative Chocolate-Infused Strawberries
Innovative Chocolate-Infused Strawberries
This Snack by Bokksu is Completely One-of-a-Kind
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Premium Cookie Boxes
Premium Cookie Boxes
Last Crumb Takes Cues from High-End Streetwear and Designer Goods
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Harvest Season Sodas
Harvest Season Sodas
MTN Dew Thrashed Apple Blends Citrus with Crisp Apple Flavor
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Trendy Gen Z Accessories
Trendy Gen Z Accessories
Urban Sophistication Offers a Range of Elevated Phone Cases for Winter
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