Top 100 Branding Trends in October

From Limited Halloween Gummies to Human-Flavored Cat Treats

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.

SCORE
6.4 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America
GENERATION
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 94%
Activity 88%
Freshness 11%
Branded Bagel Shop Seasonings
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Marketing
Branded Bagel Shop Seasonings
Dessert-Inspired Keto Snack Bars
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Marketing
Dessert-Inspired Keto Snack Bars
Collaboration Vanilla Cappuccino Beers
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Marketing
Collaboration Vanilla Cappuccino Beers
Expansive Holiday Sweet Ranges
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Marketing
Expansive Holiday Sweet Ranges
Reduced Material Meat Packaging
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Eco
Reduced Material Meat Packaging
Free-From 24-Hour Moisturizers
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Marketing
Free-From 24-Hour Moisturizers
Bagel-Inspired English Muffins
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Marketing
Bagel-Inspired English Muffins
Recyclable Film Packaging Ranges
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Eco
Recyclable Film Packaging Ranges
Comforting Cool Weather Cereals
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Marketing
Comforting Cool Weather Cereals
Crisped Fluffy Frozen Potatoes
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Marketing
Crisped Fluffy Frozen Potatoes
Celebratory Centennial Birthday Treats
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Marketing
Celebratory Centennial Birthday Treats
Actress-Approved Sparkling Mixers
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Lifestyle
Actress-Approved Sparkling Mixers
Seasonal Free-From Snack Bars
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Marketing
Seasonal Free-From Snack Bars
No-Added-Sugar Gummy Candies
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Marketing
No-Added-Sugar Gummy Candies
Prepackaged Plant-Based Pasties
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Marketing
Prepackaged Plant-Based Pasties
Child-Focused Dairy Products
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Marketing
Child-Focused Dairy Products
Versatile Organic Tofu Products
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Marketing
Versatile Organic Tofu Products
Apple Cider Detox Scrubs
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Marketing
Apple Cider Detox Scrubs
Recycled Plastic Bread Packaging
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Eco
Recycled Plastic Bread Packaging
Tequila-Inspired Apparel
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Marketing
Tequila-Inspired Apparel
Vegetable Variety Pasta Sauces
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Marketing
Vegetable Variety Pasta Sauces
Charitable Lychee-Flavored Ciders
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Marketing
Charitable Lychee-Flavored Ciders
Exfoliating Essential Oil Soaps
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Marketing
Exfoliating Essential Oil Soaps
Fiber-Rich Cola Gummies
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Marketing
Fiber-Rich Cola Gummies
Free-From Trick-or-Treat Candies
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Marketing
Free-From Trick-or-Treat Candies
Refreshing Plant-Based Beverages
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Marketing
Refreshing Plant-Based Beverages
Plant-Based MCT-Rich Creamers
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Marketing
Plant-Based MCT-Rich Creamers
Limited-Edition Halloween Gummies
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Marketing
Limited-Edition Halloween Gummies
Trick-or-Treat Ranch Packs
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Marketing
Trick-or-Treat Ranch Packs
Revitalized Convenience Store Branding
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Marketing
Revitalized Convenience Store Branding
Premium Natural Bath Salts
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Marketing
Premium Natural Bath Salts
Jarred Plant-Based Meals
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Marketing
Jarred Plant-Based Meals
Seasonally Flavored Protein Bars
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Marketing
Seasonally Flavored Protein Bars
90s-Inspired Cracker Flavors
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Marketing
90s-Inspired Cracker Flavors
Authentically Spiced Snack Launches
CATEGORY
Marketing
Authentically Spiced Snack Launches
Gourmet Vegan Gummy Ranges
CATEGORY
Marketing
Gourmet Vegan Gummy Ranges
Vegetarian-Friendly Sandwich Slices
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Marketing
Vegetarian-Friendly Sandwich Slices
Vegan-Friendly Prepackaged Cakes
CATEGORY
Marketing
Vegan-Friendly Prepackaged Cakes
Plant-Based Canned Soups
CATEGORY
Marketing
Plant-Based Canned Soups
Velvety Vegan Mochi Treats
CATEGORY
Marketing
Velvety Vegan Mochi Treats
In-Home Beer Advertisements
CATEGORY
Marketing
In-Home Beer Advertisements
Fire-Inspired Instant Noodles
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Marketing
Fire-Inspired Instant Noodles
Social Good Peanut Butters
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Marketing
Social Good Peanut Butters
Kebab-Enthusiast Gift Sets
CATEGORY
Marketing
Kebab-Enthusiast Gift Sets
Spreadable Burger Cheeses
CATEGORY
Marketing
Spreadable Burger Cheeses
Japanese Cuisine-Inspired Snack Chips
CATEGORY
Marketing
Japanese Cuisine-Inspired Snack Chips
Mexican Holiday-Celebrating Cans
CATEGORY
Marketing
Mexican Holiday-Celebrating Cans
Active Lifestyle CBD Supplements
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Marketing
Active Lifestyle CBD Supplements
Charitable Cocktail Campaigns
CATEGORY
Marketing
Charitable Cocktail Campaigns
Social Good Ice Creams
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Marketing
Social Good Ice Creams
Ice Cream-Inspired Protein Powders
CATEGORY
Marketing
Ice Cream-Inspired Protein Powders
Traditional Plant-Based Holiday Drinks
CATEGORY
Marketing
Traditional Plant-Based Holiday Drinks
Revamped Sensitive Skincare Cosmetics
CATEGORY
Marketing
Revamped Sensitive Skincare Cosmetics
Shelf-Stable Bone Broths
CATEGORY
Marketing
Shelf-Stable Bone Broths
Plastic-Free Pet Food Packaging
CATEGORY
Marketing
Plastic-Free Pet Food Packaging
Fortified Immunity Support Drinks
CATEGORY
Marketing
Fortified Immunity Support Drinks
Locally Sourced Cruise Retail Concepts
CATEGORY
Marketing
Locally Sourced Cruise Retail Concepts
Eucalyptus Shower Bouquets
CATEGORY
Art & Design
Eucalyptus Shower Bouquets
Premium Hot Chocolate Products
CATEGORY
Marketing
Premium Hot Chocolate Products
Vietnamese Beer Brand Designs
CATEGORY
Marketing
Vietnamese Beer Brand Designs
Strong Seltzer Variety Packs
CATEGORY
Marketing
Strong Seltzer Variety Packs
Japanese-Inspired BBQ Sauces
CATEGORY
Marketing
Japanese-Inspired BBQ Sauces
Human-Flavored Cat Treats
CATEGORY
Marketing
Human-Flavored Cat Treats
Recyclable Cheese Snack Packaging
CATEGORY
Marketing
Recyclable Cheese Snack Packaging
Sports-Themed Stackable Crisps
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Sports-Themed Stackable Crisps
Prepackaged Cold Espresso Shots
CATEGORY
Marketing
Prepackaged Cold Espresso Shots
Crate-Inspired Gift Sets
CATEGORY
Marketing
Crate-Inspired Gift Sets
Extra-Crispy Heat-Retaining Fries
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Marketing
Extra-Crispy Heat-Retaining Fries
AR-Enabled Kids Snack Campaigns
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Marketing
AR-Enabled Kids Snack Campaigns
Festive Family Focused Treats
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Marketing
Festive Family Focused Treats
Easily Digestible Pea Snacks
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Marketing
Easily Digestible Pea Snacks
Naturally Energizing Canned Drinks
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Marketing
Naturally Energizing Canned Drinks
Comfortably Stretchy Tennis Skirts
CATEGORY
Marketing
Comfortably Stretchy Tennis Skirts
Giftable Grill Master Boxes
CATEGORY
Marketing
Giftable Grill Master Boxes
Zero-Waste Cosmetic Packaging
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Eco
Zero-Waste Cosmetic Packaging
Gut-Friendly Plant-Based Oat Drinks
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Marketing
Gut-Friendly Plant-Based Oat Drinks
Cohesive Skincare Brand Designs
CATEGORY
Marketing
Cohesive Skincare Brand Designs
Old-Fashioned Soda Shop Refreshments
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Marketing
Old-Fashioned Soda Shop Refreshments
Restaurant-Grade Packaged Foods
CATEGORY
Marketing
Restaurant-Grade Packaged Foods
Fitness Influencer Parodies
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Marketing
Fitness Influencer Parodies
Flavor-Fueled NFT Giveaways
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Marketing
Flavor-Fueled NFT Giveaways
Non-Alcoholic Nootropic Hop Waters
CATEGORY
Marketing
Non-Alcoholic Nootropic Hop Waters
Japanese Snacks Subscription Boxes
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Marketing
Japanese Snacks Subscription Boxes
Gourmet Baking Powders
CATEGORY
Marketing
Gourmet Baking Powders
AR-Enabled Sneaker Hunt Campaigns
CATEGORY
Marketing
AR-Enabled Sneaker Hunt Campaigns
Plantable Ketchup Labels
CATEGORY
Marketing
Plantable Ketchup Labels
The Post-Pandemic Future of Marketing
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Marketing
The Post-Pandemic Future of Marketing
Branded Camping Experiences
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Marketing
Branded Camping Experiences
Asian Fusion Cuisine Noodles
CATEGORY
Marketing
Asian Fusion Cuisine Noodles
Eye-Catching Craft Beer Designs
CATEGORY
Marketing
Eye-Catching Craft Beer Designs
Cookie-Scented Flip Flops
CATEGORY
Marketing
Cookie-Scented Flip Flops
Innovative Chocolate-Infused Strawberries
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Marketing
Innovative Chocolate-Infused Strawberries
Premium Cookie Boxes
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Marketing
Premium Cookie Boxes
Harvest Season Sodas
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Marketing
Harvest Season Sodas
Trendy Gen Z Accessories
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Pop Culture
Trendy Gen Z Accessories

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