# Cartoon Bear-Themed Donuts Pinkbox Doughnuts Introduces New Care Bear Dessert Options By Niko Pajkovic | Published 2022-03-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/care-bear References: [qsrmagazine](https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/pinkbox-doughnuts-launches-lineup-care-bear-themed-treats) & [pinkboxdoughnuts](https://www.pinkboxdoughnuts.com/)  [Pinkbox Doughnuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carrot-cake-doughnut), a Las Vegas-based dessert brand, has teamed up with [Care Bears](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sour-grumpy-gummy-bears) to launch a new line of merchandise and treats featuring fan-favorite characters from the show. Overall, customers can expect the colorful new collab to feature a range of [Care Bear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-stop-and-young-lives-vs-cancer) imagery, cutesy designs, and tasty donuts. As part of the partnership, Pinkbox Doughnuts will introduce one new Care Bears-themed doughnut every month, while the store's main Care Bears doughnut, which features pink frosting and gummy bears, will be on offer for the entire year. The monthly launches will begin in April with the debut of the Funshine Bear doughnut. “At Pinkbox Doughnuts, our goal is to bring joy to every customer with our inventive and delicious treats. We’re always looking for new ways to spread smiles, so partnering Pinkbox Doughnuts with a brand as cherished as the Care Bears was an opportunity we couldn’t pass up,” says Judith Siegel, owner of Pinkbox Doughnuts. Image Credit: Pinkbox Doughnuts ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Brand Collaborations with Beloved Animated Characters:** Companies can partner with animated shows and characters to create new merchandise and feature their imagery in their products. - **Monthly Limited Edition Product Releases:** Businesses can create a sense of urgency and excitement by periodically releasing new, limited edition products. - **Inventive Dessert Options:** There is a growing demand for unique and creative desserts, offering dessert brands an opportunity to experiment with new flavors and visual designs. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** Dessert brands and bakeries can explore creative partnerships with animated shows and characters to draw in new customers. - **Retail:** Retailers can use collaboration merchandise featuring beloved animated characters to drive foot traffic, sales and collectibles. - **Entertainment:** Animation studios and shows can explore product collaborations as a new revenue stream and expand their fan base. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Summery Carrot Cake Doughnuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carrot-cake-doughnut.md) - [Holiday-Themed Baked Goods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-themed-baked-goods.md) - [Co-Branded Doughnut Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinkbox-doughnuts-school-themed.md) - [Celebratory New Year's Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinkbox-doughnuts-new-years-lineup.md) - [Performance Art-Inspired Doughnuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-man-group-doughnuts.md) - [Celebratory Anime Donut Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokmon-donuts.md) - [Race-Honoring Donut Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinkbox-doughnuts-formula-one.md) - [Extensive Holiday Donut Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-and-hanukkah-doughnuts.md) - [Celebrative Doll-Inspired Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbiethemed-donuts.md)