# Adorably Delicious Donuts The Hello Kitty Krispy Kreme Treat Brings Cuteness to Comfort Food By Leslie Chen | Published 2011-07-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-krispy-kreme References: [thatsnerdalicious](http://thatsnerdalicious.com/carbs/hello-kitty-krispy-kreme-breakfast-time/) & [cutestfood](http://cutestfood.com/3814/hello-kitty-donuts/) Lovers of donuts will adore these Hello Kitty Krispy Kreme ones. Not only are they delicious but they feature the undeniably lovable [cute cartoon cat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal). Sold at a Krispy Kreme in Seoul, South Korea, these donuts feature the iconic face of Hello Kitty complete with whiskers and her signature pink bow. Even if you don't have a sweet tooth, it's impossible to resist that adorable face. Coming in a box of six, the Hello Kitty Krispy Kreme treats will definitely hit the spot whether you're a fan of sweets or not. **Implications** - Products featuring a certain popular character are appealing to customers who look for a familiarity when making purchases. No longer satisfied with items that simply complete a function, consumers are looking for designs that feature their favorite characters. Companies trying to increase their appeal could focus on this desire. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Character-themed Food:** The rise in popularity of character-themed food products shows an opportunity for companies to expand their appeal by featuring popular characters in their offerings. - **Cuteness Marketing:** Cuteness has become a significant factor in marketing as it creates emotional appeal and attracts consumers who value enjoyable experiences. - **Fun Food Packaging:** Incorporating innovative and fun packaging such as the Hello Kitty themed Krispy Kreme donuts, could increase brand appeal and make products more desirable. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage Industry:** The food and beverage industry can take advantage of the trend of character-themed food products and incorporate popular characters into their offerings to appeal to a wider demographic. - **Marketing Industry:** Marketing firms can tap into the trend of cuteness marketing and help companies incorporate it into their branding strategies to create emotional appeal and attract customers. - **Packaging Industry:** The packaging industry can capitalize on the trend of fun and innovative packaging to create designs that are more appealing and that make products highly desirable to consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Celebratory Anime Donut Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokmon-donuts.md) - [Japanese Fox-Themed Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kita-kitsune-doughnut.md) - [Florally Inspired Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-japan-donuts.md) - [Cartoon Cat Dessert Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-birthday-double-cup.md) - [Cartoon Bear-Themed Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/care-bear.md) - [Cookie-Imitating Adorable Keychains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handmade-snack-charm.md) - [Children's Show Donut Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-x-sesame-street-doughnuts.md) - [Collaboration Graham Crackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goldfish-hello-kitty.md) - [Celebrative Doll-Inspired Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbiethemed-donuts.md)