# Donut-Flavored Jelly Beans Jelly Belly is Introducing a Set of Krispy Kreme Jelly Bean Flavors By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-05-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jelly-bean-flavors References: [popsugar](https://www.popsugar.com/food/Krispy-Kreme-Jelly-Belly-Flavors-43576134) & [jellybelly](https://www.jellybelly.com/krispy-kreme-doughnuts-jelly-beans-mix/c/721) At this year's Sweets and Snacks Expo, [Jelly Belly](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jelly-bean-dessert) teased a new set of jelly bean flavors inspired by [Krispy Kreme](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craving-cheesecake-collection) donuts. The Krispy Kreme Jelly Belly confections make it possible for fans of the donut brand to enjoy favorite flavors like Glazed Blueberry Cake, Chocolate Iced with Sprinkles and the Original Glazed in an entirely new way. These gourmet confections from Jelly Belly are packaged in a long, rectangular box that flips open and reminds of the way that groups of donuts are typically packaged by the dozen. Each jelly bean has a coating that makes it easy to match the corresponding Krispy Kreme donut. Across the food and beverage industry, consumers are looking for hybrid products that allow them to explore the comforting flavors of familiar products in new formats. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Hybrid Food Products:** Explore the comforting flavors of familiar products in new formats. - **Gourmet Confections:** Create unique confections that offer a twist on classic flavors. - **Packaging Innovation:** Design packaging that enhances the consumer experience and reflects the product's inspiration. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** Develop new hybrid food products that merge different flavors to create unique taste experiences. - **Confectionery:** Innovate in the confectionery industry by incorporating popular flavors from other food products into candies and confections. - **Packaging and Design:** Design creative and interactive packaging that reflects the inspiration of the product and adds value to the consumer experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gelatin Dessert Jelly Beans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jello-jelly-beans.md) - [Coffee-Flavored Jelly Beans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-flavored-jelly-beans.md) - [Globally Inspired Jelly Beans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desserts-of-the-world.md) - [Artisan Flavor Jelly Beans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-jelly-bean-factory.md) - [Raspberry Jelly Donut Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jelly-donut-classic-cookie.md) - [Fried Chicken-Flavored Jellybeans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colonels-favorite-jellybeans.md) - [Easter Jelly Bean Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jelly-bean-dessert.md) - [Festive Jelly Donut Assortments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duck-donuts-1.md) - [Glazed Donut Holes Cereals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glazed-donut-holes-cereals.md)