# St Patrick's-Honoring Donuts Krispy Kreme's O’riginal Glazed Donuts Arrive in All-Green By Amy Duong | Published 2019-03-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/original-glazed References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2019/3/krispy-kreme-doughnuts-st-patricks-day) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/krispykreme/?utm_source=ig_embed) [Krispy Kreme](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-st-patricks-day) introduces a new celebratory iteration of the iconic 'O’riginal Glazed' donut -- it is set to launch on March 15th and will continue to be available until March 17th on St. Patrick's Day. The special donut is crafted to celebrate the Irish holiday, completed in an all-green color without disrupting the delicious taste of the goods. Krispy Kreme also announced that it will be [giving away prizes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-and-mcdonalds) in addition to the new green O’riginal Glazed donuts. Customers get a chance to win what's called a 'Golden Dozen Pass,' which gives them the opportunity to win a dozen free O’riginal Glazed donuts every month until next year's St. Patrick's Day -- this equals up to about 144 free donuts within the next year. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## 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 - **Holiday-inspired Food Innovations:** Exploring the creation of limited-edition food items that celebrate specific holidays, creating excitement and engagement with consumers. - **Color-themed Product Launches:** Introducing products with unique color schemes that align with a holiday or special occasion, creating a sense of novelty and exclusivity. - **Promotional Giveaways with Long-term Benefits:** Offering prizes that extend beyond a promotional period, creating ongoing customer loyalty and engagement. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage Industry:** Creating innovative food and beverage products that cater to specific holidays and occasions, enticing consumers with unique flavor profiles and visual appeal. - **Marketing and Advertising Industry:** Developing creative promotional campaigns that leverage the excitement and anticipation of limited-edition products, driving brand awareness and customer participation. - **Hospitality Industry:** Partnering with food retailers to offer exclusive promotional experiences or giveaways to customers, enhancing guest experiences and driving foot traffic. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Festive Holiday-Themed Doughnuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-st-patricks-day.md) - [Festive Green Donut Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-st-patricks-day.md) - [Golden Patty's Day Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/good-as-gold-theme.md) - [Specialty Irish-Themed Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/st-patricks-day-donuts.md) - [Mischievously Dyed Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grinch-green-dozen.md) - [Celebratory Spring Holiday Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voodoo-doughnuts-bottoms-up.md) - [Green Patty's Day Bagels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bagel-boss.md) - [Festive Grinch-Inspired Doughnuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-8.md) - [Matcha-Themed Donut Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-grab-your-greens.md)