Krispy Kreme has teamed up with Good Humor and Popsicle to launch three new ice cream truck-inspired doughnuts, all of which will be available to purchase starting July 18. The three new summer-ready treats include the 'Popsicle® Firecracker™ Inspired Doughnut,' the 'Creamsicle® Inspired Doughnut,' and 'Creamsicle® Inspired Chiller.'
All three of the new doughnuts borrow flavors directly from classic ice cream truck treats. For example, the 'Popsicle® Firecracker™ Inspired Doughnut' comes dipped in blue raspberry icing and topped with red and white cream. As a result, it mimics the look of the iconic popsicle.
“Should a doughnut really taste like a Creamsicle? Yes. Yes it should,” said Dave Skena, Global Chief Brand Officer for Krispy Kreme. “And we didn’t stop there as we doughnutized some of America’s favorite frozen treats this summer.”
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Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Ice Cream-inspired Donuts
- Bakery and dessert companies can develop new ice cream-inspired flavors to capitalize on the trend and attract more summer shoppers.
- Flavor Cross-pollination
- Food and beverage companies can experiment with combining popular flavors from different products to create new and exciting taste experiences.
- Limited-time Offerings
- Retailers and restaurants can benefit from offering limited-time seasonal products to create a sense of urgency and encourage customers to try them before they're gone.
Where This Applies
- Bakery
- Bakeries can capitalize on the trend by developing new ice cream-inspired donut flavors and promoting them for the summer season.
- Food and Beverage
- Food and beverage companies can experiment with combining popular ice cream flavors into their products to create unique taste experiences and stand out in the market.
- Retail and Hospitality
- Retailers and restaurants can attract more customers and create a sense of urgency by offering limited-time seasonal products, like ice cream-inspired donuts, to their menus.
