# Pumpkin-Centric Donut Menus Krispy Kreme's Fall 2016 Menu Features Seasonal Pumpkin Treats By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-09-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seasonal-pumpkin-treats References: [brandeating](http://www.brandeating.com/2016/09/krispy-kreme-reveals-2016-fall-donut-and-drinks-menu.html) & [krispykreme](https://www.krispykreme.com/menu/Doughnuts/PumpkinSpiceDoughnut) [Krispy Kreme](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-spice-latte-swirl-doughnut) recently debuted its fall 2016 menu, which includes a variety of seasonal pumpkin treats. With pumpkin quickly becoming ubiquitous with the fall season, the new donut menu is sure to appeal to fans of the spiced squash flavor. [Krispy Kreme's fall 2016 menu](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-menu) includes seasonal pumpkin treats such as the Pumpkin Spice Cake Donut and the Pumpkin Spice Latte. The former is an old-fashioned donut covered with Krispy Kreme's signature glaze and a warm pumpkin spice blend. For those who prefer their pumpkin in drink form, the Pumpkin Spice Latte features espresso, pumpkin topping and a dollop of whipped cream. With nearly every chain restaurant serving up some kind of pumpkin treat, the new Krispy Kreme menu caters to the ongoing demand for seasonal products. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Seasonal Pumpkin Treats:** Opportunity for food companies and bakeries to create unique and innovative pumpkin-flavored products for the fall season. - **Pumpkin Spice Menus:** Opportunity for coffee shops and cafes to expand their menu offerings with pumpkin spice-themed beverages and desserts. - **Demand for Seasonal Products:** Opportunity for retailers and food brands to capitalize on the consumer demand for seasonal products by introducing limited-time pumpkin-centric menus. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food Companies:** Food companies can leverage the popularity of pumpkin flavors to create new and exciting seasonal products. - **Bakeries:** Bakeries can attract customers by offering a variety of pumpkin-flavored treats during the fall season. - **Coffee Shops:** Coffee shops can drive customer engagement by introducing pumpkin spice-themed beverages and desserts to their menu offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pumpkin Spice Latte Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-spice-latte-swirl-doughnut.md) - [Swirled Pumpkin Spice Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-spice-cheesecake-swirl-doughnut.md) - [Cafe-Inspired Seasonal Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-flavors-of-fall.md) - [Fall-Ready Donut Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autumns-orchard-collection.md) - [Halloween-Focused Menu Additions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-skreme.md) - [Seasonal Fall Donut Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golden-harvest-collection.md) - [Artisan Autumnal Donut Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-japan-autumn.md) - [Autumnal Cheesecake-Filled Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maple-pecan-cheesecake-doughnut.md) - [Expansion Artisan-Style Donut Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-menu.md)