# Ghoulish Halloween Donuts Krispy Kreme is Celebrating Halloween with a Collection of Spooky Donuts By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-10-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spooky-donuts References: [chewboom](http://www.chewboom.com/2016/09/26/krispy-kreme-debuts-2016-halloween-donuts-and-new-chiller/) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/KrispyKremeCanada/photos/a.419169831526550.1073741828.419164298193770/967687843341410/?type=3&theater) While [Krispy Kreme's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haunted-house-collection) Pumpkin Spice Original Glazed Donut may only be available for one day this October, fans can still get their hands on some of the chain's other spooky donuts. This year's [Halloween collection from Krispy Kreme](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-menu-items) features three different yeast donuts, each of which is finished with a hand-decorated icing design. The most adorable of the new pastries is the [Pumpkin Donut](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-spice-latte-swirl-doughnut), which is filled with Chocolate Kreme and decorated with the image of a jack-o-lantern. Chocolate-lovers will also enjoy the Spider Web Donut, which is dipped in chocolate icing and finished with an intricate web design. Finally, Kripsy Kreme is also selling a selection of Zombie Donuts dipped in either green or blue icing and topped with candy eyes. Perfect for children and adults alike, the spooky donuts are a sweet way to celebrate the Halloween season. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Seasonal Halloween Treats:** The popularity of Krispy Kreme's Halloween donut collection highlights the trend of seasonal treats that cater to holiday celebrations. - **Creative Donut Decorations:** The hand-decorated icing designs on Krispy Kreme's Halloween donuts reflect the trend of creative and visually appealing dessert presentations. - **Sweet Halloween Celebrations:** The demand for festive and unique treats like Krispy Kreme's Halloween donuts showcases the trend of incorporating sweet and themed elements into holiday celebrations. ### Where This Applies - **Bakery Industry:** Bakeries can capitalize on the demand for seasonal treats by creating their own innovative and eye-catching Halloween-themed pastries. - **Food and Beverage Industry:** Restaurants, cafes, and foodservice providers can introduce their own creative, holiday-themed treats to attract customers during festive seasons like Halloween. - **Retail Industry:** Retailers can leverage the trend of seasonal treats like Halloween donuts by partnering with bakeries to offer exclusive collaborations or limited-edition items for special occasions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Haunted Halloween Donut Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haunted-house-collection.md) - [Halloween Candy-Inspired Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-trick-or-treat-collection.md) - [Halloween-Focused Menu Additions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-skreme.md) - [Horror Movie-Themed Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-night-of-the-skremes.md) - [Festive Halloween Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-sprinkle-donut.md) - [Delicious Halloween-Themed Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mister-donut-misdo-halloween.md) - [Festive Halloween-Themed Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duck-donuts-spooky-box.md) - [Ghostly Cinematic Donut Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-x-ghostbusters-collection.md) - [Mystery Cartoon Donut Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scoobydoo-halloween-dozen.md)