# Desk-Ready Donuts The Mini Donut Factory Makes Instant Donuts On the Fly By Allison Love | Published 2010-05-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-mini-donut-factory References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5537799/a-mini-donut-factory-that-fits-on-your-desk) & [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com/homeoffice/kitchen/d7bf/) The Mini Donut Factory is officially the perfect desk accessory for policemen. Think of the portrayal of the typical policeman on 'The Simpsons,' and then realize how perfect this desk accessory would actually be. The Mini Donut Factory has the ability to make 6 mini donuts at a time and continue to crank them out. All you have to do is pour in the batter, close the clamshell lid, wait those long 6 minutes, open the lid, and indulge. The Mini Donut Factory is actually ingenious for office kitchens, if only to give some extra incentive to get some work done.. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Instant Donut Making:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a compact and efficient donut making machine for on-demand donuts in various settings like offices, cafes, and events. - **Desk Accessories for Productivity:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and develop functional and fun desk accessories that can boost productivity, engagement, and motivation in the workplace. - **Novelty Food Gadgets:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the market for unique and quirky food gadgets that appeal to consumers seeking entertaining and unconventional culinary experiences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced food processing technologies and machinery to revolutionize food preparation and customization. - **Office Supplies and Equipment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative office supplies and equipment that enhance employee satisfaction, productivity, and well-being. - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate technology and flavor experimentation to design consumer electronics that enable unique and convenient food experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mini Springtime Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spring-mini-doughnuts.md) - [Prepackaged Coffeeshop Donut Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-fashioned-donuts.md) - [Mini Chocolate Bundt Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-drizzle-baby-bundts.md) - [Customizable Donut Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buildyourowndonut-menu.md) - [Air Fryer-Ready Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crave-dodoughs.md) - [Prepackaged Cafe-Inspired Snack Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hostess-products.md) - [Yellowish Cartoon-Inspired Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minion-doughnuts.md) - [Robot-Enlisted Donut Production](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-3.md) - [Miniature Mother's Day Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-minis-for-mom-collection.md)