2025 Donut Trends and Insights

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Future of Fresh Bakery LIVE: Cookie and Donut Craze

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THE FUTURE OF FRESH BAKERY LIVE: COOKIE AND DONUT CRAZE

Discover how donuts and cookies are driving growth in fresh bakery and get inspiration on fresh solutions to excite your customers.

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Watermelon Donut

A GENERATIONAL PHENOMENON

Donuts are a timeless treat–and an indulgent favorite loved by all ages! While donut affinity spans every demographic, donuts are especially popular among younger generations, families with kids and self-identifying foodies.
A versatile delight that lends itself to both nostalgia and culinary creativity, donuts continue to adapt and reinvent themselves to maintain its beloved, timeless allure for every generation.

DONUT DEMOGRAPHICS

28%

OF DONUTS ARE CONSUMED BY THOSE UNDER AGE 18

CREST 6ME, March 2024

59%

OF PARENTS WITH KIDS IN THE HOUSEHOLD LOVE DONUTS

Datassential, 2024
young adults eating donuts

AN ALL-DAY DELIGHT.

A sweet start to the day, an afternoon pick-me-up, a celebratory dessert or a late-night snack, donuts are not confined to a daypart. Although breakfast is still the most likely daypart consumers want donuts, 68% of consumers cite snacking as a top occasion for donut eating. Many consider donuts a great on-the-go treat that can be enjoyed anytime, anywhere. Rich’s recent Donut Consumer Survey dives into the top occasions for consuming donuts.

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rainbow donut

FUN WITH FORMATS & FLAVORS.

While consumers still love the classic donut flavors and formats that have delighted tastebuds for generations, new and exciting donut trends are making waves with adventurous eaters and donut enthusiasts alike! From seasonal sensations, like springtime strawberry lemonade and apple cider for fall, and popular food flavors, including birthday cake and PB&J, to global flavorites and savory takes, to donut sandwiches and more–donuts offer infinite possibilities for innovation.

Sweet news alert:

donuts are in the top 10 favorite desserts!

Across all age groups, donuts are now in consumers’ top 10 preferred desserts! Be ready to deliver on customer cravings with our donut doughs, fully finished options and ready-to-finish options.

How donut lovers roll out by age:

Donut Demand Age Demographics

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From fully finished donuts to jaw-dropping flavor combos, to doughs that transform into the donuts of your dreams, Rich’s Donut Portfolio does it all.

 

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