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South Wales Argus
7 days ago
- Business
- South Wales Argus
Krispy Kreme to give away free glazed doughnuts on June 6
The company wants to reclaim their title "as the OG of the glazed doughnut". Therefore, they are encouraging customers to bring 'Faux-G doughnuts' into a Krispy Kreme store, which they can "upgrade" to an original glazed doughnut for free. A "Faux-G doughnut" is defined as being a glazed doughnut from another shop that could be seen as an "inferior imitation". Customers will need to bring their "Faux-G doughnut" into a Krispy Kreme store or show proof of purchase (such as with a receipt) to claim their free original glazed doughnut on Friday, June 6. The offer will only be available for one day, with it being limited to one redemption per person. Guy Meakin, Krispy Kreme UK President, said: "They say imitation is the ultimate form of flattery, and we have seen many copies of our iconic doughnuts over the years. But we all know a dupe is rarely as good as the real thing. Nothing compares to the melt-in-your-mouth experience of a fresh Original Glazed. "This National Doughnut Day, we're inviting everyone to taste the difference and remind them that when it comes to doughnuts, there's only one OG. "We want doughnut fans to enjoy the best of the best, so turn your backs on the dupes and stick with the original. "We're excited to see the reactions as people upgrade their 'Faux-Gs' for the real deal." As part of the campaign, rapper Lady Leshurr has released her brand new single, Run This Glaze, which is a diss track playfully calling out 'imitators' of the Krispy Kreme glazed doughnuts. Lady Leshurr has released a new single called 'Run This Glaze' alongside the Krispy Kreme giveaway (Image: Will Ireland/PinPep) Is Krispy Kreme American or British? Krispy Kreme is an American company that was set up back in July 1937 by Vernon Rudolph. It started in North Carolina, seeing steady growth over the decades, with it opening its first store in the UK in October 2003. This original store was situated in the Harrods department store in London before it shut in 2011, with there now being 120 locations in the UK. Did Krispy Kreme change its name before? As part of an April Fool's Day campaign back in 2017, Krispy Kreme claimed they were going to change their name to 'Krispy Cream'. As reported by The Mirror, this was to avoid the issue of Brits not knowing whether to pronounce 'Kreme' as 'cream' or the more French-sounding 'crème'. Recommended reading: In the two years prior to this announcement, there had been over 30,000 independent tagged posts on social media spelling Krispy Kreme incorrectly. At the time, the company said after "much consideration", Krispy Kreme has taken the decision to rebrand in the UK and distance the UK franchise from its US counterpart. The Shannon Corner store in London did actually roll out a store rebrand to try and sell this, before it was eventually revealed as a joke.
South Wales Guardian
03-06-2025
- Business
- South Wales Guardian
Krispy Kreme to give away free glazed doughnuts on June 6
The company wants to reclaim their title "as the OG of the glazed doughnut". Therefore, they are encouraging customers to bring 'Faux-G doughnuts' into a Krispy Kreme store, which they can "upgrade" to an original glazed doughnut for free. A "Faux-G doughnut" is defined as being a glazed doughnut from another shop that could be seen as an "inferior imitation". A post shared by Krispy Kreme UK (@krispykremeuk) Customers will need to bring their "Faux-G doughnut" into a Krispy Kreme store or show proof of purchase (such as with a receipt) to claim their free original glazed doughnut on Friday, June 6. The offer will only be available for one day, with it being limited to one redemption per person. Guy Meakin, Krispy Kreme UK President, said: "They say imitation is the ultimate form of flattery, and we have seen many copies of our iconic doughnuts over the years. But we all know a dupe is rarely as good as the real thing. Nothing compares to the melt-in-your-mouth experience of a fresh Original Glazed. "This National Doughnut Day, we're inviting everyone to taste the difference and remind them that when it comes to doughnuts, there's only one OG. A post shared by Krispy Kreme UK (@krispykremeuk) "We want doughnut fans to enjoy the best of the best, so turn your backs on the dupes and stick with the original. We're excited to see the reactions as people upgrade their 'Faux-Gs' for the real deal." As part of the campaign, rapper Lady Leshurr has released her brand new single, Run This Glaze, which is a diss track playfully calling out 'imitators' of the Krispy Kreme glazed doughnuts. Krispy Kreme is an American company that was set up back in July 1937 by Vernon Rudolph. It started in North Carolina, seeing steady growth over the decades, with it opening its first store in the UK in October 2003. This original store was situated in the Harrods department store in London before it shut in 2011, with there now being 120 locations in the UK. As part of an April Fool's Day campaign back in 2017, Krispy Kreme claimed they were going to change their name to 'Krispy Cream'. As reported by The Mirror, this was to avoid the issue of Brits not knowing whether to pronounce 'Kreme' as 'cream' or the more French-sounding 'crème'. Recommended reading: Wetherspoon bringing back 'best burger ever' for a limited time in coming days Swizzels to launch 2 new Squashies flavours in time for summer Cadbury shrinks size of Freddo chocolates while prices remain the same In the two years prior to this announcement, there had been over 30,000 independent tagged posts on social media spelling Krispy Kreme incorrectly. At the time, the company said after "much consideration", Krispy Kreme has taken the decision to rebrand in the UK and distance the UK franchise from its US counterpart. The Shannon Corner store in London did actually roll out a store rebrand to try and sell this, before it was eventually revealed as a joke.
The Sun
25-04-2025
- General
- The Sun
I tried all the supermarket jam doughnuts – the winner was light and fluffy and MUCH cheaper than Krispy Kreme
Lynsey Hope, Consumer reporter Published: Invalid Date, DOUGHNUT chain Krispy Kreme found itself in a jam last year when it infuriated customers by axing its Glazed Raspberry flavour. Fans took to social media after the item was removed from shelves in November, with one passionate protester even throwing a fistful of raspberry jam at the firm's new MD, Guy Meakin. 9 But you can now get your hands on the Glazed Raspberry again after Krispy Kreme held a public vote, dubbed The Great Doughbate, in March to let fans decide to bring back one of its discontinued flavours. And it won with 66 per cent of the vote. Despite a myriad of fancy flavours on offer, doughnut lovers still go nuts for traditional jam. But you don't have to splash out on a pricey Krispy Kreme, which is £2.99 per doughnut, as the supermarkets have their own versions for much less. But which is tastiest? Lynsey Hope finds out. Krispy Kreme raspberry £2.99 each - 3/5 THE Krispy Kreme doughnut is rather moreish. There is plentiful jam, although it does taste a little bit artificial, and it is glazed rather than dusted – in sticky sugar, which gives it that all-American flavour. The dough is very light to eat, and not filling at all. I could have easily eaten two, but it is probably best that I didn't, as each one contains a whopping 310 calories, 11.8g fat and 22.3g sugar. I used to work at Krisy Kreme and there's a trick we use to make the glazed doughnuts even tastier - it's a game changer Yummy, but probably not worth nearly ten times the price – or the extra calories – of a supermarket version. Tesco jam £1.15 for 5 (23p each) - 3/5 REAL whoppers, with 246 calories in each one. The jam was sweet and oozed out deliciously as you took a bite. Raspberry jam made up 21 per cent of the ingredients, so there was a decent helping, and the dough itself was light and fluffy and well-baked. Very sugary with 16g of sugar in each one, but I liked the crunchy sugar coating a lot. Worth noting that they are the best value too, costing 23p each. At that price, I've no complaints. M&S bakery classic £1.10 for 4 (27.5p each) - 3/5 THESE were disappointingly smaller than other own brands, with a very sugary coating. While the dough was perfect, I would have liked to see them contain more raspberry jam. These had about 17 per cent, which was very low compared to other supermarket offerings. However, the jam that was inside was deliciously sweet with a lovely fruity flavour. At 195 calories, they are a little better for your waistline than most of the others, but they were not my favourite. The Bakery at Asda £1.23 for 5 (24.6p each) - 4/5 I LOVED these Asda doughnuts, which were well-baked and had a generous helping of apple and raspberry jam in the centre. In fact, this made up 23 per cent of the ingredients. While quite high in calories (241) and sugar (14g), they were super tasty. The dough was perfectly pillowy and soft. They had a lovely aroma, and didn't last long in my house. Excellent price, too. Sainsbury's bakery £1.20 for 5 (24p each) - 4/5 HARD to beat tastewise, these were delicious. They were packed full of raspberry and apple-flavoured jam – around 24 per cent – which oozed out and tasted lovely and sweet. Sainsbury's was generous with the sugar and the dough was soft and moreish. High in sugar with 15.3g, probably due to the fruity jam, but lower in fat than many others. Definitely one of the better packs and a great price. Morrisons Market Street £1 for 5 (20p each) - 1/5 CHEAP but certainly not cheerful. The 'jam' was thick and didn't taste nice, which should come as no surprise given the ingredients list does not include jam. Only raspberry purée and glucose syrup, which explains why they were sub-standard compared to the other supermarket doughnuts. They looked nice at first glance, but the dough was heavy, and they went stale quickly. Disappointing. Waitrose raspberry £1.30 for 5 (26p each) - 5/5 THESE were one of the best bakes. The dough was light and fluffy and there was a generous helping of sugar. There is 22 per cent raspberry jam, which was perfectly sweet and oozed out as you took a bite. It had a lovely, tangy flavour too. But they were the second-most calorific in our test with 254 calories and a whopping 18.7g sugar. Worth a few extra pennies. Lidl jam 45p each - 2/5 LIDL has its own in-store bakery, and the range of doughnuts looks really appetising. They are sold individually and are quite pricey at 45p each, making them the most expensive supermarket option in our comparison. But they were much larger than the others, and looked delicious. These were covered in icing sugar rather than granulated sugar and the brioche-style dough was nicely baked. However, the jam tasted sour and this ruined the flavour for me.
South Wales Argus
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Argus
Krispy Kreme discontinued Glazed Raspberry doughnut returns
A nationwide public vote, dubbed 'The Great Doughbate', took place in Krispy Kreme shops and across social media in March to let fans decide to bring back one of their discontinued favourite flavours. Doughnut lovers of the nation spoke with overwhelming clarity as 66% demanded the return of the Glazed Raspberry over Chocolate Custard. Therefore, fans can now get their hands on the Glazed Raspberry doughnut again from today, despite it being discontinued previously. Krispy Kreme said fans have berated it across social media since the jam-filled doughnut was first discontinued in November 2024 and the brand's customer service line has been inundated with pleas to reverse the decision. Supporters said 'who ate them all!?' and 'you've ruined my life' while Alison Hammond took to the sofa of ITV's This Morning to beg Krispy Kreme's leadership team not to axe her favourite flavour, the company explains. Discontinued UK sweets/chocolates The doughnut brand even saw a rabble of voters descend upon their flagship Oxford Street shop, demanding the return of the doughnut flavour. A passionate protester even threw a fistful of raspberry jam into the face of Krispy Kreme's new MD, Guy Meakin, Krispy Kreme said. Recommended reading: How to get the Glazed Raspberry Krispy Kreme doughnut The Glazed Raspberry doughnut is available for a limited time in all Krispy Kreme shops and supermarkets across the UK. You can also get it online via Nationwide Delivery or choose the Click & Collect option from April 22 with prices starting from £2.65. Guy Meakin, MD of Krispy Kreme UK & Ireland, commented: 'Okay you jammy dodgers! Cease your raspberry revolt. 'We have heard your pleas, counted the votes and made the call - the Glazed Raspberry will return on 22nd April.'
Glasgow Times
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Krispy Kreme discontinued Glazed Raspberry doughnut returns
A nationwide public vote, dubbed 'The Great Doughbate', took place in Krispy Kreme shops and across social media in March to let fans decide to bring back one of their discontinued favourite flavours. Doughnut lovers of the nation spoke with overwhelming clarity as 66% demanded the return of the Glazed Raspberry over Chocolate Custard. Therefore, fans can now get their hands on the Glazed Raspberry doughnut again from today, despite it being discontinued previously. Krispy Kreme said fans have berated it across social media since the jam-filled doughnut was first discontinued in November 2024 and the brand's customer service line has been inundated with pleas to reverse the decision. Supporters said 'who ate them all!?' and 'you've ruined my life' while Alison Hammond took to the sofa of ITV's This Morning to beg Krispy Kreme's leadership team not to axe her favourite flavour, the company explains. Discontinued UK sweets/chocolates The doughnut brand even saw a rabble of voters descend upon their flagship Oxford Street shop, demanding the return of the doughnut flavour. A passionate protester even threw a fistful of raspberry jam into the face of Krispy Kreme's new MD, Guy Meakin, Krispy Kreme said. Recommended reading: 'Beloved' Toblerone chocolate bar discontinued after 'difficult decision' 'Need these!' - Rare 49p Cadbury chocolate bar spotted back on shelves at B&M Previously discontinued Cadbury chocolate bar on sale at Farmfoods for 75p How to get the Glazed Raspberry Krispy Kreme doughnut The Glazed Raspberry doughnut is available for a limited time in all Krispy Kreme shops and supermarkets across the UK. You can also get it online via Nationwide Delivery or choose the Click & Collect option from April 22 with prices starting from £2.65. Guy Meakin, MD of Krispy Kreme UK & Ireland, commented: 'Okay you jammy dodgers! Cease your raspberry revolt. 'We have heard your pleas, counted the votes and made the call - the Glazed Raspberry will return on 22nd April.'
