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Krispy Kreme & Xbox go next level

Gaming champion Kem Cetinay at St James Quarter Meet & Eat surprise drop TONIGHT

Gaming and doughnut fans around the world have been going wild for the new Krispy Kreme x Xbox collab drop and they want more – and Krispy Kreme with Xbox are SO here for it!

New research by Krispy Kreme revealed that re-connecting since lockdown restrictions ended has been a balm to Brits, as 75% admitted they’ve made more of an effort to do so in recent weeks. To support this, Krispy Kreme and Xbox continue their collaborate with a series of incredible drops hitting Krispy Kreme stores across the nation.

Within the research, the doughnut retailer found:

  • For a third of Brits, the warm, sweet smell of doughnuts is the ultimate smile-generator
  • For 25% of us, simply the look of a doughnut can create a smile
  • Almost half of Brits (44%) love to share food with loved ones

Gamer and doughnut fan Kem Cetinay, nominated as the ‘gamifying doughnuts master’ will be popping up at the Krispy Kreme store in St James Quarter, Edinburgh tonight to serve up doughnuts and Xbox Series S consoles, and will be on hand to share his cheeky smile for some Covid-safe customer selfies (for over 18’s or those with an adult).

It’ll be game on in stores! Fans aged over 18 or accompanied by an adult will get the chance to get on an Xbox Series S console and challenge Kem to his favourite games on Xbox Games Pass (socially distanced)… if they win, an Xbox Series S immediate win is promised to one lucky winner, as well as the glory!

Catch Kem Cetinay for the Meet & Eat surprise drop in Edinburgh between 5.30pm – 7.00pm this evening at the Krispy Kreme store in St James Quarter.

The Nexus Level Doughnuts – created specially to celebrate Xbox’s 20th anniversary will be on sale for a limited time only until 22nd August. 

The campaign will see each dozen purchase of The Nexus Level Doughnuts rewarded with a complimentary 1-month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Membership, plus the chance to win an Xbox Series S Console. Once they’re gone, they’re really gone so get them while you can!

The campaign will see each dozen purchase of The Nexus Level Doughnuts rewarded with a complimentary 1-month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Membership, plus the chance to win an Xbox Series S Console.

Once they’re gone, they’re really gone so get them while you can!

Stay tuned to the following channels to find out when and where you can get your hands on prizes and to meet Kem:

Krispy Kreme Channels @KrispyKremeUK

Kem Cetinay @kemcetinay

Xbox @xboxuk 

#KrispyKremeXbox

A-glazing news from Morrisons!

Morrisons is taking its doughnut game to a whole new level as it launches brand new flavours of its ever-popular doughnuts. Fans can upgrade their classic jam filling by choosing from three decadent new flavours: Loaded Brownie, When Life Gives You Lemons and Sweet as Candy.

Customers already go mad for Morrisons doughnuts which are freshly made and filled in store each morning. The new additions are topped with flavoured glazes and a range of tempting toppings which taste just as good as they look; from Loaded Brownie for chocoholics, to Sweet as Candy for sweetie fans.  What’s more, the doughnuts are great value; costing just £2 for a pack of three. 

Caroline Bates, Morrisons Head of Bakery and Cake Shop, said: “We are really proud of our doughnuts and the fact we make them fresh in stores each day. Our customers are always on the lookout for the latest addition, so we can’t wait to see their reaction to these delicious new flavours.”

Sweet-toothed customers will discover lots of other treats as Morrisons launches new cakes, cupcakes and cheesecakes.  Morrisons range of cookies also now includes a classic white chocolate option; The Best Belgian White Chocolate Cookie.

Morrisons new doughnuts are available in 428 stores, priced at £2 for a pack of three. 

The Best Belgian White Chocolate Cookie is available now, priced at £1.50 for a pack of 4, or two packs for £2. 

Doughn’t mind if I do!

– Made from scratch by Morrisons craft bakers in stores –

– At 50p per pack, these doughnuts cost just 10p each –

– Morrisons has also added a lemon curd filled doughnut to the Spinr range –

Morrisons has added a chocolate orange doughnut to its in-store bakery range. Fans of the ‘flavour of the moment’ can pick up a pack of five for 50p, working out at just 10p per doughnut. 

Made from scratch by Morrisons bakers in-store every day, each doughnut is hand-filled with a generous amount of rich, chocolate orange-flavoured filling and finished with a dusting of icing sugar. 

The chocolate orange craze shows no sign of slowing and customers were quick to spot the new Morrisons addition on social media when it launched in stores on Wednesday. A photo posted by @newfoodsuk amassed over 7,500 likes and 1,000 comments in less than 24 hours with fans commenting, “NEED, NEED, NEED” and “I’m in heaven”. 

Doughnut lovers can get their hands on another new flavour, with Morrisons having also added a Lemon Curd flavour to the range; perfect for spring picnics in the sunshine and available at the same bargain price of 50p for a pack of 5. 

Andy Clarke, In-store Bakery Manager at Morrisons said: “We’re always looking to add new and exciting flavours to our bakery range. We know that our customers love the chocolate orange trend so it made sense to combine it with our renowned doughnuts.”

Morrisons Chocolate Orange and Lemon Curd doughnuts are available in 400 stores nationwide now.

Morrisons slash Easter egg prices and launch Spring bakery range

– Popular Easter eggs including Mini Egg and Maltesers will be available to buy this weekend for just 75p –

– Spring bakery products launch, with prices starting from just 10p –

– Products include mini egg doughnuts and mocha hot cross buns, with customers sharing on social and commenting “these are a NEED” –

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Morrisons has slashed the price of popular Easter eggs to just 75p this weekend.

From Friday to Sunday, customers will be able to pick up favourites such as Cadbury Mini Egg, Maltesers and Aero Bubbles Medium Eggs in stores at great reductions.

The full list of Easter eggs being reduced to 75p is:

Product Original priceSaving
Cadbury Mini Egg Medium Easter Egg£1.5075p
Cadbury Creme Egg Medium Easter Egg£1.5075p
Cadbury Chocolate Buttons Egg£1.5075p
Smarties Medium Easter Egg99p24p
Rolo Milk Chocolate & Caramel Medium Easter Egg99p24p
Maltesers Medium Easter Egg99p24p
Aero Bubbles Milk Chocolate Medium Easter Egg99p24p
Mars Medium Easter Egg£1.5075p
Kinnerton Paddington Egg & Bar99p24p

And if that’s not enough to get into the Easter spirit, Morrisons has also just dropped its spring bakery range, including mocha hot cross buns, lemon doughnuts and mini egg doughnuts.

With prices starting from just 50p these deals are worth hopping over to Morrisons bakery counter for! 

Morrisons are famous for their doughnuts with customers previously going wild for salted caramel, gingerbread and fruit salad flavours.

Morrisons Easter additions are set to be just as popular and customers have been quick to take to social media to express their excitement saying, “these are a NEED”, “Morrisons strikes again” and “where’s the nearest Morrisons?”.

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Morrisons Lemon Doughnuts are available in packs of 5 for 50p – just 10p each. Freshly prepared in-store and hand-filled with lemon curd by Morrisons craft bakers, these doughnuts are the perfect spring treat. 

The supermarket has also launched new Mini Egg Easter Doughnuts which come in packs for three for £1.50. These luxury chocolate iced doughnuts are filled with a smooth chocolate filling, topped with chocolate icing and chocolate eggs, ideal to satisfy sweet cravings ahead of the Easter weekend.

Freshly baked in-store, Morrisons has also brought back its popular Mocha Hot Cross Buns for Easter – just £1 for 4. The sweet coffee-flavour buns are filled with dark chocolate chips and best served with butter and a hot coffee. 

Jane Holmes, Product Development Manager at Morrisons said: “We’re so excited to see our new bakery products getting so much love on social media. We hope that they will add a spring to our customers steps in the run up to Easter.”

Morrisons spring bakery range is available in-stores nationwide now. 

Win free doughnuts for a year!

Your favourite signature Original Glazed doughnuts will be available for UK nationwide delivery* with the launch of its latest additions: Krispy Kreme Celebrations – an indulgent doughnut decorating kit, and Say It With Krispy Kreme, a hand-piped half dozen, personalised with a message of your choice.

Krispy Kreme is inviting people across the nation to get creative with their signature original glazed doughnuts. From 22nd June, Krispy Kreme fans can begin placing orders to treat themselves or send the perfect gift to loved ones.

The arrival of the Krispy Kreme Creations kit allows fans to indulge their fantasies of becoming a doughnut chef while Say It With Krispy Kreme adds a personal touch when gifting to a loved one  whether you want to customize with a name or meaningful message.

From birthdays to baby showers, anniversaries to make-shift graduations, with a personalised hand-piped box of Original Glazed doughnuts, whatever you want to say, say it with Krispy Kreme.

The launch of UK nationwide delivery with the Krispy Kreme Creation kits and hand-piped half dozens means doughnut lovers across the country can now order signature Original Glazed doughnuts straight to their door by contactless delivery.

Thanks to the expansion of the doughnut brand’s delivery service, you can now enjoy the infamous Original Glazed from the comfort of home and garden.

Krispy Kreme’s beautiful bespoke hand-piped half dozens are the perfect gift for friends and family. Right now more than ever, everyone deserves a little treat and what better way to put a smile on someone’s face and tell a loved one you’re missing them with the gift of sweet treats.

Complete with everything you need to make the doughnut of your dreams, the Krispy Kreme Creations kit, comes with four Original Glazed doughnuts, chocolatey and caramel icings and a selection of indulgent toppings including cookie crumb, lotus biscoff biscuit crumb, chocolate & honeycomb pieces and white chocolate, the perfect activity for a joy-filled afternoon.

To celebrate the launch of UK nationwide delivery, one lucky customer who places either a Say It With Krispy Kreme or Krispy Kreme Creations order on the 22nd June for a kit of hand-piped half dozen, will win free doughnuts for a year.

Following the prize draw on Tuesday 23rd June, the winner will receive a pre-loaded gift card as part of their doughnut delivery**.

Krispy Kreme Creations kits will be on sale for £14.95 and Say It With Krispy Kreme hand-piped half dozen boxes will be on sale for £10.95. Both available from 22nd June with a £3.95 delivery fee; with first delivery day available from 30th June.

More information can be found at https://www.krispykreme.co.uk/.

*excluding Scottish Highlands & Islands **T&Cs apply