Doritos, Little Bites, Krispy Kreme add LTOs to their lineup

USA – Doritos, Little Bites and Krispy Kreme are unleashing a flurry of limited-time offerings (LTOs) designed to capture the spirit of the season and the attention of snackers nationwide.

From nostalgic fairground flavors to spooky-themed treats and pop culture crossovers, the latest launches blend indulgence with innovation, tapping into Halloween hype and fall festivities.

Each brand is leveraging seasonal storytelling, bold packaging, and flavor-forward formats to drive engagement and shelf appeal.

Doritos unveils Stranger Things collab LTOs

Pepsico-owned Doritos brand is diving into the Upside Down with a bold new limited-time offering (LTO) in collaboration with Netflix’s Stranger Things.

Timed to coincide with the show’s final season, the snack giant has launched themed party-sized bags and a hauntingly rich Black Garlic Dip.

The packaging features fan-favorite characters and eerie graphics from Hawkins, designed to electrify shelves across Doritos and Walkers brands like Monster Munch and Wotsits.

New flavors include “Stranger Pizza x Cool Ranch” in Doritos Collisions and glow-in-the-dark Spicy Sweet Chili Minis.

The campaign is backed by a multimedia blitz, POS displays, influencer content, and even a hotline (1-855-4HAWKINS) that teases fans with interactive surprises.

Available nationwide through November, the LTOs are priced from £1.35 (US$1.82) to £2.50 £2.50 (US$3.37), aiming to dominate Halloween snacking and drive seasonal sales.

Little Bites offers Halloween mini muffins

Entenmann’s Little Bites is bringing spooky sweetness to the season with its Trick-or-Treat Spooky Chocolate Chip Halloween Mini Muffins.

Each multipack includes 20 individually wrapped pouches, perfect for classroom parties, trunk-or-treats, or handing out to trick-or-treaters.

The muffins are made with real chocolate and contain no artificial colors or high fructose corn syrup, making them a guilt-free indulgence for kids and adults alike.

The packaging pops with festive green and purple graphics, and each pouch contains two moist, bite-sized muffins.

Retailing around US$7.99 to US$8.99, the LTO is available at major retailers including Target, Walmart, and Kroger.

With portability, portion control, and seasonal charm, Little Bites is positioning itself as the go-to treat for Halloween festivities.

Krispy Kreme reveals LTO fall fair flavors

Krispy Kreme is channeling carnival nostalgia with its new Fall Fair Collection, a limited-time lineup inspired by classic fairground treats.

 Available from September 15, the collection features four whimsical flavors:

• Cotton Candy Doughnut: Original Glazed dipped in blue icing, topped with strawberry swirl and cotton candy buttercream.
• Kreme Puff Doughnut: Swirled with rich Kreme, powdered, and crowned with a Doughnut Dot.
• Blue Ribbon Apple Pie Doughnut: Stuffed with apple cinnamon filling, caramel icing, and cookie crumbs.
• Caramel Churro Doughnut: Coated in cinnamon sugar and drizzled with caramel.

Sold individually or by the dozen, the treats are available in-store and online for pickup or delivery. Krispy Kreme’s fall fair fantasy is a sweet escape.

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