Cadbury and Krispy Kreme have joined forces to create the UK's first Double Chocolate Original Glazed doughnut, made with Dairy Milk, marking World Chocolate Day on July 7. The limited-edition treat, priced at £2.99, will be available in Krispy Kreme retail shops from July 7 until July 12.
Launch Details and Availability
The doughnut promises 'everything you love' about the Original Glazed Krispy Kreme with 'a rich chocolatey Cadbury twist.' To celebrate the launch, Krispy Kreme is giving away 50 dozens of the new doughnut at its Oxford Street store in London on July 7 only, along with chances to win other Cadbury prizes.
Public Reaction
The collaboration has generated significant buzz online. Many consumers have called it their 'dream' dessert, with comments such as 'super amazing,' 'exciting,' and 'iconic.' On Facebook, Jane Pearson hailed it 'the best collab ever,' a sentiment Krispy Kreme echoed. However, some critics have raised concerns about Cadbury's use of palm oil. Si Khan commented: 'Mmmmm palm oil doughnut…' while Eileen Gregg said: 'Cadbury chocolate has become inedible. What a way to ruin a good doughnut.' Peter Smart added: 'Is there loads of palm oil though? Sorry, Krispy Kreme, I love you, but this is a big downgrade.'
Palm Oil Controversy
Cadbury uses palm oil to achieve a smoother texture. A spokesperson for Mondelēz International, Cadbury's parent company, explained: 'We're proud of our Cadbury UK&I recipe, and it being loved by consumers. Palm oil is included in our recipes because it has properties that are ideal for achieving the beloved texture and taste that Cadbury products have offered to UK and Irish consumers for many years.' They noted that palm oil has been used since the 1950s, but recent EU labelling regulations require specifying the oil on packaging, which may lead consumers to believe the recipe changed. Palm oil production is widely criticized for driving tropical deforestation and being high in saturated fats. Mondelēz International stated it has sourced palm oil sustainably since 2013, with 100% certified by the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO).
Cadbury Chocolate Standards
Rumors that Dairy Milk bars do not contain enough cocoa solids to be called chocolate have been debunked by Mondelēz International. The misconception arises from EU regulations requiring at least 25% cocoa solids for milk chocolate; Dairy Milk meets that threshold with 25%, but can only be sold in the EU as 'family milk chocolate.' In the UK, the Cocoa and Chocolate Products Regulations 2003 require a minimum of 20% cocoa solids, which Dairy Milk exceeds. A spokesperson confirmed: 'Our chocolate meets all relevant standards required by UK and EU legislation.'
Other Recent Collaborations
The Cadbury-Krispy Kreme launch follows other notable collaborations, such as McVitie's Jaffa Cake Digestives and White Oaty Hobnobs, which were recently released in UK supermarkets. McVitie's also introduced a new Hobnob flavour, White Oaty Ones, priced at £2.25 for a 232g packet.
