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Krispy Kreme's Doughnut Waste Sparks Outrage on Reddit

3/4/2026

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A Reddit post showed Krispy Kreme doughnut boxes in a dumpster, sparking debate on waste.
The image, posted by DaZestyProfessor, depicted hundreds of unsold doughnuts discarded instead of discounted.
Critics cited poor stock management and liability concerns contributing to waste across chains like Dunkin' Donuts.
Newsweek attempted to contact both the Reddit user and Krispy Kreme for comments.

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Story summary

A Reddit post showed Krispy Kreme doughnut boxes in a dumpster, sparking debate on waste.
The image, posted by DaZestyProfessor, depicted hundreds of unsold doughnuts discarded instead of discounted.
Critics cited poor stock management and liability concerns contributing to waste across chains like Dunkin' Donuts.
Newsweek attempted to contact both the Reddit user and Krispy Kreme for comments.