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1. Stuffed Cheez-It Pizza

Pizza Hut released a collab with Cheez-it’s where they created a Stuffed Cheez-It Pizza! You can only find this product at Pizza Hut for a limited time and comes in two options: cheese or pepperoni & cheese with a side of marinara dipping sauce. |Delish

2. Hummus Toast

Sabra has now added a new product to their portable breakfast line: Hummus Toast. Their Hummus Toast line has an Everything Hummus Toast option and Lemon Poppy Seed Hummus Toast option and each package contains a seasoning packet that you can mix in with the hummus. | Nosh

3. Robot Delivery

At George Mason and Northern Arizona Universities, students can now order food from local businesses like subway and have their food delivered to their dorm via self-driving robot. This robot delivers food in 30 minutes or less and does not require tips. | Food Network

4. Starbucks Creamer

Nestle and Starbucks worked together to create a new line of creamers. This will be the first time the Starbucks brand enters the creamer section at grocery stores. These new products combined Starbucks flavors with Nestle’s knowledge in the creamer category and will be available in caramel, white chocolate and cinnamon dolce. | Food Navigator

5. Mushroom Jerky

Pan’s Mushroom Jerky is one of the newest meat replacement snacks to pop up in the market. Although you will not mistake this mushroom jerky for pork, it is described to have chewy & meaty quality that satisfies the jerky craving. This snack comes in Applewood BBQ and Original smoked flavors. | Bon Appétit

6. Pumpkin Beer

Pumpkin Beer might as well be the new Pumpkin Spice Latte with varieties popping up left and right. More and more companies have a Pumpkin beer on the shelves whereas some are described to have a clove and nutmeg zing to them, others display more creamy vanilla notes. | Thrillist

7. Doughnut Chicken Sandwich

KFC has just deployed a new sweet and savory creation to three test-locations across America: the Kentucky Fried Chicken and Donut Sandwich. This sandwich is described as a crispy chicken filet between two glazed donuts and can be ordered individually or as a combo meal. | Eater

8. Carne Asada at Chipotle

With Carne Asada growing in popularity, the restaurant chain, Chipotle, has added this as a new protein option at all locations. This new meat option is created with steak and rubbed in Carne Asada seasoning, available starting this September. | Refinery 29

9. Cinnamon Bun Spread

With seasons changing, Trader Joe’s released a new seasonal product, Cinnamon Bun Spread. This product is described to be “the best parts of a cinnamon bun put into a singular spread.” | Trader Joe’s

10. Vegan & Veggie Chips

PopCorners introduced new chip options to their popular healthy-focused Flex Line and Flourish Line. The Flex line has vegan protein chips that come in Cheddar & Sour Cream and Barbecue flavor. Their Flourish line added Roasted Beets and Greens & Beans veggie crisp options. |Whole Foods

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