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1. Starbucks Fall Menu
Starbucks has launched its fall menu featuring classics like their Pumpkin Spice Latte and Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew, and new additions including their Pecan Oatmilk Cortado and Iced Pecan Crunch Oatmilk Latte. The menu also features fall treats like their Pumpkin & Pepita loaf. | Starbucks
2. Auntie Anne’s Flavor Blast Nuggets
Auntie Anne’s brings back their beloved menu item – Flavor Blast Pretzel. The pretzel nuggets are available for a limited time in Sour Cream & Onion flavor and a Honey Mustard flavor. | Pure Wow
3. Pepsi® Prebiotic Cola
PepsiCo launched its new beverage, Pepsi® Prebiotic Cola which marks a significant innovation in the traditional cola category. The beverage tastes like Pepsi, but with 3 grams of prebiotic fiber designed to meet the search for functional ingredients. It has 30 calories, and only 5 grams of sugar and comes in Original Cola and Cherry Vanilla flavors. | PepsiCo
4. Cheeze-It Crunch
Cheez-It launches Cheez-It Crunch snacks in two flavors: Kick’n Nacho Cheese and Zesty Jalapeño Cheddar. The snack is puffier and crunchier than a classic Cheez-It. A Sharp White Cheddar flavor is set to launch January 2026. | Delish, Kellanova
5. Snickers Sauces
In collaboration with NFL player Josh Allen Snickers is launching its first-ever line of sauces to “satisfy halftime hunger.” The sauces come in three flavors: Chocolate Barbeque, Peanut Teriyaki and Caramel Buffalo. | People, Food Business News
6. Sour Patch Kids Strips
Feature five flavors of the candy in a different format for a new way to enjoy. They will be available in Target this September and roll out to retailers nationwide in early 2026. | Food Dive
7. Sparkling Ice Caffeine Cherry Cola
is caffeinated sparkling water available exclusively at Casey’s for a limited time. It has 70mg of caffeine, vitamins, antioxidants, and cherry cola flavor which targets younger consumers interested in the flavor. | Beverage Daily
8. Buffalo Wild Wing Slim Jim Chicken Stick
Slim Jim and Buffalo Wild Wings have teamed up to create Buffalo Style and Hot Chicken Sticks as demand increases for protein-packed snacks. Each stick features 6 grams of protein and will be available at convenience stores nationwide. | Food Dive
9. Tyson NFL Nuggets
Just in time for football season, Tyson launched football-inspired chicken nuggets. The product features team-themed nuggets. Their Denver Broncos Nuggets and Philadelphia Eagles Nuggets take the shape of the teams' logos or mascots. The Green Bay Packers Nuggets are shaped like footballs and filled with cheese. | All Recipes
10. Cheerios Protein
features 8 grams of protein per serving and 16 with a cup of dairy milk and 12 g of whole grain. The product comes in multiple flavors including Strawberry, Cinnamon, and Cookies & Creme. | Cheerios, General Mills
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