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1. McDonald’s Grinch Meal 

includes your choice of a Big Mac or ten-piece McNuggets, Dill Pickle McShaker Fries, a drink and a pair of festive socks. - McDonald’s, Purewow   

 

2. Sugar Free Oreo 

 

Oreo is launching a sugar-free option to offer a better-for-you version of the iconic cookie. The U.S. version of the cookie is sweetened with a blend of maltitol, polydextrose, sucralose and acesulfame potassium. - Food Dive, Mondelēz 

 

3. Paris Hilton Raspberry Champagne Cold Foam 

 

International Delight and Paris Hilton teamed up on a raspberry champagne cold foam and two coffee creamers in cotton candy and sweet and spicy flavors. - Food Dive, International Delight  

 

4. Hershey's Dubai-Inspired Chocolate Bar 

 

features creamy pistachio, crispy kadayif, and milk chocolate. Only 10,000 chocolate bars were available for purchase. - Yahoo! Finance  

 

5. Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Bars 

 

will debut its new Ice Cream Bars in January. Flavors include Cookie Dough, Chocolate Fudge Brownie, PB Pretzel, Caramel Blondie and Strawberry Cheesecake. - FoodBev Media, Ben & Jerry’s 

 

6. Unwell Beverages 

 

Unwell Hydration, co-founded by Call Her Daddy podcast host Alex Cooper, rebrands as Unwell Beverages to move into a broader portfolio of functional and better-for-you drinks. -  FoodBev Media, Unwell 

 

7. Kellogg's Crunchy Nut Hot Honey Crunchies 

 

Will be available in the UK early January. The cereal features honey-coated golden curls with spice from chili. - Kellogg’s, Food Bev Media  

 

8. Grinch grüns 

 

grüns launched its Superfoods Green Gummies in a Grinch Punch Flavor. The offering has a tart berry punch flavor loaded with nutrient-dense whole veggies, whole fruits, adaptogens and more. - grüns 

 

9. Lesser Evil White Chocolate Marshmallow Popcorn 

 

is a non-GMO popcorn that's paired with coconut oil, raw cane sugar, matcha powder and a touch of Himalayan pink salt. The snack is 120 calories per three-cup serving. - Trend Hunter  

 

10. Domino’s Garlic & Herb Dip Advent Calendar

 

gives a savory twist on the holiday countdown featuring 24 days of Domino’s signature dip. The launch highlights the dip as “the ultimate holiday companion.” - Domino’s, Food Bible  

 

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