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1. Cup Noodles Chicken Wing Flavors 

Cup Noodles debuts three new chicken wing flavors including Spicy Buffalo with Ranch, Garlic Parmesan Wings, and Lemon Pepper Wings. - Yahoo!life, The Takeout

 

2. Alani Nu Cherry Bomb 

 

Alani Nu Cherry Bomb is said to be a daring twist of cherry, vanilla, and cola flavors with 200mg of caffeine, zero sugar, and B vitamins. - Alani Nu

 

3. Premier Protein Muffins 

 

Premier Protein Muffins have been launched in addition to Microwaveable Muffin Cups. The products are available in Blueberry and Chocolate Chip flavors and feature 13 to 15 grams of protein. - Food Dive, Snackgator Instagram

 

4. Catalina Crunch Protein Cereal 

 

Catalina Crunch Protein Cereal launches in two new breakfast pastry-inspired flavors: Strawberry Strudel and Apple Turnover. Each feature 10 grams of protein and 1 gram of sugar. - Nosh

 

5. Stoli Jalapeño Pepper Vodka 

 

Stoli Jalapeño Pepper Vodka is said to feature a balanced heat profile for easy mixing for bartenders and at-home cocktail enthusiasts. It will launch in the U.S. this January as a flavored vodka to spice up Bloody Marys. - Food Dive, Craft Spirits

 

6. Pillsbury Pistachio Flavored Launches 

 

Pillsbury launched a Pistachio Cake Mix and Pistachio Whipped Frosting this month. The brand aims to spotlight the timeless flavor and allow consumers to recreate nostalgic tastes in their own kitchen. - FoodBev Media

 

7. Factor Retail Debut 

 

Meal delivery service Factor makes its retail debut at Target with ready-to-heat, chef-prepared, and dietitian-approved meals available at around 70 Midwest Target locations. - Nosh

 

8. Shaq-A-Licious SLAMS 

 

The Hershey Company collaborates with basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal on the candy and leans into “playing” with your food with crunchy gummy balls and hoops you can stack. Features strawberry, watermelon, orange, and mango flavors. - Penn Live

 

9. McDonald’s Party Fries 

 

McDonald’s has launched brand-new XXL-sized sides called Party Fries. This extra-large option is now available in Thailand. - Yahoo, Mouth Attack

 

10. Paris Hilton & McCormick 

 

McCormick announced a two-year collaboration with lifestyle icon Paris Hilton and her next-gen media company, 11:11 Media. The partnership is designed to help McCormick connect with the next generation of taste chasers, honor its heritage, and propel into what’s “hot.” - McCormick

 

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