The Best New Grocery Products of 2024 Everyone's Talking About
Butter, milk, eggs, bread. These are just a few standard items that might have a spot on your current grocery list. While it's important to keep these staples top of mind when visiting the supermarket, checking out the store's latest releases can add some fun to an otherwise ordinary shopping trip. Because who said grocery shopping has to be boring? Fortunately, new grocery products abound.
Since the start of 2024, numerous brands have expanded their product selections by adding to their flavor offerings or unveiling entirely new innovations. For instance, last month, Cheez-It rolled out two new cheese cracker flavors, while Magnolia Bakery announced its new line of frozen-to-thaw banana pudding.
Whether you're on the hunt for a sweet treat or frozen meal, there's a new option waiting for you at the supermarket. So, start drafting your shopping list. Here are some of the best new grocery products that have launched (or are about to launch) this year.
This list will be updated throughout 2024 as new grocery products are released. Prices noted are current at the time each new product is added and may vary by location.
Skinny Dipped Dark Chocolate Topless Peanut Butter Cups
Calories: 70
Fat: 6 g (Saturated Fat: 3 g)
Sodium: 100 mg
Carbs: 9 g (Fiber: 0 g Sugar: 8 g)
Protein: 2 g
If you've ever wished for your chocolate peanut butter cup to have even more peanut butter, Skinny Dipped has the product for you. The brand just launched its new Topless Peanut Butter Cups, which feature real peanut butter in a dark chocolate shell. The sweet treat is gluten-free, non-GMO, and kosher, in addition to being free of artificial sweeteners and sugar alcohols. The Topless Peanut Butter Cups are exclusively available on Amazon in packs for four for $22.99.
Philadelphia Cream Cheese Frosting
Calories: 90
Fat: 6 g (Saturated Fat: 3.5 g)
Sodium: 100 mg
Carbs: 9 g (Fiber: 0 g Sugar: 8 g)
Protein: 2 g
While you may have used Philadelphia cream cheese to make frosting in the past, the brand is making things even easier by providing you with the finished product. Philadelphia Cream Cheese Frosting is now available in 16-ounce tubs at select retailers nationwide and features fresh milk and real cream. According to the brand, this product blends Philadelphia's "signature rich creaminess with a sweet and tangy balanced taste."
Bonne Maman Pie Fillings
Calories: 90
Fat: 0 g (Saturated Fat: 0 g)
Sodium: 0 mg
Carbs: 21 g (Fiber: <1 g Sugar: 19 g)
Protein: 0 g
Planning to bake a pie soon? Bonne Maman is making the process even easier with its ready-to-bake pie fillings, which are available in three flavors: apple, blueberry, and cherry. These are made without high-fructose corn syrup, preservatives, additives, and artificial colors. The new baking items are available on Bonne Maman's website and at select retailers nationwide for a suggested retail price of $9.99 per 21-ounce jar.
Magnolia Bakery Frozen-to-Thaw Banana Pudding
Calories: 360
Fat: 22 g (Saturated Fat: 13 g, Trans Fat: 1 g)
Sodium: 170 mg
Carbs: 38 g (Fiber: <1 g Sugar: 27 g)
Protein: 4 g
Magnolia Bakery is best known for its banana pudding, and now, fans will be able to stock their freezers with it. The famous bakery just launched a new line of frozen-to-thaw banana pudding, which is naturally flavored and made with real bananas. The lineup includes three flavors: Wafer Cookie Bits, Chocolatey Hazelnut Swirl, and Red Velvet Cookie Bits.
The pudding will be available on DoorDash, Wonder, Amazon Fresh, GoPuff, and in select airports. Each 14-ounce cup will be sold for a suggested retail price of $9.99 to $10.99. A three-ounce version of the Wafer Cookie Bits flavor will also be available to United Airlines domestic first-class passengers.
Uncrustables Peanut Butter & Raspberry Spread Sandwiches
Calories: 210
Fat: 9 g (Saturated Fat: 2 g)
Sodium: 220 mg
Carbs: 28 g (Fiber: 2 g, Sugar: 10 g)
Protein: 6 g
PB&J fans love Uncrustables for their convenience, and now the brand is giving shoppers another reason to celebrate the individually wrapped, crustless sandwiches. Uncrustables recently introduced its first new sandwich in over 10 years: Peanut Butter & Raspberry Spread. Shoppers can find this new flavor in four and 10-count boxes in the freezer aisle.
The new PB&J sandwich joins four other flavors, which include Grape, Strawberry, Honey, and Chocolate-Flavored Hazelnut.
A-Sha Hot Ones Ramen Noodle Soups
Calories: 360
Fat: 6 g (Saturated Fat: 1 g)
Sodium: 2,470 mg
Carbs: 65 g (Fiber: 4 g, Sugar: 6 g)
Protein: 12 g
Attention, spicy ramen lovers! In October, ramen noodle brand A-Sha added three new options to its ramen noodle soup line created in partnership with Hot Ones, the YouTube series that features celebrities getting interviewed as they eat spicy chicken wings.
The first new variety is the Taiwanese Tingly Pepper, which features A-Sha's air-dried noodles, a mild spicy beef and peppercorn broth, and diced vegetables. For something with a stronger kick, there's the Sizzling Chili Garlic option, which includes the noodles, a medium spicy garlic beef broth, and diced vegetables. And finally, there's the Fiery Hot Tonkotsu Ramen Noodle Soup, which consists of the noodles in a hot and spicy pork and garlic-flavored broth.
Ramen fans can score the three new soups in six-packs for $36. The new options join three other flavors created with Hot Ones: Sweet Chili Ramen, Garlic Chili Ramen, and Smoky Chili Ramen. These come in six-packs and cost $20.49. The full collection is available on A-Sha's website or at Target and Walmart retailers nationwide.
Smoked Cheddar & Smoked Gouda Cheez-Its
Calories: 150
Fat: 8 g (Saturated Fat: 1.5 g)
Sodium: 270 mg
Carbs: 19 g (Fiber: <1 g, Sugar: 0 g)
Protein: 3 g
Cheez-It's newest crackers are inspired by fans who have been spicing up and smoking the popular cheese-flavored crackers at home. The new flavors include Smoked Cheddar and Smoked Gouda. According to Cheez-It, the Smoked Cheddar features a "robust, savory flavor," which is "infused with a hickory and oak wood smoke flavor." Meanwhile, the Smoked Gouda Cheez-Its balance the "nutty, creamy taste of gouda" with the "rich essence of hickory and maple wood smoke flavor." The two new Cheez-It flavors are available at retailers nationwide.
Chobani High Protein
Calories: 140
Fat: 3 g (Saturated Fat: 2 g)
Sodium: 100 mg
Carbs: 9 g (Fiber: 2 g, Sugar: 7 g)
Protein: 20 g
As consumers seek out foods that are higher in protein, Chobani is expanding its product offerings with the launch of its new line of high-protein Greek yogurt cups and drinks. The cups feature 20 grams of protein per serving, while the drinks contain 15, 20, and for the first time, 30 grams of protein. The products are lactose-free and made without protein powders, concentrates, or preservatives. The full product lineup includes:
- Chobani 20G Protein Greek Yogurt: 6.7-fluid ounce cups available in Vanilla, Strawberry Kiwi, Mango, Raspberry Lemon, and Cherry Berry
- Chobani 15G Protein Drinks: 7-fluid ounce single-serve drinks available in Strawberries & Cream and Tropical Punch
- Chobani 20G Protein Drinks: 10-fluid ounce single-serve drinks available in Strawberries & Cream, Mixed Berry Vanilla, Vanilla, Cookies & Cream, Peaches & Cream, and Cherry Vanilla
- Chobani 30G Protein Drinks: 14-fluid ounce single-serve drinks available in Strawberries & Cream and Vanilla Ice Cream
Chobani's new Greek yogurt cups hit retailers nationwide in November, followed by the drinks in Jan. 2025.
Chips Ahoy! Big Chewy Cookies
Calories: 160
Fat: 7 g (Saturated Fat: 4 g)
Sodium: 95 mg
Carbs: 24 g (Fiber: <1 g, Sugar: 13 g)
Protein: 1 g
In September, Chips Ahoy! introduced a new product line, which it called its "biggest cookie innovation ever." The new Chips Ahoy! Big Chewy Cookie is an individually wrapped cookie that's over three times the size of a regular-sized Chips Ahoy! Chewy cookie. Additionally, this cookie is packed with chocolate chips that are four times bigger than the ones found in the regular variety.
The new product comes in three flavors, which include Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Brownie, and Chocolatey Caramel. Chips Ahoy! Each 2.5-ounce package sells for a suggested retail price of $2.29.
Bonne Maman Peanut Chocolate Spread
Calories: 190
Fat: 13 g (Saturated Fat: 2 g)
Sodium: 15 mg
Carbs: 15 g (Fiber: 1 g, Sugar: 13 g)
Protein: 4 g
After launching a Hazelnut Chocolate Spread last year, Bonne Maman is now offering fans another chocolaty treat. In September, the brand unveiled its new Peanut Chocolate Spread, which is made with lightly roasted peanuts, chocolate, and cocoa. You can purchase a 12.3-ounce jar on Bonne Maman's website or at select retailers nationwide, including Gelson's, Safeway, and Albertsons. Each jar is available for a suggested price of $6.99.
Amy's Kitchen Frozen Breakfast Line
California Scramble: (Per 1 tray):
Calories: 460
Fat: 28 g (Saturated Fat: 13 g)
Sodium: 790 mg
Carbs: 25 g (Fiber: 3 g, Sugar: 4 g)
Protein: 28 g
Amy's Kitchen is giving shoppers even more options to start their morning. The prepared foods company recently announced its new line of frozen breakfast foods, which features wraps and scrambles made without eggs, meat, seafood, and peanuts. The full lineup includes:
- California Scramble: fluffy tofu "eggs" covered with cheese and served with crispy organic hash browns
- Mexican Scramble: soft-scrambled tofu "eggs" with bell peppers and cheese, served with black beans and sweet corn masa strips topped with tomato salsa
- Tofu Scramble: gluten-free, dairy-free organic tofu scrambled with spinach, carrots and mushrooms, served with hash brown potatoes and tomato salsa
- Gluten-Free Tofu Scramble Wrap: a gluten- and dairy-free wrap filled with tofu, hash browns, and a mix of veggies
- Ranchero Burrito: a flour tortilla filled with tofu scramble, cheddar cheese, organic potatoes, black beans, and Amy's Ranchero sauce
- Scramble Wrap: a house-made wheat tortilla filled with scrambled tofu, organic vegetables, hash browns, cheese, and sour cream
The new breakfast items are available at select grocery stores nationwide, though availability can vary by location.
Big Mozz Nuggets
Calories: 260
Fat: 19 g (Saturated Fat: 9 g)
Sodium: 510 mg
Carbs: 11 g (Fiber: 0 g, Sugar: 1 g)
Protein: 13 g
In the mood for mozzarella sticks? Big Mozz, the premium mozzarella stick brand, released new Big Mozz Nuggets, which are frozen, bite-sized mozzarella sticks made with 100% whole milk mozzarella that's breaded and seasoned with fresh garlic, parsley, and Pecorino Romano cheese. This new product is now available at select retailers like The Giant Company, Stew Leonard's, DeCicco's, and Foodtown, and on the Big Mozz website, with more national distribution announcements to come.
Ferrero Rocher Dark Hazelnut & Crunchy Salted Caramel
Calories: 170
Fat: 12 g (Saturated Fat: 8 g)
Sodium: 25 mg
Carbs: 16 g (Fiber: 1 g Sugar: 14 g)
Protein: 2 g
If you're a fan of chocolate and hazelnut, Ferrero Rocher is now offering a Dark Hazelnut and Crunchy Salted Caramel chocolate bar at retailers nationwide. The treat features crunchy hazelnut pieces, caramel with a touch of salt, and a dark chocolate shell made with 55% cocoa.
Tabasco Salsa Picante
Calories: 0
Fat: 0 g
Sodium: 140 mg
Carbs: 0 g
Protein: 0 g
If you're looking to add a kick to your nachos, tacos, or burritos, Tabasco has a spicy new offering: Salsa Picante. This is the brand's first-ever Mexican-style hot sauce, which is specifically meant to be enjoyed with Tex-Mex foods. It's made with red jalapeño peppers and the "signature excitement of Tabasco sauce," as described by McIlhenny Company, the maker of Tabasco.
This sauce joins Tabasco's squeeze format line, which features bottles "designed for easy drizzling and dipping" of thicker-style sauces. Tabasco Salsa Picante is now available at Walmart and on Amazon.
SkinnyDipped Salty + Sweet
Calories: 150
Fat: 10 g (Saturated Fat: 1.5 g)
Sodium: 120 mg
Carbs: 14 g (Fiber: 4 g Sugar: 4 g)
Protein: 3 g
Salty or sweet? SkinnyDipped now incorporates both flavors into one snack thanks to its new Salty + Sweet line, which features products that are more savory than its other offerings. The line includes three snack options: Maple Crunch Almonds, Vanilla Crunch Almonds, and Cinnamon Crunch Cashews. Each pouch retails for $6.49. Customers can snag this new snack on Amazon and at select retailers.
All of SkinnyDipped's products are naturally and lightly sweetened, as well as non-GMO, kosher, gluten-free, and made without artificial colors or flavors.
Goodles Squeezy Mac and Cheese
Calories: 320
Fat: 10 g (Saturated Fat: 2.5 g)
Sodium: 850 mg
Carbs: 44 g (Fiber: 7, g Sugar: 5 g)
Protein: 16 g
Goodles, the brand known for its better-for-you mac and cheese, recently launched a new line of deluxe mac and cheese, which has two flavors: Shell We Dance and Ched Over Heels. These come with creamy "squeezy-cheese" as opposed to the usual powdered cheese.
The Shell We Dance option is made with a rich and silky aged white cheddar sauce, while Ched Over Heels flavor is intended to taste like "the squeezy-cheese mac you grew up with," according to Goodles. Both options feature shell pasta. Additionally, you don't need to add milk or butter when making your mac.
The new mac and cheese is available on the Goodles website and in-store at Target.
Kraft Mac & Cheese Jalapeño & Ranch
Calories: 370
Fat: 12 g (Saturated Fat: 4 g)
Sodium: 690 mg
Carbs: 51 g (Fiber: 2 g, Sugar: 9 g)
Protein: 10 g
Kraft mac and cheese fans are getting even more ways to enjoy the beloved cheesy dish. In August, the brand announced the release of two new mac and cheese flavors: jalapeño and ranch. The jalapeño combines the classic offering with a dash of spice, while the ranch features the tangy flavor of the popular dressing
Before deciding on these two flavors, Kraft reviewed more than 40 concepts and 27 unique flavors. Jalapeño and Ranch were also highly requested varieties when Kraft invited fans to suggest flavors as part of its Kraft Mac & Cheese's "Fan Flavorites" program. Both mac and cheese flavors are now in stores nationwide.
Ghetto Gastro Toaster Pastries
Calories: 210
Fat: 7 g (Saturated Fat: 6 g)
Sodium: 120 mg
Carbs: 35 g (Fiber: 1 g, Sugar: 14 g)
Protein: 2 g
Ghetto Gastro, a black-owned, Bronx-based culinary collective that focuses on breakfast offerings, has expanded its product line with the launch of new fall-inspired toaster pastries. These are available in two flavors: sweet potato and brown sugar.
As with the company's other products, the new toaster pastries are vegan, non-GMO, and made with organic roots and grains. They're also free of artificial additives and preservatives. The new items are available in select Target stores, on Target's website, and on Amazon.
Chobani Pumpkin Spice Line
Calories: 150
Fat: 9 g (Saturated Fat: 1 g)
Sodium: 110 mg
Carbs: 29 g (Fiber: 1 g, Sugar: 20 g)
Protein: 3 g
In July, Chobani announced its pumpkin spice line, which is complete with two new products and six returning fan-favorites. The new items include the Pumpkin Spice Greek Yogurt Drink and Pumpkin Spice Greek Barista Oatmilk. Then, there are three returning yogurts: Pumpkin Spice Greek Yogurt, Zero Sugar Pumpkin Spice Yogurt, and Pumpkin Harvest Crisp Flip, which features a side compartment with oatmeal pastry pieces, creamy frosting chunks, and cinnamon frosted cookies.
The Pumpkin Spice Coffee Creamer and Pumpkin Spice Oatmilk Drink have also come back, along with La Colombe's Pumpkin Spice Draft Latte, a coffee drink made with cold brewed Colombian dark roast, real pumpkin puree, and warming spices. Shoppers can purchase Chobani's pumpkin spice products at retailers nationwide.
Turkey Hill Late Night Ice Cream Line
Calories: 310
Fat: 18 g (Saturated Fat: 10 g)
Sodium: 150 mg
Carbs: 32 g (Fiber: 1 g, Sugar: 25 g)
Protein: 4 g
When the late night cravings strike, Turkey Hill is here to help satisfy them. In July, the ice cream brand dropped seven new ice cream flavors as part of its new Late Night line. The flavors include Ultimate Cookie Overload, Cherry Chocolate Chunk, Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup, Brownie Batter Cookie Dough, Buttery Southern Pecan Pie, Salted Caramel Dark Chocolate Espresso, and Mint Chocolate Cookie.
The Late Night ice cream flavors are available at select retailers, such as Food Lion, ShopRite, Giant Food Stores, Turkey Hill Minit Markets, and more.
KIND Savory Bars & KIND Seeds, Fruit & Nuts Bars
Calories: 180
Fat: 14 g (Saturated Fat: 2 g)
Sodium: 140 mg
Carbs: 15 g (Fiber: 5 g, Sugar: 4 g)
Protein: 6 g
This year has been busy for KIND, which introduced two new product lines: Savory and Seeds, Fruits & Nuts. The Savory bars feature nuts and a smoky, spicy flavor profile. These come in three flavors: Paprika Nuts & Mesquite Smoked Sea Salt, Roasted Nuts & Jalapeño, and Rosemary Nuts & Sea Salt.
For shoppers looking for something sweeter, the Seeds, Fruits & Nut Bars showcase flavors like strawberry, raspberry, and orange. Options include Strawberry Sunflower Seed, Orange Cranberry Pumpkin Seed, and Dark Chocolate Raspberry Pumpkin Seed.
Sweet Baby Ray's Hot Sauces
Calories: 0
Fat: 0 g
Sodium: 180 mg
Carbs: 0 g (Fiber: 0 g, Sugar: 0 g)
Protein: 0 g
While Sweet Baby Ray's is best known for its barbecue sauce, the brand expanded its product offerings with the launch of a new hot sauce line. Joining the brand's Original Hot Sauce—which is the base of all Sweet Baby Ray's Buffalo wing sauces—are three new flavors. These include Kickin' Barbecue, Spicy Garlic, and Smoked Chipotle. The new hot sauces are now available at select stores for a suggested price of $1.99 to $2.49.
Babybel Variety Pack
Calories: 70
Fat: 5 g (Saturated Fat: 3.5 g)
Sodium: 150 mg
Carbs: 0 g (Fiber: 0 g, Sugar: 0 g)
Protein: 4 g
Babybel's popular miniature cheeses are now available in variety packs. In June, the brand launched 18-count nets filled with eight original cheeses, five Monterey Jack cheeses, and five white cheddar cheeses. The new variety pack is now available at retailers like Walmart, Whole Foods, Stop & Shop, Meijer, and more.
Beyond Meat Plant-Based Sausages
Calories: 210
Fat: 13 g (Saturated Fat: 2 g)
Sodium: 460 mg
Carbs: 7 g (Fiber: 1 g, Sugar: <1 g)
Protein: 17 g
Beyond Meat has expanded its selection of plant-based meat products with the addition of its fourth-generation Beyond Sausage. This is available in two flavors: Brat Original and Hot Italian-Style. The new products are made with avocado oil and have 66% less saturated fat than the previous version of Beyond Sausage. Additionally, the brand simplified the ingredients, with one change being the removal of coconut and canola oils. Customers can pick up a package of these new sausages at grocery stores nationwide.
Nestlé Toll House Triple Chip Mix
Calories: 70
Fat: 4.5 g (Saturated Fat: 3 g)
Sodium: 0 mg
Carbs: 9 g (Fiber: <1 g, Sugar: 8 g)
Protein: <1 g
Nestlé Toll House is giving bakers even more ways to elevate their recipes with the release of its new Triple Chip Mix. Each bag includes the brand's premier white, semi-sweet chocolate, and dark chocolate morsels. The new chips are available nationwide.
Wholly Guacamole Extra Chunky Restaurant Style Guacamole
Calories: 50
Fat: 4 g (Saturated Fat: 1 g)
Sodium: 130 mg
Carbs: 2 g (Fiber: 1 g, Sugar: 0 g)
Protein: 0 g
Wholly Guacamole has set out to offer consumers the tableside guacamole experience at home. The ready-to-eat avocado product brand is now selling Extra Chunky Restaurant Style Guacamole. The new dip is made with chunks of hand-scooped Hass avocados, tomatoes, red onions, cilantro, jalapeños, and other seasonings, which the brand says "give it a medium kick."
Customers can now purchase this new guacamole in 7.5-ounce and 15-ounce bowls and two-ounce minis, which are sold in four- and six-packs. The product is available at multiple grocery retailers, including Kroger, Meijer, Food Lion, and more.
Dr. Praeger's Crunchy Stars & Veggie Burgers
Calories: 150
Fat: 3.5 g (Saturated Fat: 0 g)
Sodium: 470 mg
Carbs: 27 g (Fiber: 4 g, Sugar: 2 g)
Protein: 4 g
Dr. Praeger's has grown its product portfolio with multiple new items. In the spring, the frozen foods brand launched Southwestern Black Bean Crunchy Stars and BBQ Black Bean & Sweet Potato Slider Patties at 475 Target stores nationwide. The stars feature a combination of black beans and southwestern spices, while the slider patties are made with a blend of black beans, sweet potatoes, and smoky BBQ seasoning. Both products cost $6.29. Additionally, the brand rolled out its Chipotle Sweet Potato Burger at 45 Costco locations across Texas.
Besides the new releases, Dr. Praeger's also expanded distribution for a couple of other products and now sells Crunchy Southwestern Sweet Potato Veggie Burgers at BJ's Wholesale Club stores nationwide, along with select Kroger and Albertsons locations. The Crunchy Cauliflower Veggie Burgers are available at select Albertsons stores, too.
Eggo Fully Loaded Waffles
Calories: 170
Fat: 6 g (Saturated Fat: 2 g)
Sodium: 300 mg
Carbs: 22 g (Fiber: 2 g, Sugar: 7 g)
Protein: 10 g
In May, Eggo introduced its "most protein-packed waffles ever." The brand's new Fully Loaded Waffles are made with 10 grams of protein per two waffles and come in two flavors: Chocolate Chip Brownie and Strawberry Delight. These waffles are now available at retailers nationwide.
The new Eggo releases don't stop there. The brand has also rolled out several other new products, including Cinnamon Churro Waffles, Chocolate Chip Belgian-Style Street Waffles, Thick & Fluffy Dark Chocolate Chip Waffles, and Mixed Berry Pancakes.
Jell-O Girl Scout Cookie Pudding
Calories: 140
Fat: 3.5 g (Saturated Fat: 3 g)
Sodium: 170 mg
Carbs: 25 g (Fiber: 0 g, Sugar: 19 g)
Protein: 1 g
In the spring, Jell-O partnered with Girl Scouts for the launch of two new pudding cups, which are available in Thin Mint and Coconut Caramel cookie flavors. The pudding cups are sold in two-packs for $2.99 at retailers nationwide. These flavors are in a new pudding cup format, featuring pudding along with a mixable cookie crumble topping.
Welch's Craft Cocktails
Known for its juices, jellies, and fruit snacks, Welch's has entered the boozy beverage space by releasing a new line of craft cocktails. These ready-to-drink cocktails contain 5.9% ABV and come in four flavors: Vodka Transfusion, Vodka Cranberry, Passion Fruit Mojito, and Watermelon Mule. The new drinks are available at select retailers in single-flavor four-packs.
Jif Peanut Butter & Chocolate Flavored Spread
Calories: 200
Fat: 15 g (Saturated Fat: 3.5 g)
Sodium: 85 mg
Carbs: 13 g (Fiber: 2 g, Sugar: 10 g)
Protein: 5 g
Peanut butter and chocolate have united as Jif's biggest flavor innovation in nearly 10 years. According to the brand, the new Peanut Butter & Chocolate Flavored Spread contains "50% less sugar than the leading hazelnut spread with cocoa." The product is available in 15-ounce jars and 1.1-ounce to-go cups.
Hot Ones Hot Sauces
Calories: 0
Fat: 0 g
Sodium: 90 mg
Carbs: 0 g (Fiber: 0 g, Sugar: 0 g)
Protein: 0 g
If you've ever found yourself craving one of the wings featured on the YouTube series Hot Ones, you can now score the hot sauces—like Los Calientes Verde and Buffalo—at grocery stores nationwide. In April, Heatonist announced the release of Hot Ones hot sauces, which will be available at more than 30,000 distribution points, including Kroger, Harris Teeter, Publix, The Fresh Market, Giant Martins, Hannaford, World Market, Meijer, and Whole Foods.
Before this nationwide launch, Hot Ones hot sauces were only available on Heatonist's website, at two New York City storefronts, and in select Walmart stores.
Jell-O Churro Delicioso & Mango Sabroso
Calories: 60
Fat: 1 g (Saturated fat: 1 g)
Sodium: 170 mg
Carbs: 10 g (Sugar: 0 g)
Protein: 1 g
For the first time in more than five years, Jell-O dropped two new pudding flavors: Churro Delicioso and Mango Sabroso. According to the brand, the Churro Delicioso is inspired by the "booming popularity of churros." Meanwhile, the Mango Sabroso, which is Jell-O's first "fruit-forward refrigerated pudding cup," is inspired by "vibrant Hispanic flavors." Both new products have zero sugar and come in packs of four.
Beyond Meat IV
Calories: 230
Fat: 14 g (Saturated fat: 2 g)
Sodium: 310 mg
Carbs: 8 g (Sugar: 2 g)
Protein: 21 g
Beyond Meat's fourth-generation Beyond Burger and Beyond Beef products hit supermarkets nationwide this spring. Described as the "most significant renovation" in the company's history, these new items have multiple upgrades, including a simplified ingredient list, more protein, and 20% less sodium than the previous version. The company also reduced the saturated fat by 60% by swapping out coconut and canola oils for avocado oil. Plus, the items are made with additional plant-based ingredients like red lentils and faba bean protein.
Texas Roadhouse Steak Sauces
Calories: 20
Fat: 0 g
Sodium: 240 mg
Carbs: 4 g (Sugar: 3 g)
Protein: 0 g
Texas Roadhouse has expanded its retail offerings with the launch of two steak sauces. There's the Roadhouse Gold, a smoky and tangy sauce, and the Classic Steak Sauce, a rich and bold variety. Packaged in 12-ounce bottles, both sauces are now available in grocery stores nationwide.
Pop-Tarts Crunchy Poppers
Calories: 110
Fat: 1.5 g (Saturated Fat: 1 g)
Sodium: 100 mg
Carbs: 22 g (Fiber: <1 g, Sugar: 9 g)
Protein: <1 g
Best known for its toaster pastries, Pop-Tarts rolled out new Crunchy Poppers—its first crunchy offering—this spring. These bite-sized snacks feature a crunchy exterior with a flavored filling and a layer of frosting and sprinkles. The new grocery item is available in two flavors: Frosted Brownie Crunch and Frosted Strawberry Crunch.
The Crunchy Poppers are available at retailers nationwide for a suggested price of $3.99 per five-count box and $6.59 per 10-count box.
Danone Remix
Calories: 140
Fat: 4 g (Saturated Fat: 1.5 g)
Sodium: 60 mg
Carbs: 16 g (Fiber: <1 g, Sugar: 13 g)
Protein: 11 g
In April, maker of Dannon yogurt products Danone North America launched Remix, a line of yogurt and dairy snacks featuring various mix-ins. The new line has offerings across three of the company's brands: Light + Fit, Oikos, and Too Good & Co.
Under the Light + Fit brand, there are three Remix varieties: Strawberry Cheesecake, Key Lime, and Brownie Sundae. The Oikos options are available in Coco Almond Chocolate, S'mores, and Salted Caramel. The Too Good & Co. Remix offerings come in three varieties as well: Strawberry Dark Chocolate Almond, Banana Dark Chocolate Honey, and Blueberry Almond Oat Crisp.
The Remix products are now available at many retailers like Kroger, Albertsons, Wakefern, Hannaford, Stop & Shop, and Meijer.
Pure Leaf Zero Sugar
Calories: 0
Fat: 0 g
Sodium: 5 mg
Carbs: 0 g (Sugar: 0 g)
Protein: 0 g
Pure Leaf is giving you a new way to enjoy sweet tea—but without the sugar. The brand's new Zero Sugar Sweet Tea is made with black tea and is free of artificial flavors, colors, concentrates, and preservatives. Additionally, each bottle has 0 calories and, as its name implies, 0 grams of sugar.
Tabasco Buffalo-Style Sauce
Calories: 0
Fat: 0 g
Sodium: 150 mg
Carbs: 0 g (Fiber: 0 g, Sugar: 0 g)
Protein: 0 g
In March, Tabasco rolled out its new Buffalo-Style Sauce, which the brand describes as "tangy, garlicky, and savory with a splash of heat," thanks to cayenne, oak-aged pepper mash, and red jalapeño. Packaged in squeezable bottles, this new hot sauce is available at major retailers like Amazon and Walmart.
Applegate Farms Fully Cooked Sunday Bacon
Calories: 70
Fat: 5 g (Saturated Fat: 2 g)
Sodium: 280 mg
Carbs: 0 g (Fiber: 0 g, Sugar: 0 g)
Protein: 6 g
At the beginning of April, Applegate Farms announced the launch of its Fully Cooked Sunday Bacon, which is shelf-stable before being opened and fully cooked. This means you can have your bacon without frying it. Simply pop the strips into the microwave for three minutes and enjoy.
Unreal Chocolate Covered Pretzels & Almonds
Calories: 160
Fat: 13 g (Saturated Fat: 5 g)
Sodium: 5 mg
Carbs: 10 g (Fiber: 3 g, Sugar: 6 g)
Protein: 4 g
Unreal introduced four new chocolaty treats at the end of March. These include milk and dark chocolate-covered pretzels, along with dark chocolate and dark chocolate coconut-covered almonds. The pretzels are grain- and gluten-free, while the almonds are certified vegan. All four of the new items are available on unrealsnacks.com and Amazon. The chocolate-covered pretzels are also sold at Whole Foods.
Whisps Popped
Calories: 170
Fat: 14 g (Saturated Fat: 7 g)
Sodium: 360 mg
Carbs: 1 g (Fiber: 0 g, Sugar: 0 g)
Protein: 10 g
Snack brand Whisps recently added another cheesy offering to its product portfolio: Popped. This new item is made with 100% real cheese and seasoned with more cheese. These come in three varieties: Very Cheddar, Perfectly Parmesan, and Jalapeño Popper. The new snack is sold at retailers such as Costco, Walmart, and Albertsons.
Sargento Fun! Balanced Breaks & String Cheese
Calories: 210
Fat: 10 g (Saturated Fat: 5 g)
Sodium: 210 mg
Carbs: 23 g (Fiber: 1 g, Sugar: 11 g)
Protein: 8 g
Sargento recently added a few different offerings to the refrigerated snack space. One of these is its Fun! Balanced Breaks line, which includes "mix-and-match" ingredients, such as cheese and cookies like Chips Ahoy! and Teddy Grahams.
The brand also debuted two new string cheese varieties: Smokehouse String Cheese and Fiesta Pepper. All of these new products are now available at retailers nationwide.
Yasso Fruit Bars
Calories: 270
Fat: 13 g (Saturated Fat: 11 g)
Sodium: 85 mg
Carbs: 32 g (Fiber: 1 g, Sugar: 27 g)
Protein: 8 g
Frozen Greek yogurt brand Yasso has expanded its dessert selection with the addition of three frozen fruit bars, all of which are made with real fruit. The new options include Strawberry Chocolate Crunch Bars, Strawberries & Cream Bars, and Creamy Mango Bars. These are available at select retailers nationwide.
The Original Donut Shop Iced Refreshers K-Cup Pods
Calories: 70
Fat: 0 g
Sodium: 0 mg
Carbs: 17 g (Sugar: 16 g)
Protein: 0 g
Why go to Starbucks when you can make a refresher at home? That's the mindset of The Original Donut Shop, which launched new Iced Refresher K-Cup pods. Available in Strawberry Acai and Pineapple Passionfruit, these new pods are compatible with any Keurig brewer and are intended to be brewed over ice.
You can purchase these pods on Keurig.com and every major retailer, both online and in-store.
White Claw Tequila Smash
Calories: 100
Fat: 0 g
Carbs: 1 g
Protein: 0 g
Earlier this year, White Claw ventured into the tequila space with the release of a new canned cocktail: Tequila Smash. The brand's first-ever tequila drink is made with a blend of seltzer, tequila, real fruit juice, and blue agave nectar. The new beverage is available in Pineapple Passion Fruit, Mango Tamarind, Lime Prickly Pear, and Strawberry Guava. Each 12-fluid ounce can contains 5% ABV, 100 calories, and no added sugar. These canned cocktails are available in eight-can variety packs.
Starbucks' Ready-to-Drink Beverages
Calories: 270
Fat: 4.5 g (Saturated Fat: 0.5 g)
Carbs: 55 g (Fiber: 2 g, Sugar: 33 g)
Protein: 2 g g
This spring, Starbucks gave customers even more ready-to-drink offerings with the launch of its new chilled coffee drinks and cold brew options. The new Starbucks Oatmilk Frappuccino Chilled Coffee Drink comes in two flavors: Caramel Waffle Cookie and Dark Chocolate Brownie. These are available for a suggested price of $3.99.
For the cold brew fans, the coffee chain dropped three canned cold brew flavors, which are sold in 12-fluid ounce cans. Priced at around $3.59, the new options include Vanilla Sweet Cream, Chocolate Cream, and Salted Caramel Cream.
If you're looking to stock up, there are also two new multi-serve bottles of cold brew: Oatmilk Brown Sugar and Salted Caramel Cream. These are available in 40-ounce bottles priced at around $6.29.
Kraft Natural Cheese Signature Shreds
Calories: 100
Fat: 8 g (Saturated Fat: 5 g)
Sodium: 170 mg
Carbs: 1 g (Fiber: 0 g, Sugar: 0 g)
Protein: 6 g
In March, Kraft Natural Cheese rolled out Kraft Signature Shreds, a new product innovation available in three varieties: Cheddar Blend, Mozzarella Blend, and Mexican Blend. Packaged in eight-ounce bags, each blend combines Kraft cheeses with a "special, premium whole-milk mozzarella" developed by Lactalis for use in restaurants. The new cheeses are now available at retailers nationwide.
Dove Milk Chocolate Tiramisu Promises
Calories: 160
Fat: 9 g (Saturated Fat: 5 g)
Sodium: 35 mg
Carbs: 19 g (Fiber: 0 g, Sugar: 17 g)
Protein: 2 g
Coffee, chocolate, and caramel have come together in one new dessert-inspired treat. Dove Chocolate expanded its Promises line with the launch of its Milk Chocolate Tiramisu Caramel Promises. Packaged in a stand-up pouch, this new item features a tiramisu-flavored caramel center covered in milk chocolate. The new candy is now available at retailers nationwide.
Dave's Killer Bread Rock 'N' Rolls
Calories: 110
Fat: 2.5 g (Saturated Fat: 0 g)
Sodium: 230 mg
Carbs: 19 g (Fiber: 3 g, Sugar: 3 g)
Protein: 5 g
Dave's Killer Bread dropped its first-ever nationally available roll back in March. Packaged in 12-count bags, the new Rock 'N' Rolls are certified USDA organic, non-GMO, and free of artificial ingredients, artificial preservatives, artificial colors, artificial flavors, high-fructose corn syrup, and bleached flour. The new rolls will be available nationwide at select grocery stores and on Amazon.
Reese's Baking Mixes
Calories: 250
Fat: 6 g (Saturated Fat: 3 g)
Sodium: 520 mg
Carbs: 44 g (Fiber: 1 g, Sugar: 25 g)
Protein: 5 g
Earlier this year, peanut butter and chocolate fans got not one, not two, but three new ways to enjoy this iconic flavor combination. Reese's joined forces with Betty Crocker for the rollout of three new baking mixes that are available nationwide. The Betty Crocker-branded mixes include Reese's Lava Cake Mix, Reese's Peanut Butter Muffin Mix, and Reese's Peanut Butter No Bake Bars Mix.
The Reese's Lava Cake Mix is a limited-time offering, while the other two mixes are permanent additions to the Betty Crocker lineup.
Canada Dry Fruit Splash
Calories: 140
Fat: 0 g
Sodium: 50 mg
Carbs: 37 g (Sugar: 36 g)
Protein: 0 g
Canada Dry expanded its flavor offerings with the debut of Canada Dry Fruit Splash. This new beverage features cherry-flavored ginger ale with a splash of real fruit juice.
Offered in regular and zero-sugar varieties, Canada Dry Fruit Splash is now available nationwide. Customers can purchase a 12-pack of 12-ounce bottles, while 20-ounce bottles are available on a regional basis.
Topo Chico Non-Alcoholic Mixers
Calories: 90
Fat: 0 g
Sodium: 30 mg
Carbs: 23 g (0 g fiber, 23 g sugar)
Protein: 0 g
If you're looking for a new cocktail mixer, Topo Chico's got you covered. The sparkling beverage brand released a new line of non-alcoholic mixers, which are available in three flavors: Ginger Beer, Tonic Water, and Club Soda. You can purchase these mixers in four-packs of 7.1-ounce glass bottles.
Tate's Cookies
Calories: 150
Fat: 8 g (Saturated Fat: 4.5 g)
Sodium: 170 mg
Carbs: 19 g (Fiber: <1 g, Sugar: 10 g)
Protein: 2 g
In March, Tate's announced the addition of four new sweet treats. If you're looking for an on-the-go snack, the brand now has Tiny Tate's, which are miniature cookies available in chocolate chip and snickerdoodle varieties. These are packaged in 5.5-ounce resealable bags.
Cookie fans can also sink their teeth into new, full-sized snickerdoodle cookies, as well as salted caramel chocolate chip cookies. The salted caramel chocolate chip variety first launched as a limited-edition offering in 2023, while the snickerdoodle flavor is debuting for the first time ever.
All four of these cookie products are available at Safeway/Albertsons, Publix, Whole Foods, Walmart, and ShopRite.
Frank's RedHot Condiments
Calories: 90
Fat: 8 g (Saturated Fat: 1.5 g)
Sodium: 450 mg
Carbs: 4 g (Fiber: 0 g, Sugar: 2 g)
Protein: 0 g
Spicy food fans now have even more ways to pack their dishes with flavor, thanks to the release of two new Frank's RedHot product lines. First, there's the Dip 'n Sauce line, which includes three milder sauce flavors packaged in 12-ounce bottles. These are geared toward dipping, dunking, and spreading onto sandwiches. The three flavor options include Buffalo Ranch, Roasted Garlic, and Golden.
The second new product selection is the Squeeze Sauce line, which features three sauce options in squeezable 12-ounce bottles. The bottle's pointed nozzle ensures "a smooth, controlled drizzle that adds a touch of heat and flavor to your foods," according to the brand. The sauce flavors include Sriracha, Hot Honey, and Creamy Buffalo.
Ritz Sweet Habanero & Honey BBQ Toasted Chips
Calories: 150 calories
Fat: 6 g (Saturated Fat: 1 g)
Sodium: 240 mg
Carbs: 22 g (Fiber: 0 g, Sugar: 3 g)
Protein: 2 g
This popular snack brand expanded its product portfolio with the addition of two new toasted chip flavors: Sweet Habanero and Honey BBQ. The two new chip offerings are available nationwide.
Sprinter Canned Cocktails
Calories: 100
Reality TV star Kylie Jenner ventured into the boozy beverage space with a new canned cocktail: Sprinter. Made with premium vodka, sparkling water, and fruit juice, this canned cocktail comes in four flavors: black cherry, peach, grapefruit, and lime. Each can is 100 calories and contains 4.5% ABV. Customers can purchase the drinks in eight-can variety packs.
Häagen-Dazs Ice Cream
Calories: 300 calories
Fat: 20 g (Saturated Fat: 12 g, Trans Fat: 0.5 g)
Sodium: 105 mg
Carbs: 44 g (Fiber: 0 g, Sugar: 24 g)
Protein: 4 g
In February, Häagen-Dazs announced the launch of two new ice cream flavors for the first time since 2022. One of these is Vanilla Caramel Pecan, which is vanilla ice cream with caramel sauce and caramelized toasted pecans. The other is New York Strawberry Cheesecake, which features creamy cheesecake ice cream, sweet strawberry sauce, and soft spiced graham cracker pieces. Both new flavors are available at select locations in 14-ounce containers.
In addition to these two new ice cream flavors, Häagen-Dazs recently debuted Chocolate Cookie Crumble and Dulce de Leche ice cream bars, along with mini Vanilla Milk Chocolate ice cream bars.
Oatly Oat Milk & Creamers
Calories: 40
Fat: 1.5 g (Saturated Fat: 0 g)
Sodium: 115 mg
Carbs: 6 g (Fiber: <1 g, Sugar: 0 g)
Protein: 0 g
The world's largest oat drink company rolled out a few new products this year, including oat milk and creamers. The newest oat milks come in two varieties: Unsweetened and "Super Basic." As its name implies, the unsweetened oat milk has zero sugar. Meanwhile, the Super Basic variety is made with just four ingredients: water, oats, sea salt, and citrus zest fiber—an upcycled ingredient that "provides great texturizing and stabilization capabilities," according to Oatly. Both milk alternatives are sold in 64-ounce cartons.
Also new to Oatly are four creamers: Sweet & Creamy, Vanilla, Caramel, and Mocha. These are packaged in 29.7-fluid ounce bottles and cost around $5.99.
Goodles Gluten-Free Mac & Cheese
Calories: 350
Fat: 5 g (Saturated Fat: 2.5 g)
Sodium: 660 mg
Carbs: 59 g (Fiber: 4 g, Sugar: 8 g)
Protein: 14 g
In February, Goodles expanded its product portfolio with the launch of its first gluten-free offerings. These include Cheddy Mac and Vegan Be Heroes, with the vegan option featuring a cheddar cheese made from cashew milk.
Both mac and cheese options are available on Goodles' website, Amazon, or at select retailers like Whole Foods.
Ghirardelli Brownie Cookie Bar Baking Mix
Calories: 130
Fat: 2.5 g (Saturated Fat: 1 g)
Sodium: 130 mg
Carbs: 25 g (Fiber: <1 g, Sugar: 16 g)
Protein: 1 g
Cookies or brownies? Ghirardelli said, "Why not both?" with the rollout of its new brownie cookie bar mix. The package already includes Ghirardelli chocolate chips, so you'll just need to supply the butter, water, oil, and an egg. Pour the mix into an 8×8 pan, bake as directed, and enjoy! The mix is available nationwide at Walmart and Kroger.
Yoplait Protein
Calories: 100
Fat: 1.5 g (Saturated Fat: 1 g)
Sodium: 50 mg
Carbs: 5 g (Fiber: 0 g, Sugar: 3 g)
Protein: 15 g
With 15 grams of protein and three grams of sugar, Yoplait's new protein variety is the brand's "highest protein and lowest sugar offering to date," according to the company. Appealing to various taste preferences, the new item is available in several flavors, including vanilla, strawberry, mixed berry, strawberry banana, peach, cherry, strawberry cheesecake, and key lime pie.
Yoplait fans can snag this new product in a cup or one-pound tubs.
Lay's Sweet & Spicy Honey
Calories: 150 calories,
Fat: 10 g (Saturated Fat: 1.5 g)
Sodium: 140 mg
Carbs: 16 g (Fiber: 1 g, Sugar: 2 g)
Protein: 2 g
From fast-food items to grocery products, hot honey has been having a moment over the last couple of years. And Lay's clearly took note of this sweet and spicy—aka "swicy"—food trend. In February, the potato chip giant introduced its new Sweet & Spicy Honey flavor, which is available on Snacks.com and at retailers nationwide.
Potato chip fans can score this new flavor in 2.625-ounce bags for around $2.49 or 7.75-ounce bags for around $4.79.
Tillamook Chocolate Collection
Calories: 220
Fat: 12 g (Saturated Fat: 7 g)
Sodium: 80 mg
Carbs: 27 g (Fiber: 5 g, Sugar: 22 g)
Protein: 5 g
Calling all chocolate lovers! In February, Tillamook unveiled four new chocolaty ice cream flavors, which are all made with 45% more cocoa than Tillamook's classic chocolate ice cream, according to the brand. The new flavors include Brownie Batter, Dark Chocolate Cookies & Cream, Chocolate Hazelnut, and German Chocolate Cake. Chocolate fans can purchase these flavors at grocery chains across the U.S.
Kraft Singles
Calories: 50
Fat: 3.5 g (Saturated Fat: 2 g)
Sodium: 220 mg
Carbs: 2 g (Fiber: 0 g, Sugar: 1 g)
Protein: 3 g
Grilled cheese, anyone? For the first time in nearly 10 years, Kraft introduced three new Singles flavors in January. These include Jalapeño, Garlic & Herb, and Caramelized Onion.
"In response to U.S. cheese consumers' growing interest in exploring new flavors, our research identified that bold profiles like spicy (Jalapeño), garlicky (Garlic & Herb), and savory (Caramelized Onion) have the highest appeal," a Kraft spokesperson previously told Eat This, Not That!
Reese's Cluster Bites
Calories: 160
Fat: 10 g (Saturated Fat: 3.5 g)
Sodium: 45 mg
Carbs: 16 g (Fiber: 1 g, Sugar: 3 g)
Protein: 3 g
Reese's brought chocolate and peanut butter together once again in a brand-new format: Cluster Bites. Packaged in seven-ounce pouches, this new item consists of creamy peanut butter, smooth caramel, and crunchy peanuts covered in chocolate. The sweet treat is now available at retailers nationwide, as well as on the Hershey's website.
San Pellegrino Zero Sugar
Calories: 20
Fat: 0 g
Sodium: 30 mg
Carbs: 7 g (Sugar: 3 g)
Protein: 0 g
San Pellegrino gave its Italian sparkling drinks a twist by debuting a line of beverages made without added sugar. Each can contains between one and four grams of sugar from fruit juice and a maximum of 20 calories, with these numbers varying by flavor. Flavor options include Blood Orange, Lemonade, Peach & Clementine, and Pomegranate & Orange.
These zero-sugar drinks hit Costco warehouses nationwide in January before landing at additional U.S. retailers for a suggested price of $6.99 per six-can pack.
Pipcorn Honey BBQ Twists
Calories: 120
Fat: 5 g (Saturated Fat: 0.5 g)
Sodium: 290 mg
Carbs: 18 g (Fiber: 1 g, Sugar: 2 g)
Protein: 1 g
If you're looking for a healthier honey-flavored snack, corn-snacking brand Pipcorn Heirloom Snacks released Honey BBQ Twists. Like the other products in the Twists line, these are made with heirloom corn flour. The item will be available in about 25,000 distribution points across the U.S., including Sprouts, Whole Foods, Target, Wegmans, Giant, Natural Grocers, Fresh Market, Fresh Thyme, and other independent retailers.
White Claw Zero Alcohol Seltzer
Calories: 15
Fat: 0 g
Sodium: 65 mg
Carbs: 5 g (Sugar: 2 g)
Protein: 0 g
White Claw is best known for its hard seltzer. But the brand shook things up this year with its new nonalcoholic offering: White Claw O% Alcohol. The product features "hydrating electrolytes," as well as a "fraction of the sugar and calories" found in some leading sports drinks, according to the beverage brand.
Flavor options include Black Cherry Cranberry, Mango Passion Fruit, Peach Orange Blossom, and Lime Yuzu. Seltzer fans can purchase these in 12-packs and single-flavor six-packs.
Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream
Calories: 390
Fat: 23 g (Saturated Fat: 14 g, Trans Fat: 0.5 g)
Sodium: 260 mg
Carbs: 42 g (Fiber: 3 g, Sugar: 32 g)
Protein: 6 g
At the beginning of January, Ben & Jerry's expanded its non-dairy offerings with its new Strawberry Cheezecake ice cream. This product features strawberry cheesecake-flavored non-dairy frozen dessert with a thick graham cracker swirl. Each pint costs around $5.49 to $6.99.
A few weeks later, the ice cream giant released additional ice cream flavors: PB S'more and Impretzively Fudged. Crafted to be a "riff on the classic campfire dessert," PB S'More consists of toasted marshmallow ice cream with peanut butter cups, graham cracker pieces, and marshmallow swirls. For a sweet and salty treat, Impretzively Fudged has chocolate ice cream, fudge-covered pretzel pieces, and pretzel swirls. Both pints cost around $4.99 to $6.99.
Planet Oat Barista Lover's Oat Milk
Calories: 150
Fat: 8 g (Saturated Fat: 1 g)
Sodium: 100 mg
Carbs: 19 g (Fiber: 2 g, Sugar: 3 g)
Protein: 2 g
Earlier this year, Planet Oat expanded its product portfolio with the release of a new item: Barista Lover's Oat Milk. Described as "the brand's most velvety smooth oat milk ever," this product is "designed to blend and whiten like dairy milk" and "is great for frothing and steaming," according to Planet Oat.
Cheez-It Extra Crunchy
Calories: 140
Fat: 6 g (Saturated Fat: 1.5 g)
Sodium: 260 mg
Carbs: 20 g (Fiber: <1 g, Sugar: 0 g)
Protein: 2 g
Cheez-It is bringing the crunch factor with two new product additions. At the beginning of January, Kellanova, Cheez-It's parent company, announced the launch of Cheez-It Extra Crunchy. Described as "the brand's crunchiest crackers," this new snack innovation comes in Bold Cheddar and Snap'd Sharp White Cheddar.
Diana's White Chocolate Cinnamon Granola Crunch and Dark Chocolate Caramel Crunch Banana Bites
Calories: 90
Fat: 4 g (Saturated Fat: 2 g)
Sodium: 10 mg
Carbs: 13 g (Fiber: 1 g, Sugar: 9 g)
Protein: 10 g
Bananas and chocolate are a beloved flavor combination, and in January, Diana's dropped even more ways to enjoy this by launching new flavors of its popular Banana Bites.
The new White Chocolate Cinnamon Granola Crunch features frozen banana slices covered in a white chocolate and cinnamon coating and topped with crunchy gluten-free granola. Meanwhile, dark chocolate fans can sink their teeth into the Dark Chocolate Caramel Crunch, which consists of frozen banana slices covered in 70% dark chocolate and crunchy caramel bits.
These new frozen treats are available at select retailers nationwide, including Sprouts and Ahold Delhaize, with more to come.
Califia Farms Complete Plant-Based Milk
Calories: 130
Fat: 6 g (Saturated Fat: 0.5 g)
Sodium: 115 mg
Carbs: 7 g (Fiber: 0 g, Sugar: 6 g)
Protein: 8 g
Joining Califia Farms' selection of dairy-free milks is its new Complete plant-based milk, which is "nutritionally comparable to dairy," according to the brand. Each one-ounce serving contains the same amount or more of nine essential nutrients found in an eight-ounce serving of dairy milk. These nutrients include protein, calcium, vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin B12, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and riboflavin. Available nationwide, this new plant-based milk is made from a blend of pea, chickpea, and fava bean protein.
A few other recent Califia Farms additions include the Coconut Barista Blend and Organic Oat Barista Blend. The brand also rolled out new almond creamers, which are available in three flavors: lavender, vanilla, and brown sugar.
Oreo Cookies, Cakesters, & Baking Mixes
Calories: 160
Fat: 7 g (Saturated Fat: 2 g)
Sodium: 110 mg
Carbs: 25 g (Fiber: 0 g, Sugar: 13 g)
Protein: <1 g
Oreo is famous for releasing new flavors, and the cookie brand kicked off 2024 with the launch of two permanent items: Gluten-Free Golden Oreos and Oreo Peanut Butter Cakesters.
Then, for the bakers, Betty Crocker teamed up with Oreo for the release of a new baking line, which is complete with four baking mixes and Oreo creme-flavored frosting. The baking mix options include Oreo Brownie, Chocolate Cake, Lava Cake, and White Cake. The mixes cost about $4.22, while the frosting is about $2.98.
Additionally, in March, Oreo introduced a few other new items, including Tiramisu Thins and a line of mint-flavored frozen treats.
Cheetos Crunchy Buffalo
Calories: 150
Fat: 10 g (Saturated Fat: 1.5 g)
Sodium: 150 mg
Carbs: 16 g (Fiber: <1 g fiber, Sugar: <1 g)
Protein: 2 g
In January, Cheetos and buffalo sauce came together for the launch of a new spicy snack: Cheetos Crunchy Buffalo. Featuring the tanginess of the beloved wing sauce, this new crunchy snack is available in 8.5-ounce bags.
Kellogg's Eat Your Mouth Off Cereal
Calories: 180
Fat: 9 g (Saturated Fat: 1.5 g)
Sodium: 300 mg
Carbs: 7 g (Fiber: 5 g, Sugar: 0 g)
Protein: 22 g
Kellogg's started off 2024 by dropping a new plant-based, vegan cereal. Designed to be "so delicious, you'll want to 'Eat Your Mouth Off,'" this new cereal line boasts 22 grams of plant-based protein and zero grams of sugar per serving and is available in two flavors: Fruity and Chocolate. Is it a strange name for a cereal? Sure is, but don't knock it till you've tried it.
Liquid Death Drink Mix
Calories: 35
Fat: 0 g
Sodium: 300 mg
Carbs: 0 g (Fiber: 0 g, Sugar: 8 g)
Protein: 0 g
Beverage company Liquid Death expanded its offerings in February with the launch of its new electrolyte drink mix, Death Dust. Geared toward recovery, this new product contains vitamins C, B3, B5, B6, and B12, along with key minerals, including sodium, potassium, and magnesium.
Liquid Dust is currently available in three flavors: Severed Lime, Mango Chainsaw, and Convicted Melon. Each package is 35 calories and lightly sweetened with cane sugar and dextrose. Customers can purchase a 12-pack of these electrolyte powders on Amazon.
Hippeas Flavor Blast Chickpea Puffs
Calories: 130
Fat: 6 g (Saturated Fat: 0.5 g)
Sodium: 270 mg
Carbs: 18 g (Fiber: 2 g, Sugar: 1 g)
Protein: 3 g
For a healthier alternative to traditional cheese puffs, Hippeas offers chickpea-based snacks in several different flavors, including two new ones: Vegan White Cheddar Explosion and Blazin' Hot. Both varieties have three to four grams of protein and two grams of fiber per one-ounce serving. Customers can purchase these chickpea puffs on Hippeas' website, Amazon, and at select retailers like Sprouts.
Justin's Chocolate Candy Pieces
Calories: 160
Fat: 10 g (Saturated Fat: 4 g)
Sodium: 15 mg
Carbs: 15 g (Fiber: 2 g, Sugar: 12 g)
Protein: 2 g
If you're a fan of peanut M&M's, Justin's has a better-for-you alternative: Chocolate Candy Pieces. Available in two varieties, peanut and peanut butter, these new sweet treats are USDA certified organic, non-GMO, and use Rainforest Alliance-certified cocoa.
You can purchase this item in 4.5-ounce packages or single-serve, 1.5-ounce bags. This new product is currently available on Amazon and at multiple retailers like Whole Foods, the Fresh Market, and Stop & Shop.
Smirnoff Smash Vodka Soda
Smirnoff made another appearance in the canned cocktail space with the debut of its Smash Vodka Soda. The new ready-to-drink offering is sold in variety packs featuring four flavors: Watermelon Lime, Pineapple Orange, Raspberry Peach, and Strawberry Dragon Fruit. The brand's 12-packs are available for a suggested price of $17.99, while the six-packs are around $8.99.
KIND Protein Max Bars
Calories: 250
Fat: 14 g (Saturated Fat: 5 g)
Sodium: 200 mg
Carbs: 23 g (Fiber: 9 g fiber, Sugar: 1 g)
Protein: 20 g
In the winter, KIND introduced protein bars geared toward peanut butter lovers, as they both have peanuts listed as the first ingredient. Available in Crispy Chocolate Peanut Butter and Sweet & Salty Caramel Peanut Crisp, KIND's new Protein Max Bars have 20 grams of protein and one gram of sugar per bar. Plus, the brand notes that the product "strikes a keto-friendly combination of net carbs, protein, and sugar."
Chosen Foods Chocolate Hazelnut Spread
Calories: 170
Fat: 13 g (Saturated Fat: 1.5 g)
Sodium: 10 mg
Carbs: 17 g (Fiber: 3 g, Sugar: 12 g)
Protein: 3 g
If you're looking for a healthier alternative to Nutella, avocado oil brand Chosen Foods offers a new Chocolate Hazelnut Spread, which is made with avocado oil instead of palm oil. Additionally, this product has 40% less sugar than the leading brand and lists hazelnuts as the first ingredient.
Customers can purchase this item on Chosen Foods' website for $12.99. The item also recently hit Sprouts Farmers Markets.