Although grocery shopping is usually perceived as a mundane task, stumbling upon new products can ignite a sense of excitement. It can trigger recipe ideas, snack cravings, and inspire new culinary experiences.
To keep the excitement alive, numerous food and beverage companies have introduced fresh products to their lineups in various categories like snacks, desserts, frozen foods, and beverages. To help you navigate the supermarket landscape, we've compiled a list of the latest grocery items you can anticipate seeing on store shelves or online.
1) Ben & Jerry's Churray for Churros!
Recently, a Vermont-based dessert manufacturer launched their latest flavor that combines the delightful experience of a hot, fried, cinnamon-sprinkled baked good with ice cream. Churray for Churros! is now available in U.S. stores, priced between $5.99 to $6.49 per pint. The new ice cream flavor includes buttery cinnamon ice cream, crunchy cinnamon swirls, and churro pieces.
According to Natalia Butler, the flavor guru at Ben & Jerry's, it took several years to develop this new product, and they are thrilled to finally add churro to their lineup. Butler mentioned in a press release that they can't wait for their customers to try this new flavor.
2) Jeni's Ted Lasso-Inspired Biscuits With the Boss Ice Cream
To coincide with the upcoming release of the third and final season of the Emmy award-winning TV show Ted Lasso, Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream has collaborated with the series to create a new, temporary frozen dessert. The ice cream flavor is inspired by the biscuits that the main character brings to his boss every morning and features salted butter sweet cream ice cream infused with shortbread cookie crumbles and a hint of sea salt.
Named Biscuits with the Boss, this limited edition ice cream flavor will be available at Jeni's scoop shops, online for nationwide shipping, and through Jeni's mobile app starting from March 2.
3) Cold Stone Creamery's Reese's Take 5 Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream
The parade of new ice cream flavors and products continues as Cold Stone Creamery joins in with its latest creations. In addition to the relaunch of Marshmallow Ice Cream and the release of Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream, the popular ice cream brand has introduced another novelty dessert.
Cold Stone Creamery recently launched its Reese's Take 5 Peanut Butter Ice Cream Cup, available in packs of six. The dessert features a chocolate cup that is filled with layers of pretzels, Reese's peanut butter sauce, and chocolate ice cream, all topped with a pretzel, peanuts, and a peanut butter cup. The company confirms that the Reese's Take 5 Peanut Butter Ice Cream Cup, along with the two ice cream flavors, will be available at Cold Stone locations nationwide until May 16th.
4) Hostess Kazbars
Indulge in a delectable fusion of candy and cake with the latest sweet offering. Hostess has recently unveiled its latest snack cakes that are inspired by candy bars. The new creamy and crunchy layer bars come in two flavors, Chocolate Caramel or Triple Chocolate, and are made with soft chocolate cake, candy crunch, créme, and either caramel or chocolate fudge. To top it off, each bar is covered in a layer of chocolate coating and drizzle.
The Hostess Kazbars will be available nationwide in mid-March, and customers can choose to purchase a 10-ounce box with eight individually wrapped 1.25-ounce mini bars or single 2.75-ounce bars.
5) Dunkin's Canned Coffee Beverages
Dunkin' has partnered with Coca-Cola to introduce a new line of ready-to-drink canned iced coffees, inspired by bakery items. Known as "Dunkin's Iced Coffee Bakery Series," the product range includes three flavors: Brownie Batter Donut, Cake Batter Donut, and Coffee Cake Muffin, all in 11-fluid ounce cans.
Each of the iced coffees is priced at $2.99 and will be available nationwide at major retail chains such as Walmart, Meijer, and Dollar General. Consumers can also check the availability of the canned beverages using Dunkin's product tracker.
6) Red Lobster's Frozen Seafood Line
If you're a Red Lobster fan but can't muster up the energy to leave your home, the restaurant chain has got you covered with their new offering called Red Lobster at Home. The Florida-based chain has launched its first-ever frozen seafood line, allowing customers to recreate their favorite menu items at home. The new products join Red Lobster's existing retail biscuit line and include Cheddar Bay Biscuit Shrimp, Coconut Shrimp Bites, Cheddar Bay Biscuit Cod, and Parmesan Crusted Garlic & Herb Stuffed Shrimp.
Interested customers can visit Red Lobster's website to find out where they can purchase the new frozen foods.
7) Cereal Pop Fruity Pebbles
SNAX-Sational Brands has created a nostalgic food fusion by combining a beloved cereal with a classic snack. The company partnered with Consumer Brands to introduce Cereal Pop Fruity Pebbles Popcorn. This new grocery item features lightly coated popcorn, drizzled with cream, and covered in Fruity Pebbles cereal.
Initially, the sweet and salty snack was introduced in 20-ounce bags at Sam's Club. However, it is now available in 5.25-ounce bags at other retailers nationwide, such as Walmart.
8) Babybel's Monterey Jack & Upgraded Mozzarella
Babybel has expanded its range of portable snack options with the release of its first new flavor in nine years: Monterey Jack. In a press release, the company describes the new miniature cheese as "mild and creamy with a subtle sweetness."
In addition to the new Monterey Jack flavor, grocery stores now stock the new and improved Mini Babybel Mozzarella, which boasts an "even creamier true mozzarella taste" than its 2013 predecessor. Both cheeses are available in 12-count bags and retail for $7.99 at major retail chains, such as Albertsons, Hy-Vee, Wakefern, and Walmart.
10) Diamond Crystal Salt
To enhance the flavor of any dish, kosher salt manufacturer Diamond Crystal Co. has launched two new salt varieties. The first is California Course Sea Salt, sourced from the Pacific Ocean, which offers a classic taste and texture when freshly ground to season or finish your favorite dishes. The second is Coarse Himalayan Pink Salt, derived from the Khewra Salt Mine in the Punjab region of Pakistan.
Both salts are now available in new, sustainable packaging and can be purchased in stores nationwide and on Amazon.