- Sep 16, 2024
- 5 min read
As temperatures drop and the festive season approaches, brands are introducing a wave of limited-edition products designed to capture the essence of autumn and winter. From warming spices to indulgent and nostalgic flavours, FoodBev Media's Phoebe Fraser explores the latest innovations across food and drink that are set to warm up the colder months.
Baileys has introduced a limited-edition product aimed at the growing market for innovative alcoholic beverages: Baileys Cinnamon Churros Irish Cream Liqueur.
This offering transforms the traditional churro into a sipable format, blending smooth Irish cream, Irish whiskey, cinnamon and vanilla flavours. It aims to appeal to consumers looking for unique indulgences.
Baileys Cinnamon Churros Irish Cream Liqueur can be enjoyed over ice, in coffee or as a cocktail ingredient, and is available to purchase now at retailers across the US for an RRP of $24.99.
Hormel Black Label Bacon has introduced a new co-branded bacon product in partnership with General Mills’ Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal.
The limited-edition product promises a ‘crisp, sugary crust,’ balancing the sweet flavours of cinnamon and sugar with the salty, savoury taste of bacon. Cinnamon Toast Crunch’s Cinnadust seasoning blend is hand-rubbed onto thick-cut bacon and held overnight for optimal flavour.
The collaboration will debut on shelves today at select Walmart locations across the US, followed by select Kroger stores in the coming weeks until supplies last.
German spice blend firm Just Spices has introduced a variety of seasonal spices and toppers into the UK market.
The first NPD, Crunchy Soup Topping, contains sesame seeds, black garlic, roasted coffee and sumac to make a crunchy topping for soup. Second, Smoky BBQ Beans Topping, was crafted to be added to beans, baked potatoes or fry-ups for a flavoursome finish. With flavours of tomato, smoked paprika, chilli, coffee and cocoa powder, it adds a smoky depth to dishes.
Finally, Speculoos Spice enables consumers to create an 'instant smell of Christmas' by adding it to festive baking. This spice blend is made with warming cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg to enhance seasonal baking.
McCormick & Company has launched six limited-edition Holiday Finishing Sugars, designed to cater to growing consumer interest in festive baking and beverage preparation during the holiday season.
Set to hit grocery shelves nationwide this October, the new product line includes six flavours: Candy Cane, English Toffee, Salted Caramel, Hot Cocoa, Gingerbread Spice and White Frosting. Each variant is crafted to evoke traditional holiday flavours and enhance a variety of dishes and drinks, from baked goods to cocktails.
The six flavours are designed to be versatile, allowing consumers to sprinkle them on a range of items including cookies, cakes, hot beverages and even savoury dishes.
New York Bakery Co has unveiled its latest innovation, limited-edition Sweet Maple bagels.
This new product, inspired by the iconic flavours of New York diners, aims to meet the growing demand for innovative breakfast options in the bakery aisle.
The Sweet Maple bagels are infused with Canadian pure maple syrup and contain cinnamon pieces, offering consumers a seasonal flavour profile just in time for autumn.
Good Foods, known for its health-focused dips and guacamole, has introduced two limited-edition seasonal dip flavours – Pumpkin Spice and Cranberry Jalapeño – targeting the autumn market.
Pumpkin Spice Dairy Spread & Dip combines pumpkin, Greek yogurt and cream cheese with traditional seasonal spices, including cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. Cranberry Jalapeño Dairy Spread & Dip taps into the rising trend for “swicy” flavours – sweet and spicy combinations.
Carambar’s British confectionery brand Terry’s, recognised for its chocolate orange, has launched a new Chocolate Milk Ball.
The launch marks the brand's expansion beyond flavoured products, tapping into the plain chocolate segment, which makes up 40% of the market. The new product features Terry’s classic ball shape and 20-segment format, ensuring product familiarity for existing customers.
The latest addition is the brand’s second new flavour beyond orange, after it introduced the Chocolate Mint Ball last year, which sold out mid-season and became the best-performing Christmas NPD in the category.
US-based whipped cream brand Whipnotic has launched its festive line-up with a duo of new flavours.
From early October, customers can get their hands on the two new flavours, Peppermint Mocha and Apple Crisp. Apple Crisp blends notes of hot apple cider, a warm slice of pie and cinnamon doughnuts, with the sweetness, tartness, cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice of an apple cider.
Peppermint Mocha was selected for the holiday season as it can top coffees, eggnog, cocktails and winter desserts. Whipnotic describes it as a ‘candy cane dipped in milk chocolate’.
Proximo Spirits-owned rum brand The Kraken has expanded its portfolio with the launch of Kraken Dark Caramel and Cornish Sea Salt.
The newest flavour provides consumers with a rich infusion of black spiced Caribbean rum, dark caramel and a hint of Cornish sea salt, with notes of toffee and a buttery vanilla finish.
Consumers can find the 40% ABV Kraken Dark Caramel and Cornish Sea Salt flavour at supermarkets across the UK now, priced at £26 for a 70cl bottle.
Chosen Foods has introduced a new seasonal product, Pumpkin Spice Avocado Oil, marking the first time the company has ventured into the pumpkin spice trend, combining its 100% pure avocado oil with a blend of autumnal spices.
Crafted in small batches, the oil features a mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and ginger, aiming to bring the flavours of fall into a variety of dishes. The product is designed for use in everything from baked goods such as cakes and cookies to stir frys and soups.
The Hershey Company has unveiled a range of new Halloween-themed products, with Kit Kat Ghost Toast and Reese's Werewolf Tracks leading the line-up.
Kit Kat Ghost Toast offers a twist on the classic wafer treat, now wrapped in a cinnamon toast flavoured crème. Meanwhile, Reese's Werewolf Tracks combine vanilla-flavoured crème, milk chocolate and peanut butter.
In addition, Hershey's is releasing limited-edition Harry Potter milk chocolate bars, with each snack-size bar featuring an engraving of one of the four Hogwarts houses.
Twizzlers is also adding to the Halloween selection with a new ghost-shaped candy. These cherry-flavoured chewy sweets come in 8.5oz bags, designed to bring a spooky element to Halloween celebrations.
Chobani and coffee roaster La Colombe have partnered on a new pumpkin spice collection, with two new product launches.
The two new seasonal products are Chobani Pumpkin Spice Greek Yogurt Drink and Chobani Pumpkin Spice Barista Oatmilk – both are made without artificial flavours, sweeteners or preservatives.
The Pumpkin Spice Greek Yogurt Drink contains pumpkin blended with seasonal spices and is available in a convenient on-the-go format. The Pumpkin Spice Barista Oatmilk is designed to spice up coffee, tea, espresso drinks and dirty sodas with barista-style oat milk, featuring additional oats in an optimised recipe that creates superior frothing capabilities.
The new products are available to purchase at major US retailers now for an RRP of $1.99 and $4.49, respectively.
