CHICAGO — McDonald's USA is expanding its beverage platform with a new lineup of specialty drinks. It is introducing six new Refreshers and crafted sodas. These
Ortega Declares May 6 “Seis de Mayo” and Debuts the Chicago Taco Dog
B&G Foods (NYSE: BGS) announced on April 28, 2026 that its Ortega brand is officially declaring May 6 as "Seis de Mayo," a new annual holiday designed to
Nestlé USA Launches Minor’s Kitchen Sauces, Enters At-Home Condiment Category
Arlington, Va. — Nestlé USA has introduced Minor’s Kitchen, a new line of chef-inspired sauces. The launch marks its first entry into the U.S. at-home condiment
Dave’s Killer Bread Launches Mini Bagels and Summer Berry Bagels Nationwide
Flowers Foods (NYSE: FLO) announced on April 28, 2026 that Dave's Killer Bread (DKB), its flagship organic bread brand, is launching Mini Bagels in two flavors
HERDEZ Launches Asada Marinades, BBQ Sauces at Walmart Under $4
Orange, Calif. — HERDEZ has introduced a new Asada product line. It expands the brand’s portfolio of sauces and seasonings with marinades, taco seasonings, and
Subway Launches Its First-Ever Value Menu: 15 Entrees Under $5 at 18,000-Plus U.S. Locations
Subway announced on April 28, 2026 the launch of its first-ever value menu, the Fresh Value Menu, available nationwide starting today at more than 18,000 U.S.
OluKai, SPAM® Brand Launch Limited-Edition Sandal Collaboration Inspired by Hawai‘i
IRVINE, Calif. — OluKai and the SPAM® brand have introduced a limited-edition footwear collaboration blending food culture and lifestyle design, with the OluKai
Mother’s Cookies, Magnolia Bakery Launch Strawberry Banana Pudding for National Strawberry Month
PARSIPPANY, N.J. — Mother’s Cookies and Magnolia Bakery are introducing a limited-time strawberry banana pudding collaboration for May 2026. The launch combines
Wendy’s Brings Back Sweet and Sour Sauce, Limited-Time Return Begins April 27
Dublin, Ohio — Wendy’s has reintroduced its Sweet and Sour dipping sauce to menus across the United States starting April 27. The move follows months of
Cleveland Kitchen Expands to 500-Plus Walmart Stores with Four Fresh Fermented Products
Cleveland Kitchen announced on April 27, 2026 the expansion of four products into more than 500 Walmart stores nationwide, available in the refrigerated produce
Long John Silver’s Launches Frank’s RedHot Buffalo Lineup Across Shrimp, Chicken, and Cheese Bites
Long John Silver's announced on April 27, 2026 the launch of a Frank's RedHot Buffalo limited-time lineup at participating locations nationwide. The activation
Jägermeister Launches Ice Cold Shots Division, New Campaign Targeting Shared Drinking Rituals
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — Jägermeister has introduced a new marketing initiative centered on its signature serving ritual. The company is launching a campaign called
Artesano Launches Potato Hot Dog Buns, Potato Hamburger Buns, and Sourdough Bakery Bread Nationwide
Bimbo Bakeries USA announced on April 27, 2026 the launch of three new Artesano products available at retailers nationwide: Potato Hot Dog Buns, Potato
Kellanova x U.S. Soccer Federation: Six Limited-Edition FIFA World Cup 26 Snacks Across Mars Snacking Portfolio
Mars, Incorporated announced on April 27, 2026 that Kellanova brands, now part of Mars Snacking following Mars's acquisition of Kellanova, have partnered with
Ferrero Begins Production of Nutella Peanut at Franklin Park, Illinois Plant
Ferrero North America announced on April 24, 2026 the opening of a new Nutella Peanut production line at its existing plant in Franklin Park, Illinois, a
Ingredient Behind the Headline: Pea Protein
The news: On April 22, 2026, PepsiCo Foods U.S. launched Quaker Protein Rice Crisps nationwide, delivering 6g of protein per serving from a combination of whole
Top 5 CPG and QSR Stories This Week: April 21–27, 2026
The week of April 21–27, 2026 sent a clear signal to ingredient sourcing teams across the country: protein is everywhere, flavor complexity is the new baseline,
Jordan’s Skinny Mixes Pivots to Functional Powders with New ‘Stix’ Lineup
For over a decade, the beverage enhancer category has been dominated by large, liquid-based syrup bottles. While brands like Jordan’s Skinny Mixes built massive
BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse Introduces Biscoff® Pizookie®, Brings Back Dubai Chocolate Pizookie®
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. — BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. is expanding its dessert lineup with the launch of a new Biscoff® Pizookie®, available starting April 30, as
Laredo Taco Company Launches Walking Taco and Cinco de Mayo Deals Across 7-Eleven, Speedway, and Stripes Stores
7-Eleven, Inc. announced on April 23, 2026 a Cinco de Mayo promotional lineup for its Laredo Taco Company restaurants operating within 7-Eleven, Speedway, and
Cinnabon Launches Butterbeer Menu Items, Loyalty Offers for Limited May Promotion
ATLANTA — Cinnabon is introducing a limited-time lineup of Butterbeer-inspired menu items in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery, marking the brand’s first
Kellogg’s Returns In-Box Toys for First Time in Over a Decade, Tied to Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story 5
WK Kellogg Co. announced on April 23, 2026 the return of playable toys inside Kellogg's cereal boxes, available nationwide starting April 26, 2026, tied to the
Wendy’s Launches Seven-Item Spring Menu Across Cookie Dough Frosty, Watermelon Beverages, and Jalapeño LTOs, Available April 27
The Wendy's Company (Nasdaq: WEN) announced on April 23, 2026 a seven-item spring menu launch hitting U.S. restaurants nationwide on April 27, 2026. The lineup
Gerber Elevates Baby Food Aisles with Sorghum-Fortified Puffs and Teether Wheels
The baby food and toddler snack categories are currently undergoing a massive structural shift. Modern parents, highly educated on macronutrients and functional
C&H Sugar Releases Limited-Edition America250 Packaging for 4 lb Bags, Single-Serve Packets
Crockett, Calif. — C&H Sugar has introduced limited-edition packaging starting in April 2026 to mark the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States,
Domino Sugar Debuts America250 Packaging, Releases Limited-Edition 4 lb Bags, Collectible Packets
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Domino Sugar is introducing limited-edition commemorative packaging tied to the upcoming 250th anniversary of the Declaration of
Nilla Wafers Releases Grogu Nilla Nummies Cookie Ahead of The Mandalorian and Grogu Film
EAST HANOVER, N.J. — Nilla Wafers is introducing a special-edition cookie, Grogu Nilla Nummies, in collaboration with Lucasfilm, timed to align with the
Bauducco Gamifies the U.S. Cookie Aisle with “Golden Cookie” Campaign
When a dominant, single-category legacy brand decides to aggressively expand into a highly saturated, adjacent grocery aisle, a quiet product rollout simply
Quaker Launches Protein Rice Crisps Nationwide in Two Flavors with 6g Protein and 9g Whole Grains Per Serving
PepsiCo Foods U.S. announced on April 22, 2026 the nationwide launch of Quaker Protein Rice Crisps, available now at retailers in two flavors: Chocolate Caramel
Pokeworks Unlocks the Snacking Daypart with Grab-and-Go “Poke Bombs”
For years, the fast-casual poke category has dominated the premium lunchtime daypart, offering highly customizable, health-conscious bowls. However, the



































