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Premium coffeehouse operator Caribou Coffee has unveiled its 2026 autumn menu, introducing new Honeycrisp apple cold foam and frozen caramel apple innovations alongside returning pumpkin favourites.

Katy Perry co-founded brand De Soi has launched Social Spritz, a line of caffeine-free, functional non-alcoholic seltzers formulated with adaptogens and nootropics for daytime consumption.

Boar's Head Brand has reintroduced its seasonal Pumpkin Pie Dessert Hummus alongside a portfolio-wide packaging redesign and interactive under-the-lid experience across its deli hummus lineup.

Smoothie King has expanded its GLP-1 Support Menu with the launch of the Slim-N-Trim GLP-1 Pumpkin Smoothie alongside its 2026 autumn seasonal lineup.

Unifying Spirits brand Boba POPS has entered the ready-to-drink segment with Pop & Go, an 8% ABV cocktail line featuring patented alcohol-filled popping boba pearls.

Paris Baguette North America is expanding its seasonal menu across bakery and beverage categories, launching a caramel apple lineup alongside pumpkin pastries, drinks, and savoury items.

Bardstown Bourbon Company has unveiled its 2026 Discovery and Lochs of Jura Barrel Finish whiskeys, debuting updated packaging, commissioned artwork, and novel cask finishing techniques.

High-protein snack brand Crisp Power has expanded its savoury pretzel portfolio with a Honey Mustard flavour while opening a $15 million domestic manufacturing plant in Stafford, Texas.