Chamberlain Coffee, brand founded by influencer Emma Chamberlain, is expanding its ready-to-drink latte line, which launched in April 2023, with the introduction of oatmilk lattes.

The first launch of the product featured a blend of almond milk and coconut cream, but after consumer feedback, the line is now formulated with oatmilk, which offers a sweeter flavor. The ready-to-drink oatmilk lattes are available in salted caramel and mocha flavors and are sweetened with cane sugar and date syrup.

Aura Bora introduced its December flavor-of-the-month: chai cranberry. The holiday-inspired flavor features a blend of sweet-and-spicy chai with tart red cranberries and is available to purchase direct-to-consumer via Aura Bora’s website.

Doritos, a brand from PepsiCo, Inc.’s Frito-Lay division, is partnering with Empirical to debut a limited-edition Empirical x Doritos Nacho Cheese Spirit. The spirit, which “offers a multi-sensorial, delicious beverage experience that smells and tastes just like the real thing,” was created through a production process using real Doritos chips and retaining their essence through vacuum distillation, according to the company.

“Doritos is all about disrupting culture and bringing our fans unexpected, bold experiences,” said Tina Mahal, senior vice president of marketing for Frito-Lay North America. “We're always pushing our fans to try new things, so we figure it's time we disrupt the spirits category by offering our iconic nacho cheese flavor in a bottle.”

Pennsylvania-based Victory Brewing Company is partnering with Flowers Foods Inc.’s Tastykake brand to release a ‘Koffee Kake’ ale, which features notes of pound cake and cinnamon.

“Brand crossovers are on the rise in craft for the unique and special value they bring to drinkers,” said Kelly Irvine, brand manager of Victory Brewing Company. “As Victory entered the world of collaboration, it was especially important for us to select a partner whose identity, values and flavor profiles would align with ours in a way that connected with our loyal fanbase.”

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. released its first line of non-alcoholic brews, which features a Trail Pass IPA and Trail Pass Golden.

“Our innovation brewers have been working for years to perfect a flavorful, satisfying non-alcoholic brew,” said Lesley Albright, vice president of marketing at Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. “What they've developed is truly best-in-class. We know that drinkers appreciate a wide variety of premium craft options to enjoy at different occasions. Trail Pass IPA and Golden are a great fit when the moment calls for a high-quality, non-alcoholic beverage that fully delivers on flavor and refreshment. We're so pleased to release this new collection of non-alcoholic offerings.”

Elmhurst 1925 is bringing back its dairy-free OatNog, which features a blend of spices, whole grain oats and cashews.

"We're so excited to be bringing back OatNog for the holiday season," said Heba Mahmoud, senior director of brand marketing and innovation at Elmhurst 1925. "Year after year, our OatNog has been a clear hit with consumers. Winter’s really a time for cozy gatherings where we share these indulgent treats with friends and family. Whether shoppers are vegan, plant-based or just trying to eat healthier, we wanted give them permission to indulge in these festive traditions, so we crafted our dairy-free OatNog as a cleaner and more nutritious option. It’s got the creamy, cozy flavor everyone loves, but with less sugar and zero junk ingredients."

Utz Brands, Inc.’s snack brand Boulder Canyon partnered with Grillo’s Pickles to launch a classic dill pickle-flavored kettle style potato chip. The chip features a combination of dill, garlic and vinegar flavors.

“We are stoked to run it back with Utz Brands to give our favorite snack lovers another special collaboration,” said Eddie Andre, vice president of branding at Grillo’s Pickles. “Our first partnership with Utz Brands was a huge success, so I can only imagine how our customers are going to react to this new pickle forward chip with Boulder Canyon.”

Blue Apron is expanding its ready-to-eat options with the launch of Prepared & Ready meals. The meals are designed to be reheated in a microwave and are available in 16 different options. New options include:

• Salmon and riced broccoli with pesto and feta cheese
• Southwestern-style turkey with brown rice and Monterey jack cheese
• Buffalo-style chicken with mashed potatoes and vegetables
• Chicken and quinoa grain bowl with feta and vegetables
• Italian-style grilled chicken with sweet potatoes, pesto and almonds
• Korean-style kimchi rice with scrambled eggs and veggies

Plant-based jerky company All Y’alls Foods introduced its first new flavor in five years: cinnamon churro. Inspired by the flavors from Texas and Mexico, the jerky features a blend of cinnamon and sugar.

"Creating these flavors is akin to storytelling for us,” said Brett Christoffel, founder and chief executive officer of All Y'alls Foods. “You're not just getting a snack when you taste our cinnamon churro jerky. You're diving into the history, geography, and ethos of Texas Big Bend Country. We have more new flavors to share in 2024.”