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Snack ProductsBakery ProductsNew Snack and Bakery Products

Most popular new products: December 2025

See which products received the most clicks on Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery last month.

By Liz Parker Kuhn
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Courtesy of Clio7
January 9, 2026

This month’s New Product Slideshow article includes products from Clio, Khloud, Snax-Sational Brands, and more.

If you’re an avid Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery reader, you may notice that this article series, while new for us, is an evolution of our New Products Slideshows. Slideshows from past months can be found here, on our photo galleries page. We recently made the decision to transition them to articles instead.

Don’t forget to join in the conversation about these products on our Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn pages. Happy snacking!


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Ritz Drizzled Minis Crackers

Mondelēz International's Ritz brand has launched Ritz Drizzled Minis Crackers, a new sweet-and-salty line extension to its lineup. Ritz Drizzled Minis combines the classic Ritz cracker taste with a sweet drizzle and a coated base for added texture and premium appeal. The product is debuting in two different flavors, Fudge-Flavored and Caramel-Flavored, aligning with consumers’ continued demand for elevated snack formats and indulgent, multi-textural experiences, the brand says.

https://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/114872-ritz-introduces-drizzled-minis-crackers 




little-debbie-banana-puddin-cake.jpgCourtesy of Little Debbie

Little Debbie unveils Banana Puddin' Cream Pie

McKee Foods, maker of Little Debbie snacks, has introduced its latest innovation: the Banana Puddin’ Creme Pie, coming in January 2026. With this launch, Little Debbie combines nostalgic dessert comfort with modern convenience—delivering the flavor of classic Southern banana pudding in a soft, sandwich cookie.

https://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/114831-little-debbie-unveils-banana-puddin-cream-pie



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Garden Veggie Snacks at Walmart

Hain Celestial's Garden Veggie Snacks brand has debuted its newest innovations, Garden Veggie Straws and Garden Veggie Puffs, in 13-oz family-size bags exclusively at Walmart. The BFY snacks are now made with avocado oil, include a new fourth Veggie Straw made with sweet potato. The snacks also are debuting new packaging, and the cheddar recipes for Garden Veggie Straws Cheddar Cheese and Garden Veggie Puffs Mac n’ Cheese are crafted with real cheese.

https://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/114904-garden-veggie-snacks-rolls-out-two-innovations-at-walmart




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Nature Valley “Stranger Things” snack

General Mills has rereleased nostalgic Nature Valley Peanut Butter Boppers from the 1980s. The retro product has reemerged online, with a limited-edition drop of Nature Valley Fudge Chip Peanut Butter Boppers wrapped in Stranger Things-inspired packaging. The snack returns in its original recipe, reportedly featuring a creamy peanut butter center rolled in crisp rice cereal and fudge chips for a rich, crunchy-meets-creamy bite. 

https://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/114832-nature-valley-rereleases-snack-in-honor-of-stranger-things




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Kind protein granola

Mars's Kind brand has released innovations that will arrive on shelves beginning January 2026, including its first-ever protein granola: Kind Protein Max Granola. The snack delivers 15 g of protein and 9 g of fiber, leading with whole foods like nuts and oats to create flavors like Peanut Butter and Sweet & Salty Caramel Almond. The granola is now available at major retailers for an SRP of $5.99.

https://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/114916-kind-launches-15-g-protein-granola



  

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Oreo zero-sugar cookies

With many consumers seeking ways to reduce sugar intake, Mondelēz International's Oreo brand is addressing that desire and filling the gap by releasing Oreo Zero Sugar cookies for the first time in the U.S. market. This launch aims to bring a new dimension to the category and reinforces the brand’s commitment to evolving alongside its purchasers, in a sugar-free option, it says.

https://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/114787-oreo-debuts-zero-sugar-cookies




clio-peppermint-hot-chocolate-bars.pngCourtesy of Clio7


Clio Peppermint Hot Chocolate bars

This season, Clio has released Peppermint Hot Chocolate bars—a combination of creamy Greek yogurt, hot chocolate indulgence, and refreshing peppermint, the brand says. Each bar delivers a dessert-like treat, chilled and ready to enjoy straight from the fridge, and offers 8 g of protein. The bars must be refrigerated, not frozen, to preserve their cheesecake-like consistency.

https://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/114851-clio-launches-peppermint-hot-chocolate-bars

 



khloud-popcorn-cinnamon-roll.jpgCourtesy of Khloud8


Khloud first new flavor since launch

Khloé Kardashian’s better-for-you snack brand Khloud is unveiling its first new flavor since launch. Introducing Khloud Cinnamon Roll Protein Popcorn: a classic reimagined with sweetness and a protein crunch, the brand says. The popcorn blends cinnamon, sea salt, and proprietary Khloud Dust for a treat with 7 g of protein per serving. This bakery-inspired flavor joins as a full-time addition to the existing trio—Olive Oil & Sea Salt, Sweet & Salty Kettle, and White Cheddar—all with no seed oils, and all-natural ingredients.

https://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/114875-khloud-unveils-first-new-flavor-since-launch




chiquita-plantain-chips.jpgCourtesy of Snax-Sational Brands

Snax-Sational Brands’ Chiquita Plantain Chips

Snax-Sational Brands, in collaboration with Chiquita, seller of bananas, has unveiled Chiquita Plantain Chips. The new chips go from harvest at the farm to bag in just 24 hours. The chips will be available in five flavors: Chile Limón, Garlic, Scoops with Sea Salt, Original, and Sweet. Naturally gluten-free and vegan-friendly, each 8-oz bag (SRP: $4.99) offers a clean-label snacking experience. 

https://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/114840-snax-sational-brands-debuts-chiquita-plantain-chips




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Harvest Snaps Honey BBQ Crunchy Loops

Calbee’s Harvest Snaps has launched Crunchy Loops Honey BBQ. Offering an approachable introduction to the better-for-you, ring-shaped lineup, the new poppable loops are seasoned to deliver a balanced blend of sweet, savory, and smoky taste, the brand says. Made with real veggies, the loops provide 4 g of protein and 2 g of fiber per serving, plus they are certified Non-GMO, gluten free, and free from the top common allergens. 

https://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/114873-harvest-snaps-debuts-honey-bbq-crunchy-loops

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Liz Parker Kuhn is the senior editor of Candy Industry and Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery, and has worked at BNP Media since 2012. She has written for CBS Detroit as well as for her own blogs. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing from the University of Michigan. Liz can be contacted at (248) 839-7156 or at parkerkuhne@bnpmedia.com.

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