Miami – September 18, 2026 -- Protein bar brand TRUBAR and matcha café chain Cha Cha Matcha have launched a joint collaboration bringing a new limited-edition matcha protein bar, a custom café drink and a protein-boosted cold foam to stores and select café locations.

Bran, Romania – September 18, 2026 -- Flying Fish, the flavored beer brand owned by AB InBev, is inviting drinkers in six countries to compete for a trip to Bran Castle in Romania for a Halloween party on November 7, 2026.

The promotion, called "Do You Dare to Party at Dracula's Castle?", runs across South Africa, Brazil, Mexico, Belgium, Peru and Canada. Entries open through October 20, 2026, with four winners selected from each of the six markets.

Iron Ridge, Wis. – September 18, 2026 -- PS Seasoning has launched four new meat processing kits aimed at home cooks who want to make sausage, bacon or jerky without guessing on ingredients or ratios. The lineup includes a Fresh Italian Sausage Kit, Pepperoni Snack Stick Kit, Smoked Maple Bacon Kit and Jerky Kit - Candied Jalapeño, each with pre-portioned seasoning and step-by-step instructions.

Purchase, N.Y. – September 18, 2026 -- Pepsi is marking the Buffalo Bills' first regular-season home game at the new Highmark Stadium with a free fan tailgate and thousands of limited-edition commemorative cans, the company announced.

The celebration lands on the Bills' season opener at their new venue

On September 17, Pepsi will host a free "Tailgating Deserves Pepsi" event outside Highmark Stadium, offering ice-cold Pepsi, gameday food from Wegmans, premium giveaways and a meet-and-greet with a Bills legend.

London – September 18, 2026 -- Icelandic Glacial has signed on for a second consecutive year as the Official Water of Laver Cup, supplying players and VIP guests when the tournament returns to The O2 arena in London from September 25 to 27, 2026.

New York – September 18, 2026 -- Ollie, the human-grade fresh dog food brand, is rolling out a seasonal recipe called Holiday Feast, giving dog owners an alternative to sneaking table scraps to their pets this year.

The recipe combines turkey and turkey liver, sweet potatoes, cranberries, butternut squash, green beans, and spinach, gently cooked and formulated by the brand's veterinarians, chefs, and food scientists. It meets AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for All Life Stages, including large-breed growth for dogs over 70 pounds as adults.

Needham, Mass. – September 17, 2026 -- Tripadvisor has released its 2026 Travelers' Choice Awards: Best of the Best Restaurants, ranking eateries and culinary experiences that fall among the top one percent of listings on the platform based on diner reviews collected between July 1, 2025 and June 30, 2026.

Bethlehem – September 17, 2026 -- BHU Foods has relaunched its snack bar lineup with an all-organic, plant-based formula now sold on Amazon and directly through bhufoods.com.

The brand is expanding its shelf presence on both coasts

BHU Foods products are now stocked at Sprouts and Erewhon on the West Coast, with a new East Coast push into Mom's Organic Market. Founded in 2015 to create a better keto snack bar, the company says it is now shifting its focus toward protein- and fiber-forward snacking to match changing consumer habits.

Austin, Minn. – September 17, 2026 -- SPAM Hot Honey has officially joined Hormel Foods' lineup of more than 10 canned meat varieties, hitting grocery store shelves nationwide starting today.

New York – September 16, 2026 -- GORGIE has launched Berry Burst, a new flavor available exclusively at Target locations nationwide starting September 13th.

Each can packs 150mg of green tea caffeine with zero sugar

Berry Burst contains 150mg of green tea caffeine alongside Biotin, B Vitamins, and L-Theanine. The drink has zero grams of sugar, five calories, and no artificial sweeteners.