Lays announces wild new potato chip flavors to hit shelves this fall — including some surprising sweet treats

Lays announces wild new potato chip flavors to hit shelves this fall — including some surprising sweet treats

Your Thanksgiving dinner now comes in a Lay’s chips bag. Lay’s has just announced its new Holi-LAY’S lineup — but you’ll have to wait to try them. The brand — which is owned by PepsiCo — will drop two new holiday flavors at the end of October. The Texas chips maker will release the Cheddar … Read more

Love late-night snacking? It raises your risk of a serious disease by 20% to 30%

Love late-night snacking? It raises your risk of a serious disease by 20% to 30%

A late-night snack attack that’s more like a nightmare. The jury’s still out on late-night snacking: some foods boost health while you sleep, while others cause not-so-sweet dreams. And while a little meal before bedtime may curb your hunger in the short term, eating at the wrong time could increase the risk of a severe … Read more

Bucc-ee’s bucked from no. 1 spot as America’s favorite convenience store

Bucc-ee’s bucked from no. 1 spot as America’s favorite convenience store

Move over, Buc-ee’s!  In a shocking shift, the American Customer Satisfaction Index’s (ACSI’s) latest convenience store rankings show beloved Buc-ee’s taking a tumble in customer rankings — while a surprising superstore rises to the top.  America’s favorite convenience store for 2026 is Meijer, a Michigan-headquartered retailer -—beating out more than two dozen convenience stores evaluated … Read more

Jane Austen popcorn bucket sparks buying frenzy, debate among lit purists: ‘Where I draw the line.’

Jane Austen popcorn bucket sparks buying frenzy, debate among lit purists: ‘Where I draw the line.’

It is a truth universally acknowledged that when a movie hits theaters, a themed popcorn bucket follows. The Jane Austen classic “Sense and Sensibility” is no exception. The story of two willful — and suddenly poor — sisters hits big screens on October 16 with a new adaptation starring Daisy Edgar-Jones and Caitríona Balfe. To … Read more

Curious deer learns not to mess with a ‘hangry’ raccoon and its snacks

Curious deer learns not to mess with a ‘hangry’ raccoon and its snacks

A wide-eyed racoon with open paws convinced a Pennsylvania resident to share a snack with the cute critter, and when a curious deer wandered over hoping for a bite of its own, an unforgettable caught-on-camera viral snack standoff unfolded. The raccoon scratched at Jenny Macbeth’s back door like a child in need. Its plea was … Read more

Famous snack food enters protein-max era: ‘Weirdly, I liked it.’

Famous snack food enters protein-max era: ‘Weirdly, I liked it.’

Cheez-It is buffing up. The toddler-approved snack is getting a “wellness” makeover as Cheez-It releases a protein-packed version meant to amp up its original nutrient value. Thew swap comes amidst the latest “protein maxxing” craze driven by GLP-1 patients, who need to preserve muscle mass while losing (and losing, and losing…) fat. Cheez-It’s newest variation … Read more

Inside Zooies, LA’s gas station home to ‘next-level elite’ cookies

Inside Zooies, LA’s gas station home to ‘next-level elite’ cookies

Some of LA’s most devoted cookie fans are pulling into a gas station to get their fix. Inside is Zooies, a cookie shop with dozens of flavors and a loyal following built by founder Arezou Appel, who still develops every recipe herself. “We are in a gas station,” Appel said. Sign up for the California … Read more

‘Rare’ Goldfish crackers hit the auction block for $25K

‘Rare’ Goldfish crackers hit the auction block for K

Forget buying a lottery ticket — just grab a pack of Goldfish crackers. Sellers on eBay are listing fused Goldfish “clusters” for thousands of dollars, with the holy grail — an “ultra rare” six-cracker clump — asking for a whopping $25,000. “$25k for something I used to accidentally vacuum off the floor of my minivan,” … Read more

Sales of pickle snacks hit a record high, with Gen Z customers leading charge

Sales of pickle snacks hit a record high, with Gen Z customers leading charge

They’re kind of a big dill. Pickle-inspired snacks and products have become all the rage, with the novelty treats growing 30% in sales over the past year, as reported by the Wall Street Journal through its acquisition of Circana Data market research. From pickle-flavored cotton candy to Devil Dave’s “Pickle Crack” — a craft dill … Read more

Mom’s ridiculous school lunch Oreo request triggers massive — and hilarious — backlash

To survive the back-to-school mom group chat, you’ve gotta be one tough cookie.  Sweet text message exchanges between parents have gone sour thanks to a sugary snack that was packed in a small child’s lunchbox, causing one mommy friend group to crumble into chocolatey dust.  And the internet is eating it up.  The viral mama drama, a … Read more

Trader Joe’s fans celebrate the return of two beloved seasonal bakery items: ‘Best day ever’

As with the changing of the leaves, so too has Trader Joe’s restocked their fall favorites. It’s time to say goodbye to Patio Potato Chips, Beach Day Gummy Candy, Watermelon Lemonade Sparkling Water and other summer staples at Trader Joe’s. As warm weather drifts away, autumn’s cozy vibes are just days away. To help gear … Read more

New hypoallergenic peanuts could bring the salty snacks back to airplanes and school cafeterias

Navigating a world with peanut allergies can be… well, nuts. Even if you’re not the one who’s allergic. More than six million Americans have a food allergy, and peanuts are the third-most common allergen. And it doesn’t just impact those who can’t eat it: Because reactions can be deadly, peanut-free policies and other restrictions are … Read more

Oreo takes inspiration from some of America’s favorite fried foods in wild new flavor lineup

Oreo has unveiled a “first-of-its-kind” meat-flavored cookie as part of a new limited-time lineup of sweets. The tenacious treat is one of three new flavors introduced as part of Oreo’s new “Twist, Lick, Vote” campaign, where fans can vote for their favorite of the trio to return in 2027. Fans can cast their vote on … Read more

Most Americans think snack foods have ‘too many’ ingredients — especially Gen Zers, millennials: survey

Americans believe 60% of snack foods have too many ingredients, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 general population Americans looked at respondents’ snacking habits and preferences, and the results revealed that many people are looking for simple options.For a majority of respondents (66%), the fewer ingredients a snack has, the more likely they … Read more

Pistachio prices skyrocket after California crop disaster

Pistachio prices skyrocket after California crop disaster

Pistachio lovers may soon be paying the price for California’s scorching spring. The beloved green nut — already having a major moment among Gen Zers thanks to viral Dubai chocolate bars, cream pastries, frozen yogurt and trendy lattes — is facing a bitter harvest after record-breaking heat devastated farms across the Golden State. California pistachio … Read more

Spores & s’mores are on the menu at this Catskills resort

Spores & s’mores are on the menu at this Catskills resort

Making gooey s’mores over a flickering campfire was already a treat for the senses. But at the Wylder Hotel in Windham, it’s now a (mildly) mind-expanding experience. The Catskills resort recently introduced a “Wyld Fireside” package that swaps kid-friendly Hershey bars for adult-oriented chocolate from Alice Mushrooms. These functional chocolates are infused with nootropic and … Read more

Beware ‘vanishing caloric density’ — it can trick you into gaining weight

Beware ‘vanishing caloric density’ — it can trick you into gaining weight

Imagine a snack that not only physically melts in your mouth with every bite, but whose calories seem to disappear just as quickly. Magic, right? Your brain thinks so, thanks to a phenomenon known as “vanishing caloric density.” But this mental magic trick could actually lead you to eat more calories — and pack on … Read more

Depression-era Little Debbie snack that built a family-run bakery still has Americans hooked

Depression-era Little Debbie snack that built a family-run bakery still has Americans hooked

What began as a 5-cent snack sold during the Great Depression has grown into one of Little Debbie’s best-selling treats more than 90 years later. The Oatmeal Creme Pie was Little Debbie’s first snack cake, tracing its roots to 1935, when O.D. McKee developed the treat after selling baked goods from the back of his 1928 … Read more

Airline passengers rank the best food and drinks in economy — and the most hated snack some sneak onto planes

Airline passengers rank the best food and drinks in economy — and the most hated snack some sneak onto planes

Ditch the high-stakes snack selection. As the flight attendant pushes that cart down the aisle while you’re half-asleep, the pressure to choose the perfect snack and beverage is real. The highly anticipated mid-air snack time is disappointing when the options are stale or unpalatable. Delta Airlines dominated the survey with 30% of the vote and … Read more

Most expensive World Cup venues revealed — with some costing fans eye-popping $100 for snacks

Most expensive World Cup venues revealed — with some costing fans eye-popping 0 for snacks

Here’s where to get the most bang for your “Cup.” Trying to eat one’s fill at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium can quickly empty your wallet. The Florida-based arena was recently ranked the most expensive World Cup venue in North America for concessions with meals costing fans over $100 on average, per a snack-y survey by … Read more