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New food & beverage launches — May 2, 2026

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Key data

12 new food and beverage products launched in US retail on May 2, 2026, tracked by FoodLaunches.ai. The most common launch type that day was new flavor, with 8 of 12 launches (66.7%). Every entry below lists the brand, product name, launch type and detection confidence, and the data was last refreshed on September 1, 2026.

Launch mix on May 2, 2026

Launch types on May 2, 2026, by number of launches
Launch typeLaunchesShare of day (%)
New flavor866.7
Line extension216.7
Multipack18.3
Seasonal return18.3
  1. 1
    Cafe Bustelo Cafe Bustelo Tres Leches Medium Roast Ground Coffee — product image
    New flavorhigh confidence

    Cafe Bustelo · Cafe Bustelo Tres Leches Medium Roast Ground Coffee


    Description, source & where to buy it — free after signup
  2. 2
    Line extensionhigh confidence

    Garage Beer Company · Garage Beer (bottles)


    Description, source & where to buy it — free after signup
  3. 3
    Lesserevil LesserEvil Buffalo Cheddar Space Balls — product image
    New flavorhigh confidence

    Lesserevil · LesserEvil Buffalo Cheddar Space Balls


    Description, source & where to buy it — free after signup
  4. 4
    Multipackhigh confidence

    Lindt · Lindt LINDOR Dessert Assortment Chocolate Candy Truffles


    Description, source & where to buy it — free after signup

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  1. 5
    Pillsbury Pillsbury Toaster Strudel Stars and Stripes Apple Pie with Star Sprinkles — product image
    New flavorhigh confidence

    Pillsbury · Pillsbury Toaster Strudel Stars and Stripes Apple Pie with Star Sprinkles


    Description, source & where to buy it — free after signup
  2. 6
    Pillsbury Pillsbury Apple Pie Ready-to-Bake Cookie Dough — product image
    New flavorhigh confidence

    Pillsbury · Pillsbury Apple Pie Ready-to-Bake Cookie Dough


    Description, source & where to buy it — free after signup
  3. 7
    Pillsbury Pillsbury Ready-to-Bake Red, White and Blue Cookie Dough — product image
    Seasonal returnhigh confidence

    Pillsbury · Pillsbury Ready-to-Bake Red, White and Blue Cookie Dough


    Description, source & where to buy it — free after signup
  4. 8
    New flavorhigh confidence

    Pillsbury · Pillsbury Toaster Strudel Stars and Stripes Strawberries & Cream Stripes


    Description, source & where to buy it — free after signup
  5. 9
    Pop Tarts Pop-Tarts Pokémon Frosted Vanilla Cupcake Toaster Pastries — product image
    Line extensionhigh confidence

    Pop Tarts · Pop-Tarts Pokémon Frosted Vanilla Cupcake Toaster Pastries


    Description, source & where to buy it — free after signup
  6. 10
    Redcon1 Redcon1 MRE Protein Shake RTD - Hostess Twinkie — product image
    New flavorhigh confidence

    Redcon1 · Redcon1 MRE Protein Shake RTD - Hostess Twinkie


    Description, source & where to buy it — free after signup
  7. 11
    Redcon1 Redcon1 MRE Protein Shake RTD - Hostess Cupcake — product image
    New flavorhigh confidence

    Redcon1 · Redcon1 MRE Protein Shake RTD - Hostess Cupcake


    Description, source & where to buy it — free after signup
  8. 12
    Pop Tarts Pokémon themed Pop-Tarts — product image
    New flavormedium confidence

    Pop Tarts · Pokémon themed Pop-Tarts


    Description, source & where to buy it — free after signup