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New food & beverage launches — May 16, 2026

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12 new food and beverage products launched in US retail on May 16, 2026, tracked by FoodLaunches.ai. The most common launch type that day was new flavor, with 7 of 12 launches (58.3%). 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 16, 2026

Launch types on May 16, 2026, by number of launches
Launch typeLaunchesShare of day (%)
New flavor758.3
New product433.3
Seasonal return18.3
  1. 1
    New producthigh confidence

    Blues Hog · Blues Hog Liquid Wagyu Beef Tallow


    Description, source & where to buy it — free after signup
  2. 2
    New producthigh confidence

    Keeper’s Heart · American Pot Still


    Description, source & where to buy it — free after signup
  3. 3
    Kool-Aid Kool-Aid Sours 16 oz - Watermelon Blast — product image
    New flavorhigh confidence

    Kool-Aid · Kool-Aid Sours 16 oz - Watermelon Blast


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

    Kool-Aid · Kool-Aid Sours 16 oz - Cherry Bomb


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

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  1. 5
    New flavorhigh confidence

    Kool-Aid · Kool-Aid Sours 16 oz - Frostbite (Blue Raspberry)


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  2. 6
    Seasonal returnhigh confidence

    Salty Turtle Beer Company · Freq Hop IPA


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  3. 7
    New flavorhigh confidence

    Sierra Nevada · Sierra Nevada Shred Lime Ginger Beer Soda


    Description, source & where to buy it — free after signup
  4. 8
    Sierra Nevada Sierra Nevada Shred Orange Beer Soda — product image
    New flavorhigh confidence

    Sierra Nevada · Sierra Nevada Shred Orange Beer Soda


    Description, source & where to buy it — free after signup
  5. 9
    Sierra Nevada Sierra Nevada Shred Lemon Beer Soda — product image
    New flavorhigh confidence

    Sierra Nevada · Sierra Nevada Shred Lemon Beer Soda


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  6. 10
    Assi Assi Kimchi Rapokki — product image
    New flavormedium confidence

    Assi · Assi Kimchi Rapokki


    Description, source & where to buy it — free after signup
  7. 11
    New productmedium confidence

    Carlo's Bakery · Carlo's Bakery Ultimate American Cake


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  8. 12
    Michelle's Miche Rosa Lychee Perfume Body Oil — product image
    New productmedium confidence

    Michelle's · Miche Rosa Lychee Perfume Body Oil


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