Whether it is portable guacamole dips or pre-packaged smoothie ingredients, the October 2016 packaging trends reveal an emphasis on convenient, time-saving solutions.
When it comes to food and beverages, portable packaging is increasingly in demand among consumers. To cater to those who prefer snacking on the go, Sabra teamed up with Tostitos to create dippable guacamole snack packs. Similarly, the packaging company Excelsior created a line of on-the-go pouches for salads, pastas and fruit snacks.
Beyond food and beverages, the October 2016 packaging trends also reveal an emphasis on convenience when it comes to personal care products. Whether it is grouped condom packs, discrete tampon boxes or mess-free face masks, brands are realizing that simple, no-hassle packaging designs are preferable to more complicated containers.
Top 100 Packaging Ideas in October
From Portable Guacamole Packaging to Pre-Packaged Smoothies:
Katherine Pendrill — Oct 29, 2016 — Marketing
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Collapsible Subscription Boxes
The Hatchbox Brand Identity Fuses Functional and Vibrant Accents
97
Sophisticated Feminine Hygiene Branding
These Tampons are Packaged in Minimalist Boxes
96
Portable Food Pouches
Excelsior Created a Line of On-The-Go Pouches for Portable Meals
95
Subversive Beverage Branding
'Elderbrook Drinks' Takes a Different Path When It Comes to Marketing
94
Industrial Burger Delivery Boxes
The Delivery Boxes for A-100 Burgers Feature an Unexpected Design
93
Paper-Packaged T-shirts
These Boxed Shirts Offer a Convenient Method of Packaging Clothing
92
Strong Eco Coffee Packaging
The La Colombe Wholesale Coffee Packaging is Sustainable
91
Unsweetened Sparkling Waters
These Refreshing Beverages Come in a Variety of Flavors
90
Sparkling Gin Bottles
These Spirits Were Inspired by Sparkling Wines
89
Exotic Natural Colas
Fever-Tree's 'Madagascan Cola' Includes Worldly Ingredients
88
Multitool Tube Packaging
The 3M Patch Plus Primer 4-in-1 Boasts a Useful Packaging Design
87
Flavored Powdered Teas
These Ground Teas are Mixed with Natural Fruit Blends
86
Millennial-Targeted Packaging Concepts
This Peet's Coffee & Tea Branding Idea is Fresh and Hip
85
Car Culture Beer Branding
Hot Rod Oil Beer Correlates Craft Beer to Muscle Cars
84
Hypnotic Premium Candy Packaging
The Fazer Marianne Mint Candy Packaging is Stripy and Chromatic
83
Insect-Themed Light Bulb Branding
These Boxes Interact with Their Contents in a Clever Way
82
Game-Embedded Pizza Boxes
The New Pizza Hut Box Features a Flick Football Field on Top
81
Chromatic 80s Makeup Branding
The Full Brow Make-Up Packaging is Vibrantly Edgy
80
Branded Mooncake Desserts
Starbucks Japan is Offering a Mooncake Box for the Mid-Autumn Festival
79
Specialized Vodka Bottles
Grey Goose's New Vodka Branding Diverts from the Company's Usual Designs
78
Ethereal Facial Serum Packaging
This Floral Serum Branding is Simple Yet Sophisticated
77
Artisanal Flour Packaging
The Irma Organic Flour from Skærtoft Mølle is Milled Slowly
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Cheerful Chocolate Bar Labels
'Season of Victory' Creatively Branded This Sweet Organic Treat
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Storytelling Seasoning Packaging
The 'BooM' Salt and Sugar Packaging Creates a Narrative
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Convenience-Focused Tea Packaging
The Tea Time Carton Packaging Hangs on the Wall for Ease-of-Use
73
Cultural Olive Oil Branding
This Olive Oil Reflects the History and Language of Its Origins
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Travel-Inspired Granola Branding
These Healthy Granola Bars Come in a Variety of Flavors
71
Artisan Dog Food Branding
This Dog Food Was Designed to Be as Healthy as Possible
70
Grouped Condom Packs
These Condoms are Offered in More Convenient Packaging
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Rustic Frozen Meals
These Healthy Frozen Foods Offer a Range of Cuisines
68
Fluid Water Bottle Designs
This Water Bottle Replicates the Look of Its Contents
67
Shelf-Stable Hummus Cups
Hummustir's Hummus in a Cup Preserves Freshness with Ready-to-Mix Pouches
66
Artisan Baked Goods Packaging
This Bakery Packages Its Products in Simplistic Boxes
65
Limited-Edition Charcoal Drinks
Suja Juice Launched a Creative Campaign to Promote These Juices
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Sophisticated Mooncake Boxes
This Mooncake Packaging Was Inspired by Lunar Phases
63
Boxed Cannabis Capsules
These Boxes Were Designed to Look More Modern Than Natural
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Floral Wine Concepts
This Concept Wine Brand is Inspired by Tattoos and Gardens
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Narrative Mooncake Packaging
This Branding Reflects the Culturally Based History of Its Contents
60
Doodled Bakery Boxes
This Packaging Reveals Simple, Playful Illustrations
59
Technology-Infused Packaging
The New 'SaraLight' Packaging Shows Promise for Promotional Marketing
58
Youthful Toothpaste Branding
These Toothpastes are Offered by a Luxury Cosmetics Brand
57
Monochrome Cold-Pressed Juices
This Juice Packaging Allows Its Contents to Speak for Itself
56
Upscale Fowl Snack Branding
The Wilding's Duck Crackling High-Quality Snacks are Rich in Protein
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Scrumptious Healthy Dessert Snacks
Real Handful Snack Packs are Filled with Fiber-Rich Ingredients
54
Luxury Vegan Chocolates
This Luxury Chocolate Offers a Wide Range of Flavors
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Sophisticated Wine Carriers
This Box Turns into a DIY Structure That Transports and Holds Wines
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Hunting-Inspired Wine Bottles
These Wine Bottle Labels Feature Endearing Cut-Outs
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Vibrant Ready-Made Cocktails
These Cocktails Come in a Variety of Unique Flavors
50
Organic Cafe Packaging Sets
This Cafe Has Takeout Packages That Reflect Its Healthy Offerings
49
Frozen Fruit Smoothie Kits
The 'SER!OUS' Smoothies Packaging is Focused on Convenience
48
Garden-Themed Vodka Branding
Eden Vodka Features Mystical, Nature-Themed Packaging
47
Fiery Single-Serving Chips
The 'Carolina Reaper Madness' Chips are Sold One at a Time
46
Teapot-Inspired Pouch Packaging
Mondi Jackson's Pouch Package Design Includes a Spout and Handle
45
Smart Rum Bottles
Malibu's Smart Product Packaging Integrates Interactive NFC Tags
44
Modernized Vintage Beer Branding
This Beer Mixes Contemporary Designs with Traditional Ones
43
Nest-Inspired Wine Packaging
The Companhia das Lezírias Tyto alba Red Wine Packaging is Sweet
42
Organic Quinoa Chips
These Healthy Snacks are Made from a Popular Superfood
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Exotic Artisanal Preserve Packaging
The Melina's Confections Branding Designs are Refined
40
Medicinal Alcohol Packaging
The Rakijateka Distilling Company Branding Focuses on Heritage
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Marbled Wine Branding
This Wine is Labeled Like the Spines of Books Would Be
38
Spherical Fruit Snack Branding
These Dried Fruit Snacks Are a Healthy Take on Traditional Chips
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Protein-Rich Cereal Packaging
'Quoats' Hot Porridge Blends Healthy Ingredients for a Filling Meal
36
Gold-Embossed Wine Branding
M&A Creative Agency Created a Luxuriously Styled Bottle for This Brand
35
Nation-Celebrating Beers
Beau's is Crafting A Special Birthday Beer for Canada's 150th Anniversary
34
Tetrahedron Snack Packaging
This Single-Serve Snack Pack Comes in a Shareable Container
33
Monochrome Coffee Labeling
This Coffee Brand Offers Somber and Cluttered Packaging
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Art-Focused Coffee Branding
This Archer Farms' Coffee Comes with Dozens of Artistic Embellishments
31
Dairy-Free Cold-Pressed Milkshakes
The New Coldpress Almond Drink is Just 49 Calories Per Bottle
30
Minimalist Tampon Packaging
This Branding Gives Feminine Products a Luxurious Look
29
Microwavable Vegetable Pouches
Libby's Uses a Self-Venting System for Its Steamed Vegetables
28
Vibrant Geometric Coffee Branding
The Avicenna Coffee Packaging Uses Minimal Color for Effect
27
Animated Baked Bread Branding
The Breadski Brothers 'That Bread' Packaging is Convenient
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Exotic Organic Coconut Jams
The New Buko Foods Fruit Jams Blend Unexpected Flavor Profiles
25
Shadowed Illustration Wine Branding
This Labeling Started Off with One Idea and Ended with Another
24
Soothing Botanical Balms
These Balms Were Designed to Offer Relaxing Scents to Users
23
Healthy Halal Infant Food
The 'For Aisha' Stage-Three Baby Food Pouches are Vibrantly Branded
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Trellis-Inspired Florist Packaging
The Modern Flower Co. Branding is Geometrically Modern
21
High Fashion Candy Packaging
Stærk Designer Collection Alters M&M's Wrappers With Animal Prints
20
Chicken Sauce-Flavored Chips
The New Lay's Potato Chips Feature the Taste of Swiss Chalet Sauce
19
Devilish Energy Drinks
Diablo is an Alcoholic Energy Drink with Bold Packaging
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Monochromatic Baked Goods Branding
Keisari Bakery Bags and Branding is Focused on Simplicity
17
Portable Guacamole Packaging
Sabra is Now Offering Tostitos Chips and Guacamole Pairings
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Vibrant Dragee Packaging
These Flavorful Snacks Come with Playful Branding
15
Postage Stamp Coffee Branding
These Kokomo Coffee Pouches Reinforce the Origin of the Beans
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Illustrated Beer Bottles
These Limited-Edition Stella Artois Beers Represent Different Lifestyles
13
Historical Gin Labeling
This Alcohol Brand Prides Itself in Being from Manchester
12
Portioned Kids' Meals
'Little Dish' Offers Healthy Small Meals for Children
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Celebratory Champagne Branding
These Champagne Bottles Celebrate the Alcohol's Usual Purpose
10
All-Natural Cocktail Syrups
These Syrups are Made with Cane Sugar and Cinchona Bark
9
Prepackaged Organic Edibles
The Biofood Health Food Branding is Friendly and Inviting
8
Rustic Simplified Honey Branding
Altay Honey Utilizes Simple Packaging for Maximum Effect
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Alcoholic Fruit Juices
These Drinks Offer a Unique Blend of Flavors for Alcohol Lovers
6
Rustic Chocolate Packaging
This Minimalist Chocolate Branding Makes Use of Color to Be Distinctive
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Color-Coordinated Chocolate Packaging
Peyton and Byrne Chocolate Bars Feature Artisanal Flavors
4
Diverse Cuisine Meal Bowls
'Bol' Offers Food from a Wide Variety of Regions
3
Cycling-Inspired Coffee Branding
Broom Wagon Coffee's Packaging Draws Inspiration from Cycling
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Dinner Party Poultry Packaging
The Santa Rosa Chicken Products Packaging is Vibrant and Friendly
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Numerical Cosmetic Branding
The Dermiss Natural Cosmetic Line is Numbered According to Use
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Portable Food Pouches
Excelsior Created a Line of On-The-Go Pouches for Portable Meals
Subversive Beverage Branding
'Elderbrook Drinks' Takes a Different Path When It Comes to Marketing
Multi-Functional Smoking Tools
Nuggy Smoker's Multi-Tool is 10 Smoking Tools in One Gadget
Strong Eco Coffee Packaging
The La Colombe Wholesale Coffee Packaging is Sustainable
Sparkling Gin Bottles
These Spirits Were Inspired by Sparkling Wines
Celebratory Pop Figure Covers
Dazed Magazine's Fall Issue Features Marilyn Manson and Kate Moss
Boyish Military Editorials
Albert Watson Was Behind the Camera for a Unique Vogue Japan Shoot
Hypnotic Premium Candy Packaging
The Fazer Marianne Mint Candy Packaging is Stripy and Chromatic
Chromatic 80s Makeup Branding
The Full Brow Make-Up Packaging is Vibrantly Edgy
Branded Mooncake Desserts
Starbucks Japan is Offering a Mooncake Box for the Mid-Autumn Festival
Storytelling Seasoning Packaging
The 'BooM' Salt and Sugar Packaging Creates a Narrative
Convenience-Focused Tea Packaging
The Tea Time Carton Packaging Hangs on the Wall for Ease-of-Use
Versatile Baggy Menswear
The Band of Outsiders Spring Collection Takes Cues from LA Culture
Revived Retro Tees
'Revive' Brought Back a Number of 1990s FUCT T-Shirts with Cynical Slogans
Virtual Movie Apartment Tours
Archilogic Built a 3D Model of the 'American Psycho' Apartment
Quirky Graphic Mugs
Thse Playful Mugs Make for Excellent Gifts for People of All Ages
Eco-Friendly Lemonades
These Refreshing Drinks are Made from Icelandic Spring Water
Narrative Mooncake Packaging
This Branding Reflects the Culturally Based History of Its Contents
American-Inspired Frozen Meals
The Shack is Now Offering Ready-Made American Meals for Foodies
Eco-Friendly Coffee Pods
The New Percol Coffee Capsules are Capable of Being Composted
Conceptual Snack Bar Packaging
The Zeno-Bar Healthy Bars are a Focused on Natural Benefits
Cocktail-Sharing Chatbots
Absolut's Facebook Messenger Chatbot Treats Users to a Free Drink
Galactic Waffle Makers
The Star Wars BB-8 Breakfast Cooker Shapes Hot Cakes as Astromech Droids
Quiet Theater Confections
TodayTix's Line of Quiet Snacks Keep Spectators Sated and Silent
Energizing Protein Supplements
This Supplement Offers Both a Caffeine Kick and a Protein Boost
Scrumptious Healthy Dessert Snacks
Real Handful Snack Packs are Filled with Fiber-Rich Ingredients
Flavorful Supplement Gums
The Blast Power Gum Candy Provides a Calorie-Free Boost
Social Media Guacamole Promotions
This Snapchat Campaign Celebrates National Guacamole Day 2016
Athletic Yogurt Drinks
The Vilvi Yoga Beverages Provide Liquid Breakfasts Infused With Aloe
Exotic Artisanal Preserve Packaging
The Melina's Confections Branding Designs are Refined
Illustrated Shirt Guides
GANT Created a Shirt Guide to Place Itself as the Ultimate Shirtmaker
Medicinal Alcohol Packaging
The Rakijateka Distilling Company Branding Focuses on Heritage
Portable Espresso Shot Makers
The 'STARESSO' Manual Coffee Maker Brews Hot or Cold Coffee
Smart Waste Cups
The Smart Planet ReCups are Designed to Be Easy to Repurpose
Ancient Grain Breakfast Bars
KIND's Breakfast Snacks are Loaded with Superfoods and Whole Grains
Spherical Fruit Snack Branding
These Dried Fruit Snacks Are a Healthy Take on Traditional Chips
Alcoholic Juice Bars
This Juice and Smoothie Bar Switches to Serving Healthy Cocktails at Night
Tetrahedron Snack Packaging
This Single-Serve Snack Pack Comes in a Shareable Container
Art-Focused Coffee Branding
This Archer Farms' Coffee Comes with Dozens of Artistic Embellishments
Peppery Pale Ales
The Guinness Rye Pale Ale Offers a Beautifully Balanced Flavor Profile
Minimalist Tampon Packaging
This Branding Gives Feminine Products a Luxurious Look
Coralline Lighting Installations
Omer Arbel's '44' is on Display at London's Barbican Centre
Coffee-Enhancing Mugs
This Wooden Cup Rack and Mug Set Can Enhance the Flavor of Hot Beverages
Sake-Flavored Crackers
This Collaborative Cracker Flavor Tastes Like the Famous Dassai Sake
Microwavable Vegetable Pouches
Libby's Uses a Self-Venting System for Its Steamed Vegetables
Squeezable Charcoal Skincare
Black Out's Activated Charcoal + Coconut Mask Softens and Detoxifies
Nature-Themed Bread Packaging
Vogel's Bread is Offering Promotional Packs to Promote Its Ethos
Heritage-Inspired Latte Packaging
The Drink Me Chai Drink Branding is Focused on Indian Heritage
Exotic Organic Coconut Jams
The New Buko Foods Fruit Jams Blend Unexpected Flavor Profiles
Tea-Inspired Vitamin Packaging
HUM Nutrition's Supplement Packs Take the form of Portable Sachets
Shareable Beer Packaging
The Guinness Hop House 13 Beer Lager Bottles are Focused on Experience
Energizing Bath Soaks
This 'Effervescent Pharmacy Soak' Stimulates Vitality Using Dried Herbs
Individually Frozen Fillets
Fishpeople's Single-Serve Fish Fillets Make Portion-Controlled Meals
Portable Guacamole Packaging
Sabra is Now Offering Tostitos Chips and Guacamole Pairings
Postage Stamp Coffee Branding
These Kokomo Coffee Pouches Reinforce the Origin of the Beans
Microwavable Quinoa Cups
'Q Cups' Make It Easy to Prepare Organic Quinoa in a Cup in Five Minutes
Blue Herb Jams
This Blue Jam Preserve from JT & Associates Boasts an Unusual Hue
Tea-Based Snack Bars
This Raw Bar from Creative Nature Boasts a Yerba Mate Base
Process-Focused Cheese Packaging
Lizavetinsky Goat Cheese is a Farm Product with Artisanal Roots
Celebratory Champagne Branding
These Champagne Bottles Celebrate the Alcohol's Usual Purpose
Minty Matcha Recovery Powders
The T-Tox Matcha Acts as a Natural Metabolism Booster
Artisanal Turkish Coffee Packaging
Özerlat Turkish Coffee Blends are Crafted Using Arabica Beans
Discerning Chip Branding
'Say Yes To No' Chips Encourage Consumers to Build Good Eating Habits
Modern Mystery Hoodies
'ih nom uh nit' Designed Apparel Surrounding a Stranger Things Theme
Apothecary-Inspired Cosmetics Bottles
This Brand Was Inspired by Old-School Barbershops
Bone Broth Protein Powders
Ancient Nutrition Blend Bone Broth with Sweet Flavors
Anniversary-Celebrating Liquor Branding
Rezangyal Released Packaging for Its 10th Anniversary
Coffee Chain Juice Blends
Starbucks' Evolution Fresh is Releasing Five New Juices
Melt-Proof Ice Hotels
The Icehotel 365 Will Stay Frozen All Year Roun
Mystical Bath Salts Branding
Gem Honey's Bath Products are Packaged in Ornate Glass Bottles
Smoothie Juice Boxes
Innocent Drinks Packages Kid Veggie Fruit Smoothies in Convenient Cartons
Cylindrical Maple Snack Packaging
This Snack Duo Combines Food and a Condiment
Legume-Based Proteins
The Prescribed Choice Vanilla Supplement Powder is Made Using Pea Extract
Blemish Treatment Swabs
The Kate Somerville EradiKate Zit Formula is Designed for On-the-Go Use
Porcelain-Inspired Packaging
The Fumeiga Soy Sauce Bottle Packaging Design is Culture-Focused
Dramatic Jam Branding
These Jam Jars Feature Over-the-Top Labeling
Zesty Caramel Chocolates
These 'Zesty Caramel Bombes' Combine Citrus, Caramel and Chocolate
Campfire Snack Syrups
Sweetbirds Offer Consumers The Taste of S'more Sandwiches In a Sweetener
Jerky Protein Snack Packs
These Flavored Snacks Contain a Variety of Wholesome Ingredients
Miniature Frozen Pancakes
Pillsbury is Making Whole Grain Mini Pancakes in a Small, Frozen Format
Spicy Caramel Chocolates
Montezuma's Chocolate Balls are Enriched with Chilli and Peppercorns
Dip-Focused Eateries
The GUAC Tacos + Tequila Restaurant is Dedicated Entirely to Guacamole
Mosquito Deterrent Pouches
This MosquitoPaQ Pouch Attracts Bugs to Draw Them Away from Humans
DIY Caffeinated Pumpkin Cocktails
'Poor Man's Kitchen' Infused a Classic Autumn Drink with Liquor
Fruit Kernel Snacks
Creative Nature's Apricot Kernels are a Nutritious Raw Snack
Reformatted Noodle Cups
Nissin's Cup Noodles Now Boast a Healthier Formula
Kid-Friendly Spelt Cereals
Rude Health's Cereal for Children is Made with Ancient Grains
Vacuum-Sealed Steins
The Stanley Portable Mug Keeps Drinks Ultra Cold With an Insulated Interior
Bite-Sized Cinnamon Buns
The Pillsbury Mini Cinnis Provide an Easy Way to Enjoy Warm Pastries
Cocktail-Inspired Yogurt Drinks
This Vilvi Yogurt Product Takes Flavor Cues from a Piña Colada
Street Food-Inspired Tacos
These Frozen Evol Dinners Take Flavor Cues from Street Food Tacos
Pumpkin Spice Nitro Brews
Breckenridge Brewery is Turning a Seasonal Latte into a New Fall Brew
Immune-Boosting Yogurts
Imunia's Yogurt for Health is Designed to Strengthen One's Immunity
Magnetic Marijuana Breathalyzers
This Breathalyzer Uses High-Tech Magnetic Biological Sensors
Natural Artisanal Soda Branding
Be Pop is a New Soda Brand with Sparkling Packaging and Products
Vitamin-Enriched Energy Tablets
The Dextro Energy 'Energy to Go' Tablets Offer a Delicious Boost
Ultra-Spicy Burger Menus
Sonic's New Fiery Family Menu Delivers a Powerful Dose of Heat
Raw Aloe Vera Supplements
The Herbal AloeForce Supplement is Designed to Improve Digestion
Cocktail-Inspired Chocolates
Montezuma's Truffle Collection Takes Flavor Cues from Mixed Drinks
Energy-Boosting Mints
The Viter Energy Mints Help to Boost Energy Levels and Freshen Breath
Hardening Honey Skincare
The May Lindstrom Honey Mud Uses Clay to Naturally Purify the Skin
Aromatic Fruit-Free Beers
The Wicked Weed Juiceless India Pale Ale Beer is Fruity without Fruit
Bourbon-Infused Seafood Soups
Fishpeople's Seafood Chowder is Enhanced with a Smoky Spirit Flavor
Snack-Sized Chicken Sandwiches
KFC's Chicken Littles Serve as a Lighter Dinner Option