Thanksgiving is nearly upon us and brands are launching specialty products related to the holiday to entice and delight consumers. This list of 12 Thanksgiving innovations ranges from Thanksgiving-themed nuggets to plant-based holiday roasts, showcasing how brands are responding to changing consumer needs.
In light of the ongoing pandemic, many consumers are opting to spend the holiday with those in their immediate household (as per WHO recommendations). Therefore, these consumers require smaller, less laborsome meals like the new Perdue Farms ThanksNuggets. The new offering is "perfect for scaled-down holiday dinners and solo 'LazyGiving' celebrations in 2020" and is comprised of a turkey-shaped white meat nugget that features sweet potato flavoring and a drumstick-shaped dark meat nugget with notes of stuffing and cranberry.
12 Thanksgiving Innovations
From Thanksgiving-Themed Nuggets to Plant-Based Holiday Roasts:
Grace Mahas — Nov 12, 2020 — Lifestyle
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Re-Imagined Thanksgiving Parades
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is Reimagined in Light of COVID
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Savory Turkey-Packed Snacks
The Butterball PREMIUM SNACKS are Paired with High-Quality Sides
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Chef-Created Vegan Thanksgiving Meals
Chef Chloe Coscarelli Partners with Whole Foods Market
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Cannabis-Infused Turkey Gravies
Kiva Confections is Offer a Festive Cannabis-Infused Turkey Gravy
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Plant-Based Holiday Roasts
The Sol Cuisine Stuffed Turk'y with Gravy is Protein-Packed
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Plant-Based Turkey Alternatives
Gardein's 'Turk’y Cutlets' and 'Stuffed Turk’y' Contain No Meat
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Keto-Friendly Turkey Gravies
Kevin's Natural Foods' Keto Turkey Gravy is Perfect for Thanksgiving
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Thanksgiving-Themed Nuggets
Perdue Farms Debuted ThanksNuggets in Time for the Holidays
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Adorable Gratitude Displays
'Turkey on the Table' Encourages Gratitude and Supports Those in Need
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Charitable Farm-To-Table Initiatives
The Miller Farms Thankful Turkey Helps Those in Need
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Tie-Dyed Gravy T-Shirts
Kentucky for Kentucky's Tie-Dye Shirt Gets its Pattern from Real Gravy
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Turkey-Flavored Halloween Candies
Brach’s New Turkey Dinner Candy Corn is Here for Fall
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Health-Minded Fast Food Meals
Oliver's Real Foods Feel-Good Meal is Arriving for the Holidays
Cost-Conscious Thanksgiving Meal Deals
The Walmart Thanksgiving Basket Feeds 10 for Under $40
Familiar Free-From Snack Products
Simply Snacks is Debuting Four New Product Varieties
PSL-Inspired Chocolates
Hershey’s Nuggets Pumpkin Spice Latte Pairs Chocolate & Warm Flavors
Cheese-Themed Advent Calendars
Kraft Natural Cheese Debuts a Holiday Advent Calendar
Ready-to-Eat Plant-Based Meat Snacks
These New THIS™ Products are Hitting UK Shelves Now
Snackable Frozen Appetizers
TAST!EZ's New Products Bring Restaurant-Quality Snacks Home
Holiday-Flavored Snack Chips
These PepsiCo Christmas Snacks are Arriving in the UK
Decadently Festive QSR Lineups
Paris Baguette Unveils Thanksgiving Cakes and a Holiday Menu
Meat-Infused Child Snack Pouches
These New Once Upon a Farm Products are at Expo West 2026
QSR-Inspired Meal Kits
Rustlers' Frozen Meal Kits Feed One or Two People in Minutes
Holiday Hosting Pants
Butterball and Hedley & Bennett Created Thanksgiving Hosting Pants
Protein-Forward Snack Kits
Greenfield Natural Meat Co. Debuts a New Line of Protein Snack Kits
Meme-Inspired Chicken Nuggets
Perdue Six Seven Chicken Nuggets are Arriving as a Walmart Exclusive
Festive Snack Packaging Designs
Kellanova Debuts Its Seasonal Assortment of Snacks
Innovative Snack Launches
Utz Brands, Inc. Unveils a Variety of Products at the 2025 NACS Show
Film-Inspired Holiday Meals
The Grinch Meal at Mcdonald’s Highlights the Dr. Seuss Character
Hidden Veggie Fruit Pockets
Veggies Made Great's New Fruit Pockets Feature Butternut Squash
Protein-Forward Gen Z Snacks
Taste Inc Undergoes a Brand Refresh and Introduces its Protein Range
Holiday Dinner Cookies
OREO Thanksgiving Dinner Serves Up Six Seasonal Flavors in a Keepsake Tin
Fan-Favorite Crispy Chicken Nuggets
Taco Bell is Reintroducing Its Crispy Chicken Nuggets in April
Crunchy Veggie-Based Easter Snacks
Garden Veggie Snacks™ Spring Eggs Bring Savory Flavor to Easter
Seasonal Spherical Protein Snacks
Day Out Portable Protein Balls Unveiled Dessert-Inspired Treats
Christmas Tree-Shaped Veggie Snacks
Garden Veggie Holiday Trees Have a Festive, Flavorful Profile
Festive Convenient Store Offerings
7-Eleven Gears Up for the Holidays with Food, Beverages & More
Earth-Inspired Special-Edition Tofu Packaging
Pulmuone Emphasizes Its Commitment to Sustainability
Veggie-Infused Snack Products
These New Happy Orchard Products from Rich's are Functional
Plant-Based Frozen Ready Meals
The GRUBBY Frozen Meal Range Features Seven New Varieties
Thanksgiving-Inspired Noodle Flavors
Cup Noodles Introduces Turkey Dinner and Pumpkin Pie Noodles
Dinosaur-Shaped Veggie Nuggets
Actual Veggies' Dinosaur Nuggets Feature Broccoli, Potato & More
Squeezable Homestyle Turkey Gravies
HEINZ Taps Thanksgiving Leftovers for Inspiration
Dynamic Lunch Meat Products
Hillshire Farms' Sandwich Style Lunch Meats Come in Three Flavors
Heritage-Inspired QSR Ranges
The Chick-fil-A Newstalgia Lineup Pays Homage to the Brand's History
Steak Nugget Menu Items
Arby's Steak Nuggets are Sure to Appeal for Their Flavor and Practicality
Bread-Branded Single-Serve Pastries
These New Wonder Bakery Snacks Come in Three Varieties
Limited-Edition Halloween Treats
Kellanova Brands Debut Exclusive Treats for Halloween
Family-Friendly Pizza-Inspired Snacks
Dr. Praeger's Pizza Stars are Packed with Veggies
Convenient Frozen Snack Lines
Farm Rich is Enhancing March Madness Dining Options
Crisp-Textured Deli Menu Items
Schlotzsky’s Introduced its Apple Harvest Lineup
Delicious Premium Convenience Meals
Kroger Co. Debuts New Dishes with Globally Inspired Flavors
Sports-Themed Chicken Nuggets
Tyson Game Time Nuggets Have 20-Grams of Protein Per Serving
Ingredient-Driven Chip Branding
The Refreshed Tostitos Branding Focuses on Nutritional Benefits
Snack-Inspired Plant-Based Foods
This Veggiecus Plant-Based Ready-to-Cook Range Embraces Snacking
Heat-and-Eat Plant-Based Meals
fiid Plant-Based Meals Come in Four 100% Natural Options
Latin-Inspired Youth-Focused Foods
Little Spoon and Siete Foods Debut Two Limited-Edition Meals
Thanksgiving-Focused Sweepstake Initiatives
Omaha Steaks Wine Marks Thanksgiving Celebrations
Plant-Based Private Label Entrees
The ALDI Plant Menu Range Has Been Beefed Up for Veganuary
Ghost-Themed Snack Products
These General Mills Halloween Products Come in Three Options
Clean Label Chicken-Like Tenders
Beyond Meat Chicken-Style Tenders Will Arrive for Veganuary
Mycelium-Based Holiday Roasts
Prime Roots' Mycelium Turkey Roast is Wholly Plant-Based
Convenient Childhood Nutrition Products
These New Once Upon a Farm Pouches are Nutrient-Dense
Plant-Powered Ready Meals
GRUBBY's Vegan Ready Meal Range is Chef-Crafted & High in Protein
Protein-Forward School Products
Prepared Foods Focuses on USDA Protein-Focused Nutrition Updates
Plant-Based Deli Slices
'This' Has Added New Ready-To-Eat Deli Slice Products
Gas Station Meal Expansions
7-Eleven Enters Fast-Food Territory with Chicken Items
Pet-Focused Re-Branding Initiatives
My Perfect Pet Boasts a Comprehensive Rebrand
Playful Novelty Potato Products
These New Ore-Ida Tater Tots Come in Two Styles
Seed Oil-Free Chicken Products
Real Good Foods Launches Beef Tallow-Fried Chicken Nationwide
No-Stress Friendsgiving Kits
Knorr's Friendsgiving Dinner Do-Over Kits Simplify Festive Meal Prep
Festive Pasta-Based Products
Pastabilities is Debuting a Wide Range of Festive Offerings
Air Fryer-Only Food Ranges
These New Nestlé Air Fryer Products Come in Many Varieties
Quitter-Addressing Salad Giveaways
BrightFarms' Don't Quit, Just Crunch! Boasts Its Crunch Kit™
Holiday Heritage Partnerships
Jennie-O and MyHeritage are Helping Families Explore Their Roots
Fried Turkey Deli Slices
The Fryer's Deep Fried Turkey Breast Delivers a Comfort Food Experience
Affordable Holiday-Ready Grocery Campaigns
Meijer is Making Thanksgiving More Financially Feasible
Collaboration Prepackaged Plant-Based Foods
Gosh! and Urban Eat Partnered for Plant-Based fare
Seasonal Holiday Sandwiches
Subway Unveils a TurHamKen Sandwich for National Sandwich Day
Trendy Private Label Launches
Kroger Unveils a Variety of Elevated Options for its Private Label
Potato-Based Vegan Nuggets
Tater Cheezz Nuggets are Made with a Potato-Based Cheese Alternative
Fakeaway Frozen Chicken Products
The Birds Eye Chicken Shop Range Features Five New Offerings
Outdoor Cooking-Focused Campaigns
Solo Stove Debuts the 'Squash the Beef at the Big Game' Campaign
Thanksgiving-Focused Luxury Dining Menus
The St. Regis Toronto Embraces the Thanksgiving Holiday
Two-Person Festive Frozen Meals
The Inspired Cuisine Festive Munch Box Shares Seasonal Favorites
Premium Hybrid Meats
Carnéa Products Harmonize Meat and Plant-Forward Ingredients
Kid-Friendly Frozen Meals
These New Kidfresh Frozen Meals Come in Two Varieties
Christmastime Snack Product Ranges
The Golden Wonder Festive Range Features Four Flavors
Globally Inspired Plant-Based Patties
Taste of the World Burgers Let Recognizable Vegetables Shine
Official Chicken Nugget Tasters
Aldi is on the Hunt for a Nugget Taster to Expand Its Range
Gaming-Inspired Food Partnerships
Nanak Foods and Nintendo of Canada Debut Their Collaboration
Flavourful Plant-Based Protein Options
MorningStar Farms Has Introduced the Royal Thai Curry Patty
Frozen Plant-Based Chicken Products
JUST Meat Chicken Will Come in Three Flavors
Prehistoric Free-From Chicken Nuggets
The Real Good Foods Dino Nuggets are Lightly Breaded
Frozen Air Fryer Dishes
These Green Giant Products Come in Several Flavorful Options
Plant-Based Recipe Kit Meals
GRUBBY and Bosh Partnered to Help Consumers Celebrate Veganuary
Halloween-Themed Qsr Menus
Burger King Reveals a Monster Menu with Vampire Nuggets and Mummy Fries
Fakeaway-Style Frozen Products
Birds Eye's Frozen Food Lineup Gets Two New Products
Thanksgiving-Celebrating Sub Sandwiches
Firehouse Subs is Bringing Back its Thanksgiving Sub
Heat-and-Eat Festive Meals
Kevin's Turkey Breast & Gravy with Cranberry Sauce Takes 10 Minutes
Co-Branded Holiday-Inspired Burgers
Irv’s Burgers & Smash Kitchen Boasted the Friendsgiving Burger
Deep Fried Turkey Sandwiches
Arby's is Introducing a Limited-Edition Thanksgiving Menu
Turkey-Shaped Chicken Nuggets
Tyson Thanksgiving Chicken Nuggets are Only at Sam's Club
Affordable Thanksgiving Feasts
Aldi is Offering a Full Thanksgiving Meal for $40
Thanksgiving Dinner Potato Chips
Keogh's Roast Turkey and Secret Stuffing Chips are Savory
Film-Themed Diner Menus
Denny’s and Good Fortune Partnered on Two New Menu Items
Convenient Canned Christmastime Pies
The Fray Bentos Festive Turkey Pie is Launching in the UK
Festive Bowl-Style Meals
The sweetgreen ‘Tis the Seasoned Harvest Bowl Has Blackened Chicken
Thanksgiving-Themed Donut Boxes
The Voodoo Doughnut Thanksgiving Pie Box is Limited-Edition
Foodservice Product Showcases
McLane Company is Unveiling New Products at the 2025 NACS Show
Convenient Christmas Meal Pastries
Ginsters Christmas Pastries Come in Three Flavors
Charitable Food Initiatives
Wild Turkey x Andrew Babish Launch a Charitable Friendsgiving Campaign
Spicy Plant-Based Bites
Rebellyous' Spicy Kickin' Line Expanded to Include Tenders, Nuggets & More
Nourishing Community-Focused Initiatives
Fresh Thyme Market Expands Efforts During the Holidays
Festive Lentil Meals
Lentiful's Thanksgiving Feast is Nostalgic, Convenient and Nourishing
Plant-Based Foodservice Chicken Products
TiNDLE Gourmet Chicken is Arriving at PLNT Burger
Nutrient-Dense Snack Products
Tosi Products are Introducing New Recipes and Branding
Member-Inspired Festive Feasts
Community Insights Informed the Member’s Mark Thanksgiving Feast
Irish Holiday Meal Kits
This New Melissa’s Produce Kit is Arriving for St. Patrick's Day
Thanksgiving Instant Ramens
The Cup Noodles Turkey Dinner Line Turns Comfort into Quick Meals
Festive Season Snack Ranges
These New Fieldfare Products are Ideal for Serving to Guests
Meat-Free Christmas Roasts
The THIS Chestnut, Mushroom & Caramelised Onion Nut Roast is Flavorful
Festive Premium Beef Recipes
Pre Brands' Holiday Recipe Collection Honors Intentional Indulgence
Festive Plant-Powered Meal Kits
GRUBBY Launched a Protein-Packed Plant-Based Christmas Menu
Pre-Portioned Food-Centric Holiday Campaigns
Dorot Gardens Launches 'Make a Note to Grab Dorot'
Crispy Christmastime Restaurant Treats
Noodles & Company Holiday Crispy is Made with Snickers
Boldly Flavored Fakeaway Seasonings
These New Angus & Oink Seasonings Come in Six Options
Chilled Ready-to-Eat Plant-Based Meats
These New THIS Products Come in Three Varieties
Regionally Flavored Meatless Foods
The Tofoo Co's Products are Perfect for Fans of Meatless Meals
Meatless Innovation Platforms
Beyond Test Kitchen Invites At-Home Cooks into Product Development
Athlete Food Sponsorships
Think Turkey Tapped AJ Lawson for Its Basketball Season Campaign
Easy Autumnal Baking Products
General Mills Debuted Several Seasonal Baking Products
Regionally Inspired Plant-Based Foods
These New The Tofoo Co. Products Come in Tw Options
Decor Retailer Food Ranges
The IKEA Plant-Based Food Range Will Arrive at European Grocers
Mexican Cuisine Thanksgiving Deals
The Chipotle Back Home BOGO Offer is for Thanksgiving Eve
Friend-Focused Fried Chicken Promotions
Lee's Famous Friendsgiving is Running All November Long
Lightly Breaded Chicken Snacks
These New Applegate Naturals Chicken Products Come in Two Options
Savory Cold Weather Pies
The Latest Pukka Products Come in Five Varieties
Expansive QSR Nugget Menus
Krystal Chicken Nuggets are Made with 100% White Meat
Cajun-Spiced Turkeys
The Popeyes Cajun Turkey is Flavor-Packed & Just Needs to Be Heated
High-Protein Chicken Snacks
Tyson Simple Ingredient Nuggets Come in Two Flavor Options
Spicy Ranch Sauces
Taco Bell's Crispy Chicken Nuggets are Back with New Hidden Valley Diablo Ranch
Flavorful Foodservice Proteins
These Tyson Foodservice Protein Solutions Come in Four Options
Swicy Plant-Based Tenders
Plantein's Plant-Based Sweet Chilli Tenders are Nutritious & Wholesome
Appetizer-Themed Holiday Snack Ranges
The Tesco 2025 Pigs in Blankets Collection is Festive
Frozen Ready-to-Cook Turkeys
The Butterball Cook from Frozen Turkey Doesn't Require Thawing
Modernized Thanksgiving Pie Treats
Crumbl Thanksgiving Pies Come in Two Size Options
Canadian Turkey-Focused Campaigns
Think Turkey Debuts the Nationwide You Turkey Campaign
Tradition-Inspired Holiday Cooking Guides
Wyda Presents Techniques Across Five Cultural Traditions
Fermented Vegetable Meat Alternatives
GRUBBY and Symplicity Collaborated on Limited-Edition Dishes
Indian-Inspired Tikka Burger Patties
Hey!Hunger Debuts Flavorful Plant-Based Tikka Patties