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Top 100 Food Trends in October

From Glow-in-the-Dark Raisin Snacks to Breakfast Food Trucks

— October 25, 2020 — Lifestyle
The October 2020 food trends highlight recent innovations in everything from pre-packaged snacks and beverages, to restaurant expansions and elaborate menu additions.

To provide consumers who prefer to live a plant-based lifestyle with more beverage alternatives, UK-based brand Holy Moly Nutshakes updated its selection of milkshakes with three new flavors. The vegan-friendly and gluten-free beverages are made with unpasteurized almond milk and fruit, making for a simple but delicious alternative to indulgent milkshakes.

Another noteworthy inclusion comes from McDonald's Vietnam, which introduced a limited-edition 'Pho Burger' that takes inspiration from the classic noodle soup dish. The burger's two patties are layered with savory pho sauce, and are topped off with herbs, onions, cilantro, and an egg, with an English muffin holding all of the ingredients together.
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North American Seafood Brands
North American Seafood Brands
Scout Sources 100% of Its Product from Canada and the US
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98
Artisan Retailer Bread Kits
Artisan Retailer Bread Kits
This Williams Sonoma Bread Mix Set Boasts Three Tasty Flavors
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97
Seamless Grocery Order Platforms
Seamless Grocery Order Platforms
SPAR UK's Online Ordering Service Aims to Streamline Deliveries
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96
Premium Nut Butter Bars
Premium Nut Butter Bars
Super Pop Nut Butter Bars are Energizing, Protein-Packed & Texture-Rich
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95
Handcrafted Character Mooncakes
Handcrafted Character Mooncakes
Koala Tea Break's Layered Character Mooncakes are Sanrio-Themed
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94
Heat-to-Eat Fajita Mixes
Heat-to-Eat Fajita Mixes
Primal Kitchen's Steak Fajitas Skillet Requires Minimum Prep Time
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93
Supermarket Private Label Partnerships
Supermarket Private Label Partnerships
Coles and Sansbury's Partner Up on a Private Label Deal
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92
Better-For-You Peanut Butter Powders
Better-For-You Peanut Butter Powders
PBfit Can Easily Be Added to Smoothies for a Nutrient Boost
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91
Harrisburg-Based Vegan Eateries
Harrisburg-Based Vegan Eateries
House of Vegans Offers Plant-Based Soul Food Platters
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90
Simmering Pumpkin Curry Sauces
Simmering Pumpkin Curry Sauces
Trader Joe's New Spicy Pumpkin Curry Simmer Sauce Brings the Heat
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89
Fermented Asparagus Snacks
Fermented Asparagus Snacks
Tilten Farms' Spicy Pickled Asparagus is a Non-GMO Product
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88
Vegan Marshmallow Treats
Vegan Marshmallow Treats
Dandies Vegan Marshmallows Launch in the UK
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87
Nutrient-Dense Survival Meals
Nutrient-Dense Survival Meals
Nutrient Survival's Shelf-Stable Freeze-Dried Meals Only Need Water
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86
Nutty Pie-Inspired Snack Bites
Nutty Pie-Inspired Snack Bites
The Pecan Rxbar Has a Buttery Taste That's Seasonally Spiced
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85
Fermented Garlic Snacks
Fermented Garlic Snacks
The Mizzuco Black Garlic is Naturally Fermented and Ready to Eat
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84
Cheesy Plant-Based Crisps
Cheesy Plant-Based Crisps
ParmCrisps' Dairy-Free Cheese Crisps Cater to Plant-Based Lifestyles
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83
Floral Artisan Chocolate Bars
Floral Artisan Chocolate Bars
OCELOT's Violet Milk Bar is a Small Batch Treat Infused with Violet
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82
Decadent Sticky Rice Desserts
Decadent Sticky Rice Desserts
Dream Foodie's Ube Mango Sticky Rice is the Company's Best-Seller
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81
Fermented Beetroot Condiments
Fermented Beetroot Condiments
Biona Organic's Ruby Sauerkraut is Naturally Sourced
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80
Pizza Dough Garlic Knot Recipes
Pizza Dough Garlic Knot Recipes
Los Angeles Times Cooking's Milo & Olive Garlic Knots are Savory
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79
Sage Butter Bread Appetizers
Sage Butter Bread Appetizers
This Recipe from Half Baked Harvest is Fused with Parmesan Cheese
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78
Greek Yogurt-Infused To-Go Pies
Greek Yogurt-Infused To-Go Pies
The ELLENOS Pumpkin Pie LTO is Made From Hand-Crafted Greek Yogurt
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77
Mental Health Snack Bars
Mental Health Snack Bars
KIND HEROES is an Initiative That's Raising Funds for Mental Health
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76
Simple Protein-Packed Cottage Cheese
Simple Protein-Packed Cottage Cheese
Good Culture's Products Contain Less Sugar and More Protein
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75
Fruity Kefir-Based Beverages
Fruity Kefir-Based Beverages
Yorlife Kefir's Beverages are Available in Four Tasty Flavor Options
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74
Food-Branded Esports Events
Food-Branded Esports Events
The 2020 Chipotle Challenger Series Was Made for 'Fornite' Players
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73
E-Grocery Private Label Expansions
E-Grocery Private Label Expansions
BigBasket Will Launch 500 New Products by 2021
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72
Alternative Health-Focused Snack Bars
Alternative Health-Focused Snack Bars
The nākd Big Bite Bars Have No Added Sugar
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71
Record-Breaking Virtual Pizza Parties
Record-Breaking Virtual Pizza Parties
Hormel is Aiming to Make History with a Virtual Pizza Party
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70
Better-for-You Cake Ice Creams
Better-for-You Cake Ice Creams
Peekaboo's Unicorn Birthday Cake Flavor Contains Hidden Zucchini
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69
Private Label Grocery Expansions
Private Label Grocery Expansions
Walmart's Great Value Brand Includes 80 New Products
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68
Yerba Mate Tea Refreshments
Yerba Mate Tea Refreshments
The Tea of a Kind Drinks Include Three Flavors
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67
Functional Mushroom Supplements
Functional Mushroom Supplements
Spore Life Sciences Shares Natural Blends for Health & Wellness
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66
Orange-Flavored Kefir Beverages
Orange-Flavored Kefir Beverages
Kefir King's Orange Infused Milk Kefir is Rich in Probiotics
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65
Heritage-Inspired Vancouver Bakeries
Heritage-Inspired Vancouver Bakeries
Vancouver's Kouign Cafe Specializes in Tasty Cookies and More
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64
Celebratory Coffee Brand Mooncakes
Celebratory Coffee Brand Mooncakes
The Starbucks 2020 Mooncakes are Named 'Full Moon, Full Circle'
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63
Festively Playful Candy Collections
Festively Playful Candy Collections
The Hershey's Holiday Lineup Includes an Array of Sweet Treats
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62
Bakery-Inspired Frozen Breakfasts
Bakery-Inspired Frozen Breakfasts
Cinnabon's Frozen Breakfast Creations are Sweet & Savory
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61
Functional Mushroom Elixirs
Functional Mushroom Elixirs
The Rritual Elixirs are Packed with Adaptogens and More
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60
Healthy Student Meal Deliveries
Healthy Student Meal Deliveries
Mealpro Delivers Health-Conscious Meal Plans to One's Door
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59
Inspiring Pizza Calendars
Inspiring Pizza Calendars
This Pizza Hut Calendar Shares 680 Days of Unique Pizza Orders
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58
Noodle Soup-Inspired Burgers
Noodle Soup-Inspired Burgers
The McDonald's Vietnam Pho Burger Has Traditional Ingredients
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57
Rebranded Natural Protein Balls
Rebranded Natural Protein Balls
The Protein Ball Co. Unveiled New Packaging and Flavors
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56
RV Picnic Pop-Ups
RV Picnic Pop-Ups
McCormick Shared Exclusive Spice Blends at One-Day Only Pop-Ups
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55
Rainbow-Hued Vegan Mooncakes
Rainbow-Hued Vegan Mooncakes
The Cakery's 2020 Mooncake Box Set is Vegan-Friendly and Gluten-Free
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54
Pumpkin-Spiced Pretzel Chips
Pumpkin-Spiced Pretzel Chips
Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Spice Pretzel Slims are Sweet and Crunchy
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53
Mochi-Topped Ice Creams
Mochi-Topped Ice Creams
The Hanamochi Häagen-Dazs Ice Creams Have a Textured Top Layer
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52
Oven-Baked Bread Snacks
Oven-Baked Bread Snacks
Trader Joe’s Focaccia Primavera Adapts a Beloved Venetian Dish
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51
Diet-Friendly Yogurt Products
Diet-Friendly Yogurt Products
The :Ratio Keto-Friendly Yogurts Come in Five Flavor Options
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50
Multi-Course Restaurant Drive-Thrus
Multi-Course Restaurant Drive-Thrus
The Resy Drive Thru Shares Dishes by Top Los Angeles Chefs
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49
Sci-Fi Cartoon Crisps
Sci-Fi Cartoon Crisps
Pringles Created New Limited-Edition Snacks for Rick and Morty Fans
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48
Plant-Based Soft Serve Mixes
Plant-Based Soft Serve Mixes
Elmhurst Creamery Dairy-Free Oat Milk Ice Cream Mix is Customizable
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47
Protein-Packed Noodle Cups
Protein-Packed Noodle Cups
Chef Woo's Ramen Noodle Meals Have 20 Grams of Protein Per Serving
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46
Edible Seaweed Food Packaging
Edible Seaweed Food Packaging
This New Edible Food Packaging Helps Offset Carbon Emissions
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45
At-Home Oktoberfest Kits
At-Home Oktoberfest Kits
Samuel Adams and Auntie Anne's Kits Supply Food and Drinks
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44
Collagen-Based Energy Gels
Collagen-Based Energy Gels
Built Brands' BuiltGO Does the Job of an Energy Drink and More
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43
Wellness-Boosting Juice Ranges
Wellness-Boosting Juice Ranges
The Tropicana+ Juice Range Includes Four Flavor Options
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42
Recyclable Hot Cocoa Packaging
Recyclable Hot Cocoa Packaging
Swiss Miss Milk Chocolate Hot Cocoa Mix Has a New Eco Packaging
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41
Mad Scientist-Inspired Halloween Candy
Mad Scientist-Inspired Halloween Candy
Reese's Frankencups Include a "Monstrous Green Creme Base"
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40
Plant-Based Private Label Groceries
Plant-Based Private Label Groceries
Co-op's GRO Range Highlights Meatless Protein Options
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39
Bulgarian Yogurt Flavors
Bulgarian Yogurt Flavors
Trimona Makes Healthful Yogurt Varieties Like Honey Ginger Cinnamon
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38
Korean Burger Menu Updates
Korean Burger Menu Updates
Shake Shack's Korean-Inspired Dishes Feature Mains and Sides
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37
Cold-Pressed Plant-Based Milkshakes
Cold-Pressed Plant-Based Milkshakes
The Holy Moly Nutshakes Come in Three Tasty Flavors
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36
Exclusive Chocolate Clubs
Exclusive Chocolate Clubs
KIT KAT Flavor Club Sweepstakes Treats Insiders to New Products
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35
Food Culture in the Pandemic
Food Culture in the Pandemic
More Time at Home Leads to an Increase in DIY Food Maker Culture
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34
Drive-Thru Guacamole Stands
Drive-Thru Guacamole Stands
WHOLLY® GUACAMOLE is Offering Free Guacamole for a Year to Five Fans
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33
Fermented Snack Samplers
Fermented Snack Samplers
SmallTownCultures' Fermented Food Sampler Pack is Raw and Gluten-Free
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32
Fast Casual Mexican Restaurant Spinoffs
Fast Casual Mexican Restaurant Spinoffs
Bodega Taqueria Offers Accessible Mexican Fare
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31
Cheese-Filled Ube Cookies
Cheese-Filled Ube Cookies
Good Karma Offers Ube Crinkles with Ube Halaya and Cream Cheese Filling
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30
Nutrition-Focused eSports Collaborations
Nutrition-Focused eSports Collaborations
Nordavind & Bodylab's Partnership Emphasizes Performance
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29
African Ancient Grain Chips
African Ancient Grain Chips
Yolélé Foods' Fonio Chips are Made with a Gluten-Free African Grain
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28
Cheesy French Fry Burritos
Cheesy French Fry Burritos
El Pollo Loco's New California Queso Burrito Features Tapatio Fries
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27
Glow-in-the-Dark Raisin Snacks
Glow-in-the-Dark Raisin Snacks
Sun-Maid's Playful Packaging Helps to Support a Healthier Halloween
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26
Collagen-Enhanced Protein Bars
Collagen-Enhanced Protein Bars
The MCTBar Snacks Support Health, Wellness and Nutrition
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25
Interactive Children's Breakfast Cereals
Interactive Children's Breakfast Cereals
NAT Bears Cereal Comes in Solid Bear-Shaped Servings
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24
Innovative Chicken Wing Concepts
Innovative Chicken Wing Concepts
Fazoli’s Has Launched a New Chicken Wing Concept Called Wingville
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23
Chewy Mochi Doughnuts
Chewy Mochi Doughnuts
Mochinut's Artisan Treats Boast Banana Milk, Black Sesame, and Ube Flavors
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22
Sock-Paired Cereal Kits
Sock-Paired Cereal Kits
The Special K Blursday Go-Away Kit Shares Feel-Good Flavors and Socks
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21
Immune-Supporting Meal Kits
Immune-Supporting Meal Kits
Jamieson Vitamins Debuted Immune-Focused Meals and Supplements
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20
Nutrition-Boosting Drink Supplements
Nutrition-Boosting Drink Supplements
The Monin Immunity Boost Has No Flavor or Sugar
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19
Salad Snack Bars
Salad Snack Bars
Every Savory Undressed Bar Shares a Full Serving of Vegetables
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18
DIY Mooncake Kits
DIY Mooncake Kits
Uncle Jim's Mooncake Deliveries are Available to Sydney Foodies
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17
Enhanced Wellness Water Beverages
Enhanced Wellness Water Beverages
Driftwell from PepsiCo Helps with Relaxation and Sleep
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16
Sous Vide Egg Bagels
Sous Vide Egg Bagels
Einstein Bros.' New Sous Vide Eggels are a Gluten-Free Bagel Alternative
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15
High-End Burger Drive-Thrus
High-End Burger Drive-Thrus
Canlis Bets on Take-Out, Drive-Thru, and Delivery During COVID-19
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14
Stacked Taco Value Meals
Stacked Taco Value Meals
Th eTaco Bell $5 Grande Stacker Box is Loaded with Fresh Food
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13
Drive-In Tasting Menus
Drive-In Tasting Menus
Fine Dining Restaurant Bulrush Adapts to the Climate of COVID-19
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12
Revamped Ultra-Spicy Chips
Revamped Ultra-Spicy Chips
The Paqui One Chip Challenge Has Been Updated with a New Recipe
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11
Alcohol-Free Probiotic Seltzers
Alcohol-Free Probiotic Seltzers
The HUZZAH Probiotic Seltzer Comes in Three Flavor Options
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10
Artisan Japanese-Inspired Cakes
Artisan Japanese-Inspired Cakes
Keki Modern Cakes Puts a New Spin on Traditional Desserts
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9
Touring Breakfast Food Trucks
Touring Breakfast Food Trucks
The Hormel Black Label Breakfast Food Truck Shares New Products
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8
Plastic-Free Juice Box Straws
Plastic-Free Juice Box Straws
Ribena is Trialling Paper Juice Box Straws in the UK
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7
Fine Dining Drive-Thru Restaurants
Fine Dining Drive-Thru Restaurants
Resy is Hosting a Drive-Thru Dinner at the Hollywood Palladium
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6
eSports Chewing Gums
eSports Chewing Gums
The Razer RESPAWN By 5 Gum Offers a Mental Performance Boost
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5
eSports Performance Burger Campaigns
eSports Performance Burger Campaigns
KFC Launched a Mockumentary That Targets Gamers
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4
Candy-Paired Recorder Toys
Candy-Paired Recorder Toys
The Smarties Music Creator Helps with Learning and Treating
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3
Ready-Made Meal Vending Machines
Ready-Made Meal Vending Machines
Snapfresh Installs a Meal Vending Machine at Brisbane Airport
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2
Reinvented Salad Bars
Reinvented Salad Bars
Chowbotics Relies on Robotics to Deliver Fresh, Custom Meals to Consumers
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Millennial-Friendly Pop-Up Grocery Stores
Millennial-Friendly Pop-Up Grocery Stores
Pop Up Grocer Will Launch a Brooklyn Location in October
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