Eight New Snack Releases Are About to Hit Shelves

The new year comes with a bounty of new snacks and here’s a list of what to expect in January and the Easter season.

Written By Riya Singh
News Writer
New snacks that are ready to begin the new year with a flavorful twist (Source: Instagram @snachwithzach)

The holiday season means that a new year is almost here. Brands are marking the turn of the year with a fresh wave of new snacks.

New Snacks That Are Ready to Take Over 2026

The new year is soon to bring new snacks to the market, starting the year with a blast of flavors. According to the Instagram account Snachwithzach, eight new products are in the pipeline. The releases are expected to roll out in January and again ahead of Easter.

Here’s what each brand has planned for early 2026:

  • Lay’s: New flavors of the beloved chip brand are on the way. Releasing in January 2026, the brand brings Roasted Garlic & Herb and Loaded Baked Potato to its range of baked chips.
  • Oreo: In January 2026, the brand will launch its Zero Sugar Oreo and Double Stuf Zero Sugar Oreo. The cookies will be sweetened with maltitol, polydextrose, acesulfame potassium, and sucralose.
  • Dr Pepper: The beloved brand is launching new Snack Packs, specifically Juicy Gels. The products are speculated to be released in late winter or early spring.
  • Goldfish: In January 2026, Goldfish is releasing three new options. The lineup includes Ranch Goldfish, along with pretzel varieties in Buffalo and Honey Mustard.
  • Cheetos: Cheetos is also bringing back its Flamin’ Hot Dill Pickle flavor in a puffed format. Releasing in January 2026, the treat is one to look forward to.
  • Funyuns: Funyuns is set to rerelease its Maruchan Hot & Spicy Chicken Ramen-inspired flavor. The product is expected to run for all of 2026.
  • International Delight: A new line of Paris Hilton-inspired coffee creamers is on the way. The new Cotton Candy, Sweet & Spicy, and Raspberry Champagne flavors will be available in stores by early January.
  • Peeps:Peeps will roll out a Frosted Strawberry Marshmallow Pop-Tarts collaboration ahead of Easter 2026.

 

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Fans’ Reactions to the Product Lineup

The Instagram post is receiving these reactions, with many fans ready to stock up on the upcoming snacks. The new product lineup is intriguing; however, fans have mixed reactions to some of the upcoming releases. Among these, fans are especially excited about some of the products.

The new release by Cheetos is receiving love from many, as one user writes, “FLAMIN HOT DILL PICKLE PUFFS IS A DREAM COME TRUE.” Many users are also excited for the return of their beloved Funyuns, which have been missed by them.

Meanwhile, the new creamers have many in doubt, while the sugar-free Oreo is becoming one of the most talked about. The comments are endless, and the products are all interesting.

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Riya Singh is a writer, editor, and poet with a background in literature and journalism. She has the passion and knowledge to create content tailored to this niche, with a strong interest in the intersections of psychology, storytelling, and human behavior.
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