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Seasonal pumpkin spice and autumn food menu launches

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Food and beverage chains in the United States and Canada are introducing seasonal fall menus centered on pumpkin spice flavors. IHOP is scheduled to launch its seasonal menu on August 24, featuring the return of its pumpkin spice pancakes—a staple since 2008—alongside pancakes alongside new items such as Pumpkin Cheesecake Pancake Tacos and a Pumpkin Spice Milkshake. Tacos. Panera Bread has reintroduced pumpkin spice lattes and introduced new bakery items like pumpkin cinnamon rolls and Pumpkin Spice Frozen Java. rolls. Starbucks is set to release its fall lineup on August 25, 2026. The menu includes 2026, including the traditional Pumpkin Spice Latte and Latte, Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew, as well as and new offerings like the Iced Pumpkin Cream Shaken Espresso, Iced Pumpkin Cream Matcha, Espresso and a Banana Bread Latte. The company is also introducing an ‘Iced Chaider,’ which combines chai with strawberry acai flavors. Chaider’. The seasonal announcement featured launch includes a promotional campaign with Martha Stewart and Belmont Cameli, alongside the launch of a dedicated ‘PSL Society’ merchandise collection. As the 2026 season progresses, some progresses into September, retailers are diversifying beyond their offerings. Aldi has launched a fall lineup featuring pumpkin spice to include flavors such as waffles, pumpkin spice and apple cider, maple, caramel apple, cinnamon, cranberry, cinnamon pretzels, and brown sugar. Costa Coffee a ‘Fall Harvest’ mac and cheese containing butternut squash and pumpkin. Fast-food chains are also leaning into nostalgic and ‘swicy’ (sweet and spicy) trends. McDonald’s is introducing a Caramel Apple Pie Coffee line and bringing back Spicy Chicken McNuggets, while Wendy’s is re-releasing its Pretzel Bacon Pub Cheeseburger. Other brands include Costa Coffee with its Maple Hazel range, including a new Maple Hazel Iced Matcha Latte, while Hotel Chocolat is debuting with a ‘swicy’ Spicy Maple drinking chocolate. Other brands are participating with unique approaches, such as Reese’s chocolate, and Reese’s, which is collaborating with The Nitro Bar for a peanut butter and chocolate-focused latte. In the grocery sector, Costco has seen continues to see high demand for seasonal bakery items, including items like pumpkin pies and apple cider donuts from CT Bakery. donuts.

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  1. 2026-09-03 01:20 UTC Seasonal pumpkin spice and autumn food menu launches
  2. 2026-08-25 17:13 UTC Seasonal pumpkin spice and autumn food menu launches
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  5. 2026-08-24 16:42 UTC Seasonal pumpkin spice and autumn food menu launches
  6. 2026-08-21 15:19 UTC Seasonal pumpkin spice food menu launches
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