Connoisseur is shaking things up this spring by taking your tastebuds on a trip to Italy with its new gelato range. Inspired by the nation’s growing love affair with gelato, Connoisseur is bringing the Mediterranean summer to Australian supermarket freezers this September with two new indulgent flavours – Almond Biscotti Gelato Sticks in a 4-pack and Pistachio Gelato in 1L tubs. It’s no surprise to see a pistachio flavour in the mix; this cult nut is all over social media, thanks in great part to the viral Dubai chocolate bar. We plan to take this puppy for a spin with some Ice Magic and a sprinkling of kataifi pastry for our own DIY gelato version.

Creamy, sweet with a little kick of spice, the new Heinz Fried Chicken Sauce is perfect for, well, fried chicken! From the makers of the classic Tomato Ketchup and the iconic can of Heinz Beanz, it’s loaded with caramelised onion relish, mustards seeds, balsamic vinegar, a Korean ssamjang-style paste and free range egg yolks to give it that rich texture. Grab yours from supermarkets for $4.80.

This September, Maxibon is officially bringing ‘the Upside Down’ Down Under with its biggest (and strangest) collab ever. Peters Ice Cream has teamed up with the Netflix global smash hit, Stranger Things, to deliver the new Upside Down Bon. Created for the fifth and final season of Stranger Things, the Upside Down Bon challenges everything you think you know about how to eat a Maxibon. Both ends have been flipped, with a brand-new black biscuit on one side, and an all-new red choc coating on the other, with a white choc-flavoured slab loaded with cookie crumbs in the centre. The new Bon will be available at supermarkets and convenience stores for a limited time only.

Violet Crumble has revealed a nutty twist on the traditional bar and cube with the release of Violet Crumble Peanut Butter. The new flavour launches as market analysis shows that Australia is a nation obsessed with peanut butter – according to market intelligence platform IndexBox, we’re consuming more than twice as much PB as we were 10 years ago, and the average Aussie now eats almost 2kg of peanut butter each year. The new flavour features Violet Crumble’s iconic shattering honeycomb centre, smothered in a layer of smooth peanut butter chocolate. It’s available in 130g bags for $6 and 50g bars for $2.50 at supermarkets nationally.

Who cares about gingerbread houses? We’re making at KitKat cabin this year. The fan-favourite Christmas release comes with customisable decorations, featuring new red and green mini Smarties for some extra festive flair.

Earlier this year, 7-Eleven sent Aussie foodies into a spin when it launched a Japanese conbini-style egg salad roll across stores in Victoria. Made with Aussie eggs and Japanese mayo on a fluffy shokupan-style roll, it was an instant hit, with customers elsewhere begging for the product to be released in their state. Now 7-Eleven has listened, with the product rolling out across stores nationwide. It’s available now for $7.

Woolworths and Zeus Street Greek have joined forces on a limited-edition Woolworths roast chicken featuring Zeus Street Greek’s signature seasoning .Landing in stores nationally this week, the chicken is seasoned with zesty lemon and herb flavours and stuffed with breadcrumbs spiced with smoky lemon, paprika, garlic and herbs. The original version of the Woolies roast chicken first appeared in store in 1960, and since then it has become a customer favourite, with more than 20 million chooks purchased every year. Over the years, Woolworths has launched other limited-edition chicken flavours, including Garlic Bread, BBQ Memphis and Tandoori. The Zeus Street Greek Hot Roast Chicken can be picked up for $14.50 for a limited time only in Woolworths and Metro stores.

As hot cross bun season begins, Woolworths is releasing its special limited-edition bun range, led by a brand-new, utterly indulgent flavour. The new Mudcake Hot Cross Buns, inspired by the iconic Woolies mudcake, come filled with a rich chocolate filling, and will be hitting stores on January 7. They’ll be joining the hugely popular Cinnabon Hot Cross Buns, which have returned for a limited time this year and are already on sale, while stocks last. Also now on sale are Caramelised Biscuit Hot Cross Buns – made with a delicious caramelised biscuit spread – and Woolworths Hot Cross Buns filled with Caramel, inspired by Caramello. These chocolate buns come with a gooey caramel filling and Cadbury milk chocolate chips. Woolworths’ limited-edition hot cross buns are available in packs of 4 for $5.50 each.

Cinnabon is kicking off the holiday season with a festive surprise that smells as sweet as it looks: Cinnabon-scented wrapping paper! This unique, limited-edition gift wrap bundle smells just like Cinnabon’s ooey-gooey classic cinnamon roll. For US$8.99 plus shipping, you can order two scented wrapping paper rolls – one Cinnabon teal and one Cinnabon pink – decorated with festive Cinnabon-themed icons that celebrate the joy of the season. Each roll is 76 x 305cm. To order, head to swag.cinnabon.com

It was 60 years ago this year that United Distillers first launched UDL – the world’s first ready-to-drink pre-mixed alcoholic drink in a can. Now Australia’s original pre-mix is back – and looking better than ever. UDL has unveiled a whole new look, a streamlined range and more competitive pricing, marking the start of a major brand refresh under its new owner, Vok Beverages. Each can features bold colour blocks, simplified branding and flavour-led cues, while nodding subtly to the brand’s Australian roots – including a cheeky reference to its colloquial nickname, ‘Oodles’. Flavours include passionfruit, lemon & lime, ouzo & cola, raspberry, lime, orange and mixed berry. They’re available now at Dan Murphy’s and other national liquor retailers.

The Dubai chocolate trend continues to spread its influence throughout the confectionary world, and for that we remain truly grateful. The latest sweet, salty and crispy choc product to land in supermarkets is Hugos Milk Chocolate Pistachio Bombs – these generously sized balls are filled with the perfect blend of pistachio paste and crispy kataifi, all wrapped up in a thick coating of milk chocolate. Sink your teeth into one today. And then another…

The perfect gift for the Woolies mud cake fanatic in your life has landed: a miniature mud cake Christmas decoration. Available in stores from November 1 for $5, this sweet little ornament has already become the most popular in this year’s range – a quirky, festive nod to the iconic cake Australians can’t get enough of. Find them at Woolworths stores nationally.

The Venn diagram of ‘snacks kids will eat’ and ‘snacks parents feel good about’ rarely overlaps, but Table of Plenty has just cracked the code with the launch of its new 100s & 1000s Mini Rice Cakes. Tapping into Australia’s love for elevated childhood classics, the new range combines the milk chocolate-topped rice cakes Table of Plenty is famous for with rainbow sprinkles featuring all natural colours and flavouring – the ultimate throwback to the treats that have graced party tables for generations. Each serving delivers wholesome wholegrain goodness while staying gluten free, fructose friendly, vegetarian suitable and surprisingly low in calories. Available in Woolworths stores nationally, the range comes in two convenient pack sizes – a 102g lunchbox-friendly option including six ‘snack packs’, and a 200g family pack that’s made to be shared.

Nestlé has released its 2025 Christmas range, with some new surprises joining old festive favourites. Our favourite? The KitKat 12 Breaks of Christmas Advent Calendar – because who doesn’t want to eat a KitKat a day for 12 consecutive days? The full Nestlé Christmas range hits supermarkets across Australia from November 1, and will be available while stocks last.

Dessert will be the star of the table this festive season, according to new Woolworths research that’s found 75 percent of Aussies view dessert as the highlight of their Christmas meal. Ready to meet this demand, Woolworths is delivering a line-up of more than 60 own-brand dessert products throughout the holiday season. Headlining the collection are the new Dubai Inspired Chocolate & Pistachio Tarts, proving that viral food trends are dominating the Christmas table. The tart features carefully toasted kataifi pastry, a hand-filled topping and crushed pistachios for a crispy texture. Selected Christmas dessert products are available in stores now, with more to come in the lead-up to December 25.