Atlanta – October 07, 2026 -- The Honey Baked Ham Company has added Deluxe Ham and Turkey Sandwiches and new Protein Cups to its everyday menu, giving customers more grab-and-go options built around its signature meats.

San Leandro – October 07, 2026 -- Ghirardelli Chocolate Company is entering the packaged cookie aisle for the first time with the launch of Ghirardelli Crispy Cookies, now available online at Ghirardelli.com.

The lineup debuts with two varieties: Classic Chocolate Chip Crispy Cookies and Double Chocolate Crispy Cookies, each sold in 10-cookie, 6.3 oz. (180g) packages.

Anchorage – October 06, 2026 -- Alaska fishermen hauled in 30 million wild sockeye salmon from Bristol Bay this summer, as the region marks National Seafood Month by pointing consumers to an online Fish Finder tool to buy the catch directly from fishermen or locate retailers nationwide.

Bristol Bay in western Alaska is the world's largest source of wild sockeye salmon, a fishery that supports roughly 8,000 commercial fishermen and drives economic activity across rural Alaska communities. Salmon is already the second-most consumed seafood in the United States.

Los Angeles – October 06, 2026 -- Don Francisco's Coffee has rolled out its 2026 Holiday Collection, featuring two limited-time flavors: Maple Pecan and Holiday Blend.

Starting in October, both coffees are available at donfranciscos.com and select grocery retailers in 12-ounce ground coffee bags and 12-count single-serve pods compatible with Keurig brewers. Amazon shoppers can also find the coffees in larger 20-ounce bags and 24-count pod packs, though availability and formats may vary by retailer.

New York – October 06, 2026 -- Bruichladdich has launched the second expression of The Laddie Rye, a whisky distilled from rye and malting barley grown within 11 miles of its Islay distillery, now exclusively available across the United States for $59.99.

Owensboro, Ky. – October 06, 2026 -- Kentucky Legend, the ham and bacon maker, has signed a sponsorship deal with competitive bass angler Andrew Krintz, backing the young fisherman as he pursues a professional career in the sport.

Krintz currently fishes for Purdue University in collegiate tournaments nationwide.

He has already qualified for a national collegiate championship and is now aiming to compete professionally within Major League Fishing.

Saint Helena, Calif. – October 06, 2026 -- Somerston Estate has released its new flagship wine collection, launching the 2023 Somerston Red today at $245 per bottle, with only 190 cases produced.

A second limited wine arrives later this year

The 2025 Somerston White, priced at $75 with 200 cases produced, will follow in late fall 2026. Both wines are available directly through Somerston Estate, with the red going on sale starting October 6, 2026.

Akron, Ohio – October 06, 2026 -- Swensons Drive-In has reversed a recent change to its burgers, restoring the original locally baked buns, hand-buttering method, and classic vertical toasters across all of its Ohio locations.

Dallas – October 06, 2026 -- Dave & Buster's has rolled out a limited-time Halloween menu, a new zombie escape game and restocked Human Crane prizes at its U.S. locations, building toward two ticketed parties on Saturday, Oct. 31.

Sacramento – October 06, 2026 -- Marianne's Regenerative Organic Certified® (ROC®) Avocado Oil and Organic Avocado Oil are rolling into more than 800 Target stores nationwide this fall, giving shoppers access to what the brand says is the only Seed Oil Free Certified® avocado oil currently on shelves.