From pumpkin spice to caramel apple: Unwrapping 2024’s fall LTO lineup of foods, beverages

"This fall, consumers are craving elevated indulgence and nostalgic beverages that evoke a sense of comfort and warmth. Beyond pumpkin spice, flavors like caramel apple are increasingly popular. Across menus, expect to see seasonal fruits like pear, cranberry and blood orange complemented by sweet and spiced flavors like maple, cinnamon and even turmeric," Brian Loukmas, VP of innovation at syrup and sauce company Monin, shared in prepared remarks. Starbucks, Danone North America return fall favorites, release new products Beverages remain a popular category for fall limited-time offers (LTOs), with brands returning seasonal products and expanding product lines. This season’s releases include: Additionally, pumpkin spice flavors made their way into milks and creamers, including: Mondelez, Pepperidge Farm, Thomas' bring back seasonals Also, pumpkin-flavored cookies, dips and nut butters are popular this year, while a seasonal baking staple celebrates an anniversary. This year’s food releases include: Additionally, Mondelez brought back its pumpkin spice and orange crème chocolate Oreo cookies, and Pepperidge Farm re-released two fall products — Milano Pumpkin Spice Cookies and Pepperidge Farm Pumpkin Spice Swirl Bread. Also, bagel brand Thomas' brought back its pumpkin spice muffins and bagels, available through Nov. 2. In the spices aisle, McCormick is celebrating the 90th anniversary of its iconic red-cap pumpkin pie spice blend — cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and allspice — through recipes and social and digital media content.