From premium gelato scoops to nostalgic hot chocolate blends and glow giving tinned cocktails with all-natural ingredients—there’s a wave of delicious new releases landing just in time for the cooler months.
Whether you’re cosying up on the couch, hosting mates for a dinner party, or looking for that next treat-yourself moment, these just-launched bites and sips deserve a spot on your radar (and your plate).
We’ve rounded up the most exciting new food and drink launches worth sinking your teeth into right now.
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Bravo® Apples Are the Winter Snack Stealing the Spotlight
With their striking burgundy skin and crisp white flesh, Bravo® apples are the fruit aisle’s newest showstopper, and they’re having their East Coast moment. Grown by 85 passionate Aussie producers across five states and celebrated for their sweet crunch, antioxidant-rich skin, and long shelf life, these beauties don’t just look good, they taste incredible too. Originally bred in Western Australia, the apples stay white long after slicing, making them a go-to for snacking, salads, and baking alike. Look for Bravo® apples from May to December in all good produce retailers; your fruit bowl will thank you.

Pana Organic’s Better-For-You Hot Chocolate
As the chill sets in, there’s no better time to curl up with a rich, warming cup of hot chocolate—and Pana Organic has nailed the brief. Their Hot Chocolate blend strikes the perfect balance between richness and sweetness, formulated with 52% organic cacao powder derived from whole cacao beans. Whether it’s morning, afternoon, or a late-night wind-down, this comforting blend is made to be enjoyed any time of day. Available at local grocery and independent stores nationwide.
Triple-Distilled Sips From Glow Up Cocktails
Bringing cocktail bar vibes to your fridge, Glow Up is the canned cocktail brand shaking up your next picnic, dinner party, or night in with the girls. Made in Australia using triple-distilled vodka and all-natural Aussie fruit juices, these ready-to-drink sips are sippable—vegan, gluten-free, and preservative-free for a clean, elevated experience. Choose from three signature blends: a playful French Martini with hints of pineapple and black raspberry; the floral and flirty Lychee Martini with rosewater and elderflower; or the Cosmopolitan with native Davidson Plum for a bold Aussie twist. Just shake, pour, and glow.
HOXTON Spirits Land in Australia
Born in East London and now pouring down under, HOXTON is shaking up Australia’s drinks scene with a range that’s anything but ordinary. Founded by mixologist Gerry Calabrese, the brand takes a bold, fruit-forward approach to spirits, infusing premium gin, rum, and whisky with vibrant, naturally sourced flavours. Think banana-infused rum, a tropical gin that feels like summer in a glass, and a spiced whisky that doesn’t play by the rules. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or upgrading your bar cart, HOXTON delivers big flavour and even bigger personality.
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