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Lays announces wild new potato chip flavors to hit shelves this fall — including some surprising sweet treats

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Weiss, A. (2026, October 20). Lays announces wild new potato chip flavors to hit shelves this fall — including some surprising sweet treats. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/20/lifestyle/lays-announces-wild-new-potato-chip-flavors-coming-this-fall/

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New York Post · collected 2026-10-20 · by Aurielle Weiss

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Lay’s is launching a series of new chip flavors this fall, including savory options like Cheddar Scalloped-Style Potatoes and Roasted Holiday Turkey on October 25th, followed by Maple Bacon chips on November 8th. For those craving sweets, Lay’s will release chocolate-covered wavy chips in both milk and dark varieties starting December 1st, with wider availability next year. PepsiCo also introduced a new Vanilla & Cream soda flavor to complement the chip releases.
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Lay’s, owned by PepsiCo, is launching its new Holi-LAY’S lineup with two savory flavors: Cheddar Scalloped-Style Potatoes and Roasted Holiday Turkey, set to hit store shelves on October 25, 2026. Additionally, Lay’s Maple Bacon chips will be available starting from November 8, 2026. Pepsi has also introduced a Vanilla & Cream soda flavor to complement the new chip flavors, offering both original and zero sugar options in various packaging sizes. Denise Truelove, senior vice president of marketing at PepsiCo Foods, emphasized that these flavors aim to capture the essence of holiday dining experiences for consumers.

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“With this year’s Holi-LAY’S lineup, we’re bringing fans flavors inspired by courses on the holiday table, so they can taste the joy of the holiday season before the table has been set and after it’s been cleared,” said Denise Truelove, senior vice president of marketing, PepsiCo Foods.
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🔮 The brand — which is owned by PepsiCo — will drop two new holiday flavors at the end of October.

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Your Thanksgiving dinner now comes in a Lay’s chips bag. asserted
dinner → come → bag
Lay’s has just announced its new Holi-LAY’S lineup — but you’ll have to wait to try them. asserted
you → announce → them
The brand — which is owned by PepsiCo — will drop two new holiday flavors at the end of October. asserted
which → own → October
The Texas chips maker will release the Cheddar Scalloped-Style Potatoes and the Roasted Holiday Turkey-flavored chips on Oct. 25 — the company even has a countdown on its site. asserted
company → release → site
Fans looking for a sweet and savory snack can also scoop up the Lay’s Maple Bacon chips, hitting store shelves on Nov. 8. asserted
Fans → look → Nov.
To wash it all down, Pepsi released a Vanilla & Cream soda, which brings the “rich vanilla and smooth cream flavors to the great taste of Pepsi,” the company said in a press release. asserted
company → wash → release
Sugar-conscious customers can get in on the new flavor as the Vanilla & Cream soda comes in Original and Zero Sugar in 12-pack cans and 20-ounce bottles. asserted
soda → get → cans
“Pepsi has always known how to make great-tasting cola even more exciting, and our newest flavors are the latest example,” said Gustavo Reyna, vice president of marketing at Pepsi. asserted
Reyna → know → Pepsi
“If you’re looking to indulge in a little treat this season, Pepsi Vanilla & Cream brings rich vanilla and smooth cream flavors to the unmistakable taste of Pepsi for something that feels nostalgic, new and undeniably delicious.” asserted
that → look → something
Come December, Lay’s eaters also can indulge in two chocolatey potato chips — the Wavy Milk Chocolate and Wavy Dubai-Style Dark Chocolate covered potato chips. asserted
eaters → indulge → chips
The highly anticipated snack will be available in “select retailers” on Dec. 1 but then expand to more stores in 2027. asserted
snack → anticipate → 2027
Lay’s revealed the full potato chip lineup coming this fall: asserted
Lay → reveal → lineup
Roasted turkey flavor and rich gravy taste make every gathering a little more delicious. asserted
gathering → roast → ?
Making its U.S. debut, this flavor delivers the perfect balance of sweet maple flavor and smoky bacon taste in every crunchy bite. asserted
flavor → make → bite
Lay’s Wavy Milk Chocolate: Taste the Lay’s Wavy crunch you love, covered in mouthwatering milk chocolate for a sweet-and-salty treat that’s made for holiday gatherings. asserted
that → taste → gatherings
Lay’s Wavy Dubai-Style Dark Chocolate: Dark chocolate and pistachios come together with Lay’s signature Wavy crunch for a unique sweet-and-savory snacking experience. asserted
chocolate → come → experience
“With this year’s Holi-LAY’S lineup, we’re bringing fans flavors inspired by courses on the holiday table, so they can taste the joy of the holiday season before the table has been set and after it’s been cleared,” said Denise Truelove, senior vice president of marketing, PepsiCo Foods. asserted
Truelove → bring → marketing
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