With Canadian Thanksgiving coming up this Monday, October 14th, many are already planning how to take their family gathering to new heights and these Thanksgiving dinner innovations are sure to inspire. Featured examples range from niche and limited-edition food products to pop culture-inspired events like Warner Bros. Studios' recent Friendsgiving event that was inspired by an episode of cult sitcom Friends.
Standouts in the food and beverage realms include Boursin's new Apple Cinnamon cheese flavor, Pretzelmaker's pumpkin spice pretzel bites and a Glitter Cranberry Sauce from Firebox that aims to aesthetically enhance one's Thanksgiving meal while also boosting flavor.
Additional examples include Oliver Winery's Apple Pie Wine and Salt & Straw's Thanksgiving dinner ice cream that is the perfect dessert option after a hearty meal.
15 Thanksgiving Dinner Innovations
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Sitcom-Themed Thanksgiving Dinners
The Friendsgiving Event is Based on an Episode of 'Friends'
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Thanksgiving Dinner Ice Creams
Salt & Straw's Latest Ice Creams That Taste Like Thanksgiving Foods
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Pumpkin-Themed Pot Collections
Le Creuset Launched a New Pumpkin Collection in Time for Halloween
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Supersized Holiday Spice Packs
Costco is Selling a Big Six Pack of McCormick Holiday Spices
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Sparkling Cranberry Sauces
Glitter Cranberry Sauce Makes for a Millennial-Friendly Thanksgiving
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Apple Cinnamon-Flavored Cheeses
The New Apple Cinnamon Boursin Cheese Launched in Time for Fall
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Spiced Pumpkin Cheeses
Beemster's Pumpkin Spice Cheese is Full of Aromatic Fall Flavors
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Sous Vide Turkey Recipes
Zingerman's Cornman Farms Cooks a Turkey Using Brine and Sous Vide
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Ingredient-Packed QSR Croissants
The Dunkin' Croissant Stuffers Come in Three Varieties
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Autumnal Apple-Made Wines
The Apple Pie Wine from Oliver Winery is Made with 100% Apples
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Non-Alcoholic Pie-Flavored Beverages
The Pumpkin Pie Spiced Ginger Brew Boasts an Apple Cider Base
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Sparkling Pumpkin Spice Juices
Aldi is Selling Sparkling Pumpkin Spice Juice for Festive Cocktails
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Autumnal Pumpkin Spice Pretzels
Pretzelmaker is Serving Up Pumpkin Spice Pretzel Bites This Fall
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Celebratory Thanksgiving Leftover Sandwiches
Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop Will Mark Its 43rd Birthday
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Loaded Pumpkin Pie Waffles
Press Waffle Co.'s New Pumpkin Pie Waffle Features Pumpkin Cream Cheese
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Halloween-Inspired Pretzel Campaigns
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Nostalgia-Inspired Holiday Beverages
Starbucks Canada Launches the 'Oat Nog Latte'
Tangy Holiday Meals
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Relaxing Autumnal Cafe Menus
The Latest Tim Hortons Fall Menu Has New and Returning Favorites
Immersive Charcuterie Showcases
The ALDI Charcuterie Chalet Provides Holiday Inspiration
Halloween-Inspired Snacks
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Elf-Themed Baked Product Lines
Pillsbury’s Funfetti Debuts Products for the 2024 Holiday Season
Thanksgiving-Themed Turkey Subs
Firehouse Subs Has a New Thanksgiving Turkey Sub Sandwich
Macaroni-Inspired Tonal Dinnerware
Kraft Heinz Canada Creates the Kraft Dinnerware Collection
Specialty Meal LTO
Meal Kit Brand HelloFresh Debuts the Date Night and the Big Game Bites
Macaroni-Colored Kitchenware
KD's KRAFT Dinnerware Collection Sports a Cheesy Golden Hue
Cheeseboard-Inspired Ice Creams
Baskin-Robbins' Brie My Guest Combines Brie and Burrata Flavors
Spooky Lunch Snack Ranges
These General Mills Halloween Products Come in New and Returning Options
Expanded Autumn Coffee Offerings
Starbucks Diversifies Fall Flavors for At-Home and On-the-Go
Purposeful Pumpkin Spice Popcorns
This Pumpkin Spice Passion has a Purpose
Collaborative Holiday Jars
Pepperidge Farm X Rachel Antonoff Unveil Limited-Edition Cookie Jars
Festive Feast Ice Creams
Salt & Straw Added New Thanksgiving-Themed Ice Creams to Its Lineup
Cranberry-Flavored Baked Cheeses
Harvest Cranberry Baked Cheese is Festively Flavored
Sweet-and-Salty Costumes
Spirit Halloween Debuted Auntie Anne's and Cinnabon Costumes
Coffee Chain-Themed Gifts
Tim Hortons Introduces its Expansive Holiday Collection
Food-Themed Holiday Campaigns
Kroger’s 2024 Holiday Campaign Celebrates Food and Connection
Everyday Celebration Cheese Kits
Maison Boursin X Chrissy Teigen Inspires Regular Indulgence
Refined Fall-Inspired Bakery Menus
The TOUS les JOURS Fall Menu is Packed with Seasonal Fare
Upscale Holiday Dining Experiences
Frenchy Bar et Brasserie Offers Special Festive Menus
Influencer-Crafted Gin Cocktails
These Tanqueray Gin Holiday Drinks Celebrate Canadian Traditions
Nostalgic Snack Ranges
Munchies Returns to Canada After a 20-Year Hiatus
Cat-Inclusive Dinnerware
The Fancy Feast Set for Delight Includes Matching Dishes for Cats
Artisan-Quality Halloween Desserts
The TOUS les JOURS Spooky Delights Range is Baked In-Store
Fresh Produce-Focused Campaigns
I Love Fruit & Veg from Europe Emphasizes Fresh European Produce
Regionally Inspired Meal Kits
HelloFresh & Colavita's Ciao, Italia Recipes Share a Taste of Italy
Consumer-Inspired Baking Products
These General Mills Holiday Cookie Products are Arriving Now
Spooky Slider Packaging
White Castle Unleashed Limited-Edition Halloween Retail Packaging
Emergency Cheese Kits
alouette x Gopuff are Delivering Emergen-Cheese Kits for the Holidays
Seasonal Peanut Butter Pies
Reese's Unveils the Frozen Peanut Butter Crème Pie for Thanksgiving
Sweet Spooky-Season-Inspired Offerings
Tim Hortons US Features Halloween Menu Items
Film-Inspired Cooking Series
The Cooking with Pixar Series Brings Fictional Dishes to Life
Five-Minute Family Meals
Kevin's Natural Foods Helps Families Conquer "Irritable Parent Syndrome"
Baster-Style Shot Sets
The Skrewball Baster Set Injects Fun into Holiday Tradition
Decadent Holiday Menus
Paris Baguette’s Holiday Menu Delivers a Thoughtfully Curated Selection
Artisan-Quality Grocer Holiday Dishes
Tesco Chef’s Collection Has New Options for Christmas
Virally Inspired Virtual Menus
The Creator's Kitchen As Seen on TikTok Menu is Ever-Changing
Pumpkin-Inspired Community-Themed Campaigns
Danone North America Debuts the Tri Pumpkin Campaign
Bourbon-Specific Snacks
The Sweetery's Bourbon Buddies Enhance the Drinking Experience
Autumnal Private Label Treats
These New Kroger Private Selection Products are Arriving for Fall
Seasonal Fall Fast-Food Menus
Arby's Brought Back its Fried Mac 'N Cheese Bites and Pumpkin Pie
Savory-Sweet Trifle Kits
HelloFresh Made Rachel Green’s Trifle Kits for Friends' 30th Anniversary
Streaming Platform Dining Experiences
KTV's U Presents a TV Dinner Pop-Up Event
Seasonal Pumpkin Pesto Pizzas
Emmy Squared Pizza Has a New Gourde Vibes Only Pizza for the Fall
Specialty Holiday Treat Expansions
Festive Limited-Edition Treats Bring Holiday Cheer to Canada
Take-Home Prime Rib Meals
Polly’s Pies is Selling a Seasonal Prime Rib Feast for Gatherings
Familial Meal Kit Campaigns
HelloFresh, Hello Dinner Spotlights the Uniqueness of Households
Seasonal Bundt Cakes
Nothing Bundt Cakes Unveiled its Tastes of Autumn Collection
Thanksgiving-Inspired Potato Chips
Good & Gather Launched its Harvest Turkey Stuffing Chips
Festively Inspired Cat Foods
Applaws' Holiday Selection Treats Cats to Seasonal Ingredients
Seasonal Free-From Pies
Southern Roots Vegan Bakery Made Dairy-Free Desserts for the Holidays
Dessert-Recipe Film Features
Nutella Partners with the Hallmark Channel for Holiday Features
Espresso Rub Turkey Recipes
Reynolds Shared an Espresso Turkey-tini Recipe for Thanksgiving
Festive British Burger Menus
McDonald's UK is Serving Up a Festive Food Range for the Holidays
Decadent Autumnal Treats
Paris Baguette Debuts a New Fall-Inspired Menu
Seasonal Timeless Snack Lines
Hostess Boasts a Selection of Seasonal Snacks This Fall
Branded Dairy Recipes
Dairy Farmers of Ontario Reveals New Dairy Stats and Meal Ideas
Oktoberfest-Inspired Beef Burgers
Burgerville is Serving Up a Oktoberfest Cheeseburger This Fall
Fall-Inspired Cream Cheeses
Philly Cream Cheese is Rereleasing its Pumpkin Spice Spread
Fun-Forward Snack Campaigns
McCain Foods' 'TAST!EZ' Campaign Encourages Joy
Chicken Recipe Macaroni Meals
KFC and Kraft Dinner Create the Original Recipe Flavor Mac ’n Cheese
Festive Cracker Pairings
Kellanova's Cracker, Meat & Cheese Pairings Elevate Holiday Entertaining
Savory Autumn Ice Creams
Jeni's Fall Ice Cream Range Plays with Herbaceous & Umami Flavors
Gourmet Thanksgiving Cakes
Paris Baguette Debuts Thanksgiving & Friendsgiving Cakes
Seasonal Pumpkin Cheesecakes
Long John Silver's Has a New Cake from the Cheesecake Factory Bakery
Autumnal Burger Restaurant Menus
The Burgerville Fall Menu Puts Seasonal Flavors in the Spotlight
Versatile Autumn Cuisine Dips
These New Good Foods Dips Come in Two Limited-Edition Flavors
Ready-to-Eat Seasonal Sandwiches
These New Urban Eat. Sandwiches Come in Three Festive Flavors
Charity Christmas Foods
Co-Ops 'Christmas Food to Go' Range Supports a Childrens Charity
Movie-Inspired Halloween Menus
Burger King Unveils the Haunting Addams Family-Inspired Menu
Halloween Wine Tastings
Sixty Vines Curated Wine and Candy Pairings for Whites, Reds and Rosé
Low-Cost Thanksgiving Grocery Deals
The ALDI Thanksgiving Basket Feeds 10 for Less Than $47
Holiday Meal-Inspired Pizzas
The ASDA Christmas Dinner Pizza is Topped with Traditional Trimmings
Festive Cheese Wheel Cakes
S.Pellegrino & Stanley Tucci Collaborated on a Holiday Cheese "Cake"
Flavor-Infused Cheese Ranges
These Saputo Cheeses Come in Five Varieties
Festive Sandwich Holidays
Cheba Hut Created a Holiday for Sandwich Lovers Called "Nugsgiving"
Festive Sweet Products
Delice De France Launches Its Holiday Range
Munchies-Themed Holiday Promotions
Cheba Hut Nugsgiving Celebrates the Brand's Sandwiches
Playful Dinner-Inspired Challenges
Mrs. T's Pierogies Has Launched the Go-Fun-Me Challenge
History-Centric Recipe Cookbooks
The Tasting History Cookbook Features Global Recipes
Accessible Holiday Meal Deals
This Walmart Thanksgiving Meal Deal is Available Through December 25
Festive Five-Ingredient Recipes
ISOPURE and Tiffani Thiessen Boosted Seasonal Recipes with Protein
Whimsically Themed Holiday Cookbooks
This Disney Parks Holidays Cookbook Features 100 Dishes
Gift-Wrapping Cheese Pop-Ups
The Babybelves Holiday Village Provides Festive Snack Breaks
Thanksgiving-Themed Cannabis Offerings
Trulieve Celebrates the Holiday Season with Cannabis
Restaurant-Inspired Frozen Comfort Foods
The Boston Market At Home Frozen Foods Has Been Expanded
Pie-Inspired Donut Ranges
The Krispy Kreme Thanksgiving Pies Doughnut Collection Has Four Treats
Giftable Meal Boxes
Daily Harvest's Give Deliciously Collection Shares Nourishment
TV Dinner Restaurants
TV Dinners for U Serves Meals to Enhance the Streaming Service Experience
Indulgently-Inspired Dessert Flavors
These I.T.S. Dessert Flavors are Sweet and Familiar
Holiday-Themed Dining Experiences
Holland America Line Makes Festive Celebrations More Enjoyable
Food Holiday Calendars
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High-Value Grocery Meal Deals
The Lidl Thanksgiving Meal Special Has 20 Items to Feed 10 People
Apple-Themed Menu Items
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's New Menu Offerings are Delicious
Magical Jelly Bean Products
The Jelly Belly Harry Potter Collection Has Four New Treats
Cost-Conscious Holiday Meal Deals
The Target 2024 Thanksgiving Meal Deal Prioritizes Cost Savings
Seasonal Butternut Squash Raviolis
Maggiano's Little Italy is Serving Up Butternut Squash Ravioli
Appetizer-Themed Holiday Campaigns
Summer Fresh® Debuted 12 Days of Appetizer Recipes
Luxe Culinary Experiences
W Toronto's Limited-Time Tasting Menu Boasts a Blend of Flavors
Fall Holiday-Inspired Menus
The St. Regis Toronto’s LOUIX LOUIS Boasts Special Thanksgiving Menus
Sweet Potato Souffles
HoneyBaked’s 2024 Holiday Menu Includes a Maple Sweet Potato Souffle
Food-Inspired Costume Contests
Kraft Natural Cheese Centers Its Grated Parmesan for Halloween
Seasonal Thanksgiving Dining Experiences
Sunday Dreamin’ in NYC's East Village is Holiday-Ready
Holiday Meal-Inspired Sandwiches
Denny's Turkey Feast Sandwich is Packed with All the Fixings
Vegan Holiday Feast Meals
Next Level Burger and Veggie Grill Have New Holiday Feast Meals
Artisanal Seasonal Ice Creams
Jeni's New Fall Flavor Ice Creams Come in Four Options
Collaborative Holiday Seasoning Collections
The Spice House Partners with Jimmy Fallon
Chef-Supported Dairy Campaigns
Anchor Food Professionals Debuts the Taste of Tradition Campaign
Bite-Sized Pies
Crumbl Launched a Special Treat Lineup for Thanksgiving
Holiday Turkey Dinner Meals
Denny's Launches a Turkey and Dressing Promotion for Holiday Shoppers
Ready-Made Turkey Dinner Meals
Cowboy Chicken is Offering a Rotisserie Turkey Package This Holiday
Cheese-Themed Entertaining Guides
'That Cheese Plate Wants to Party' Inspires Tasty Creations
Orange Cranberry Cream Cheeses
Goldbergs Fine Foods Has a New Orange Cranberry Cream Cheese
Thanksgiving-Themed Cake Collections
TOUS les JOURS Just Debuted Its Give Thanks Collection
Seasonal Cafe Sandwich Ranges
These Pret A Manger Sandwiches Celebrate the Season
Two-Tier Pumpkin Cakes
Crumbl is Serving Up a New Pumpkin Cake for Halloween Week
Christmas Pudding Exchanges
Aldi Helps Gen Z & Millennials Exchange Tired Holiday Staples
Holiday Wine Assortments
Firstleafs 'Wine Bundles' are Perfect for Festive Gatherings
Expansive Seasonal Bakery Ranges
The Country Choice Festive Range Has Five Options
Spiced Pumpkin Pie Cookies
Potbelly is Adding a New Pumpkin Pie Cookie This Fall
Autumnal Thanksgiving Donut Ranges
The Pinkbox Doughnuts Thanksgiving Treats Come in Eight Options
Simplified Holiday Meal Preparations
Butterball Debuts Cook from Frozen Premium Whole Turkey
Festive Vegan Dessert Menus
The CINNAHOLIC Holiday Menu is Rolling Out Now
Fall-Focused Grill Restaurant Menus
These New Freddy’s Menu Items Welcome the Seasonal Shift
Autumnal Artisan-Style Cafe Menus
The Pret A Manger Fall Menu Has New Quiches and Melts
Autumnal Deli Lunch Menus
TooJay’s Deli Fall Menu Puts Pumpkin and Turkey in the Spotlight
Comforting Seasonal Side Dishes
Cowboy Chicken is Introducing New Wild West Sides This Fall
Vegan-Friendly Fall Baked Goods
These CINNAHOLIC Fall Desserts Come in Four Varieties
Party-Ready Restaurant Publications
The Chuck E. Cheese and Friends Party Cookbook is Delightful
Convenience-Focused Salad Jars
Gardencup Has Debuted the Garden Harvest Salad for a Limited Time
Sugar-Dusted Pumpkin Loaves
Trader Joe's New Pumpkin Loaf is the Perfect Dessert for Fall