It’s a party in the USA, and corporate America isn’t shying away from the celebration, hoping to help Americans make their Fourth of July celebrations bigger, better and more festive than they’ve been before.
While the red, white and blue snacks are a summer staple, 2026 is a little different. As the United States nears its semiquincentennial, companies are launching America250 exclusives.
Note: This list is not all-inclusive and availability may vary by location. While yearly favorites are returning, these highlights focus on releases specifically honoring the 250th anniversary.
Savory snacks and sides
Velveeta
Italy may have invented the dish but Thomas Jefferson made it an American staple. No barbecue is complete without mac and cheese. In a nod to its historic run as Americans’ comfort food, Velveeta is offering noodles shaped like the 50 states and stars. Currently, patriots can find these liquid-gold maps at Walmart.
Cheez-It
Nothing celebrates our founding fathers like a ballpark frank and Cheez-It wants a hot dog real bad, so it is launching a chili cheese dog-flavored cracker for a limited time. It is also continuing its tradition of flag and star shapes — this year pulling double duty to support the U.S. Men’s National Team as North America hosts the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Doritos
Ironically, the new flavor celebrating America’s 250th, garlic parmesan, was seen by Canada first. However, according to Delish the chips are making their way stateside. One user on a Reddit thread describes the taste as “cool ranch but with a hint of garlic.” Look for them at Sam’s Club, before they likely hit wider retail.
Other Doritos flavors will also feature patriotic packaging in honor of America250.
Ruffles and Frito-Lay
Ruffles is turning up the heat with Buffalo Wings chips, while Frito-Lay is leaning into spicy with a pickled twist version of its classic corn snacks.
Totino’s
The pizza roll giant is throwing a cheeseburger into a roll, per Snackolator. Totino’s is bringing back its cheeseburger pizza rolls to commemorate the summer of 1776.
Tyson and SuperPretzel
Tyson is shooting for the stars with star-shaped chicken nuggets, according to Markie Devo. The special-edition nuggets are available in stores now. Not to be outdone, SuperPretzel, which claims to be “America’s favorite pretzel,” has released a soft star-shaped version of its classic soft pretzel, according to Markie Devo.
Ore-Ida Star Tots
The inventor of the tater tot is celebrating the big 2-5-0 with star-shaped spuds. These launched alongside a Jurassic lineup, the dino-tater tot because nothing says America quite like tater tots shaped like a star and a T-Rex.
Kraft Heinz
“For more than 150 years, our brands haven’t just been present for American history — we’ve helped feed it,” said Whitney Shaw head of portfolio marketing for Kraft Heinz in a press release.
The company is rolling out a massive limited-edition lineup with patriotic packaging for Kraft Singles, Cool Whip and the dynamic duo Heinz Ketchup and Mustard.
To top it all off, Jet-Puffed marshmallows shaped like stars will hit shelves in a glow-in-the-dark bag.
Sweet treats and desserts
Hot Pockets
Reports from Snackwire suggest Hot Pockets will swap pepperoni for fruit. An apple pie Hot Pocket is rumored to debut this summer — the most American handheld “pie” to hit the market.
Pillsbury
The Doughboy is working overtime this year. Pillsbury’s lineup includes American flag-themed cookie dough, star-imprinted sugar cookies and red, white and blue Toaster Strudels. Patriotic bakers can look for special Funfetti “Stars and Stripes” cake mixes and an apple-pie-flavored cookie dough.
Oreo
Oreo has teamed up with Popsicle to create the Firecracker Pop Oreo. The cookie features layers of blue raspberry, lemon and cherry-flavored creme sandwiched between golden wafers. It’s a “multi-layered experience,” the company says, which is available nationwide while supplies last, according to Today.
Drizzilicious
The snack brand has dropped birthday cake mini rice cakes, drizzled in white chocolate and topped with red and blue sprinkles, per Drizzilicious.
McCormick & Company
The spices and seasonings giant has released two special finishing sugars to help Americans with their festive celebrations this year. Both the celebratory apple pie finishing sugar and the mixed berry finishing sugar are available now.
Beverages
Coca-Cola
Coke is rolling out state-themed cans to honor the communities that make up the nation, according to the company. The beverage giant plans to celebrate all year through event sponsorships and commemorative packaging.
Mountain Dew
The Dew is all in on celebrations, temporarily rebranding as American Dew for the 250th anniversary, featuring a patriotic red, white and blue color palette to complement the green drink, according to the Brown Bottling Group.
Breakfast for American champions
Cheerios
What’s a birthday without cake for breakfast, lunch and dinner? We don’t know because Cheerios has the first meal of the day covered. Cheerios is bringing the party to the breakfast table with a limited-edition birthday cake cereal, according to Fox News.
Pinkbox Doughnuts
Just in time for Memorial Day, the Las Vegas-based doughnut shop has released a special line of patriotic pastries for three days only, starting Saturday, May 23. The American-themed offerings include the Hot Dawg, a glazed bar topped with chocolate buttercream and drizzled with yellow and red frosting; the American Flag; All American Pinky; American Pooh; and It’s Ya Birthday, among others, according to an email shared with Deseret News.
Dunkin’
Because America runs on it, Dunkin’ has unveiled its 2026 patriotic heavy hitters: a Rocket pop-filled donut and stars and stripes munchkins per Snackwire.