Welcome to the first episode of Snack XP, where snacks meet experience points! Dave kicks off the show with the latest Drive-Thru drops and On-the-Shelf releases making headlines this week — from fiery burritos to peppermint Goldfish.

Drive-Thru Highlights

• Taco Bell — Flamin’ Hot Grilled Cheese Burrito is here for a limited run.
• Taco Bell x Frank’s RedHot — new Crispy Chicken Burritos, Soft Tacos & Nacho Fries coated in Diablo sauce.
• Taco Bell Menu Tests — Cantina Fajitas, Gordita Crunch Sliders, Diablo Nuggets, and more.
• McDonald’s UK & Ireland — Eight new items debut Oct 22 2025, including the Pineapple McSpicy, Maple BBQ & Bacon Double Quarter Pounder, and Garlic & Black Pepper McNuggets.

On-the-Shelf Highlights

• Goldfish × Peanuts — Snoopy Peppermint Cocoa Grahams, a holiday collab hitting shelves late October.
• Aldi October Finds — Pumpkin-spice snacks, festive drinks, and seasonal treats under $10.
• Fall Snack Season 2025 — Little Debbie Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal Crème Pies, apple-cider pretzels, and more autumn-flavored drops.

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