If there's one grocery store that knows how to generate product-related buzz, it's Trader Joe's. The California-based retailer not only releases new items regularly but also ramps up the excitement by featuring these products in its podcast and Fearless Flyer (which sits somewhere between a newsletter and a catalog).
Apple cider came out on top this year—and Trader Joe's has several options to choose from, such as the Organic Sparkling Cider Vinegar Beverages.
Trader Joe's said it best: "This year, Goat Cheese was the GOAT. And the grocery chain offers multiple varieties, including Chevre, which is described as having a "uniquely earthy, tangy taste." Other options include Crumbled, Chevre with Honey, and Cranberry Chèvre.
Bananas came in as the top produce item or rather, top banana, this year. For more than 25 years, Trader Joe's has been selling its bananas for only 19 cents apiece.
Another frozen item that got plenty of love this year was the Butter Chicken with Basmati Rice. Each ready-to-heat entrée contains chunks of chicken blanketed in a mild curry sauce and paired with a side of basmati rice.
There are few things in life better than ice cream and cookies, and Trader Joe's brought the two together for one sublime treat.
These crunchy, spicy corn chips are often compared to Takis, with many fans even calling them a dupe. Each vibrantly colored chip is made with stone ground corn masa and dusted with chili and lime-flavored seasoning.
The Chili & Lime Flavored Rolled Corn Tortilla Chips weren't just shoppers' favorite snack this year. They were also the overall favorite, taking the crown for the second year in a row.