Chainsaw-sliced sandwiches coming to Sheetz: C-store retailer Sheetz is revving things up with non-alcoholic beverage brand Liquid Death–and yes it involves a sandwich and a chainsaw. To get a made-to-order sandwich sliced with the power tool, customers must purchase a Liquid Death on Friday, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., at the retailer’s store in Seven Fields, Pennsylvania, a suburb of Pittsburgh. Influencer Jenna Ceriani—better known as Chainsaw Jenna—will be slicing sandwiches with a high-powered chainsaw. Ryan Sheetz, executive vice president of marketing and supply chain at Sheetz, said the Sheetz x Liquid Death Chainsaw-Sliced Sandwich Experience is “completely ridiculous, totally unforgettable and the kind of high energy fun our customers will love.” —Diane Adam
Gut check: Pepsi joins prebiotic soda trend: Another prebiotic soda has entered the group chat. PepsiCo is launching Pepsi Prebiotic Cola as consumers are looking for their beverages to do more than just hydrate and taste good. The carbonated soft drink has 3 grams of prebiotic fiber, 5 grams of cane sugar and has 30 calories, the Purchase, New York-based drink maker said. The drink will be available online this fall before its national retail launch in early 2026. It will be available in Original Cola and Cherry Vanilla and come in 12-ounce single cans and eight-pack formats. Pepsi Prebiotic Cola will join other prebiotic sodas like poppi, which Pepsi acquired in May, along with Olipop, Bloom Pop from Keurig Dr Pepper, Simply Pop from The Coca-Cola Co. and more. —Hannah Hammond
More in cold foam: Convenience stores looking to boost, or get in on, the cold foam trend have a new option: Rich Products’ On Top Chocolate Soft Whip cold foam. “The versatile topping is a pourable, ready-to-use cold foam with a light texture that allows for delicious layering in hot and cold beverages” including specialty coffees, shakes, dirty sodas, smoothies and cocktails, the Buffalo, New York-based company said. Cold foam is a trend that will continue gaining momentum, Rich Products said, citing Datassential Menu Trends from June predicting that cold foam on menus will experience four-year growth of 171% among restaurants serving coffee varieties. In addition, a 2024 Technomic Beverage Consumer Trend Report said options like cold foam are important to the 29% of consumers ages 18-34. —Chuck Ulie
PSL /ˈpēˌesˈel/ noun: Abbreviation for Pumpkin Spice Latte.
- A beloved seasonal espresso beverage made with warm spices (cinnamon, nutmeg and clove), creamy milk and a hint of pumpkin flavoring, typically topped with whipped cream and an extra dash of fall magic.
- A cultural phenomenon signaling the unofficial start of autumn—regardless of the actual temperature outside.
Mark your calendars: the Pumpkin Spice Latte is officially back at Starbucks on August 26—and this year, the coffee giant spilled the beans early. Known for keeping PSL season a well-guarded secret until the last second, Seattle-based Starbucks surprised customers by announcing the return more than a month in advance. Returning to the menu is the Pumpkin Spice Latte, available hot or iced and now labeled as “made with real pumpkin.” Also making a seasonal comeback: the Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew and the Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai. —Rachel Gignac
7-Eleven merch hits the streets: 7-Eleven just took a bold step into streetwear culture by teaming up with Dirty Ghetto Kids (DGK) for an exclusive new merch drop. DGK is a Los Angeles-based skateboarding and streetwear brand founded in 2002 by pro skater Stevie Williams. This collection serves up a mix of edgy, street-born style with a convenience-store twist, featuring hats, apparel and a skateboard deck. —Rachel Gignac
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