Top 12 Fall Flavor Favorites for Seasonal and Limited Edition Products

Formulate seasonal and limited edition products with fall flavors that evoke sensational autumnal experiences!

Summer may be in full swing, but fall is sneaking up FAST and the time to finalize products with seasonal and limited edition flavors is NOW. 

Consumers crave sweater weather long before the season officially begins, and brands that perfect products now will get them on shelves right as consumer demand accelerates. What’s the best way to meet this demand? Create the sensational experiences consumers want with flavors and aromas that evoke the autumnal spirit.

Fall is a feast for the senses and there are so many seasonal experiences you can explore! The sound of crunching through vivid orange leaves, the smell of baked goods fresh out of the oven, the ominous sight of glowing jack-o-lanterns, the taste of hot apple cider, and the list goes on.

Whether you’re formulating vapes or edibles, flavor can help recreate those seasonal associations. So, which flavors are going to best tell your fall flavor story? 

Read on and discover our top 12 fall flavor favorites and create a limited edition product consumers will beg for year after year.

1. Caramel Apple 

There’s something about this crunchy, indulgent treat that just ticks all the boxes. Sticky, buttery caramel is hyper-sweet while also warm and comforting. That crisp bite of perfectly ripe apple sends sweet, juicy nectar running down your chin. 

Such vivid flavor experiences couldn’t possibly go well together, but the resulting symphony of chewy, crunchy, gooey sensations has made Caramel Apple a flavor we now universally associate with autumn.

2. Pumpkin Pie 

The winter squash category of veggies might not sound sexy, but the curvy and vividly orange pumpkin takes center stage once September hits. Think about it! Is it even fall without a pumpkin spice latte, a loaf of pumpkin bread, or (duh) a decadent Pumpkin Pie? We think not. 

Warm spices like nutmeg, cinnamon, clove, and ginger bring exciting nuance while a distinctly creamy character keeps things sweet and silky. All hail the pumpkin king!

3. Peppermint Mocha

Gathering ripe fruit at your nearest apple orchard. Traipsing through a pumpkin patch. A brisk morning walk to enjoy brightly colored autumn leaves. What do these activities have in common? They would all be better with a hot cup of Peppermint Mocha in hand! 

The sublime combo of silky chocolate and cooling peppermint is decadent and sweet, but the subtlest hint of coffee in that rich mocha flavor blends with uplifting mint for a seasonal treat that’ll put an unexpected pep in your step. 

4. White Chocolate Boysenberry

We’re not afraid to say it — the summer season doesn’t have a monopoly on berries! Once the temperatures start to fall, a sweet dessert with tart berries can be just the motivation you need to power through those autumn chores. Enter, White Chocolate Boysenberry.

One taste of juicy, tangy boysenberry with creamy, vanilla white chocolate and you’ll be throwing on a scarf and whistling a happy tune while raking leaves or shoveling snow. Indulge a little, you’ve earned it!

5. Orange Chai Latte

No shade on coffee, but sometimes your morning or afternoon pick-me-up needs something more during colder months. Something complex, mysterious, maybe even sensual. Something like Orange Chai Latte!

Orange Chai Latte takes the classic bitterness of black coffee and adds a flavorful mosaic of masala chai. These warm smoky notes of spice then get a bright citrus lift with sweet orange zest. It’s vivid, invigorating, and exactly what you’re craving on a cold autumn day.

6. Marshmallow Puff

From Rice Crispy Treats and Sweet Potato Pie to S’mores and Popcorn Balls, none of these seasonal treats would be possible without the hyper-sweet perfection of Marshmallow Puff. If that wasn’t enough, this flavor is also kind of magical.

Rarely does a flavor evoke such an immediate sensation of texture, but Marshmallow Puff is a synesthesia-inducing masterpiece. Just one sniff of that creamy, rich vanilla aroma and your senses blend to create a fluffy sensation that’s soft and spongy. Is it magic? Probably not, but it’s too delicious for us to care.

7. Spiced Carrot Cake

During the cold winter months, it’s important to eat your veggies. Are you one of those haters who scoff at vegetables? Prepare to eat your words… that is if you’re not too busy scarfing down a slice OR TWO of this decadent carrot-fueled dessert! 

Carrots naturally have a gentle sweetness, but Spiced Carrot Cake takes it up a notch. Thick layers of sweet, creamy frosting blend with cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg for a flavor that’s warm, indulgent, and deceptively sweet. Our Spiced Carrot Cake blend technically still lets you skip your veggies, but we won’t tell.

8. Hey Toots!

Are you currently celebrating Summerween? Well, take a deep breath, because Halloween is coming up FAST and spooky summer is transforming into frightful fall! You know what that means, right? Candy, candy, and MORE CANDY!

For those who root around in their candy stash for something chocolate, the answer is Hey Toots! Every year, we love untwisting the wrapping on those chewy cocoa and vanilla bite-sized treats. What can we say? They’re a classic for a reason.

9. White Gummy

Chocolate has its place, but what if you want something less dessert-like and more candy-coded? Something that could never be mistaken for healthy? For that, you’ll want a treat that’s undeniably sweet, gummy, and… animal shaped?

Ok, that last part doesn’t really influence the flavor, but we’ve all shared a bag of bear-shaped gummies with a friend and debated that mysterious White Gummy flavor. Is that the sweet tropical taste of ripe pineapple? Is it the perfect fusion of juicy, tart, and tangy? You be the judge (Psst! That’s totally how our White Gummy tastes.).

10. Lemon Drops

Close your eyes and picture it now. You pop one of these bright yellow candies into your mouth. At first, it’s perfectly sweet. However, as it slowly dissolves on your tongue, the tart zestiness of ripe lemon coats your mouth, puckers your lips, and electrifies your senses.

Sure, you CAN enjoy the flavor of Lemon Drops all year. That being said, the sharp citrus of this flavor is particularly welcome after indulging in creamy, decadent Halloween candies or savory Thanksgiving dishes. 

11. Peach Rings

Something about tearing into those sugar-coated, peachy gummies is just oh-so satisfying. Maybe it’s the way the sugar granules get ground into your teeth, or the visceral way you pull and rip those little orange rings apart. 

Whatever the case, Peach Rings puts that original flavor to shame with eye-widening levels of sweet and sour stone fruit and berries! Skip the cavities and capture the tantalizing juiciness of those iconic candies with Peach Rings.

12. Root Beer Caps

Candy can mean so many things. Sure, it can be sweet and it can be sour. But can candy be brisk? Can it have a bite of spice? Ooooh, yes. That’s kind of the whole point of Root Beer Caps!

When the days get darker and the temperatures drop, sometimes you want a flavor that warms your heart and lifts your spirits. That’s exactly what you’ll get with the creamy vanilla, spicy sassafras, and uplifting splash of wintergreen in Root Beer Caps.

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Whether you’re testing limited edition flavors before ramping up production or creating consumer hype with seasonal flavors, we’ll help you formulate products that stand out for all the right reasons and build brand awareness.

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Ready to get started? Contact us today, and let’s infuse your products with popular seasonal flavors.