Food News of the Week: Coca-Cola Oreos, Dole Holds a Banana Eating Contest, and Pumpkin Patch Baby Buns

Dole Food Company is leading the way in plant-based eating competitions with its Great American Banana Challenge, challenging participants to peel and eat as many bananas as possible in 125 seconds. Meanwhile, a new collaboration between Oreo and Coca-Cola is set to launch next month, featuring products like Coca-Cola Oreo Zero Sugar and Oreo Coca-Cola Sandwich Cookies. The limited-edition offerings will be available in 35 markets worldwide, including the United States, Canada, China, Mexico, and Brazil.

In the beverage world, fall flavors are making a splash with companies like Daily Harvest, Blume, and Koia introducing seasonal drinks like Pumpkin Spice Superfood Lattes and Maple Pecan shakes. Additionally, Ikea is investing in New School Foods, a Toronto-based company focused on developing plant-based seafood alternatives, aligning with Ikea's sustainability goals of making 50 percent of its restaurant menu plant-based by 2025.