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The Kraft Heinz-owned brand is releasing its first sweet heat flavor in the U.S., while craft beer brand Shock Top collaborates with Spirit Halloween on a spooky brew.

Leftovers is our look at a few of the product ideas popping up everywhere. Some are intriguing, some sound amazing and some are the kinds of ideas we would never dream of. We can't write about everything that we get pitched, so here are some leftovers pulled from our inboxes.

Philadelphia turns up the heat with Mike's Hot Honey

Philadelphia is firing up the cream cheese category by teaming up with Mike's Hot Honey for its first sweet heat flavor in the U.S., part of a broader effort by the Kraft Heinz brand to invest in its portfolio.

Philadelphia Mike's Hot Honey Whipped Cream Cheese pairs the creaminess of Philadelphia Whipped with Mike's Hot Honey's signature honey infused with real chili peppers. It is available exclusively at Walmart and will expand to additional retailers in January.

Nearly half of consumers have tried hot honey, according to Datassential, led by millennials and Gen Z. Sweet-and-spicy flavors have surged nearly 230% on menus during the past four years.

Philadelphia is also boosting its ...

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