Hormel debuts jalapeño and dill pickle pepperoni for bold flavor seekers

Hormel is adding heat and tang to its pepperoni lineup with two new varieties: jalapeño and dill pickle. The new flavors of the grab-and-go snack tap into consumer demand for spicy and pickle-forward foods.
Aug. 12, 2025

Hormel Foods is spicing up its pepperoni lineup with two new varieties aimed at consumers craving adventurous tastes. The brand’s latest offerings — jalapeño and dill pickle — bring a spicy kick and tangy twist to the popular cured meat.

Both flavors are designed to appeal to the growing number of customers seeking more intense and distinctive flavor profiles. Jalapeño continues to trend as a go-to for heat seekers while dill pickle has seen a surge in popularity across snacks and condiments.

For convenience services operators, the new ready-to-eat items offer versatility across formats — from hot, fresh-prepared pizza programs to refrigerated grab-and-go snacks, sandwiches or charcuterie packs.

Hormel’s jalapeño and dill pickle pepperoni are available through major grocery retailers and online.

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