The 8 Best New Items To Grab At Kroger In April 2026

The monthly flip of the calendar always brings with it a sense of excited anticipation, thanks to the promise of fresh opportunities to come. Being foodies, one of our favorite parts of a new month's arrival is seeing what fresh SKUs our favorite grocery stores are stocking on the shelves. At Kroger, which owns several familiar grocery store chains, dozens of new products make their debut each month in just about every department, right under your nose. If you're someone who lives and dies by your grocery list, you might want to take a peek at these new offerings to see if they're worthy of adding to your rotation. Just a month ago, we scoped out the best new Kroger finds for March and were pleasantly surprised; now, that time has come again. 

From bakery delights to prepared dinners, to snacktime must-haves, we're dazzled and fascinated by the wealth of new products to pick from. Keep in mind that availability is subject to change by store and that pricing can be affected by promotions or location. All pricing listed here is pre-sale. Check Kroger's website or your local store for the most up-to-date product information. 

We've broken down Sam's Club vs. Costco when it comes to custom sheet cake ordering, but a new contender just entered the ring. This choco-rich sheet cake serves 20 and is beautifully, simply decorated with chocolate frosting rosettes and chocolate sprinkles. It's just begging for some DIY sprucing up for your next birthday party or grad bash. Best of all, it's available right in the Kroger bakery. 

Purchase a Bakery Fresh Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Fudge Icing for $22.99.

If there's one frozen food item guaranteed to rev our engines, it's a french fry. The idea of garlic pepper fries is quite exciting, and we can hardly wait to pop them in the air fryer and try a taste alongside our homemade burgers, wings, or sandwiches. There are a few mistakes to avoid when making perfect frozen french fries, and you can bet we won't mess around when it comes to heating these up. 

Purchase Kroger Seasoned Garlic Pepper Frozen French Fries for $3.79. 

Kroger rolled out several flavors of cream cheese spread under its private banner this month; we're most intrigued by strawberry due to its potential for experimentation. Whip it into frosting, spread it on cucumber sandwiches for a Mother's Day tea, or use it as a schmear to top a waffle or bagel. Heck, you can even dip vanilla wafers straight in for a protein-packed snack. The choice is yours. As a bonus, check out how to soften cream cheese fast in the microwave. 

Purchase Kroger Strawberry Cream Cheese Spread for $2.19.

We've covered the most flavorful canned veggies, but pouches mixing veggie and fruit applesauce purees are a godsend for time-strapped parents of littles trying to get nutrients into their reluctant children. The squeezability makes them fun, while the pouches keep things portable and hopefully not too messy. There is no added sugar, preservatives, or artificial colors, meaning that the focus stays firmly on the good stuff.

Purchase Kroger No Sugar Added Assorted Fruit & Veggies Applesauce Pouches for $6.99. 

Unlike a Kroger vanilla ice cream that gets bad reviews, the early feedback on this new sherbet offering is pretty positive. As the days warm up, we tend to crave a snack that doesn't weigh heavily on our bellies — this sherbet would be the perfect way to cool off after a weekend afternoon spent pulling weeds and doing other spring yard and patio maintenance. The zesty lime flavor and low price point both pique our interest. 

Purchase Kroger Low Fat Lime Sherbet for $2.99.

Just like there's a difference between kefir and plain yogurt, so are these probiotic yogurt drinks, which contain live and active cultures, quite a bit different from the Yoplait you scoop with a spoon. Rather than a cup of yogurt for savoring as a snack, the small bottles here are meant to be chugged for their benefits to your digestive system. As a bonus, you get a gram of protein per shot. 

Purchase Kroger Probiotic Yogurt Shots for $2.49. 

If you can't make it to the foodie destination of Buffalo, New York, for some traditional chicken wings — and, let's face it, that's a tall order for most of us on a random Sunday — it's good to know that you have a bag of frozen, pre-cooked wings on hand for when cravings strike. Anyone can throw some wings in a bag, but these are special because their spicy rub, a mixture of three types of pepper, will put some zing in every bite. 

Purchase Kroger 3 Pepper Hot and Spicy Chicken Wings for $9.29.

More power to our friends who can face preparing fresh noodles on a busy night — even if the best homemade pasta requires only one ratio to remember — but when we want something nutritious, comforting, and yummy after work and school, prepared foods are our jam. Located in the Kroger deli, this pan of manicotti and sauce promises a scrumptious Italian dinner after a quick trip through the oven. 

Purchase Private Selection Ready to Cook Cheese Manicotti for $10.00.