The 6 Best New Food Items To Grab At Kroger In June 2026

A new month means that it must be time to run down the best, tastiest, most interesting new items at Kroger. If you caught our roundup of fresh Kroger finds for May 2026, you've realized by now that this supermarket giant (which owns several familiar grocery store chains) is always switching things up when it comes to SKUs on display. From private-label goods to new offerings from major manufacturers, Kroger keeps its shelves well-rotated — meaning that you, as the shopper, usually don't have the opportunity to get bored. 

When you're loading up your cart with all the necessities on your Kroger shopping list, make sure that you leave room in your buggy and your budget for some of these freshman offerings ... there are some very tempting items that, somehow, manage to always fill a hole in our pantry or fridge that we didn't even know was there. Keep in mind that pricing and availability will vary from store to store. All items mentioned are widely in stock as of this writing.

Quinoa is a cheap grain with more protein than an egg, and this rice packet pairs quinoa with chia seeds for a tidy wallop of protein that's organic, gluten-free, and veggie-friendly. Too often, we struggle to find starchy sides that aren't nutritionally-empty carb bombs. This brown rice blend would be the perfect basis for more filling burrito bowls or serving up alongside some lean protein and veggies for an easy weeknight dinner. 

Purchase Simple Truth Protein Garlic Brown Rice and Quinoa with Chia Seeds for $3.29. 

Ambrosia "salad" was a popular dessert in the '70s, but we prefer a salad with veggies and some protein — this grab-and-go package packs 23 grams! We love the colorful presentation of this salad, with its shredded cabbage-and-carrot slaw complementing the white-meat chicken, abundant Parmesan cheese, and leafy green lettuce. It would be so, so easy to stuff this package in a lunchbox and enjoy a filling, nutritious middday meal with almost zero effort, and there's little that we appreciate like convenience.

Purchase Private Selection Lemon Parmesan Salad Bowl with Chicken for $5.00. 

There's some interesting science regarding milk vs. water when it comes to hydration, but we love the ease of a water bottle as a constant companion throughout long, hot summer days. If you're getting bored of plain water and/or want to add some supplemental vitamins to your plastic bottle or Stanley tumbler, we like water enhancer drops. These new tropical mango drops are jazzed up with B-vitamins and ensure that your sipping is anything but boring. 

Purchase Kroger Vitamin Tropical Mango Water Enhancer for $2.49. 

You'll never confuse "Toaster Treats" for a high-fiber fruit breakfast that makes you feel full, but sometimes we all just crave a treat that takes us back to childhood and Saturday morning cartoons. It's hard to miss the resemblance to a certain big-name toaster pastry (which may or may not rhyme with "Schmop Parts"), but we're not mad about the Kroger version, which is priced right and appears to evoke the sweet, nostalgic savor of cookies & creme. 

Purchase Kroger Frosted Cookies and Crème Toaster Treats for $2.49.

As America approaches its 250th birthday, we're figuring out how much pulled pork we need per person for our July 4th BBQ and planning all the delectable sides we want to serve at our parties. If you need an extra dessert to adorn your Independence Day table, we like these pretty mini cupcakes with patriotic sprinkles. They come in both chocolate and vanilla, so everyone at the shindig can pick their favorite ... or even sample both, since the cupcakes are bite-sized!

Purchase Bakery Fresh Patriotic Chocolate & White Mini Cupcakes with Buttercreme Icing for $8.99. 

It's easier to avoid common chicken thighs cooking mistakes when most of the prep work is done for you — you simply have to heat up this chicken and you're good to go. Kroger suggests shredding these asado-adorned thighs and using the meat in tacos or burritos, and we can't say that we disagree. It's a high-protein, flavorful addition to a quick dinner, even if you dish the thighs up with a salad and a starch ... maybe that rice/quinoa blend above? We love it when a plan comes together! 

Purchase Private Selection Pollo Asado Chicken Thigh for $10.00.