SPAM's newest flavor embraces buzzy trend but divides fans: 'Absolutely NOT'

The hot honey craze has officially reached one of America's most recognizable — and polarizing — canned meats.Hormel Foods this week unveiled SPAM Hot Honey, the first permanent addition to the brand's lineup in two years."The launch taps into one of today's fastest-growing flavor trends," the company told Fox News Digital, saying the sweet-and-spicy combination brings "fresh excitement" to the nearly 90-year-old brand.MCDONALD'S BRINGS BACK POPULAR ITEM FOR SHORT TIME AS ONE STATE GETS A TREAT"SPAM Hot Honey Flavored reflects the SPAM brand's ongoing commitment to flavor innovation," the company added."Whether someone prefers sweet, spicy or savory flavor profiles, this variety delivers the best of both worlds with a balance of sweetness and heat."SPAM's latest flavor aims to capitalize on the growing popularity of sweet-and-spicy foods.

(Hormel Foods Corporation)SPAM Hot Honey is now at select grocery retailers nationwide, joining the brand's lineup of more than 10 flavors.To celebrate the launch, Hormel partnered with New York City's Win Son Bakery, where customers can try two limited-time menu items through Sept.20 at its Brooklyn and Manhattan locations: a breakfast sandwich and a fan tuan, a traditional Taiwanese sticky rice roll, according to a press release.Fans were able to order a limited-edition SPAM Hot Honey Fan Tuan, a Taiwanese sticky rice roll, throughout the week at Win Son Bakery’s Brooklyn and Manhattan locations.

(Hormel Foods Corporation)CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTERSome fans said they were excited to try the new flavor."I'd give it a shot," one person said on Facebook."I try every new SPAM that comes out," added another.But not everyone is convinced.CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIESThe new SPAM Hot Honey joins the brand's lineup of more than 10 permanent flavors and is rolling out at select grocery retailers nationwide.

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