What’s New at Trader Joe’s in July? Broccoli Cheddar Soup, Strawberries & Cream Cloud Cake and More

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what's new at trader joe's july 2025: unexpected cheddar broccoli soup
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Trader Joe, our communal grocery boo, dreams up all sorts of unique appetizers, savory mains, trendy snacks and seasonal desserts. And this month, he's encouraging us to savor summer with a timely lineup that's sure to satisfy.

Below, you'll find 14 of my favorite new Trader Joe's items to shop this July, ranging from French butter cookies to risotto semplice. Scour my top picks and add anything that entices you to your shopping list—I'll meet you in the parking lot in five.

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1. Sandwich Starters

You might think sandwiches are all about the toppings...but I'd argue a sammy is only as delicious as the bread it's made on. These puffy buns are focaccia-like in their dimpled appearance and chewiness, and contain olive oil and sea salt for a subtle savoriness that will enhance everything from roast beef to turkey to salami.

2. French Galettes Butter Cookies

Need something elegant to serve for dessert or breakfast with a pot of coffee? These crisp, crumbly, melt-in-your-mouth cookies, hailing from a French bakery in Nantes, fit the bill. They're delectably buttery, so good luck stopping after just one (OK, two).

3. Seasoned Lamb Shoulder Rack

Date night has never been so easy to conquer. This Australian lamb comes pre-seasoned with sesame seeds, herbs and plenty of garlic, so all you need to do is roast it in the oven (or grill it on the barbecue) to reach dinner nirvana. Pair it with fries and Caesar salad.

4. Ranch Cottage Cheese Dip

Two of the trendiest condiments, united in one cool, creamy dip. Greek yogurt and buttermilk turn up the tang a few dozen notches, while the ranch dressing-inspired herbs give the product a fresh, aromatic quality you'll crave. Now, would you like pita chips, cucumbers or crostini for dunking?

5. Risotto Semplice

You're only five microwave minutes away from a gourmet-looking Italian side dish. Teeming with olive oil, saffron, cultured butter and cheese, this risotto is the definition of comfort food. Plate it with any protein or roasted veggies that you have on hand.

6. Unexpected Broccoli Cheddar Soup

One of Trader Joe's most popular cheeses gets a soul-soothing makeover, courtesy of broccoli, carrot, butter and a flurry of seasonings and spices. Hot take: If you don't treat yourself to a sourdough bread bowl to serve it in, you're doing it wrong.

7. Cold Brew Coffee

On a 90-degree morning in the dog days of summer, nothing gets me out of bed like a caffeinated beverage, namely silky-smooth cold brew. Made with Arabica beans from Mexico and Colombia, the coffee is medium-roasted and slow-brewed, complete with notes of citrus, nuts and chocolate.

8. Strawberry & Watermelon Marshmallows

I feel a s'mores spree coming on. Crafted in Spain, these marshmallows are prime for ice cream floats, crispy rice treats, sparkling drinks or no-frills snacking. (They get their cute colors from vegetable juice, spirulina extract and turmeric, BTW.)

9. Korean Style Bibim-Guksu

When the weather's sweltering and the days are long, this mix of cold noodles, crisp veggies, spicy kimchi and umami-rich gochujang dressing will help you beat the heat. Bonus points for topping it with a jammy egg, flaked salmon, bulgogi or crispy pork belly.

10. Strawberries & Cream Cloud Cake

This has Insta-worthy picnic written all over it. Think two layers of pillowy-soft sponge cake, decadent custard filling, airy whipped cream and sweet, saucy strawberries. Simply defrost it in the fridge overnight and bring a knife for slicing—you won't need the oven for this summer dessert.

11. Italian Pistachio & Fior di Latte Gelato-Style Frozen Dessert

Close your eyes, take a lick and pretend you're in Rome. This half-and-half split of nutty, earthy pistachio and milky, clean fior di latte (that means "flower of milk" in Italian) frozen treats taste divine paired with shortbread, espresso or...nothing at all.

12. Strawberry Fields Gummy Candy

Consider it a magical mystery how Trader Joe got these gummies to be so darn delicious. Each bag contains three iterations of the strawberry bites: plain, sugar-coated and sour. Use them to garnish strawberry shortcake, or snack on them straight from the bag at your next outdoor movie night.

13. Strawberry Mini Sheet Cake

Not gonna lie, I'm chomping at the bit for this confection in particular. The strawberry cake, which contains organic strawberry preserves, is crowned with a layer of tangy cream cheese frosting dappled with bits of fruit. Stick a candle in it and pretend it's your birthday.

14. Dark Chocolate Thins On the Go! No Sugar Added

On the opposite end of the spectrum is this chocolate treat, which has no added sugar. (It's sweetened with allulose instead.) Made with Colombian cocoa and cocoa butter, the thins are studded with roasted cocoa nibs for crunch and finished with a touch of sea salt.


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