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New York Post
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Taco Bell invites fans to construct custom dishes — and plucking the tastiest creations for their menu
Taco Bell customers are putting on their chef hats. The fast-food company launched a new nationwide in-app experience called Fan Style that allows fans to create, name and share their custom orders for anyone else to order. When other patrons order the custom creation, the original creator receives reward points equal to the value of the customized item. The more it gets ordered by app users, the more rewards the creator gets. Advertisement 3 Taco Bell is launching an in-app experience called Fan Style that allows fans to create, name, and share their custom orders. Taco Bell Whether you want to remove Spicy Ranch and add Creamy Jalapeño Sauce or make your nachos vegetarian-friendly, anything goes with Fan Style. Taco Bell said that later this year, select Fan Styles — presumably the most popular ones — will get a spot on Taco Bell's national menu and will be featured for a limited time. Advertisement According to the press release, chosen Fan Styles will be judged on factors such as creativity, originality, name appeal and operational feasibility. 'It's more than just customization; it's a way for fans to show off their go-to creations and get the spotlight they've always said their orders deserve,' the release explained. Taco Bell noted that 'well over half of all Taco Bell app checkouts include a customized menu item,' and this is a fan-first way to crowdsource a 'menu-worthy' item. 'If it's your go-to, it could be the next big thing,' the restaurant chain said. Advertisement 3 Later this year, select Fan Styles will get a spot on Taco Bell's national menu for a limited time. Taco Bell No purchase is required to participate, but users must be a Taco Bell Rewards program member and signed into their account on the mobile app to create a Fan Style order. Fans have the chance to get their order on the menu until 11:59 p.m. PT on Wednesday, August 13. While it's up to the creators to show off their custom order, Taco Bell is giving some lucky fans the opportunity for a huge boost. Advertisement On July 29 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., Taco Bell will have a one-time Tuesday Drop on the mobile app that will unlock a limited number of real-world advertising placements that fans can claim. These ad placements can include digital billboards, movie theater previews or even sky banners. 3 Fans have the chance to get their order on the menu until 11:59 p.m. PT on Wednesday, August 13. Taco Bell 'Our fans know every inch of the Taco Bell menu, so it only makes sense that they help dream up what belongs on it next,' Taylor Montgomery, Chief Marketing Officer at Taco Bell, said in a statement. 'Fan Style is about giving them the power to show off their creativity and pride in their go-to orders. This isn't just customization; it's about creating something that's perfectly theirs, and maybe even inspiring someone else's new favorite. It's the ultimate fan-first move – and it just might land their creation on menus nationwide.'
Metro
21-04-2025
- Business
- Metro
Cult US sauce finally lands in the UK — but some say it smells like 'PVA glue'
Move over mayonnaise, because Hellmann's is launching a brand new sauce in supermarkets — and it's one UK fans have been waiting for. Hellmann's Creamy Ranch is available in Tesco, after first announcing the news nearly a week ago, with an Instagram post seductively dunking a chicken tender in a pot of dressing on Instagram. It captioned the post: 'Sauce history has just been MADE.' While ranch is a popular condiment in the USA, dubbed 'bigger than ketchup', it's not quite such a big deal on shores, meaning Brits returning home from their American holidays have no choice but to pine for the creamy sauce from a-far. It's perhaps no surprise then that this new offering from Hellman's , which is also being launched with a Spicy Ranch variety, has caused quite the stir online. 'Oh man! I hope this is close to American Ranch! Every version I have here tends to taste a lot different,' wrote Lucy Brookes on Facebook. A bewildered American took to Reddit to share their dismay that ranch sauce isn't a big staple on UK supermarket shelves. 'Does the UK hate ranch sauce?' they wrote. 'I can't seem to find ranch sauce anywhere in supermarkets?' The poster continued: 'I'm shocked it's not popular enough to warrant it being stocked in the shops. Am I not looking hard enough or is there really no demand for ranch sauce in this country?' But prayers have now been answered, with many shoppers keen to give the American staple a whirl. 'Okay I need to get this,' wrote Instagram user @ on Hellman's announcement post, while another wrote: 'Oh lord, yes please.' But not everyone was impressed. 'Don't get your hopes up,' wrote Charrlotte Badgerr Bakerr on Facebook, who had already tested the Hellmann's sauces. 'Tried it today and quite disappointed. Smells a bit like PVA glue with a hint of garlic.' The Creamy Ranch is made with buttermilk and garlic, described as having a 'cool and tangy' flavour, while the spicy version swaps out the garlic for chillies, and is all about the heat. You can pick yourself up a bottle for just £2.60 or £2 if you've got a Tesco Clubcard. More Trending This offering could be also be a big hit for those searching for heat as the trend for spicier sauces continues, which has forced brands like Hellmann's to diversify their offerings. This has already led to the launch of a spicy mayo and Chilli Charger mayo, and now its Spicy Ranch is the latest addition to the gang. These are by no means the brand's most divisive offerings though. Back in 2022, it introduced Gravy mayo – a rich taste of gravy with creamy mayo, in a bid to unite the chippy tea preferences (gravy up north, mayonnaise down south) of the nation. Anyhow, you'll need to run, not walk, to scoop up Hellmann's new sauces at Tesco before they fly off the shelves. Do you have a story to share? Get in touch by emailing MetroLifestyleTeam@ View More » MORE: Aldi is finally bringing back its 'sell-out' sweet treat to shelves for just £1.79 MORE: Full list of supermarket opening times on Easter Monday including Tesco, Aldi and Morrisons MORE: Full list of supermarket opening times over Easter including Tesco, Aldi and Morrisons
