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Publix is serving up food freebies at all stores, and released list of new BOGOs

Publix has a free tasting event Saturday that could give you ideas for this weekend’s football games in Miami.

On Saturday afternoon after the tastings, the University of Miami Hurricanes host the University of South Florida Bulls. On Sunday, the Miami Dolphins, in their home opener, play the New England Patriots. Both games are at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.

What are the food freebies?

Publix Free Food Tasting event on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, includes Garlic Smash Patties.
Publix Free Food Tasting event on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, includes Garlic Smash Patties. Publix

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The Publix tasting event features these store brand items:

Staff at a Kendall Publix preps the patties and dip for a tasting on Saturday, Sept. 13.
Staff at a Kendall Publix preps the patties and dip for a tasting on Saturday, Sept. 13. Howard Cohen hcohen@miamiherald.com
  • Pumpkin Cake Donuts: It’s coming up on the fall, so why not? Starbucks already has its Pumpkin Spice Latte for sale.
  • Volcano Roll Dip: The sweet and spicy dip combines imitation crab meat, carrots, green onions and chili sauces.
  • Publix Limited Edition Rum Nut Bread Pudding Ice Cream: One of this season’s offerings.
  • Garlic Smash Patties: The not-so-secret ingredient lifting these burgers: garlic butter.
  • Mandarin Fruit Salad: Mandarins, apples, strawberries and blueberries.

The tastings are expected at all Publix stores in the deli, bakery, grocery, meat and produce departments from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13.

Publix Free Food Tasting event on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, includes Pumpkin Cake Donuts at the Bakery department.
Publix Free Food Tasting event on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, includes Pumpkin Cake Donuts at the Bakery department. Publix

This week’s Publix BOGOs

Here are some of this week’s Publix buy-one, get-one-free offers. The items are BOGOs through Wednesday, Sept. 17.

  • Sargento Shredded Cheese. Pair with the Garlic Smash Patties for your tailgate? Save up to $5.36.
  • 221 B.C. Organic Kombucha. The freebie is valued up to $4.15.
  • Chobani Coffee Creamer. Save up to $6.49.
  • Wonder Classic Buns. Save up to $3.79.
  • Bertoli Olive Oil. Save up to $16.49.
  • Heinz Tomato Ketchup. Save up to $4.65.
  • Mike’s Amazing Mustard. Save up to $5.99.
  • Pepperidge Farm Whole Grain Bread. Save up to $4.99.
  • Seattle’s Best Coffee Ground Coffee. Save up to $11.29.
  • Kinder Bueno Chocolate Bites. Save up to $6.49.
  • Thomas’ English Muffins. Save up to $5.29.
  • Pop Secret Premium Popcorn. Save up to $6.99.
  • Tostitos Tortilla Chips. Save up to $5.99.
  • Nabisco Family Size Oreo or Chips Ahoy! Cookies. Save up to $6.49.
  • Chobani Greek Yogurt. Save up to $7.49.
  • Nature’s Recipe Dog Food. Save up to $14.59.
  • Impossible Meat From Plants Products. Save up to $9.99.
  • Hebrew National Kosher Beef Franks. Save up to $8.45.
  • Mt. Olive Pickles. Save up to $4.75.
  • Fresh Cravings Organic Salsa. Save up to $5.65.
  • Zephyrhills Natural Spring Water. Save up to $1.85.
  • Organic Strawberries. Save up to $6.99.
Miami Hurricanes fans throw up the U as their team plays against the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats in the first half of their NCAA football game at Hard Rock Stadium on Sept. 6, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla.
Miami Hurricanes fans throw up the U as their team plays against the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats in the first half of their NCAA football game at Hard Rock Stadium on Sept. 6, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com

This story was originally published September 12, 2025 at 11:22 AM.

Howard Cohen
Miami Herald
Miami Herald consumer trends reporter Howard Cohen, a 2017 Media Excellence Awards winner, has covered pop music, theater, health and fitness, obituaries, municipal government, breaking news and general assignment. He started his career in the Features department at the Miami Herald in 1991. Cohen is an adjunct professor at the University of Miami School of Communication. Support my work with a digital subscription
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