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New Protein Products Focus on Flavor, Convenience

From refrigerated meatballs to value-added meats, brands expand offerings for at-home meals

Teton Waters Ranch Refrigerated Meatballs
Courtesy of Teton Waters Ranch
April 23, 2026

Teton Waters Ranch Refrigerated Meatballs

Teton Waters Ranch introduced two refrigerated, grass-fed meatballs products during the Annual Meat Conference in March. Both flavors will be available nationwide at Whole Foods in spring 2026.

“We couldn’t be more excited for our 2026 innovation. We pride ourselves on being a leader in grass-fed beef and believe that the new meatballs will quickly become a family favorite,” said Kevin Pallaoro, CEO, Teton Waters Ranch.

The new line of fork-tender, fully cooked meatballs comes in two flavors: Italian-Style, crafted with classic herbs like basil and oregano, and Homestyle flavor, made with savory onion and garlic, with the latter recommended for Swedish meatballs, tossed in barbecue or teriyaki sauce, or as a protein bowl topper.


Guinness Battered Fish Strips and Shrimp
Courtesy of High Liner Foods

Guinness Battered Fish Strips and Shrimp

High Liner Foods and its Sea Cuisine brand have teamed up with Guinness to bring the pub experience into homes with the launch of Sea Cuisine Guinness Battered Fish Strips and Shrimp products. These two new products, crafted with the signature flavor of Guinness, are available now in grocery and club stores across the U.S.

“Fish and chips and battered shrimp are classic pub favorites and not easily replicated at home, until now,” said Anthony Rasetta, Chief Commercial Officer, High Liner Foods. “As consumers continue to seek value and convenience, our new Sea Cuisine products offer an elevated at-home dining experience, bringing premium quality meals to the table in a way that's both accessible and affordable.”

Crafted from responsibly sourced premium wild-caught Alaska Pollock and tail-off shrimp and coated in rich, golden batter infused with the iconic taste of Guinness, the products deliver restaurant quality flavor right from the freezer.


Jack Link's Carnivore Bites
Courtesy of Jack Link's

Jack Link's Carnivore Bites

Meat snack brand Jack Link's has launched Carnivore Bites: 65 pieces of beef that come in Original or Teriyaki flavors, featuring 10 grams of protein in every serving. Carnivore Bites are available in select convenience stores.

“We never stop pushing to give our consumers more of what they want, real protein and real value,” said Holly LaVallie, SVP of marketing and R&D, Link Snacks. “Carnivore Bites are the next step in that mission, as people are expecting more from their food while they watch their budgets closely."


SPAM Japanese Barbecue Sauce
Courtesy of SPAMbrand and Bachan’s

Japanese Barbecue Flavor SPAM

The SPAMbrand and Bachan’s have teamed up to launch SPAM Japanese Barbecue Sauce Flavored, a limited-edition variety made with Bachan’s Original Japanese Barbecue Sauce. The product is available at Walmart stores nationwide.

This first-of-its-kind collaboration brings together two beloved pantry staples rooted in Asian American food culture, blending the iconic sizzle of the SPAMbrand with a savory drizzle of Bachan’s to deliver an umami-rich flavor. Available at Walmart, this flavor-packed release is perfect for frying, flipping, stacking, or snacking.

“We are so excited for this partnership because both of our brands are rooted in family, tradition, and flavors that bring people together,” said Justin Gill, founder and CEO, Bachan’s. “I grew up eating the SPAMbrand in my household, whether it was a quick musubi after school with friends or fried rice during the week with family.”


Rastelli’s Ready-to-Cook Chicken Wings & Drumsticks
Courtesy of Rastelli’s

Rastelli’s Ready-to-Cook Chicken Wings & Drumsticks

Rastelli’s has released a line of ready-to-cook chicken wings and drumsticks in five flavor options: Caribbean Jerk Style, Italian Style, and Butter Style chicken drumsticks, and Garlic Parmesan and Hot Honey Style chicken wings.

Hand-crafted in SQF-certified facilities, Rastelli’s chicken wings and drumsticks are sold in vacuum-skin packaging sealed for flavor and shelf life.

“We know from the Power of Meat 2025 that 47% of consumers are very interested in meat products that can go from package to plate in under 20 minutes.” said Ray Rastelli III, Executive Vice President, Rastelli’s Food Group.  

Additional research from Midan Marketing highlights that 56% of consumers anticipate experimenting with different ways to cook meat and 38% plan to purchase a wider variety of meat and chicken cuts than they normally purchase, adding further to the need to solve for quick, at-home cooking options.

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