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New Conagra Innovations Found at 2026 Sweets & Snacks Expo

Meat snacks, popcorn innovations and sweet treats headline the company’s latest product launches at the 2026 Sweets & Snacks Expo

By Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
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May 26, 2026

Conagra Brands, Inc. showcased a collection of satisfying snacks and tempting sweets for the National Confectioners Association's 2026 Sweets & Snacks Expo. Meat snacks, sweet treats, and salty snacks comprise the company's $3.3 billion1 snacks portfolio, highlighted by several industry-leading brands. 

DAVID Seeds: Cracking sunflower seeds on the baseball field is a timeless ritual — one that connects generations of players and fans through shared moments of camaraderie. For many, this tradition is first learned from someone they admire: a parent, sibling, coach, or a favorite player. DAVID Seeds, America's best-selling sunflower seed³, is bringing that legacy full circle by teaming up with baseball superstar Aaron Judge to introduce limited-edition Aaron Judge packs that fans are sure to love. Beginning in June, fans can grab DAVID Seeds Sweet & Spicy packs featuring the three-time league MVP and enjoy them in the dugout, the bleachers, or wherever they crack seeds.

BiGS Seeds: BiGS Sunflower Seeds, the leaders in flavored sunflower seeds4, is delivering an epic blast of flavor with the arrival of a new collection of sunflower seeds. Visitors to the booth can get a sneak peek of BiGS new Triple Blast sunflower seeds. Available in Pickle Ranch and Spicy Sweet Chili, these jumbo sunflower seeds are seasoned three times and roasted for an extra blast of the biggest, boldest flavors. BiGS Triple Blast Seeds will debut in fall 2026.

Slim Jim: The iconic meat stick has leveled up with "Cheese Mode". This brand new offering combines the signature snap and taste of Slim Jim with real bits of cheese inside the meat. Cheese mode will be available later this year in two flavors: Cheddar and Cheddar & Jalapeno.

The partnership between Slim Jim and Buffalo Wild Wings, with a growing off-premise business through Buffalo Wild Wings GO, has expanded with a new flavor. After debuting Buffalo style and Hot chicken sticks last year, Slim Jim is launching a new Honey BBQ flavor. Each stick is inspired by the iconic wing flavors you crave from Buffalo Wild Wings.

FATTY: Made with grass-fed beef and pork raised with no antibiotics, FATTY Smoked Meat Sticks are the bigger, more tender, meatier stick for people seeking a premium protein snack on the go. Top flavors include Original, Jalapeno, Honey BBQ and Teriyaki, with 1oz, 2oz and 3oz sticks available to satisfy any craving or occasion.

Duke's: Duke's Smoked Shorty Sausages offer a smoked, handcrafted meat snack experience. Duke's premium, homemade flavor comes from seasoning and marinating fresh pork using whole, roasted, and diced ingredients from farms – not just dried spices. Expo attendees can sample a new Maple Black Pepper flavor that debuts later this year. Other top flavors are Original, Hot & Spicy, and Hatch Green Chile. Sizes include 2.5oz, 5oz, 7.5oz, 12oz, and 16oz bags in select flavors.

Snack Pack: Dr Pepper fans, get ready for a fun new twist on your favorite flavor! New Snack Pack Dr Pepper Juicy Gels offer a unique way to savor that iconic 23 flavor Dr Pepper taste. These 3.25oz cups deliver a sweet, tasty treat that you can enjoy anywhere, anytime. Arriving in stores this June, a four-pack will retail for $2.49.

Snack Pack is celebrating the return of the highest grossing animated movie franchise of all-time7 with a limited-edition Minions-inspired Snack Pack Banana Cream Pie pudding. The treat is arriving on shelves this May, ahead of Illumination's riotous new chapter, Minions & Monsters, arriving in theatres July 1. Four 3.25oz cups retail for $1.69.

Snack Pack is also making waves with the arrival of new Snack Pack Splash Juicy Gels. Made with 98% fruit juice, these guilt-free treats are available in Strawberry and Orange Juicy Gel flavors. Snack Pack Splash has no added sugar, no artificial dyes, and no artificial flavors. Both flavors will be available in June with an MSRP of $2.49 for a pack of four.

Americans are looking to close the fiber gap; the average American consumes 15 grams of fiber per day, just half the daily recommended intake8. Popcorn is a delicious way to add fiber to your diet, and Conagra offers a range of options including kernels, microwave popcorn and ready-to-eat favorites.

ACT II: ACT II, a leading brand in microwave popcorn9, is taking flavor to the max with new ACT II Max Blast Extra Butter Microwave Popcorn. This indulgent popcorn offering brings a rich, movie theater butter experience home, with a pourable buttery topping packet perfect for customizing your bowl. The new ACT II Max Blast Extra Butter Microwave Popcorn will arrive in stores in late September with an SRP of $3.89 for a box of four bags.

Vlasic: There's no slowing America's pickle craze – pickle-flavored snacks drove $518 million in sales last year, up 39% from the previous year10. Who better to bring dill pickle flavor to ready-to-eat popcorn than Vlasic? Expo attendees can grab a first taste of the new Vlasic Dill Pickle Popcorn, which will debut in 4oz bags this fall. The gluten-free snack is 100 calories per serving with no artificial colors.

Orville Redenbacher's: Orville Redenbacher's offers everything you need for the perfect popcorn experience. Adding to the brand's collection of shake-over seasonings, new Cheddar Jalapeno seasoning brings a bold, globally-inspired flavor to your bowl of popcorn. The new seasoning, available in 2.4oz containers, will be available in late September with an MSRP of $3.49.

Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP: Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP is serving up a pair of sweet flavors in ready-to-eat popcorn — Mango Habanero and Cinnamon Churro. For those craving a "swicy" snack Mango Habanero offers an exciting fusion of hot and sweet seasonings, layered atop Angie's Sweet & Salty Kettle base. Cinnamon Churro is inspired by the iconic sweet treat, blending flavors of cinnamon with a hint of golden  churro dough. Both flavors are available in 6oz bags for a suggested retail price of $3.99.

1, 3-6, 9-11: Circana POS MULO+w/C L52 Ending 2/22/26 (Snacks = RTE Salty Snacks, RTE Popcorn, Microwave Popcorn, Meat Snacks, Seeds/Snack Nuts/Trail Mix).
2: Circana Eating Patterns in America National Eating Trends, year ending December 2025
7: Global box office figures provided by Illuminations
8: Yale New Haven Health, "Are You Getting Enough Fiber?" April 7, 2025

KEYWORDS: food trade shows grass-fed beef meat snacks pickles & pickle-flavored foods popcorn spicy snacks sunflower seeds

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