Articles Tagged with ''meat snacks''

Second Nature Brands has agreed to acquire Tillamook Country Smoker, marking its entry into the protein-snacks segment. The acquisition adds a portfolio of clean-label meat snacks to the company’s better-for-you snack lineup and reflects continued investment in high-growth, protein-focused categories.

Conagra Brands showcased a wide range of new snack and confectionery products at the 2026 Sweets & Snacks Expo, including flavored sunflower seeds, premium meat sticks, popcorn innovations and limited-edition pudding offerings. The launches reflect continued demand for bold flavors, protein-focused snacking and experience-driven product innovation across categories.

Snack brands are infusing protein, fiber, and prebiotics into indulgent snacks like chips and popcorn, catering to consumers seeking tasty experiences with added nutrition. New products from PepsiCo, J&J Snack Foods, Kraft, and Perfect Snacks illustrate this balance in better-for-you options.

Jack Link’s adds a sour cream and onion option to its DUOS lineup, signaling continued momentum in layered flavor formats. The expansion highlights how familiar snack profiles are being adapted into meat snacks to drive innovation.

Bullish invests in the pasture-raised snack brand as demand rises for transparent, functional protein options. The move reflects growing interest in cleaner-label meat snacks and shifting preferences in on-the-go nutrition.

From Wagyu jerky and protein pretzels to freeze-dried candies and Dubai-inspired chocolate, brands leaned into crunch, co-branding and flavor adventure. Even as cocoa costs climbed and GLP-1 diets loomed, snack makers proved indulgence and better-for-you can share the same bite.

Jack Link’s is introducing a portfolio of meat snacks made with just three ingredients, starting with air-dried beef slices launching nationwide this spring. The company also plans to expand its better-for-you offerings with antibiotic-free poultry snacks and grass-fed, zero-sugar jerky.

Archer is launching its new 100% grass-fed Cowboy Cut Beef Jerky nationwide, featuring a hearty rip-and-tear texture and real ingredients with no sugar. The lineup includes Old Fashioned, Mustard BBQ and Spicy varieties, available at major retailers for $7.99.

Chomps is building a 160,000sq-ft manufacturing facility in Beatrice, Neb., in partnership with Landmark Snacks, to meet rising demand for high-protein, on-the-go snacks. The expansion follows triple-digit annual growth and positions the brand to scale production and improve distribution efficiency nationwide.

The product is made with 100% grass-fed beef raised without added hormones or antibiotics, lightly sweetened with honey. Each stick contains 4g protein and 1g sugar.