From buffalo-style chicken sticks and Mike’s Hot Honey beef snacks to high-protein launches and a MrBeast-branded debut, new meat snacks bring variety, clean labels, and star power to the growing category
July 30, 2025
Meat snacks go next-level with bold flavors, better-for-you options, and big-name collaborations.
Carnal's hero product, the Black Truffle & Black Garlic Beef Stick, raised the bar for portable indulgence with its rich, smoky flavor, clean snap, and zero sugar formulation.
Crafted for the adventurous palate, these 100% premium beef sticks blend the sweet, all-natural heat of Mike's Hot Honey with Tillamook's signature slow smoked flavor.
All the Wenzel's Farm Venison Snack Sticks are made with grass-fed venison, and are gluten free, making them a high protein snack for the individual who is needing a grab and go snack.
This summer’s Sweets & Snack Expo in Indianapolis drew more than 16,000 attendees and 1,000 exhibitors, from 25 countries. The trends I noticed involve lots of activity around texture—including freeze-dried candies and crunchy and chewy protein snacks. There also are intriguing new flavors in snacks and chips.
The top snacking drivers are to “prevent feeling hungry” followed by “rewarding oneself” according to Innova Market Insights’ 2023 Snacking & Healthy Snacking survey.
Meat snack brand expands clean-label portfolio with two convenient on-the-go options
September 27, 2023
In time for back-to-school, when schedules become crazy again and finding healthy food for families can become a chore, Country Archer is providing two alternatives to traditional snacking options in convenient, kid-friendly packaging.
This month’s collection includes bun-length turkey sausage and thick-cut bacon
September 22, 2023
"We believe in the ethical treatment of animals," says Chris Mattera, Le Cordon Bleu trained chef and culinary innovator with North Country Smokehouse. "Beyond our commitment to non-GMO ingredients, we adhere to strict Certified Humane Raised & Handled and Global Animal Partnership program standards – in fact, we surpass them."
The new meat snack is made with premium ingredients and spices like garlic, peppers and pimento
March 28, 2023
This new innovation has been crafted to help consumers take their culinary game to the next level with flavors that are globally inspired and provide a slice of adventure to pizzas, paninis, tapas and more.