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General Mills is rolling out 79 limited-edition products across brands including Cheerios, Pillsbury, Betty Crocker and Fruit Roll-Ups to mark America’s 250th birthday. The lineup features nostalgic flavors, red, white and blue-themed offerings and seasonal packaging designed for summer gatherings and celebrations.

PopCorners expanded its snack portfolio with a protein-focused line designed to meet growing consumer demand for convenient, high-protein snacks. Available in three flavors, the popped snacks deliver 9g of protein per serving while maintaining the brand’s signature airy crunch.

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.

BonBon Swedish Candy Co. is expanding beyond confectionery with the launch of its first savory snack line. The new potato chips highlight how brands are leveraging regional flavor inspiration and premium positioning to broaden consumer appeal across snacking categories.

The Sweets & Snacks Expo recognized the year’s most innovative confectionery and snack launches, highlighting trends ranging from nostalgic flavors to premium formats and experiential snacking. Organizers say the record number of entries reflects continued momentum in consumer-driven product innovation.

B-SIDES closed a $500,000 seed round to support expansion of its allergen-friendly snack puff brand made with upcycled ingredients from oat milk and grits production. The funding will help accelerate retail distribution, strengthen sales infrastructure and advance vertically integrated sourcing aimed at improving scalability and unit economics.

Each serving of the snack combines fruit bite centers, made with whole fruit as the main ingredient, probiotics, and a creamy yogurt coating delivering two billion probiotic cultures and 3g of fiber.

Goodies by Hero Group launched a six-product snack line for children ages 4 and older, targeting parents seeking better-for-you options in the baby and toddler aisle. The lineup includes bars, oat bites and crunchy snacks made with simple ingredients, bold flavors and kid-friendly formats designed for growing tastes.

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.

Purely Elizabeth is entering the protein-focused snacking space with a whole-food approach to granola formulation. Made with ingredients such as pumpkin seeds, almonds, cashews and chia seeds, the new line combines protein, fiber and ancient grains in gluten-free, vegan formulations designed to balance functionality and flavor.