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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.

Khloé Kardashian’s better-for-you snack brand Khloud is expanding its popcorn lineup with the launch of Cinnamon Roll Protein Popcorn. The new flavor blends sweet and savory notes while reinforcing the brand’s focus on protein-forward snacking with all-natural ingredients and no seed oils.

PepsiCo Foods US is updating its portfolio with a range of limited-time holiday products, from caramel- and cocoa-themed snacks to seasonal cereals. The offerings tap continued demand for festive, flavor-driven items as shoppers increase spending on seasonal food and snacks.

From chili crisp chips to protein-packed treats, brands are redefining the snack aisle with global flair, nostalgic comfort and clean-label upgrades.

PB&J Pop, inspired by Smucker’s jelly and Jif peanut butter, reportedly blends the smooth, nutty richness of Jif peanut butter flavor with the fruity sweetness of Smucker’s jelly, all drizzled over crunchy popcorn. 

Snack Factory unveiled Pop’ums, a new snack that brings together popcorn and the crunch of pretzels into a fun-to-eat food product. Snack Factory has been rethinking pretzels with its unexpected offerings since it launched Pretzel Crisps in 2004.

Churro Chocolate Caliente Palomitaz Popcorn swirls together the Mexican flavor pairing of hot chocolate and churros into one recipe.

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 ready-to-eat, gluten-free, low-sodium offerings are available in three flavors.