Snacks and Cravings

Protein Snacks

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A diverse array of innovative and healthy snack products displayed in a modern supermarket setting, highlighting the growth of better-for-you options.
Healthy Bites

Innovators Seize Better-For-You Snacking Opportunities in 2026

In late May 2026, PepsiCo, a titan of the snack industry, launched PopCorners Protein, a chip boasting 9 grams of protein per serving.

Aylin Kaya·June 5, 2026
Split image showing colorful cactus candies and healthy protein mac and cheese at the Sweets & Snacks Expo.
Healthy Bites

Cactus Candies and Protein Snacks Debut at Expo

At the 2026 Sweets & Snacks Expo in Las Vegas, an estimated 17,500 attendees witnessed a stark contrast in product introductions.

Dr. Lena Hanson·May 26, 2026
Old Wisconsin Smoke Stacks protein snacks being resized on a factory production line, showcasing a strategic market adjustment.
Healthy Bites

Old Wisconsin Resizes Protein Snacks Amid Competitive Market

Despite a staggering 312% sales increase across U.

Dr. Lena Hanson·May 25, 2026
A diverse array of innovative and healthy CPG snacks displayed in a futuristic supermarket aisle, representing the surge in snack innovation.
Snack News

CPG snack innovation will surge in 2026. Are you ready?

Hold up, snack fans! Redefine Foods just dropped a game-changer: a birthday cake-flavored protein donut packing a massive 15 grams of protein. And get this: no artificial sweeteners or high fructose c

Marco Diaz·May 14, 2026