Meat Snacks

Second Nature Brands snaps up Tillamook Country Smoker

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:53:00 -0400

The strategic transaction marks SNB’s first investment in the fast-growing protein snacks category, complementing its wider portfolio of better-for-you brands.

Conagra releases innovations at Sweets & Snacks Expo

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:00:00 -0400

The launches reflect continued demand for bold flavors, protein-focused snacking, and experience-driven product innovation across categories.

Fun Friday: Grillo's Pickles slides, Chomps Le Chick'en purse, Hershey's hometown hero

Fri, 29 May 2026 09:00:00 -0400

National Donut Day is June 5, and Dunkin', Shipley Donuts, and Lidl have you covered with free treats, fun apparel, and more.

Wicked Cutz bacon jerky receives Sweets & Snacks award

Fri, 22 May 2026 13:08:00 -0400

The meat snack received a Most Innovative New Product Award for its bacon jerky developed through a licensing collaboration with Cinnabon.

Old Wisconsin reduces price, portion size for meat sticks

Fri, 15 May 2026 14:33:00 -0400

The snack brand is introducing a new flavor to its lineup, alongside updated pricing and product size.

Yumbo launches Ginger Teriyaki variety

Wed, 13 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400

The fast-growing, hardwood-smoked meat snacks brand is expanding availability at major retailers nationwide following explosive sales growth, it says.

Mighty Spark seeks to craft ‘craveable’ chicken sticks

Tue, 12 May 2026 12:49:00 -0400

With the help of retailers and consumers, the company gives 1 million meals a year to Feeding America to fight food insecurity.

Double Neat forays into DTC snack industry

Tue, 05 May 2026 14:20:00 -0400

From bourbon beef jerky to sweet collaborations, the company is doubling down on elevated snacks for whiskey lovers.

Jack Link's expands Duos lineup with new flavor

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:12:00 -0400

The launch marks the fourth addition to the lineup since its 2025 debut, joining Buffalo Style and Ranch, Mango and Jalapeno, and Smoked Original and Teriyaki.

Guinness brings the steakhouse to the snack aisle

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:13:31 -0400

The product is marinated with Guinness 0.0 and finished through a proprietary slow-cooking process.

Bullish invests in Singing Pastures meat stick brand

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:55:00 -0400

With the rise of GLP-1–influenced diets and a growing shift away from traditional protein bars, the brand is aiming to meet evolving consumer needs with a more thoughtful approach to on-the-go protein.

Greenfield Natural Meat Co. debuts Protein Snack Kits

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:13:00 -0400

The launch responds to consumer demand for high protein and fiber content, the snack company says.

PepsiCo Foods debuts Good Warrior meat snack brand

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:10:00 -0400

The beef sticks, available in Original and Jalapeño Pepper, will launch this month at select U.S. retailers, further expanding PepsiCo’s growing portfolio of foods with added functional benefits.

Wenzel's Farm sponsors Twin Cities Marathon

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:16:00 -0400

Meat stick provider Wenzel’s Farm embarks on its third year of partnership with Twin Cities In Motion running events.

New Primal debuts honey BBQ chicken mini sticks

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:38:00 -0500

The snack, which launched at Expo West, joins a lineup including Chicken & Maple and Classic Turkey varieties.

Jack Link's launches three-ingredient meat snack lineup

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0500

Later this year, the brand will debut antibiotic‑free turkey and chicken sticks, plus turkey jerky, with more to come in 2027.

Chomps launches premium chicken sticks

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0500

The new snack comes in three flavors and join the brand's existing portfolio of beef, turkey, and venison as the latest protein innovation.

Archer Meat Snacks secures nearly $100M credit facility

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:08:00 -0500

The brand's jerky products focus on clean-label, high-protein, and culinary-inspired flavors.

Jack Link's introduces Doritos Nacho Cheese meat snacks

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:30:00 -0500

The lineup of meat snacks is an extension of the partnership forged between the company and Frito-Lay in 2023.

Mighty Spark debuts maple chicken snack and mini sticks

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:05:00 -0500

The company is accelerating its national expansion in 2026, fueled by category growth, expanded retail distribution, and two new product innovations.

Jack Link's introduces beef Carnivore Bites

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:42:00 -0500

The new meat snack offering includes 65 pieces of beef in Original or Teriyaki flavors.

Expo West's Nexty Awards reveals 2026 finalists

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:30:00 -0500

The products, evaluated on the pillars of innovation, inspiration, and integrity, represent the cutting edge of the natural products industry, the org says.

Singing Pastures launches bone broth, collagen snack

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 15:25:00 -0500

The Costco rollout builds on the brand’s national product launch in December, introducing a new generation of clean-label meat sticks created for protein-forward lifestyles.

Kroger introduces clean-label protein snacks

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 12:30:00 -0500

The grocer has rolled out 24 new Simple Truth Protein products to shelves.

New Primal expands its retail footprint 40% YoY

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 09:05:22 -0500

The brand is set to surpass $100 million in annual retail sales for 2026, supported by a multimillion-dollar automation investment to triple its production capacity.

Flock Foods launches Benihana-inspired chicken crisps

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 17:50:00 -0500

Made from 100% real chicken and crafted with a teriyaki ﬂavor proﬁle, the Flock Chicken Skin Crisps are reportedly crispy and crunchy.

Fun Friday: Betty Crocker 'SuperMoist,' Serendipity 3 x Ring Pop collab, Home Run Inn Pizza charity

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0500

What food trends will be popular in 2026? Yelp has consumers covered.

JLS Automation to debut robotic collate and load system

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 16:59:00 -0500

The Kestrel system feeds products onto a custom collation conveyor that precisely aligns them for robotic gang-picking, consolidating processes, and reducing wear parts.

Archer launches Cowboy Cut Beef Jerky

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 15:30:00 -0500

Featuring a traditional, rip-and-tear texture, the brand's new meat snack is made with real ingredients, zero sugar, and 11-12 g of protein per serving.

Maple Leaf Foods launches Mighty Protein meat sticks

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 11:01:57 -0500

The chicken snack sticks are available in Original, Buffalo and BBQ flavors at retailers across Canada.