Snacks and Cravings

Protein Snacks

5 articles

A selection of high-protein snack sticks, some whole and some broken, displayed under dramatic lighting to symbolize the contrast between their marketing and actual health implications.
Healthy Bites

Evaluating High-Protein Snack Sticks: Health vs. Reality

Eating just 50 grams of processed meat daily, equivalent to a few snack sticks, could increase your risk of type 2 diabetes by 30% and colorectal cancer by 26%, according to Research and Markets .

Dr. Lena Hanson·June 26, 2026
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