Conagra Brands Unveils Expanded Snack Portfolio at 2026 NACS Show

Conagra is emphasizing product development within its convenience store collection, specifically focusing on high-protein and bold-flavor offerings. Among the new introductions is the Slim Jim Cheese Mode line, which incorporates real cheese into meat sticks to provide 10 grams of protein per serving. This expansion builds on existing collaborations, including a continued partnership with Buffalo Wild Wings for flavored chicken sticks and a multi-year marketing alliance with WWE, featuring appearances by superstars Trick Williams and Alexa Bliss.

The company is also scaling its presence in the seeds and salty snacks segments. BiGS is debuting "Triple Blast" sunflower seeds in Pickle Ranch and Spicy Sweet Chili varieties, while DAVID Seeds continues its long-standing collaboration with baseball player Aaron Judge through limited-edition packaging that supports the ALL RISE Foundation. Meanwhile, the salty snack category sees growth through Vlasic Pickle Balls, capitalizing on the rising market interest in pickle-flavored products, alongside staples like Angie’s BOOMCHICKAPOP and Andy Capp’s Hot Fries.

Jill Dexter, President of Grocery and Snacks at Conagra Brands, noted that the event serves as a primary venue to engage directly with retail customers and demonstrate the breadth of the company’s current inventory. The showcased products, ranging from premium FATTY smoked meat sticks to established brands like Duke’s and Penrose, reflect a strategy centered on flavor innovation and portability for the on-the-go consumer.