Sweets & Snacks 2025 Conagra Brands Unveils Bold New Snack Portfolio
Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE: CAG), a leading name in the North American packaged food industry, is gearing up for a major presence at the 2025 Sweets & Snacks Expo, set to take place from May 13 to 15 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. The company will showcase its wide-ranging, $3.2 billion snack portfolio—highlighting its dominance across multiple categories, from meat snacks and seeds to indulgent sweet treats and salty favorites.
The Sweets & Snacks Expo, organized by the National Confectioners Association, is the premier event for the confectionery and snack industries. It attracts key decision-makers, retailers, and food industry professionals from across the globe. For Conagra, the expo serves as a prime opportunity to spotlight innovation, consumer trends, and brand evolution.
“The Sweets & Snacks Expo is a great forum to highlight our diverse snacks portfolio,” said Jill Dexter, President of Grocery and Snacks at Conagra Brands. “Our meat snacks, salty snacks, seeds, and sweet treats appeal to a wide audience of consumers, and we’re excited to showcase our newest offerings.”
Conagra will operate two booths during the event—one dedicated to meat snacks (booth #6402) and the other to salty and sweet snacks (booth #6414). Each booth offers attendees an interactive look at some of the most recognized and beloved brands in the snacking world.
Meat Snacks Spotlight: Booth #6402
The meat snacks booth will prominently feature Conagra’s powerhouse lineup, including Slim Jim®, Duke’s®, Penrose®, and the recently acquired FATTY®.
Slim Jim®: Sports Meets Spice
As the top-selling meat stick brand in the U.S., Slim Jim is pushing boundaries again by teaming up with Buffalo Wild Wings®, the nation’s largest sports bar brand, to create two new bold chicken stick flavors: Buffalo Style and Hot. These sticks capture the zesty, tangy heat of Buffalo Wild Wings’ sauces and feature the signature Slim Jim “snap” consumers love. With chicken protein growing by 84% in the meat snacks category over the past three years, these new products are well-positioned to capitalize on emerging consumer preferences. Each 0.97 oz stick will retail at approximately $1.99 and hit store shelves in fall 2025.
Slim Jim is also continuing its high-profile partnership with WWE®. At the Expo, wrestling fans will have the opportunity to meet WWE Superstars Jey Uso—recently crowned WWE World Heavyweight Champion—and Bianca Belair. They will be at the booth on May 14 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for autographs and photo opportunities.
FATTY®: Premium, Protein-Packed Indulgence
Since Conagra’s acquisition of the FATTY® brand in 2024, the line has quickly gained traction among consumers seeking high-protein, clean-label snacks. FATTY meat sticks are crafted from grass-fed beef and pork raised without antibiotics. Available in flavors like Original, Jalapeño, Honey BBQ, and Teriyaki, the sticks come in multiple sizes (1 oz, 2 oz, and 3 oz) to satisfy various consumption occasions.
Duke’s®: Artisanal Quality
Duke’s Smoked Shorty Sausages offer a slow-smoked, handcrafted snacking experience. Known for their rich, authentic flavors, these sausages are made with fresh pork and real, whole ingredients—like diced chiles and roasted spices. Available in Original, Hot & Spicy, and Hatch Green Chile, Duke’s comes in several sizes, from 2.5 oz to 16 oz bags, perfect for personal snacking or sharing.
Salty & Sweet Snacks Showcase: Booth #6414
The salty and sweet snacks booth will showcase Conagra’s extensive lineup of top-performing brands, including Snack Pack®, DAVID® Seeds, BiGS®, Vlasic®, Glutino®, Angie’s BOOMCHICKAPOP®, and Andy Capp’s®.
Snack Pack® x DOVE®: A Premium Chocolate Twist
Snack Pack is raising the bar with its new DOVE® Dark Chocolate Pudding Cups, developed in collaboration with chocolate experts from the Mars-owned DOVE brand. This indulgent treat combines three types of cocoa with twice the milk of traditional pudding, delivering a rich and velvety dessert experience. Each six-pack (3.25 oz cups) will retail for $3.19.
Vlasic® Pickle Balls: Now in Spicy!
After the successful launch of its Original flavor, Vlasic Pickle Balls are getting a spicy upgrade. These airy, crunchy puffs deliver bold dill pickle flavor, and the new spicy version adds a zesty kick. Each 2 oz bag is priced at $2.49 and will be available this fall.
DAVID® Seeds: Cinnamon Churro Flavor
America’s top sunflower seed brand is venturing into sweet territory with its new Cinnamon Churro Flavored Jumbo Sunflower Seeds. This fun twist on a traditional snack blends the crunch of sunflower seeds with the sugary warmth of fried churros. A 5.25 oz bag will retail for $2.29.
BiGS® Seeds: Taco Bell-Inspired Heat
BiGS is teaming up with Taco Bell® to release new Fire! Sauce Flavored Sunflower Seeds, bringing the heat of the popular hot sauce to a crunchy new format. Available in a 5.35 oz bag for $3.29 this summer, these seeds join the existing Taco Supreme® flavor, which will also be offered in a new BiGS Slammers 2.75 oz bag format, priced at $1.49.
Glutino®: Innovation in Gluten-Free Snacking
Recognizing the unmet demand for flavor diversity in gluten-free snacks, Glutino is launching Wafer Bites, the first bite-sized wafers in the gluten-free category. Available in Chocolate Peanut Butter and Pink Lemonade, these innovative snacks cater to those seeking great taste without gluten. Each 7 oz bag will be priced at $6.99.
Angie’s BOOMCHICKAPOP®: Sweet Heat & Cinnamon Spice
Known for its vibrant flavor profiles and clean ingredients, Angie’s BOOMCHICKAPOP is expanding with two new kettle corn varieties: Mango Habanero and Cinnamon Churro. Mango Habanero balances sweet and spicy, while Cinnamon Churro delivers the nostalgic warmth of fried dough with a sugary cinnamon twist. A 6 oz bag will be priced at $3.99.
Andy Capp’s®: Cheesy Tots Make Their Debut
A nostalgic favorite in salty snacks, Andy Capp’s is adding a fun new item: Cheesy Tots. These puffcorn snacks mimic the shape and flavor of classic tater tots, delivering a melt-in-your-mouth cheesy crunch. A 1.5 oz snack-size bag will be available for $1.49.
