6 Salty Snack Launches to Munch on This Fall

CHICAGO — Salty snack brands are embracing innovation by utilizing simple ingredients and transforming existing products into ready-to-eat varieties. There is also a push for intense flavors, such as pepperoni pizza and loaded taco.

Click ahead for six new snacks to taste-test this fall…

The microwavable popcorn brand from Chicago-based Conagra released a ready-to-eat variety, Act II Butter Lovers. The popcorn is available now in 1.7-ounce bags.

The Andy Capp's (Conagra) salty snacks portfolio has expanded beyond its Hot Fries and Cheddar Fries. Andy Capp's Beer Battered Onion Rings are now available in 2-ounce bags of Original and a new Hot variety.

Conagra’s Bigs brand partnered with Little Caesars this year to create Bigs Little Caesars ExtraMostBestest Pepperoni Pizza Sunflower Seeds that deliver a meaty, saucy, cheesy flavor. The seeds are available now in 5.35-ounce bags.

Also, look out for Conagra’s David Frank’s RedHot Jumbo sunflower seeds, launching in 5.25-ounce bags in January.

Opopop, Denver, is rolling out its holiday collection with limited-edition flavors, including Fancy Butter, Salty Caramel and the new Cocoa Mint.

All flavors are made by pre-wrapping raw kernels with flavor.

The holiday box includes Opopop’s reusable silicone microwave popping bowl and seven kernel sachets—six seasonal flavors plus one test launch, lightly salted. It is available online and at Foxtrot Markets for $46.99. Opopop's gifting options also include an original Flavor Wrapped Kernels Discovery Collection box (SRP $44.99) and Peel + Pour Discovery Collection box (SRP $34.99).

Harvest Snaps, Fairfield, Calif., is releasing Selects Baked Navy Bean Snacks, a lineup of plant-based chips featuring navy beans as the first ingredient. The three flavors include:

• Loaded Taco: Zesty spices, cheddar cheese and sour cream flavors
• White Cheddar Jalapeno: Creamy white cheddar with a jalapeno punch
• Honey Dijon: A pairing of sweet honey and tangy mustard

The chips are gluten free, vegetarian friendly, contain no artificial flavors or preservatives and are free of wheat, soy, nuts, peanuts and eggs.

Sold in 4.2-ounce bags, Harvest Snaps' Selects Baked Navy Bean Snacks are now available for retailers nationwide to carry for an SRP of $4.99.

Hippeas, New York, is launching Veggie Straws in three flavors: Straight Up Sea Salt, Rockin’ Ranch and Sour Cream and Onion. The snack is made with sustainably grown yellow peas, tomato, beet, spinach and kale. It has 3 grams of protein and 140 calories per 1-ounce serving.