2025 Most Innovative New Product Awards
Salty Snacks
Product Submissions
| Exhibitor | Brand | Product | Innovation Statement | Price | Weight | Photo | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belle's Gourmet Popcorn | Belle’s Gourmet Popcorn | Matcha Latte Popcorn | Sweet, earthy, and snackable—this Matcha Latte kettle corn is drizzled in white chocolatey and crafted with clean ingredients. A premium, non-GMO treat that delivers indulgence without compromise and meets the rising demand for better-for-you snacks. | $ 5.99 | 5.5 oz |  |  |
| International Snack Company | Nomad Snacks | Pad Thai Flavored Ready-to-eat Popcorn | Pad Thai flavored ready-to-eat popcorn. Savory-sweet flavors of lime, soy, herbs, and a hint of chili. | $ 4.99 | 4 oz |  |  |
| Belle's Gourmet Popcorn | Belle’s Gourmet Popcorn | Dubai Chocolate Popcorn | Belle’s Dubai Chocolate Popcorn is a sweet-savory fusion of kettle corn coated in pistachio butter, drizzled with rich milk chocolate, and topped with crispy kadaif. Inspired by Middle Eastern desserts, it’s indulgent, trend-forward, and truly one-of-a-kind. | $ 7.99 | 6.5 oz |  |  |
| Big Dipper Food Company | PopCrunch | Peanut Butter & Strawberry PopCrunch Clusters | Peanut Butter & Strawberry popcorn is the perfect pairing of strawberry-infused peanut butter coated onto a scrumptious, crunchy caramel popcorn center with real strawberry pieces -- a sweet treat with a "PopCrunch" that's sure to satisfy! | $ 5.79 | 5 oz |  |  |
| Conagra Brands | Vlasic | Pickle Balls | Serve up a winning combination of big crunch and bold flavor with Vlasic Pickle Balls Dill Pickle Flavored Corn Puffs. Crunch into the perfect doubles team of dill and vinegar flavor in every bite. Have an absolute pickle-ball on and off the court with Vlasic Pickle Balls. | $ 2.29 | 2 oz |  | |
| International Snack Company | Nomad Snacks | Parmesan & Pepper Flavored Ready-to-eat Popcorn | Parmesan & Pepper flavored ready-to-eat popcorn with parmigiano, reggiano and cracked pepper corn. Inspired by the classic Italian dish- Cacio e Pepe. | $ 4.99 | 4 oz |  | |
| SimplyProtein | SimplyProtein | Protein Tortilla Chips - Hint of Lime | Wait, can a tortilla corn chip that is plant-based AND with 7g of plant protein and still be loaded with the kind of taste that belies its goodness? You bet it can. Our restaurant-styled, protein tortilla chips only taste indulgent. So go ahead, snack away. Share away. | $ 4.99 | 4.58 oz |  | |
| Belle's Gourmet Popcorn | Belle’s Gourmet Popcorn | White Chocolatey Ube Popcorn | Belle’s White Chocolatey Ube Popcorn is a bold, sweet-salty snack that redefines what kettle corn can be. This product is craveable, camera-ready, and toIt’s globally inspired, trend-forward, and eye-catching—perfect for attracting new consumers and standing out in the premium popcorn aisle. | $ 5.99 | 5.5 oz |  | |
| Big Dipper Food Company | PopCrunch | Peanut Butter & Chocolate Pretzel PopCrunch Clusters | Peanut Butter & Chocolate Pretzel popcorn is the perfect pairing of peanut butter coated onto a scrumptious, crunchy caramel popcorn center with pretzels covered in real milk chocolate -- a sweet treat with a "PopCrunch" that's sure to satisfy! | $ 4.99 | 5 oz |  | |
| Bri Marie Gourmet Popcorn | Bri Marie Gourmet Popcorn | Buffalo & Garlic Parm | Our gourmet Buffalo & Garlic Parm popcorn is a bold and flavorful snack that brings together the mouthwatering mix of spicy buffalo sauce with the rich & creamy, savory taste of garlic parmesan! Delivering the perfect balance of heat and cheesy goodness in every bite! | $ 6.99 | 3.25 oz |  | |
| CHAZZ CHIPS | CHAZZ | Energy Drink Flavor Chips | With the energy drinks market growing 7.5% annually, the World’s First ENERGY DRINK Chips deliver the ultimate mashup of two teen favorites—chips and energy drinks. • No preservatives or artificial enhancers • Free from stimulants and palm oil • On-trend, fun, and quirky design that grabs attention | $ 2.99 | 3.18 oz |  | |
| Doughbrik Snacks | Doughbrik Snacks | Wavers | Spicy Pickle Wavers bring the perfect balance of tangy, zesty pickle flavor with a bold, fiery kick. Each crispy bite starts with the mouthwatering snap of dill pickle, followed by a punch of garlic, vinegar, and a slow building heat from spicy chili peppers. | $ 4.99 | 4.5 oz |  | |
| General Mills | Chex Mix™ | Spicy Dill Chex Mix™ | Two Flavors, one intense taste! This combo is robustly flavor blasted dill pickle Chex Cereal pieces with spicy mix of Pretzels, mini breadsticks, and crispy crackers. The flavor punch consumers crave and textures unlike any other salty snack. | $ 3.79 | 4.5 oz |  | |
| Grandpapas Snack Company | Grandpapa's Snack Company | Cinnamon Churro Puffs | Grandpapa's Cinnamon Churro Puffs are Savory and Sweet, Baked not Fried, Kosher, Gluten Free, No Food Dyes, and Women Owned. This Delectable Puff has the perfect balance of cinnamon sugar with rosemary undertones. | $ 4.99 | 8 oz |  | |
| Jackson’s | Jackson's | Kettle Cooked Sea Salt and Vinegar Chips | Jackson’s Sea Salt & Vinegar Chips feature a bold, tangy blend of apple cider and white vinegar—unlike the harsh bite of most. Cooked in avocado oil for a clean crunch, they’re non-GMO, vegan, allergen-free, and made with simple, elevated ingredients. | $ 4.49 | 0.5 oz |  | |
| Kellanova | Pringles® Mingles | Cheddar Sour Cream | A light and crispy outside with a melt-in-your-mouth inside creates a new craveable snacking experience with insanely good flavor mashups. Available in Cheddar & Sour Cream and Sharp White Cheddar & Ranch! Strong initial sales in market & customer acceptance - 2x sales forecast. | $ 2.79 | 2 oz |  | |
| Khloud | Khloud | Khloud Kettle Protein Popcorn | Khloud Protein Popcorn is a snack you can trust - delicious, made with real, simple ingredients, free from seed oils, & with an added protein benefit. It tastes like everyone’s favorite snack, while delivering 7g of protein per serving, with no sacrifice on flavor or mindset for that function! | $ 5.99 | 5 oz |  | |
| Knotty Pretzels | Knotty Pretzels | Ranch Seasoned Artisan Pretzels | Our unique small batch manufacturing process actually infuses our natural seasonings in the dough of the pretzels. You will notice that Knotty's flavor continues to build in flavor during the entire eating experience. Knotty Pretzels are not dry or bland and actually tastes Fresh! | $ 3.99 | 7 oz |  | |
| Like Air | Like Air | Dill Pickle Puffcorn | Our Dill Pickle puffcorn packs a punch of tangy dill and refreshing herbs in every bite. This melt-in-your-mouth snack is every pickle lover's dream and will leave you smiling and reaching for more! Each bag is only 80 calories - perfect for on-the-go and school snacking! | $ 1.49 | 0.5 oz |  | |
| MAJI Ventures, LLC | Halos Snacks | Nacho Cheese Protein Puffs | Halos Nacho Cheese Protein Puffs deliver 21g of protein with a bold, unmatched flavor. Crafted by 4 teens with a passion for health and nutrition, and every purchase helps feed a child in need. Snack guilt-free, make an impact, and Snack Like an Angel with every irresistible, crunchy bite! | $ 4.99 | 1.41 oz |  | |
| Our Home | Popchips | Popchips Sweet Heat | Popchips Sweet Heat starts off sweet then brings the heat, offering a savory snack with 50% less fat compared to regular potato chips. Sweet Heat gives consumers more for their taste buds – with more flavor, more chips, and less calories and fat, so you can feel free to even eat a whole bag. | $ 3.99 | 5 oz |  | |
| Our Home | Pop Secret | Pop Secret Ready-to-Eat Movie Theater Butter | Pop Secret’s new Ready-to-Eat Movie Theater Butter popcorn delivers rich, buttery flavor in every perfectly popped, gluten-free kernel. Made with high-quality ingredients, it’s the iconic Pop Secret taste you love—now ready anytime, anywhere with no prep and no mess. | $ 2.99 | 5.5 oz |  | |
| PepsiCo | Lays | All Dressed Potato Chips | LAY'S® All Dressed chips are literally the best of all the chip flavors. They have it “all,” combining the tastes of the greatest LAY'S® flavors of all time: Barbecue, Salt & Vinegar and Sour Cream & Onion, into one perfectly delicious bite. | $ 3.99 | 7.75 oz |  | |
| PepsiCo | Doritos | Tangy Golden Sriracha | Inspired by the cult favorite yellow sriracha sauce, the sweet and tangy flavors combine with a lingering heat that will leave you wanting more. | $ 4.49 | 9.25 oz |  | |
| PepsiCo | Josefina | Sazonados Lightly SeasonedTortilla Chips | Josefina Sazonados are a lightly seasoned tortilla chip that are a perfect blend of Mexican heritage flavors with a savory taste. | $ 3.49 | 11.5 oz |  | |
| Second Nature Brands | Sahale Snacks | Honey Cinnamon Cashews Glazed Mix | Inspired by Mediterranean Baklava, this Sahale Snacks mix of whole dry-roasted cashews, walnuts, and pecans is complemented by sweet, dried apples and finished with a light honey-cinnamon glaze. A twist of orange brings the blend together - a sophisticated take on a sweet and salty combination. | $ 4.59 | 4 oz |  | |
| Simply Good | Quest | Salsa Verde Flavor Tortilla Style Protein Chips | Quest Salsa Verde Flavor Tortilla Style Protein Chips are baked to perfection with bold flavor, mild heat, and a crunch that’s impossible to ignore. With 19g of protein, 4g of net carbs and 1g of sugar per serving* these gluten-free protein tortilla chips are the ultimate cheat code. | $ 2.99 | 1.1 oz |  | |
| SimplyProtein | SimplyProtein | Protein Tortilla Chips - Sea Salt | Wait, can a tortilla corn chip that is plant-based AND with 7g of plant protein and still be loaded with the kind of taste that belies its goodness? You bet it can. Our restaurant-styled, protein tortilla chips only taste indulgent. So go ahead, snack away. Share away. | $ 4.99 | 4.58 oz |  | |
| SimplyProtein | SimplyProtein | Protein Tortilla Chips - Hint of Habanero | Wait, can a tortilla corn chip that is plant-based AND with 7g of plant protein and still be loaded with the kind of taste that belies its goodness? You bet it can. Our restaurant-styled, protein tortilla chips only taste indulgent. So go ahead, snack away. Share away. | $ 4.99 | 4.58 oz |  | |
| The Hershey Company | Reese's | Filled Pretzels | These crunchy and slightly salty pretzels are filled with delicious, lightly sweet Reese’s peanut butter filling, delivering the snacking power of pretzels and the flavor you love from the Reese’s brand. Available now in 5 oz bags, 9 oz pouches, and 18 oz jars. | $ 3.99 | 5 oz |  | |
| TURBANA | Turbana | Green Banana Chips Sour Cream and Onion | Green banana a new snack is given a daring new twist to salty snacks. These chips, which are made from carefully chosen green bananas, are thinly sliced, crisped to perfection with the delicious flavor of Sour Cream and Onion. | $ 1.50 | 2.5 oz |  | |
| We Are Nuts | We Are Nuts | Hokey Pokey Caramel Apple Corn | 3 Uniques. Handcrafted excellence- family sourced & small batch made. Unforgettable taste- impressionable snacks with extraordinary loyalty. Perfectly packaged- thoughtfully practical & disruptively merchandisable. Flavorful real ingredients for better snacking for a wider demographic. | $ 9.99 | 15 oz |  | |
| Xochitl, Inc. | Xochitl | Cholula Flavored Tortilla Chips | Xochitl Tortilla Chips meets Cholula Hot Sauce. Spicy, crispy, with only the finest ingredients. The taste of Mexico has never been closer than with Xochitl & Cholula! | $ 4.99 | 11 oz |  |
