Healthy & Wholesale Snack Briefing — March 10, 2026

New Healthy Snacks (last 24h)

1. Quorn debuts chilled Protein Bites for grab-and-go
   

   • Quorn’s first single-serve snack packs (three flavor rotation) target UK convenience chillers and office micro-markets, answering demand for satiating plant-based protein between meals.
   • Channel/pricing: Brand is pitching to multiples and travel retailers that already run Quorn chill sets; SRP not disclosed but format is sized to stay under a £3 impulse cap.
   • Source: Trend Hunter (3h ago) — Read more

2. PepsiCo leans on poppi + Jack Link’s to refresh “better-for-you” portfolio
   

   • Investor update highlights fiber-rich poppi sodas and higher-protein Jack Link’s tie-ins as PepsiCo’s fastest-moving healthy snacking platforms in UK and US grocery.
   • Channel/pricing: Combo secondary placements (poppi x Smartfood) are winning incremental endcaps; poppi retails ~£2.49 per 12 oz while Jack Link’s multipacks stay under $10 club price to preserve value tiering.
   • Source: Simply Wall St (3h ago) — Read more

3. Cottage-cheese snack kits surge on TikTok
   

   • Viral meal-prep content is pushing dairy processors to pre-pack cottage cheese with savory toppers as a high-protein, low-sugar snack alternative.
   • Channel/pricing: UK grocers testing £2.75 snack cups; US convenience distributors asking for 5-day shelf-life SKUs to tap impulse coolers.
   • Source: The Independent (23 minutes ago) — Read more

4. Buffalo chickpea crunch wins with family travel planners
   

   • Chef Jess DeLuise’s air-fried chickpea snack is trending as a TSA-friendly, protein-forward option parents can batch prep. Brands with canned chickpeas and spice sachets can position turnkey kits.
   • Channel/pricing: Opportunity for club-sized chickpea cases + seasoning packet bundles under $15; also ripe for DTC subscription snack kits.
   • Source: KTVQ (22 hours ago) — Read more

Wholesale Snack Deals & Distribution Moves

1. Jackson’s named Snack Producer of the Year
   

   • Avocado-oil kettle chips keep adding better-for-you facings in natural + club with strong velocity data, drawing new private-label inquiries.
   • Channel/pricing: Core 5 oz bag holds $4.49-$4.99 MSRP; brand using the award to negotiate end-aisle displays with national wholesalers.
   • Source: Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery (18 hours ago) — Read more

2. Unique Snacks secures 450-store Walmart rollout
   

   • Pennsylvania pretzel maker expanding Splits, Shells, and Puffz into the retailer’s Northeast division with guaranteed modular space.
   • Channel/pricing: Everyday price stays at $3.68 per bag to maintain EDLP; onboarding through UNFI for backfill.
   • Source: Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery (21 hours ago) — Read more

3. Jacob’s TUC Sandwich range adds Sweet Chilli & Sour Cream SKUs
   

   • pladis broadens its bestselling sandwich crackers with bolder flavors aimed at impulse c-stores and cash-and-carry depots.
   • Channel/pricing: Multipacks priced to stay under £1 PMP in UK wholesalers (12-pack outers for symbol groups).
   • Source: KamCity (5 hours ago) — Read more

4. Reusable totes cut bakery freight costs
   

   • Orbis showcases collapsible bulk bins for snack and bakery buyers trying to reduce corrugate and preserve product integrity in DSD networks.
   • Channel/pricing: Rental model lets wholesalers redeploy totes for <$0.12 per trip, freeing budget for promo allowances.
   • Source: Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery (22 hours ago) — Read more