The FMI research is supported by work done earlier this year by 84.51º, a part of the Kroger Co., in partnership with the Plant Based Foods Association.
The launch follows several recent flavor innovations by Planters, including pumpkin spice almonds, rosemary and sea salt cashews, dill pickle cashews and cinnamon brown sugar cashews.
Sippin Snax launched six years ago for breweries and wineries. As the pandemic instantly shuttered such establishments, the business was repositioned for grocery store sales.
As instore delis see more consumer demand for barbecue, many suppliers outside of the category are getting on board and incorporating barbecue flavors in new fusion products.