Leftovers: PepsiCo launches protein-packed Doritos | Jack’s Link meat snacks go clean-label

Food Dive reported the development on 2026-03-06. The snacking giant is positioning its portfolio to meet demand for functional ingredients, while Nate’s Honey sweetens nut butters and fruit spreads.

The report places the news in a wider commercial context. Leftovers is our look at a few of the product ideas popping up everywhere. Some are intriguing, some sound amazing and some are the kinds of ideas we would never dream of. We can’t write about everything that we get pitched, so here are some leftovers pulled from our inboxes. The PepsiCo-owned brand is launching Doritos Protein this month. Each one-ounce serving has 10 grams of protein, and Doritos.

For the food sector, the practical implications extend beyond the immediate announcement. The launch includes a classic nacho cheese flavor and a sweet and tangy BBQ option. “We wanted to ensure we were delivering that unmistakable snacking experience, but in a new way with the added benefit of protein,” Jess Spaulding, vice president of marketing at PepsiCo Foods U.S., said in a statement. “As consumer desires shift, we’re showing that Doritos is a brand.

Attention now turns to how companies, customers and regulators respond. The launch is part of a broader effort by PepsiCo to better position its brands to meet consumer demand for functional ingredients and healthier formulations. The snacking giant is also cutting prices on some of its traditional snack brands as it struggles with declining volumes.