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Kellanova launches protein-fortified Pop-Tarts amid surging consumer demand

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Kellanova is launching Pop-Tarts Protein in early November, offering 10 grams of protein per serving in popular flavors like brown sugar cinnamon and strawberry. This move into protein-fortified snacks aligns with a broader industry trend driven by health-conscious consumers seeking to increase protein intake beyond traditional powders. The new Pop-Tarts will cost slightly more than the original version and are part of Kellanova's strategy to integrate functional ingredients into beloved snack formats, following their earlier launch of protein-enhanced Eggo waffles. AI

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Kellanova launches protein-fortified Pop-Tarts amid surging consumer demand

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez ·

    From Doritos to Pop-Tarts, Big Food’s $67 billion obsession is protein-packed everything: ‘It’s going to keep coming’

    The new Pop-Tarts will cost $3.99, slightly more than their standard non-protein counterparts.

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