Who Needs a Snack? 7 Grab-and-Go Picks From Women-Founded Brands

From dill pickle popcorn to dark chocolate quinoa crisps, meet the remarkable women behind seven snacks worth trying.

It’s 3 p.m., your next meeting starts in ten minutes, and suddenly all you can think about is something salty, sweet, or crunchy. Sound familiar? Whether you’re at your desk, between appointments, or getting ready for a road trip, a good snack can be the best part of a quick break.

According to Circana’s 2026 Global Snack Unwrap, 55% of U.S. shoppers say they eat three or more snacks a day, up nine percentage points since 2021. That gives food founders plenty of chances to earn a repeat customer. And as the women behind these brands show, a familiar snack can still make room for a new flavor or a fresh idea.

First up, three ways to do popcorn

1. Poppy Hand-Crafted Popcorn — Salted Caramel

Ginger Frank started Poppy in Asheville, North Carolina, in 2014. The founder and CEO built a business around handcrafted popcorn, and the salted caramel is a good place to start. Made with butter, molasses, and a touch of sea salt, it comes in a 2.6-ounce snack bag. Try it when you want something sweet with your afternoon coffee. Meet Ginger Frank · Shop Salted Caramel Popcorn

2. Live Love Pop — Sea Salt

Lauren Scharhon began selling small batches of popcorn to raise money for breast cancer research after her mother’s diagnosis. That effort became Live Love Pop. The brand offers its classic Sea Salt popcorn in a one-ounce bag, a handy size for the office snack drawer or a busy afternoon between appointments. Read Lauren’s story · Explore Sea Salt Popcorn

3. Cornucopia Popcorn — Dill Pickle

Nadia Elhaj built her Austin, Texas, popcorn business around the idea that a familiar snack could have a surprisingly wide range of flavors. Dill Pickle is the tangy pick of the bunch. Put out a bowl at your next team meeting and see who comes back for a second handful. Meet Nadia Elhaj · Shop Dill Pickle Popcorn

Four more snacks to reach for

4. Biena — Sea Salt Roasted Chickpeas

Founder Poorvi Patodia turned the humble chickpea into a crunchy snack with plant protein and fiber. Biena’s Sea Salt Roasted Chickpeas come in single-serve bags, making them an easy choice when you want something savory between lunch and dinner. Meet Poorvi Patodia · Shop Biena’s Roasted Chickpeas

5. GoMacro — Mint Chocolate Chip MacroBar

Mother-daughter founders Amelia Kirchoff and Jola Sonkin grew GoMacro from a recipe Amelia developed in her Wisconsin farm kitchen. The Mint Chocolate Chip MacroBar has 11 grams of plant-based protein and a flavor that’ll appeal to anyone who heads straight for mint chip at the ice cream counter. Read GoMacro’s story · Explore the Mint Chocolate Chip MacroBar

6. Siete Foods — Sea Salt Kettle Cooked Potato Chips

Veronica Garza co-founded Siete with her family, growing a Mexican American food brand that PepsiCo acquired in 2025. Its sea salt kettle chips bring a satisfying crunch to a quick lunch and are just as good passed around on a road trip. Read about Siete’s growth · Explore Siete’s Kettle Cooked Potato Chips

7. Undercover Snacks — Dark Chocolate + Sea Salt Quinoa Crisps

Founder and CEO Diana Levy built a business around crispy quinoa covered in chocolate. Made in East Hanover, New Jersey, the Dark Chocolate + Sea Salt crisps are available individually wrapped. Keep a few on hand for the days when the last meeting calls for a little something sweet. Meet Diana Levy · Shop Dark Chocolate + Sea Salt Crisps

At THIS IS IT NETWORK™, we love discovering the women behind the products we reach for every day. The next time someone asks, “Who needs a snack?” share what you’re eating and give the founder a shout-out, too.