Big news for snackers who read ingredient labels: Archer just announced its largest product expansion to date — a new lineup of 8-count Mini Stick multipacks headlined by the brand’s first-ever chicken protein snack, Oven-Roasted Chicken Mini Sticks, plus a new Sweet BBQ Beef Mini Sticks flavor. The new products are rolling out to Target beginning June 2026, while Walmart has added roughly 7,500 new Archer shelf placements nationwide.
Translation: it’s never been easier to grab real-ingredient, high-protein snacks wherever you already shop. Here’s everything that’s new, what’s inside, and where to buy it.
Meet Archer’s First Chicken Protein Snack
The Oven-Roasted Chicken Mini Sticks mark Archer’s first chicken product ever. Made with all-natural chicken, each stick is gluten-free, has zero grams of sugar, and delivers 5 grams of protein — the kind of clean, grab-and-go fuel that fits a backpack, gym bag, lunchbox, or desk drawer.
Joining it is a brand-new Sweet BBQ Beef Mini Sticks flavor: a smoky, backyard-BBQ taste made with 100% grass-fed beef, also gluten-free, zero sugar, and 5 grams of protein per stick.
“Archer was built on a simple idea: real ingredients, real protein, nothing you can’t pronounce. The fact that we’re now in more than 30,000 doors — and growing more than three times the category — tells us consumers have been waiting for this. The chicken launch and 8-count expansion are about meeting them wherever they shop and making it easy to choose better protein snacks,” said Andrew Thomas, Senior Vice President of Marketing, Archer Meat Snacks.
The New 8-Count Multipack Lineup
The new multipacks are built for stocking up. The full 8-count Minis range includes:
• Oven-Roasted Chicken Mini Sticks — all-natural chicken, gluten-free, zero sugar, 5g protein per stick.
• Sweet BBQ Beef Mini Sticks — 100% grass-fed beef, smoky BBQ flavor, gluten-free, zero sugar, 5g protein per stick.
• Classic Beef Mini Sticks — 100% grass-fed beef, no-frills and real, gluten-free, zero sugar, 4g protein per stick.
• Original Turkey Mini Sticks — all-natural turkey, gluten-free, zero sugar, 5g protein per stick.
There are also 8-count multipacks of full-size 1-ounce Classic Beef Sticks and 1-ounce Original Turkey Sticks for bigger appetites.
Where to Buy: Target and Walmart
Target is doubling its meat snack section to carry Archer’s full 8-count Minis line, plus expanded jerky and full-size stick distribution. The full 8-count line is available at Target beginning June 2026.
Walmart has added roughly 7,500 new Archer shelf placements, led by the new 8-count multipacks of 1-ounce Classic Beef Sticks and 1-ounce Original Turkey Sticks — available at Walmart locations nationwide now.
Pricing
• 8-count Minis multipacks: $7.99 suggested retail price
• 8-count 1-ounce full-size stick multipacks: $16.99 suggested retail price
Why “Better-for-You” Snackers Are Choosing Archer
Every Archer product is built on the brand’s “Stick to Real” philosophy: only grass-fed and grass-finished beef and all-natural proteins — never fillers, shortcuts, or ingredients you can’t pronounce. Across the new lineup that means gluten-free certified, zero grams of total sugar, 4–5 grams of protein per mini stick, and no artificial ingredients.
“As a dietitian, I look for meaningful protein and quality ingredients — and their new Oven-Roasted Chicken Mini Sticks and Sweet BBQ Beef Mini Sticks deliver both. With 5 grams of protein per stick, zero grams of sugar, and no artificial ingredients, they’re my new go-to recommendation for on-the-go snacking or tossing in a lunchbox,” said Lauren Manaker, MS, RDN, LD, CLEC, CPT.
A Brand Outpacing the Category
Archer continues to outpace the meat snacks category, with dollar sales up 34.3% in the latest 52 weeks — nearly four times the category’s 9.2% growth rate over the same period, according to SPINS data through March 22, 2026. In meat sticks specifically, Archer sales rose 54.9% versus 16.1% for the category, outpacing meat stick category growth by more than 3x.
Roughly 70% of Archer’s sales come from new consumers entering the meat snacks category and spending more (Numerator, Source of Volume, ending October 19, 2025). The accessible $7.99 price point on the new 8-count Minis is designed to welcome even more first-time shoppers into better-for-you snacking.
Founded in 2011 and now in more than 30,000 retail locations — including Costco, Whole Foods Market, Walmart, Starbucks, Target, and 7-Eleven — Archer is also the official meat snack partner of the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Archer’s first chicken product?
Archer’s first-ever chicken product is the Oven-Roasted Chicken Mini Sticks, made with all-natural chicken. Each stick is gluten-free, has zero grams of sugar, and provides 5 grams of protein.
Where can I buy Archer’s new chicken sticks and 8-count multipacks?
The full 8-count Minis line — including the new chicken and Sweet BBQ beef flavors — is available at Target beginning June 2026. The 8-count multipacks of 1-ounce Classic Beef Sticks and Original Turkey Sticks are available at Walmart locations nationwide now.
How much do the new Archer multipacks cost?
The 8-count Minis multipacks have a suggested retail price of $7.99, and the 8-count 1-ounce full-size stick multipacks are $16.99.
How much protein and sugar are in Archer Mini Sticks?
Archer Mini Sticks are gluten-free with zero grams of total sugar and 4–5 grams of protein per stick, with no fillers and no artificial ingredients.
Are Archer meat sticks gluten-free?
Yes. Archer’s new mini sticks and full-size sticks are gluten-free certified, made with grass-fed beef or all-natural proteins and no artificial ingredients.
What flavors are in the new 8-count Mini Stick lineup?
The 8-count Minis lineup includes Oven-Roasted Chicken, Sweet BBQ Beef, Classic Beef, and Original Turkey. There are also 8-count multipacks of full-size 1-ounce Classic Beef Sticks and Original Turkey Sticks.
Stick to Real
Whether you’re packing lunches, refueling after a workout, or just want a snack that tastes good and actually delivers, Archer’s new chicken protein snack and 8-count multipacks make better-for-you snacking easier than ever. Find Archer at a store near you or pick up the new lineup on your next trip to Target or Walmart.
