Wonderful Pistachios Continues to Bring ‘The Don’t Hold Back Snack’
May 20, 2026 | 4 min to read
LOS ANGELES – Wonderful® Pistachios will continue to level up its presence in video gaming culture by returning for the third year as the Official Snack sponsor of Combo Breaker 2026, one of the largest competitive fighting game tournaments in the U.S.
Bringing bold flavor, real nutrition, and guilt-free snacking excitement to thousands of fans as part of its “The Don’t Hold Back Snack™” campaign, Wonderful Pistachios is proving that gamers don’t have to choose between craveable flavor and function—they can have both. From its fan-favorite No Shells lineup including the trend-forward Dill Pickle flavor, Wonderful Pistachios will provide free samples to fuel attendees over the action-packed weekend.
With more than 8,500 in-person guests and a global livestream audience on Twitch, Combo Breaker continues to grow each year and represents a cultural intersection of competition, community, and entertainment. Wonderful Pistachios will greet gamers with a sampling station offering six varieties of pistachios, on-site branding, and digital advertisement integrations that bring “The Don’t Hold Back Snack” new commercials directly into gameplay moments.
Wonderful Pistachios continues to distinguish itself as a pioneer in the snack category by leaning into the gaming industry, an audience historically underserved by health-forward brands. While traditional gaming snacks have skewed indulgent, Wonderful Pistachios is redefining the space with options that combine taste, nutrition, and convenience.
Providing six grams of protein and three grams of fiber per serving, Wonderful Pistachios help fuel your body so gamers can power through long sessions. Paired with bold, culturally relevant flavors like Dill Pickle, Wonderful Pistachios offer a snacking experience that aligns perfectly with the fact that “over than 90% of Gen Z and Millennials say they seek out new food and beverage flavors,” according to NACS Magazine.
For more information, visit WonderfulPistachios.com or @wonderfulpistachios on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.