Jennings Premium Meats invests $2M in snack stick processing Expansion includes several new smokehouses to boost cooking capacity. Industry News February 11, 2025 No Comments Company adds 4,800 square feet of manufacturing space to increase meat processing capacity.Read More
Jack Link's, Doritos partner on beef jerky, meat sticks The snacks are available in two sizes. Industry News January 28, 2025 No Comments The new collaboration reportedly brings the sweet and tangy punch of Doritos BBQ chips to Jack Link’s smoky meat snacks.Read More
Growing snack food market spurs investment PMMI uncovers snack food packaging trends. Industry News January 27, 2025 No Comments Rising demand for new products and packaging variations leads producers to acquire new machinery.Read More
Manly Man Co. launches meaty Valentine's gifts Newest edition of Meathearts features 130% more jerky than the first releases. Industry News January 6, 2025 No Comments Manly Man Co. unveils its Meathearts Version 6.0, featuring more jerky, more hearts and new packaging.Read More
University offers meat snack educational course for processors Processors from every level of experience can benefit from this program. Industry News December 23, 2024 No Comments University of Wisconsin-Madison announces its upcoming Meat Snacks Short Course, set for Feb. 25-27, 2025.Read More
The New Primal debuts mini chicken sticks at Costco The snack will be available in bulk packaging starting at $12.99. Industry News December 16, 2024 No Comments The high-protein, low-sugar meat stick brand is now officially available in select Costco stores across the country.Read More
The National Provisioner Podcast Episode 186: Audience exposure drives growth for pork rinds Rudolph Foods Co. evaluates meat snack category trends. Industry News December 13, 2024 No Comments Rudolph Foods Co. VP of sales and marketing shares what's influencing and driving the meat snack category.Read More
Country Archer Provisions expands Ancestral Beef Blend Meat Sticks distribution Each 24-gram stick features 80% grass-fed beef, 10% beef liver, 10% beef heart, and zero added sugar. Industry News November 19, 2024 No Comments Country Archer Provisions offers organ-blend snack sticks at Whole Foods nationwide. Read More
Western Smokehouse Partners promotes Doug Hankes Doug Hankes has been with Western Smokehouse Partners since 2019. Industry News October 29, 2024 No Comments Doug Hankes moves from chief product officer to the newly created role of chief operating officer.Read More
Meat Industry Hall of Fame Meat Industry Hall of Fame Class of 2023: Kevin Western Growing up in a family-owned meat business teaches Kevin Western the value of working his way up. Industry News October 16, 2024 No Comments The Meat Industry Hall of Fame honors Kevin Western, CEO of Western's Smokehouse.Read More