The reported rise of recalls can probably be attributed most to the food safety drive by supermarkets and club stores as well as higher food safety compliance right down the food chain.
Food scientists and professionals have made great strides to identify, tackle and solve the once-persistent threat of E. coli contamination in raw meat products.
In the 25 years I have been representing and defending the food industry, I have witnessed some spectacular industry accomplishments and a few notable failures.
Consumers are looking for convenient on-the-go protein options, and meat snacks cater directly to that demand. Of the meat snack offerings on the market, jerky is king.
As consumer demand for on-the-go, convenient food options rises, meat snacks are showing themselves to be a one-stop-shop solution, giving consumers everything they want out of their food products.
Consumers want it all—and why shouldn’t they? We see consumers increasingly concerned with their food’s sourcing, nutritional value, convenience, quality, and flavor.