Just in time for summer, Jack Link’s, the leading U.S. meat snacks brand, has introduced its new Jack Link’s BBQ Pork Jerky–a great-tasting, high-protein snack that allows consumers to enjoy the smoky, tangy flavors of authentic American barbecue with a whole new level of convenience. “Summer is right around the corner, and what better way…
Jack Link’s Acquires Manufacturing Facility
Acquisition provides increased production capacity to meet growing demand both now and in the future. Jack Link’s Beef Jerky is acquiring a packaged meat snack products manufacturing facility located in Bellevue, Neb., from Skylark Meats LLC, a subsidiary of American Foods Group LLC. The transaction is expected to close by the end of October 2012,…
New Jerky Tastes
Golden Island Jerky Co., a leading producer of jerky products based in Southern California, plans to launch six new flavors of jerky, made in America and inspired by flavors from around the world. Golden Island’s latest flavors include the following: hickory black pepper (beef), chili lime (beef), mandarin orange (beef), teriyaki (pork), grilled barbecue (pork)…
Meat Snacks Are Getting Hot
Major manufacturers are betting on bolder flavor profiles and textures to help appeal to adventurous and sophisticated palates, and health-conscious lifestyles. By Marilyn Odesser-Torpey, Associate Editor There is nothing timid about Generations X or Y, especially when it involves their taste buds. And when it comes to flavors, the bigger, bolder, hotter and spicier the…
New Turkey Meat Snacks
Appealing to growing demand for lean meat snacks that are delicious and better for you, Old Wisconsin has introduced two new turkey meat snack products. Old Wisconsin Turkey Snack Slices and Old Wisconsin Turkey Summer Sausage feature the authentic, hardwood-smoked flavoring the brand is famous for, but with less fat and calories than traditional meat…
Giving Props To Beef Jerky
Jack Link’s Beef Jerky celebrates National Jerky Day with jerky art and a new campaign. C-stores, retailers and beef jerky fans can celebrate National Jerky Day Tuesday for its popularity and its history. Jack Link’s Beef Jerky partnered with renowned mosaic artist Jason Mecier to create an original tribute to jerky through his artwork for…
C-Stores Missing Significant Snack Sales Opportunities
Consumer research from MSA and Paradigm Sample suggest the majority of customers looking to buy salty snacks leave the store empty-handed, a serious no-no for convenience stores. By Trish Temmerman, Management Science Associates (MSA). Nearly eight in 10 convenience store customers looking to buy salty snacks on a shopping occasion have left the store without…
DUKE’S Goes All Natural
Thanasi Foods LLC has announced the conversion of its DUKE’S Brand of Beef Jerky, Steak Strips and Beef Brisket Strips to all-natural ingredients. In addition to being preserved by all-natural ingredients, the switch to all natural will include the removal of hydrolyzed soy protein, MSG, erythorbate and sodium nitrites. The initiative keeps up with DUKES’…
Strong Year for Meat Snacks
Meat snack manufacturers are targeting new customers with innovative flavors, new packaging and an attractive price point. Leading the charge to meet the changing needs of the consumer is Jack Link’s Beef Jerky, which markets dozens of popular meat snack varieties under the Jack Link’s and MATADOR brands. Overall, meat snack sales soared 10.3% to…
Smokehouse Fresh Jerky Line
Jack Link’s Beef Jerky has launched a new line of Smokehouse Fresh Jerky. Boasting a reformulated recipe, Jack Link’s new Smokehouse assortment is made from premium cuts of meat, perfectly seasoned and smoked. Jack Link’s also introduced a new Smokehouse merchandising system with an innovative and sleek rack with easy-to-clean, easy-to-rotate, peel-n-go freshness trays. Smokehouse…