LK Snacks aims to deliver lean, clean meat treats The better-for-you brand has drawn consumers looking for healthy, protein-rich snacks. Jenni Spinner August 12, 2025 While the meat snack category has seen relatively flat sales recently, BFY brands like LK Snacks have fared better.Read More
Chomps unveils Missouri manufacturing facility The 300,000-sq.-ft. location is a co-investment with Western Smokehouse Partners. SF&WB Staff July 31, 2025 The company is increasing production in order to meet surging consumer demand for better-for-you snacks.Read More
Carl Buddig & Co. introduces Yumbo meat stick, new ads The marketing celebrates consumer demand for meat snacks. SF&WB Staff July 28, 2025 The parent company of Old Wisconsin is introducing a new advertising campaign and bigger meat snack.Read More
Tillamook Country Smoker releases ‘swicy’ beef jerky The company is partnering with Mike's Hot Honey on the product. SF&WB Staff July 17, 2025 Each meat snack in the line is gluten-free and made with all natural ingredients, including 100% pure honey infused with real chili peppers. Read More
Vermont Smoke & Cure debuts snack sticks at Whole Foods The brand recently expanded into Walmart, Kroger, and Giant Food stores. SF&WB Staff July 16, 2025 The variety pack at Whole Foods features a dozen .5-oz meat sticks in three varieties, including BBQ Beef, Original Beef & Pork, and Hickory-Smoked Uncured Bacon Pork. Read More
Private equity firm reacquires Western Smokehouse Monogram Capital Partners is capitalizing on surging demand for high-protein snacks. SF&WB Staff July 9, 2025 The investment will enable the meat snacks company to expand to seven facilities by the end of 2025 to keep up with rising customer demand.Read More
The New Primal bites into BFY meat snack trend The founder crafted grass-fed beef jerky in his kitchen before launching the brand. Jenni Spinner July 8, 2025 Before founding the company, Jason Burke’s hungry friends would steal his homemade meat snacks.Read More
Chomps achieves B Corp Certification The meat snack brand has received certification from the nonprofit B Lab. May 21, 2025 Chomps is joining a global community of businesses committed to using their operations as a force for good.Read More
Wenzel's Farm unveils protein-loaded meat stick The new snack stick features 16 g of protein. SF&WB Staff May 20, 2025 Wenzel's Farm is appealing to meat snack consumers wanting low-sugar and high-protein content.Read More
Vermont Smoke & Cure secures retail expansion The meat snack brand is expanding to Walmart, Giant, and Kroger. SF&WB Staff May 19, 2025 The meat snack brand has announced placement in over 1,500 new retail locations nationwide.Read More