Elevator Talk: Pan’s Mushroom Jerky Brings Umami Flavor to Meatless Snacking

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Michael Pan is the founder of Panco Foods, the maker of Pan’s Mushroom Jerky. The plant-based snack is based on a family recipe from Malaysia that utilizes umami shiitake mushrooms to create a meat alternative. The brand is available in 300 retailers, Thrive Market, and online, with plans to double its retail footprint this year. Pan is open to working with a strategic partner that can help scale manufacturing and operations to meet demand.


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