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Distribution: GOOD GOOD Makes Target Debut, Meat Snacks Expand In Mass
In distribution news, GOOD GOOD gets its no added-sugar product in Target as meat stick brands Jack Link’s and Lorissa’s Kitchen also enter the mass channel.
New Primal Invests In Supply Chain After Challenging 2025
New Primal is expecting significant growth in 2026 after co-investing in production and a solid foothold in poultry meat sticks.
GroundForce’s Investment Allows Righteous Felon To Grow With ‘Conviction’
Righteous Felon prepares for its next phase of growth as the strategic partnership with GroundForce Capital takes effect.
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Watch: 4505 Founder Talks the ‘Premiumizaton’ of Pork Rinds in Convenience
In this interview recorded at NACS Show 2017, 4505 Chicharrones CEO and founder Ryan Farr discussed how he’s educating consumers about premium pork rinds, why consumers want natural options in c-stores and how the category fits into convenience retailers’ overall commitment to making healthier options more accessible.
Mighty Organic Introduces Mighty Sticks
Mighty Sticks, the first and only organic, 100 percent grassfed beef snack stick, is available in three flavors: Original – which features cracked black pepper and a hint of sea salt – Teriyaki, and Spicy Jalapeno, Mighty Sticks satisfy your inner carnivore without having to hide the wrapper before you get home.
Duke’s Smoked Meats Unveils Brisket Line, New Products
Duke’s new brisket line includes 100% grass-fed brisket steak. The brisket line will be available in three flavors, including Chipotle BBQ, Honey Bourbon and Traditional Sea Salt in 2.5 oz. bags. Products are expected to be in available in April/May.
Thanasi Founder Talks Conagra Acquisition
The competition in the snack set will see some sibling rivalry with today’s announcement that Conagra Brands, producer of DAVID seeds and Slim Jim, has entered into an agreement to acquire Thanasi Foods, maker of BIGS seeds and Duke’s meat snacks
Country Archer Jerky Co. Debuts Paleo-friendly Meat Sticks
Country Archer Jerky Co. is poised to debut the company’s newest product innovation—paleo-friendly meat sticks—as the brand continues to disrupt the surging meat snacks category with their better-for-you product formulations that tout “more meat, less bull and no junk”. Natural Products Expo West, which took place in Anaheim, CA, March 10th-12th, — set the stage for Country Archer’s highly anticipated meat stick launch that coincides with the unveiling of a new brand logo and updated packaging for their top-selling jerky line.
Chef’s Cut Real Jerky Unveils New Protein Packs
Chef’s Cut Real Jerky, the chef-led jerky brand that takes traditional flavors and produces great-tasting, hand-crafted jerky that delivers an authentic culinary snacking experience, will showcase four new innovations at the upcoming Natural Products Expo West Show, Booth #5872.
KRAVE Launches Better-For-You Meat Stick
The KRAVE Stick will hit retail shelves this month in three unique flavors: Spicy Red Pepper Pork with Black Beans, Rosemary Lemon Turkey with White Beans and Sesame Garlic Beef with Sweet Potato.
Little Red Dot Kitchen Adds Retailers for Bak Kwa Meat Snacks
Little Red Dot Kitchen, whose Singapore street-style Hickory Smoked Spicy Candied Bacon Bak Kwa was named a 2016 sofi® Award winner, has leveraged that recognition for growth in distribution and at retail.
Krave Debuts New Sticks At The National Association Of Convenience Stores Show
KRAVE Pure Foods, Inc., a leading producer of gourmet meat snacks, will be previewing its all-new KRAVE Stick, at this year’s National Association of Convenience Stores [NACS] Show. As the brand’s first-time sampling the KRAVE Stick, attendees will have the opportunity to taste the company’s newest creation along with its original line of gourmet jerky and its KRAVE Bar.
The New Primal Launches New Meat Stick Flavors and Introduces Marinades
The New Primal, makers of the world’s healthiest, most responsibly sourced 100% grass-fed beef, free-range turkey and naturally raised pork snacks, introduced four new bold meat stick flavors and two new marinades at Natural Products Expo East in Baltimore.