University offers meat snack educational course for processors Processors from every level of experience can benefit from this program. Industry News December 23, 2024 No Comments University of Wisconsin-Madison announces its upcoming Meat Snacks Short Course, set for Feb. 25-27, 2025.Read More
The New Primal debuts mini chicken sticks at Costco The snack will be available in bulk packaging starting at $12.99. Industry News December 16, 2024 No Comments The high-protein, low-sugar meat stick brand is now officially available in select Costco stores across the country.Read More
The National Provisioner Podcast Episode 186: Audience exposure drives growth for pork rinds Rudolph Foods Co. evaluates meat snack category trends. Industry News December 13, 2024 No Comments Rudolph Foods Co. VP of sales and marketing shares what's influencing and driving the meat snack category.Read More
Country Archer Provisions expands Ancestral Beef Blend Meat Sticks distribution Each 24-gram stick features 80% grass-fed beef, 10% beef liver, 10% beef heart, and zero added sugar. Industry News November 19, 2024 No Comments Country Archer Provisions offers organ-blend snack sticks at Whole Foods nationwide. Read More
Western Smokehouse Partners promotes Doug Hankes Doug Hankes has been with Western Smokehouse Partners since 2019. Industry News October 29, 2024 No Comments Doug Hankes moves from chief product officer to the newly created role of chief operating officer.Read More
Meat Industry Hall of Fame Meat Industry Hall of Fame Class of 2023: Kevin Western Growing up in a family-owned meat business teaches Kevin Western the value of working his way up. Industry News October 16, 2024 No Comments The Meat Industry Hall of Fame honors Kevin Western, CEO of Western's Smokehouse.Read More
Conagra Brands unveils new Slim Jim meat snacks Slim Jim brand debuts new formats and flavors. Industry News October 8, 2024 No Comments Slim Jim showcases new bite-sized meat snacks.Read More
Chomps taps Tim Bosslet as chief financial officer The new addition to its C-suite will support its next era of brand growth. Industry News October 3, 2024 No Comments A veteran finance professional with over 15 years of experience in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, Bosslet has been a key part of Chomps’ senior leadership team since joining in 2019.Read More
Processor Profile: Chomps Chomps expands into C-stores nationwide Clean-label meat snacks are on the rise, and Chomps’ expansion into the C-store channel exemplifies this ongoing trend. Sammy Bredar October 2, 2024 No Comments Growth strategy benefits Chomps’ repeat rate, which sits at over 40%Read More
The National Provisioner Podcast Podcast episode 180: Vermont Smoke and Cure shares meat snack category trends Vermont Smoke and Cure debuts poultry-based snack options in response to consumer demand. September 24, 2024 No Comments Vermont Smoke and Cure sits down with us to discuss poultry-based snacks and popular category flavors.Read More