Company Category: Meat Snacks

Beefcake Jerky

Beefcake Jerky who was founded in 2023 with the mission of “made in your neighbors garage” jerky taste the. We are known for our homemade jerky, thick cut, smoky beef jerky, and one of a tender pork jerky. We carry a USDA HACCP certification and the letter of guarantee. | Built from the ground up, with no shortcuts, and NO B.S ingredients. Made with premium cuts, bold flavors, and real smoke.

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Balchem

Balchem Human Nutrition and Health is your value-added partner, with a broad portfolio, unique capabilities and strong industry expertise. From indulgent and sensory experiences to targeted essential nutrition, our range of functional ingredients address the disrupted consumer’s journey to living life well. With patented technologies, new business partnerships and acquisitions and a consumer-trend driven pipeline, we’re focused on innovation. Let Balchem inspire your growth and partner with you to meet your goals. | Balchem is committed to making the world a healthier place by delivering trusted, innovative and science-based solutions to the nutrition, health and food markets. By providing industry-leading service, quality, and technology, we enable our customers to win with their customers. We have earned a reputation for delivering results to all of our stakeholders. Built over the last 50 years, Balchem employs over 1,500 people worldwide and includes 21 manufacturing locations. Balchem Animal Nutrition and Health is the global leader in choline production, nutrient encapsulation, chelated minerals and functional ingredients. With a growing portfolio of products and a dedication to innovation and industry sustainability, Balchem Animal Nutrition and Health is leading the charge to meet the nutritional needs of ruminants, swine, poultry, aquaculture and companion animals. | Balchem delivers science‑driven ingredient solutions that help brands create the next generation of sweets and snacks. Backed by decades of expertise in spray drying, extrusion, and encapsulation, we develop innovative cereal systems, crisps, inclusions, and functional powders that enhance texture, flavor, nutrition, and product stability. Our commitment to research, quality, and collaboration enables us to support formulators in bringing differentiated, consumer‑forward snack concepts to market. Whether you’re seeking cleaner labels, improved performance, or breakthrough sensory experiences, Balchem provides the technologies and technical partnership to elevate your sweets and snacks applications.

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Archer

From day one, we have focused on creating the most premium brand in jerky without compromising our principles of high-quality ingredients and small-batch production. Every batch of jerky and meat sticks is still made with the same attention to detail that built our reputation. We use real protein – 100% grass-fed beef and all-natural turkey – to create snacks that satisfy both your health-conscious mind and flavor-craving taste buds. We put poser better-for-you snacks to shame.

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Anthem Snacks

Anthem Snacks, is a veteran-owned premium meat snack company and the Official Meat Snack of UFC, founded by former Green Beret Nate Kouhana. Anthem’s mission is to provide protein snacks to hard-working Americans while recognizing those who make freedom possible. We donate 10% of our profits to veteran and first responder non-profit organizations that align with our values. Anthem Snacks was named Montana Veteran Owned Business of the Year. | Anthem Snacks is a veteran-owned premium meat snack company committed to bold flavor, clean ingredients, and fueling hardworking lifestyles. Founded by a former Green Beret, our products are crafted with 100% American beef, slow-smoked for full-muscle flavor, and packed with protein. With 10% of profits donated to veteran nonprofits, every bite gives back. From beef jerky to sticks, Anthem is built for those who demand more from their snacks.

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Alamo Protein

Alamo Protein

Alamo Protein is a Texas-based premium meat snack brand disrupting the traditional jerky category. Our beef is sliced thinner and dehydrated longer to create a bold, crunchy texture that delivers a completely different eating experience from standard chewy jerky. Made with only premium lean beef and salt, our products contain zero sugar, no preservatives, no additives, and no marinades—just clean, high-protein nutrition. Designed for today’s health-conscious consumer, Alamo Protein offers retailers a differentiated, clean-label product with strong shelf impact, premium positioning, and scalable growth potential across national distribution.

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Aero-Cos International

Aero-Cos International

Aerocos International Ltd. is a New Jersey-based international food company specializing in the development, marketing, and distribution of branded and private label products. With over 25 years of experience, the company serves global markets including duty free and travel retail, the U.S. military resale system (AAFES, DeCA, NEXCOM), specialty and gourmet retailers, and international distributors. Aerocos delivers innovative, high-quality food solutions designed to meet evolving consumer demand for premium, convenient, and visually appealing products. The company provides end-to-end capabilities including product development, sourcing, packaging, merchandising strategy, and global distribution management. With a strong international network and deep channel expertise, Aerocos helps partners successfully enter and grow within high-traffic retail environments while driving consistent sell-through and brand impact.

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Accredo Packaging

Accredo Packaging is a vertically integrated flexible packaging manufacturer focused on innovation, performance, and responsible manufacturing. Our LEED® Silver–certified headquarters and use of 100% wind electricity for on-site operations reflect our commitment to more sustainable production practices. We produce custom flexible packaging solutions for the food and consumer goods markets, including printed laminate rollstock, form-fill-seal films, stand-up pouches, shrink bundling, overwraps, breathable films, and wicketed bags. Our portfolio includes options designed for high performance and compatibility with existing recycling streams where facilities exist, supporting brands working toward their packaging goals. We look forward to showcasing our solutions for the meat and poultry industry at IPPE 2025, and partnering with processors and brand owners seeking reliable packaging that delivers protection, efficiency, and visual impact. | Experience the future of sustainable flexible packaging with Accredo Packaging at Pack Expo 2024. Since 2009, Accredo has collaborated with companies worldwide to reduce their environmental impact by employing innovative packaging solutions.Our commitment to sustainability is unmatched. We use 100% wind energy in the USA and solar energy in our Asian facilities. We proudly operate the first LEED® Silver-certified manufacturing facilities in the industry. Our advanced printing technology cuts ink and solvent usage by more than a third, and we are pioneering the use of biodegradable and recyclable eco-resins.Accredo’s dedication to sustainability and innovation has earned us prestigious awards, including multiple FTA Gold awards and the ReFocus Sustainability Summit’s Design for Recyclability and People’s Choice Awards.Join us at Pack Expo 2024 to see how sustainability is truly in our DNA. Visit Accredo in the West Hall and discover for yourself how we can help your business make a positive environmental impact. | Accredo Packaging provides flexible packaging solutions for the food, beverage, and consumer goods industries. Our offerings include pouches, printed laminated rollstock, barrier films, and shrink bundle films for beverages. We focus on delivering packaging that supports product protection, shelf appeal, and efficient manufacturing. Accredo also offers a range of H2R approved and Store Drop-Off recyclable structures and sustainability driven material options designed to help brands meet evolving packaging goals. With a commitment to quality, innovation, and customer collaboration, we work closely with our partners to develop packaging solutions tailored to their specific product and performance needs.

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1st Phorm

1st Phorm is a premium nutrition and performance brand focused on delivering high-quality, great-tasting products that support modern health and wellness lifestyles. Built on a foundation of transparency, efficacy, and customer loyalty, the brand has established itself as a leader in the protein and better-for-you nutrition space. Over the past several years, 1st Phorm has successfully expanded beyond traditional supplements into a growing portfolio of better-for-you, high-protein snacks designed to meet evolving consumer demand. These products combine strong nutritional profiles with indulgent flavors and convenient formats, making them highly relevant across multiple channels including e-commerce, convenience, vending, and micro markets. What differentiates 1st Phorm is its brand equity and consumer pull. The company has cultivated a highly engaged customer base through a direct-to-consumer model, educational content, and a performance-driven community. This has translated into strong repeat purchase behavior and brand loyalty, which carries over into retail environments. From a product standpoint, 1st Phorm focuses on: High-protein, functional formulations Clean, transparent ingredient profiles Flavor-forward innovation that competes with traditional snack options Formats designed for convenience and everyday consumption Operationally, the company emphasizes quality control, scalable supply chain partnerships, and disciplined product development, allowing it to bring innovative products to market efficiently while maintaining consistency. For retail and distribution partners, 1st Phorm offers: Products with strong consumer demand and velocity potential Competitive margins within the better-for-you category Brand recognition that supports sell-through A pipeline of innovation aligned with current health and snacking trends As the line between nutrition and snacking continues to blur, 1st Phorm is well positioned to lead in the “performance snack” category—delivering products that satisfy both function and taste, and meeting consumers wherever they shop.

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