MMMMM……. Meat Sticks

SPI Group has played a key role in helping companies bring high-quality meat snacks to market. Meat stick sales are experiencing significant growth, making them the fastest growing category in the snack market, global sales of meat sticks are expected to reach $3 billion annually. 

Key Factors in Meat Snack Growth:

Convenience: Shelf stable and single serve packages make meat snacks easy to carry

Protein Source: Meat snacks use high quality proteins averaging 6 grams of protein per ounce

Variety: Including source options of beef, chicken, pork, or exotic; claim options of grass fed, sugar free, natural; format options of short, long, thick, and thin; and all custom flavors imaginable!

Mindful Snacking: Consumers want to be intentional about their food choices; meat snacks help you feel satisfied and nourished while being healthy.  Also – meat snacks are TASTY!  YUMMM!

SPI Group can help you refine formulas and source top tier ingredients from our suppliers.  High quality ingredients from Essentia, Prosur, IFF, Ohly and Saltwell can help you increase yield, protein, juiciness, and flavor perception while maintaining shelf life by protecting fats and flavors and slowing microbial growth.  You can find our ingredients in the best meat sticks on the market.

In a sample formula using 1% Essentia beef broth to replace 1% of the meat block, cook yield increased 2% while Aw and M:P stayed the same (dry times may also be reduced).  Our beef broth is 100% natural and clean label.

Please reach out to your SPI Group representative to talk more about your goals in meat snacking!