It took us over 9 years to celebrate creating 1000 Jerky Tags here at www.jerkyingredients.com. For the record, there are 72 jerky categories created now, where WordPress has a limit of around 100 categories. As a basic description, a Jerky Tag is descriptive, and a Jerky Category is generalized. Jerky tags are unlimited in the popular web content management system WordPress. Read More
Archives for August 2023
Baja Jerky – Traditional Beef Stick
Baja Jerky was founded in 2018 by two friends, Brenton Hatch and Bryan Schafer, who were inspired by the flavors and culture of Baja California, Mexico. They wanted to create a snack that was not only delicious but also made with simple, wholesome ingredients. They are explorers, adventurers, and out-of-the-box creators who believe in shattering limits and embracing whatever journey lies ahead. They created Baja Vida to Read More
2023 Grass Fed Beef Jerky Price
This marks our first published post regarding the price of grass fed beef jerky. Not all grass fed beef is the same. Ideally, the cattle would be raised on a ranch or farm. There is a large grass fed beef company located in New Zealand that has a horribly processed tasting beef and sold at a low price. In this 2023 grass fed beef jerky update, the price of grass fed beef jerky decreased by Read More
Simms – Teriyaki Beef Biltong
This Simms brand of biltong is distributed by Aldi Inc., and it is based out of Batavia, Illinois. Aldi is a very large company with grocery stores located in at least 18 countries around the world. This biltong is manufactured by the private label company Marfood USA, located in Taylor, Michigan. Read More
Smokehouse Jerky Co. – Peppered Venison Jerky
Established in 2013, Smokehouse Jerky Co. has grown significantly over the past decade, becoming a leading private label provider for over 150 jerky and snack companies. Franco and Patti Fonseca assumed company ownership in 2017 and have since been dedicated to refining their jerky and snack lines. Smokehouse Jerky Co. actively seeks new distributors nationwide and also offers private label services. Read More
2023 Jerky Price Update
Inflation continues in 2023 with no real end in sight due to the rising prices of meat, ingredients, gas, wages, electricity, etc. The 2023 Jerky Price Update contains a mixed bag, but for the most part, the price of jerky went up in 2023. Every year we expand the number of jerky makers included for each type of jerky to get a better gage of the price. Seventeen types of jerky prices were updated in 2023. For the second year Read More
2023 Beef Biltong Price
This marks our first published post regarding the price of biltong. For those who do not know, biltong is air dried beef that has South African roots. In this 2023 beef biltong update, 32 biltong makers across the USA were included. The price of biltong increased by 14 cents per ounce of biltong in 2023, a sizeable price increase. Read More
2023 One Pound Beef Jerky Price
This marks our third published post regarding the price of one pound of jerky. In the 2022 One Pound Jerky Price Update, 20 one pound beef jerky brands were tracked. In this 2023 One Pound Beef Jerky Price Update, the list of jerky brands was expanded from 20 to 75 jerky brands. The price of one pound of beef jerky increased by $3.99 in 2023. However, the average price range decreased from $10 to Read More
Trader Joe’s – Sweet & Spicy Buffalo Jerky
Trader Joe’s is a popular American grocery store chain known for its unique and eclectic selection of products. Founded in 1958 by Joe Coulombe, the Trader Joe’s brand name was created in 1967. Trader Joe’s has become famous for offering a variety of specialty and gourmet foods at relatively affordable prices. The store is often characterized by its friendly and quirky atmosphere, Read More
2023 Turkey Jerky Price
This marks our second published post regarding the price of turkey jerky. In the 2022 Turkey Jerky Price Update, 21 turkey jerky brands were tracked. In this 2023 Turkey Jerky Price Update, the list of turkey jerky brands was expanded from 21 to 39 turkey jerky brands. Perhaps because of the expanded list of turkey jerky brands, the price of turkey jerky decreased by 25 cents in 2023. Read More