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. Operating under the name Tender Heifer Snack Co., Smokehouse Jerky Co. actively seeks new distributors Read More
2024 Jerky Price
As part of our annual commitment to update the cheap, average, and expensive prices in the jerky industry, we introduce our eighth annual 2024 jerky price ranges update. In total, 22 jerky types’ price ranges were updated. Not one single jerky type had a lower price in 2024. Every jerky type went up in price except for tuna jerky, which remained the same. Using the one pound of beef jerky price as an example, since 2020 Read More
2024 Bison Jerky Price
This bison jerky price update is our second published post since 2023. As with all jerky price updates, several jerky brands could no longer be tracked. The main reasons include the jerky maker going out of business, a jerky brand no longer selling jerky bags online between 1.75 ounces and 4 ounces online, and a company may still be in business but stopped selling bison jerky but only 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
Grand North Bison – Medium Bison Sticks
Bison from Grand North Bison are raised the way mother nature intended, living off the land through rotational grazing methods! Their Farming methods reduce the long-term impact on the health of the land. The Grand North Bison farm has been operating and providing bison to the local community since the early 90s. Owned by John Karhi, they pride themselves in providing their customers with high-quality bison products. Read More
Buff – Original Bison Beef Sticks
Buff consider themselves stewards of the land, as grassland restoration is a significant component of their farming. They work hand in hand with Mother Nature in growing native grasses on which their bison thrive. By diversifying their nutrition-based habits, they can contribute to the natural growth process beneficial to our animals. Spouses Mark and Heather Shouldice hold the key to more natural and sustainable growth. Read More
Black Angus – Hot Buffalo Pork Stick
Founded in 2005 by Sean Kelly, the Black Angus operated online and through three retail locations, selling traditional wild game meats such as boar, bison, and venison, and more unique meats such as kangaroo and crocodile. This company was also informally referred to as Black Angus Fine Meats and Game. Black Angus Group, a Thornbury, Ontario-based group of companies Read More
Trails End – Cranberry Craze Buffalo Stix
Trails End Buffalo Stix Cranberry Craze grew from concept to reality with the help of scientists at the Food Center in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada in 2004. The snack was available solely in Saskatchewan until Canadian Federal Food Inspection Agency approval in 2009 made Buffalo Stix available across Canada. The founders Kevin and Judy Wilkinson were one of the top Read More
Jerky Ingredients – Jerky Price Range Update (August 2018)
Note: For a more recent jerky price range update, open up our August 2019 Jerky Price Range Update post.
As part of our annual commitment to update the cheap, average, and expensive jerky price ranges, here is the latest August 2018 jerky price update. Our Jerky Price Update (July 2017) post Read More
Pearson Ranch Jerky – Hickory Buffalo Pork Stick
Ken Pearson founded Pearson Ranch in 1959, which is a family owned ranch raising elk, buffalo (also known as bison), and cattle. Today, Ken’s grand-nephew Marvin Cromwell and his sons Brandon and Matt run the key operations for the company. While Pearson Ranch Jerky has been in the meat snack business for over 15 years, the main focus of ranch operations shifted to Read More