Hook-N-Ladder Jerky is a family owned meat snack company founded in 2018 by retired Cleveland firefighter Mark Bauman, whose lifelong appreciation for smoked meats began while growing up in Cleveland’s historic Slavic Village neighborhood. Influenced by the old world butcher shops and Eastern European smokehouses of Northeast Ohio during the 1960s and 1970s, Bauman spent years searching for Read More
Funky’s Meat Snacks – Jalapeno Meat Sticks
Funky’s Meat Snacks is a small batch snack brand that offers a wide variety of beef jerky, meat sticks, seasonings, condiments, and specialty snacks with a bold, playful personality. Founded by Debby Funk during the COVID era as an extension of her gift shop and embroidery business (www.embroideryboutiqueknox.com), the company began by launching its first meat snack flavors in 2022 and has since Read More
Wisconsin River Brand – Original Beef Jerky
Wisconsin River Brand is the flagship line of meat snacks produced by Wisconsin River Meats, a family owned company. The business traces its roots back to 1978, while Wisconsin River Meats was officially established in 1990 by John Hamm and David Mauer. Using time tested family recipes, the company specializes in naturally hickory smoked meat products made from high quality cuts of meat. Its product lineup includes Read More
Hook-N-Ladder Jerky – Original Beef Jerky
Hook-N-Ladder Jerky is a family owned meat snack company founded in 2018 by retired Cleveland firefighter Mark Bauman, whose lifelong appreciation for smoked meats began while growing up in Cleveland’s historic Slavic Village neighborhood. Influenced by the old world butcher shops and Eastern European smokehouses of Northeast Ohio during the 1960s and 1970s, Bauman spent years searching for Read More
Funky’s Meat Snacks- Sriracha Pepper Bacon Jerky
Funky’s Meat Snacks is a small batch snack brand that offers a wide variety of beef jerky, meat sticks, seasonings, condiments, and specialty snacks with a bold, playful personality. Founded by Debby Funk during the COVID era as an extension of her gift shop and embroidery business (www.embroideryboutiqueknox.com), the company began by launching its first meat snack flavors in 2022 and has since Read More
Goldrush – Spicy Beef Sticks
Goldrush specializes in premium beef jerky, beef sticks, and smoked meat snacks. Founded in 1997, Goldrush was created from a passion for traditional beef jerky and has built its reputation on slow cooked, smoked products made with premium cuts of beef, quality seasonings, and a focus on a tender, flavorful bite. The brand’s name reflects the pioneering spirit of the original gold miners, connecting its products Read More
Vaquero Bandido – Original Crispy Beef Jerky
Launched in 2024, Vaquero Bandido is a jerky brand inspired by the traditional Mexican borderlands style of dried beef known as carne seca. Founded on the idea of bringing a more authentic, old world style of jerky to modern snackers, Vaquero Bandido was created out of a desire to move away from the sweet, soft jerky commonly found on store shelves and return to a thinner, crispier style rooted in Mexican tradition. Co-founder Read More
Meat Artisan – Honey Jalapeno Australian Wagyu Beef Jerky
Meat Artisan is a premium meat company focused on bringing high quality, specialty meats and gourmet jerky products to consumers who appreciate exceptional sourcing and craftsmanship. The company’s philosophy is built around finding some of the finest meats from around the world, including premium Wagyu beef, and creating a farm-to-table experience for home cooks, chefs, barbecue enthusiasts, and meat Read More
Hook-N-Ladder Jerky – Jalapeno Cheddar Beef Stick
Hook-N-Ladder Jerky is a family owned meat snack company founded in 2018 by retired Cleveland firefighter Mark Bauman, whose lifelong appreciation for smoked meats began while growing up in Cleveland’s historic Slavic Village neighborhood. Influenced by the old world butcher shops and Eastern European smokehouses of Northeast Ohio during the 1960s and 1970s, Bauman spent years searching for Read More
Funky’s Meat Snacks- Volcanic Jalapeno Beef Jerky
Funky’s Meat Snacks is a small batch snack brand that offers a wide variety of beef jerky, meat sticks, seasonings, condiments, and specialty snacks with a bold, playful personality. Founded by Debby Funk during the COVID era as an extension of her gift shop and embroidery business (www.embroideryboutiqueknox.com), the company began by launching its first meat snack flavors in 2022 and has since Read More