At their most basic, meat sticks provide a satisfying hit of fat, salt, and an enjoyable chew (which makes for a fun road trip snack). And at their best, meat sticks can taste beefy, savory, and have ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover innovation across the food & beverage landscape. 13 years ago, Rashid Ali and Pete Maldonado started a meat stick company ...

Sales of meat sticks — think Slim Jims or Chomps — were up significantly last year and became the fastest-growing category in snacks. In total, the Wall Street Journal reported that sales of dried ...