Jack Link’s and Frito-Lay have announced a new partnership that will provide consumers with a way to enjoy a meaty snack that packs a familiar flavor.
The products include the Jack Link's Flaming' Hot-Flavored Original and the Jack Link's Doritos Spicy Sweet Chili-Flavored beef jerky and meat sticks. The products all feature premium 100% beef that fans of the brand have come to expect and merge it with a blast of flavor inspired by some of the most recognizable tastes Frito-Lay is known for with its core line of snacks.
Vice President of Marketing for the Jack Link's brand Stephanie Leibke commented on the Jack Link’s and Frito-Lay partnership saying, "Jack Link’s has always been about pushing boundaries and bringing bold experiences to our fans through our high-quality meat snacks. Through this legendary collaboration with Frito-Lay, we can take consumers on the next epic snacking adventure we know they are hungry for.”
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Spice Infused Meat Snacks
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Where This Applies
- Meat Snack Industry
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- Snack Industry
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- Food Industry
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