The dried, salted snack known as jerky commands enormous popularity among everyone from soldiers and astronauts to everyday citizens. This segment of the snack food business has grown steadily over the past several years, with no signs of stopping, in both the U.S. and European marketplaces.

But even though the whole point of drying and salting meat is to keep it well-preserved for long journeys, the long journey from your manufacturing facility to the store shelves — and, finally, to your customer’s pantry — requires some extra care and attention.

Pouches have traditionally served as the packaging of choice for mass-market jerky products. These pouches, which may be constructed of paper, plastic, or a combination of the two, protect the jerky from air and moisture outside the package. However, any oxygen left in the bag from the initial packaging process can still allow fungi and bacteria to damage the jerky. The addition of a small packet of oxygen absorber can remove this threat.

Jerky’s appearance can do much to sell it to your target shoppers, especially those who want to know exactly what they’re buying. Robust, seasoned strips of meat can look highly appealing, so you’ll naturally want to showcase your product’s appetizing looks. You can achieve this by making use of transparent windows, or even entirely transparent pouches, that put the product proudly on display.

Turn to Copious Bags for packaging that truly helps to sell your jerky to your target market. Our gusset bags stand up easily on their own, giving retailers additional display options beyond simply throwing them onto a flat pile or hanging them from display trees.

Our natural kraft paper and classy black kraft paper pouches are both lined to protect their contents. You can also select from pouches with rectangular clear windows, clear plastic panels, and all-plastic clear or frosted pouches.

Today’s world of jerky isn’t limited to beef — or to any kind of meat, for that matter. Vegan jerky products made from soy and vegetable sources can offer the same appealing combination of flavors and textures to individuals who don’t consume meat.

Our standup pouches can accommodate these products with ease, offering the same protection against oxygen and moisture along with clear display options to show your potential buyers just how appetizing your vegan jerky looks.