Balancing Flavor with Responsibility
At Pop’s Authentic, we’re proud to deliver high-quality meat snacks from our home in New Franklin, Missouri to customers across the country. But beyond bold flavor and small-batch craftsmanship, we also care about our environmental impact. As consumers become more conscious of sustainability, it’s worth exploring how beef jerky sticks and meat sticks fit into the bigger picture—and how Pop’s is making smarter choices for a better future.
Sourcing Matters: Quality Starts at the Ranch
The first step toward sustainable snacking is responsible sourcing. At Pop’s Authentic, we prioritize using top-grade beef from producers that understand land stewardship. While we don't currently use 100% grass fed beef sticks, we work with partners who follow responsible grazing practices that help maintain soil health and reduce overgrazing.
Smaller Batches, Less Waste
One of the benefits of our small-batch approach is that it helps us minimize waste throughout the production process. Unlike mass-produced beef snacks, our handcrafted model ensures we only produce what’s needed, reducing spoilage, overstock, and energy use in storage.
Durability Means Less Packaging Waste
Beef sticks and healthy meat sticks have a long shelf life, making them naturally less wasteful than many perishable foods. Our individually wrapped snacks are designed for longevity and portability, reducing the risk of food waste—whether they’re tossed in a lunchbox, backpack, or glovebox.
Supporting Smarter Snacking
From packaging efficiency to portion control, high protein beef sticks like ours support more mindful snacking habits. Compared to ultra-processed snacks with excess packaging and artificial ingredients, healthy beef sticks offer a more balanced, environmentally conscious alternative.
Snack With Purpose
Pop’s Authentic remains committed to improving where we can—from sourcing and batch size to packaging and product integrity. As more people look for sustainable beef snacks, we’re proud to be part of that solution. Taste the tradition. Support sustainability.