Jerky is trending with young consumers, so Jack Link’s is opening up a second Wild Side store.

Jerky is trending with young consumers, so Jack Link’s is opening up a second Wild Side store. While vegetarian and vegan diets are a top food trend, the “protein craze” hasn’t slowed down among health-conscious young consumers—and jerky stands to benefit. Nielsen found that jerky sales rose 7% from 2016 to 2017, and Jack Link’s is riding the wave. They opened an emporium for all things jerky in Minneapolis late last year and are now preparing to cut the ribbon on a Las Vegas outpost. (Market Watch)