Our mission

JACK & FRIENDS BELIEVES IN INCLUSIVITY—ESPECIALLY WHEN IT COMES TO FOOD. WE ARE COMMITTED TO CRAFTING PRODUCTS YOU CAN FEEL GOOD ABOUT EATING, REGARDLESS OF YOUR LIFESTYLE OR DIET, SO YOU CAN ENJOY FOOD WITHOUT COMPROMISING ON QUALITY.

INGREDIENTS

Two ingredients form the foundation of Jack & Friends® and are responsible for our vegan jerky’s ability to mimic the texture and appearance of real meat: jackfruit and pea protein.

JACKFRUIT

Jackfruit is a fruit grown and popularized in Southeast Asia that is proving to be a versatile food ingredient because of its neutral flavor, white color, and meaty texture when unripe. It contains a large amount of minerals and fiber, making it nutritionally favorable as well.

Pea Protein

Pea protein is a hypoallergenic and vegan alternative to soy, wheat, and dairy proteins, which are three of the nine major allergens. Despite being derived from plants, it is a complete protein, meaning it contains each of the nine essential amino acids necessary in the human diet.

The Flavor punch

While jackfruit and pea protein create our jerky’s texture, additional ingredients are used to develop flavor. In our flagship Jack & Tom jerky, tomatoes, poblano peppers, and a signature blend of spices pack each bite with bold, savory flavor and a spicy kick that keeps you coming back for more.

Natural spices gluten-free plant-based snack

INGREDIENTS

The foundation

Two ingredients form the foundation of Jack & Friends® and are responsible for our vegan jerky’s ability to mimic the texture and appearance of real meat: jackfruit and pea protein.

JACKFRUIT

Pea Protein

The Flavor punch

The Foundation

Jackfruit

Pea Protein

The Flavor Punch

Nutrition

Jack & Friends® is always conscientious of its consumers, including their health. That’s why we designed our jerky to provide as many benefits as possible through both the inclusion and exclusion of specific ingredients. Although jackfruit and pea protein play important roles in developing texture, they also qualify our product to be a good source of fiber and protein.

High protein, high fiber vegan jerky snack

Low fat plant-based jackfruit jerky protein snack

Soy-free, gluten-free, no added sugar healthy meatless jerky

The friends

The "jack"

Jack & Friends® draws its inspiration from the very ingredients used to create it. As the foundation of our plant-based jerky, it seemed only right to honor jackfruit with the permanent place in our name—the “Jack.”

The "jack"

So who are Jack's friends?

These are the flavors that make our jackfruit jerky taste great. Jack & Tom is Tomato & Poblano Pepper, Jack & Barb is Sweet Barbecue, and Jack & Teri is Ginger Teriyaki.

Nutrition

The
Friends

The “Jack”

So who are Jack’s friends?

These are the flavors that make our jackfruit jerky taste great. Jack & Tom is Tomato & Poblano Pepper, Jack & Barb is Sweet Barbecue, and Jack & Teri is Ginger Teriyaki.

The “Jack”

So who are Jack’s friends?

These are the flavors that make our jackfruit jerky taste great. Jack & Tom is Tomato & Poblano Pepper, Jack & Barb is Sweet Barbecue, and Jack & Teri is Ginger Teriyaki.

Life has enough tough choices

choosing what to
eat should be easy

Whether you’re a vegan fitness enthusiast in need of plant-based protein, an overworked analyst looking for convenient desk snacks, a health-conscious student buying fuel for study sessions, a parent purchasing food for an allergen-sensitive family, or anyone in between, we want to be your solution.

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OUR FOUNDER

Curious about the woman behind Jack & Friends? Read the story of our founder, Jessica Kwong, to learn about her background in food science and why she decided to become an entrepreneur as a 22-year-old fresh out of university.

Meet Jessica

AAPI, Asian, minority-owned, woman-owned small business founder and food scientist

Jessica Kwong

OUR FOUNDER

Meet Jessica

Jessica Kwong

Jessica’s background is a bit less traditional than most food entrepreneurs. She graduated from Cornell University in 2018 with a degree in food science after studying technical disciplines, winning national and international product development competitions, and conducting R&D for food companies ranging from small startups to multi-billion dollar corporations. She has developed countless products: everything from yogurt to baby food to baked goods.

As a senior, Jessica had a difficult decision to make—accept a full-time return offer from one of the world’s largest snack companies or pursue her own entrepreneurial venture. Passionate about crafting food inclusive of different lifestyles, Jessica declined the offer to pursue Jack & Friends and innovate products that fulfill her brand’s self-created mission.

Since launching Jack & Friends’ jerky in March 2019, Jessica continues to manage and grow the company while based in New York. Listen and read more about her journey in these interviews: Vegan Startup Podcast, ContenderCast, and Fem Founder.