Seeetwood

Sweetwood Smoke & Co. manufactures large, premium meat sticks under "The Fatty" brand. The company prioritizes high-quality ingredients, including grass-fed beef and antibiotic-free pork, ensuring products are gluten-free and nitrate-free. This approach addresses consumer demand for healthier, protein-rich, convenient snack alternatives.

Ryan Wood founded Sweetwood Smoke & Co., operating it for approximately fourteen years from the Yampa Valley before its acquisition. Wood's insight recognized an underserved niche for uniquely substantial and satisfying meat sticks, leading to "The Fatty" and differentiating the company in the snack food industry.

Sweetwood’s products target active individuals and health-conscious consumers seeking convenient, on-the-go protein snacks. Following its acquisition by Conagra, founder Ryan Wood expressed a vision for the brand to achieve lasting legacy status, aiming for sustained market presence and enduring brand recognition.