Dive Brief: Nestlé's Sweet Earth brand is introducing its first shelf-stable snacking product with two varieties of plant-based jerky, the company said in a statement. Sweet Earth's Spicy Kung Pao Jerky will be available on shelves and online starting this month. The Sweet Korean BBQ variety will be out later in 2021. The wheat gluten-based offerings each have 13 grams of protein and no artificial flavors or coloring. Jerky has been a popular category that manufacturers of faux meat have been expanding into in recent years as consumers increase their consumption of plant-based foods. The demand also comes as people snack more and eat while on the go.