Archer has become one of the fastest-growing meat snack brands in the U.S., celebrating their second manufacturing unit with a grand opening in California.
Archer Expands Manufacturing Footprint in California
Archer launched in 2014 when founder Eugene Kang partnered with Huy Fong Sriracha to create a flavored jerky that quickly became a U.S. hit. The success of that product helped establish Archer as a national brand.
According to PRNewswire, Archer opened its second manufacturing facility in Vernon, Los Angeles County, boosting production capacity while keeping strict quality control. Founder and CEO Eugene Kang described the opening as both a reflection of the company’s success and an investment in its future.
“Opening this facility in Los Angeles, the city that has been integral to our growth story, is a major milestone for Archer,” said Kang. “This expansion ensures we can meet increased demand for our meat sticks, while also setting us up for long-term category leadership by investing in our own infrastructure.”
To celebrate the grand opening of the new location, Archer hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by business partners and community leaders.
Production Capacity and Market Impact
Archer’s second manufacturing unit is now open. It covers 140,000 square feet. This growth puts them on track to exceed half a billion dollars in sales by the end of 2026. The company comes in a $3.3 billion meat snack category, reporting a 90% year-over-year sales increase, which is far more than the industry’s 5.8% growth.
Meat stick sales alone have surged 187.4%, cementing Archer as a key driver of growth in the category. The second unit will help the brand unlock its manufacturing capacity. It aims to double production to over 36 million pounds of meat sticks. That’s more than 1 billion Mini Sticks each year.
The new facility is expected to create more than 200 jobs in Los Angeles, strengthening Archer’s local presence and supporting continued expansion.
Archer’s Vernon facility highlights the brand’s commitment to quality and investment in the local community. They have built themselves from a small family-run jerky venture to a national name found in more than 30,000 stores.
