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MREs Get a New Kick with Caffeinated Jerky and Zapplesauce MREs Get a New Kick with Caffeinated Jerky and Zapplesauce MREs Get a New Kick with Caffeinated Jerky and Zapplesauce - October 29, 2011
Christian Davenport Reports
An Army lab ... is testing a beef jerky stick that looks and tastes just like your average Slim Jim but contains an equivalent of a cup of coffee’s worth of caffeine to give even the sleepiest soldier that up-and-at-’em boost.
Military Seeks to Deliver Caffeine Jolts Without Java MREs Get a New Kick with Caffeinated Jerky and Zapplesauce Military Seeks to Deliver Caffeine Jolts Without Java - December 1, 2010
Sharon Weinberger Reports
The Combat Feeding Directorate, a part of the Army's Natick Soldier Research Development and Engineering Center, considers Lightning Rods for use in overseas-deployment scenarios as a quick and palatable source of energy for soldiers on the front lines.
Vending features Lightning Rods!

Vending features Lightning Rods!

Vending Times Magazine features Lightning Rods - November, 2009
National Trade Journal Spotlights Lightning Rods

Vending Times Magazine, the leading business journal for the vending industry, stated in their Lightning Rods' article, "Power Hungry Foods is targeting vending as a prime retail channel for its new Lightning Rods Energy Beef Stick . An alternative to energy drinks, shots and bars, the protein-rich meat snack combines guarana, natural caffeine and ginseng to boost energy, athletic performance and overall health. Lightning Rods are gluten-free and are free of trans fat."
Meat & Poultry Magazine features Lightning Rods!

Meat & Poultry Magazine features Lightning Rods!

Meat & Poultry Magazine features Lightning Rods - October, 2009
Lightning Rods Featured Once Again In Leading Industry Trade Journal 
Meat & Poultry Magazine, the leading business journal for meat and poultry processors, stated in their "Juiced Jerky" article "Lightning Rods, the enhanced beef sticks marketed by Power Hungry Foods in Minnesota, did not come from a happy accident but are the result of careful research and development - getting Lightning Rods right required two years and more than 30 recipes."
Meatingplace Magazine features Lightning Rods!

Meatingplace Magazine features Lightning Rods!

Meatingplace Magazine features Lightning Rods - September, 2009
Lightning Rods Featured In Another Major Trade Journal 
Meatingplace Magazine, the red meat processors' leading trade journal, stated in their article "Lightning Rods, created by Sartell, Minnesota-based Power Hungry Foods, are meat sticks infused with guarana and ginseng to provide a high-energy kick that lasts for five hours or more." "Early consumers have all been receptive to it," says Jim Hawkins, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, who co-founded Power Hungry Foods with President Greg Bearson. "We now have about three to four famous pro athletes who are regular users of the product."
Brian Bowles is the new WEC Champion!

Brian Bowles is the new WEC Champion!

Versus News Release - August 9, 2009
Brian Bowles Is The New WEC Champion - Sponsored by Lightning Rods
Brian Bowles, whose training is fueled by our Lightning Rods, stated in his review of our product "Lightning Rods are a great source of protein and energy that help get me through my toughest workouts".
Fit2Insure reviews Lightning Rods!

Fit2Insure reviews Lightning Rods!

Fit2Insure reviews Lightning Rods - August 9, 2009
Lightning Rods Named Product Of The Month On Fitness Insurance Website 
Fit2Insure stated in their review of our energy beef sticks "Lightning Rods are the perfect blend of energy enhancement in a delicious beef snack stick. Simply throw a few of these small but powerful snacks in a backpack, sportsbag, or even in a desk drawer. You'll love the taste while enjoying the results." 
Convenience Store Decisions features Lightning Rods!

Convenience Store Decisions features Lightning Rods!

Convenience Store Decisions features Lightning Rods - August 1, 2009
Lightning Rods Featured In Major Trade Journal 
Convenience Store Decisions, the convenience store industry's leading purchasing trade journal, stated in their article "Lightning Rods are the only energy-enhanced product that uses meat protein as the delivery system. This new alternative to energy drinks and bars uses the synergy of Guarana, charged full of natural caffeine; and ginseng to assist the body in restoring itself to health and for its beneficial effects on sports performance".
YahooNews Press Release 07/28/09 YahooNews Press Release 07/28/09 YahooNews Press Release - July 28, 2009
National Prominence For Lightning Rods "Beefs Up"
Power Hungry Foods LLC of Sartell, MN, has boldly developed campaigns to insure a continued successful roll-out of the World's First Energy Beef Sticks, Lightning Rods.
Mom Start reviews Lightning Rods!

Mom Start reviews Lightning Rods!

Mom Start reviews Lightning Rods - July 21, 2009
Mom Loves Lightning Rods
Mom Start, the blog for Moms by a Mom, wrote in her review of our Lightning Rods "It’s actually very good. I love it. I wasn’t expecting to like it. I was also afraid that it was just a joke, but it’s not. It is made with Guarana and Ginseng. Guarana, a Brazilian berry, offers a delicious flavoring and a caffeinated zap. Ginseng, an Asian herb, assists the body to restore itself to health and it has beneficial effects on sports performance.

Wellsphere reviews Lightning Rods!

Wellsphere reviews Lightning Rods!

Wellsphere reviews Lightning Rods - June 29, 2009
Top Healthy Cooking Blogger Loves 'Em
Jane M., the top health blogger for Wellsphere.com's healthy cooking community, wrote in her review of our Lightning Rods "All I can say is our sample pack didn't last long. Lightning Rods were definitely a hit at this household!"

EdJunkie.com reviews Lightning Rods!

EdJunkie.com reviews Lightning Rods!

Ed Junkie reviews Lightning Rods - May 22, 2009
The Positive Reviews Keep Coming In
Ed Junkie, an unbiased internet reviewer of energy products, states in their review of our Lightning Rods "Well I think these energized meat sticks are pretty damn good.... really are one of the more innovative and useful alternatives to energy drinks and shots that I have tried".
Energy Drink Ratings blog reviews Lightning Rods!

Lockflow reviews Lightning Rods!

Lockdown reviews Lightning Rods - May 13, 2009
Lightning Rods Receives Yet Another Stellar Review
Sally Krumdiack of Lockdown.com, aka Slick, wrote in her review "All in all the Lightning Rods might be a great alternative snack for athletes who want a little pick-me-up but don’t want to have a belly full of sugary energy slurry".
Energy Drink Ratings blog reviews Lightning Rods!

Energy Drink Ratings blog reviews Lightning Rods!

Energy Drink Ratings reviews Lightning Rods - May 6, 2009
Excellent Review Written On Lightning Rods
Energy Drink Ratings, one of the internet's largest and most thorough reviewers of energy drinks and energy related products, states in their review of Lightning Rods "If you’re looking for energy and a snack to boot, look no further!".
Fight News Unlimited reviews Lightning Rods!

Fight News Unlimited reviews Lightning Rods!

Fight News Unlimited reviews Lightning Rods - May 6, 2009
Lightning Rods Receives Another Great Review
Rich Bergeron of Fight News Unlimited, one of the internet's most popular fighting blogs, wrote in his review of our Lightning Rods "It tasted great and it definitely gave me a great energy boost for the rest of the night. The flavor was subtle but tasty. I highly recommend it".
Energy Drink Ratings blog reviews Lightning Rods!

TheBig Klosowski reviews Lightning Rods!

The Big Klosowski reviews Lightning Rods - May 4, 2009
Lightning Rods Receives Its Second Online Review
Allen Klosowski, aka The Big Klosowski, describes Lightning Rods as "A product Mother Nature was too scared to create on her own".

Irishwhip Fighting reviews Lightning Rods!

Irishwhip Fighting reviews Lightning Rods!

Irishwhip Fighting reviews Lightning Rods - April 30, 2009
Lightning Rods Receives Its First Published Review
, a product reviewer for the wrestling blog Irishwhip Fighting, found our Lightning Rods to be "quite tasty and, all in all, well worth the purchase".
RDI Foods certifies Lightning Rods offer 5+ hours of energy!

RDI Foods certifies Lightning Rods offer 5+ hours of energy!

Our Recipe for Long Lasting Natural Energy - March 17, 2009
RDI Foods Certifies Lightning Rods Offer 5+ Hours of Energy
President of Raleigh, NC-based RDI Foods, Dr. Rody Hawkins, Phd, certifies that Lightning Rods offer 5+ hours of energy!
YahooNews Press Release 03/06/09 YahooNews Press Release 03/06/09 YahooNews Press Release - March 6, 2009
Kick-Off Event Planned
Power Hungry Foods LLC of Sartell, MN, announces a Kick-Off Event planned for March 6th through 8th at the Arnold Fitness Classic in Columbus, OH.
Power Hungry Foods Press Release 03/06/09 Power Hungry Foods Press Release 03/06/09 PHF Press Release - March 6, 2009
Private Screening Of New Brand/Trademarks
Power Hungry Foods LLC of Sartell, MN, announces private screening of their new brand/trademarks to a select group of key business media. 
Memo From RDI Foods President Memo From RDI Foods President Memo From President of RDI Foods
Dr. Rody Hawkins, PhD Shares His Opinion Of Lightning Rods
President of Raleigh, NC-based RDI Foods, Dr. Rody Hawkins, Phd, is proud and excited to share the great qualities of Lightning Rods, the World's First Energy Beef Stick!

     
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