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Expanding production and distribution of mushroom-based snacks to meet growing consumer demand.

• Family-inspired recipe: Shiitake mushroom jerky based on a decades-old Malaysian family tradition.
• Nationwide presence: Available in over 2,500 stores across the United States.
• Sustainable and plant-based: A healthier, eco-friendly alternative to traditional jerky.
• Increased production efficiency: Automated production lines have improved gross margins and expanded capacity.
• Use of funds: Supporting working capital, marketing, inventory, and debt refinancing.

Pan’s is dedicated to crafting delicious and innovative mushroom-based snacks, offering a unique alternative to traditional jerky. Inspired by a family recipe discovered in Malaysia, the company’s flagship product, Pan’s Mushroom Jerky, delivers a rich umami taste and satisfying texture, made from high-quality shiitake mushrooms. Since launching in 2018, Pan’s has expanded from a small shared kitchen operation to a nationally recognized brand, now available in thousands of stores across the U.S. The company’s commitment to sustainable, plant-based snacks aligns with growing consumer demand for healthier and environmentally friendly food options.

The funds raised will be used to support working capital for sales, marketing, and purchasing inventory, along with refinancing existing debt. Following the automation of production lines in 2024, Pan’s has significantly improved efficiency, increasing gross margins and production capacity. With strong customer demand and a growing sales pipeline, the company is poised for continued growth and profitability in 2025. By investing in Pan’s, supporters will help scale production, expand distribution, and bring innovative plant-based snacks to an even wider audience.

Company Info

Pan’s produces mushroom-based snacks, including its signature Pan’s Mushroom Jerky, offering a plant-based, umami-rich alternative to traditional jerky.

Pan’s creates innovative mushroom-based snacks, with its flagship product, Pan’s Mushroom Jerky, made from shiitake mushrooms to deliver a unique umami flavor and meaty texture. Inspired by a family recipe discovered in Malaysia, the company has grown from a small operation in 2018 to a nationally recognized brand, available in over 2,500 stores across the U.S.

With improved production capacity and automation in 2024, Pan’s has enhanced its gross margins and is poised for significant growth in 2025. The company seeks to scale its business by investing in marketing, inventory, and sales expansion, while also refinancing debt. By combining high-quality ingredients with sustainable and flavorful alternatives, Pan’s aims to redefine the snack industry with its plant-based offerings.