• Is Exercise More Important Than Diet?

    by Foreal Foods Marketing Is Exercise More Important Than Diet?
    Does exercise help with weight loss? At first, the answer seems obvious. We are reminded every New Year that exercise is the key to burning fat. Pe...
  • Is All Sugar Created Equal?

    by Foreal Foods Marketing Is All Sugar Created Equal?
    We put a pinch in our marinades, a packet in our coffees and a @#$!-ton in our breakfast cereals; sugar is inescapable and with good reason-- it’s ...
  • Will Keto Help With That Summer Bod?

    by Foreal Foods Marketing Will Keto Help With That Summer Bod?
    Diets are confusing. So we investigated one of the hottest ones out there.
  • Top 10 #SafeSnacking Snacks To Fuel Your Soul and Protect Our planet

    by Foreal Foods Marketing Top 10 #SafeSnacking Snacks To Fuel Your Soul and Protect Our planet
    Foreal Foods isn't the only guys making delicious sustainable snacks.
  • A Coconut A Day May Keep The Doctor Away

    by Foreal Foods Marketing A Coconut A Day May Keep The Doctor Away
    A deep dive on coco-health.
  • 10 INGREDIENTS 10 RECIPES USING OUR COCONUT JERKY

    by Foreal Foods Marketing 10 INGREDIENTS 10 RECIPES USING OUR COCONUT JERKY

    Just like our products these 10 simple recipes were developed using minimal, whole food ingredients and designed to help improve your health and keep you full. Get the recipes below.  

  • Expo West Favs 2019

    by Meg Caccavale Expo West Favs 2019
    Things have finally calmed down after the craziness that is Expo West. Max and I were manning the Coco-booth for most of the show, but definitely made some time to walk the floor and spot some dope food companies capitalizing on ALL the food trends. 
  • In the Coco Kitchen with Nothing But Coconut!

    by Meg Caccavale In the Coco Kitchen with Nothing But Coconut!
    We've been having fun in the kitchen with the seconds and we simply LOVE what we came up with (recipes linked below), but we want to know what you can do! Order now and get creative - tag us in your creations @coconut_jerky to enter the chance to win 2 free cases.
  • Thailand Production

    by Meg Caccavale Thailand Production
    Although I'm sure it's fairly obvious by now, Cocoburg is becoming Foreal Foods! (ARE YOU FOREAL!?! Yes, we are.) Your fav plant based coconut brand is re-launching with a fresh look, new recipe formulation, and new production facility (which we'll slowly be transitioning to over the next few months). 
  • Foreal Foods Press Release

    by Meg Caccavale Foreal Foods Press Release
    Cocoburg is becoming Foreal Foods! The category defining, plant based coconut jerky pioneer is re-launching with a fresh look, new recipe formulation, and an expanded product line.
  • New Year, REAL You

    by Meg Caccavale New Year, REAL You
    Already messed up in January 2019? Didn't finish your juice cleanse or couldn't make it to the gym every day? Telling yourself, "Forget it, 2020 will be my year." Here at Cocoburg / Foreal Foodswe've got your back. New Year, REAL you! 
  • Cococast Episode 1 + 2019 Trends

    by Meg Caccavale Cococast Episode 1 + 2019 Trends
     Is 2019 the year for plant based foods to dominate the mainstream market? What are your favorite products that empower? Is CBD here to stay?!?! Share your thoughts.
  • Cocoburg Raises Half Million in Funding

    by Meg Caccavale Cocoburg Raises Half Million in Funding
    Brooklyn based CPG brand Foreal Foods, formerly known as Cocoburg, announces the close of roughly half a million dollars in funding. The brand's flagship product, category defining plant-based coconut jerky, is made from upcycled young coconut meat from the coconut water industry's waste stream. 
  • Re/Up-cycled Gift Guide

    by Meg Caccavale Re/Up-cycled Gift Guide
    To help you survive this holiday season I put together this Re/Up-cycled Gift Guide which features a bunch of up-cycled and/or recycled gift ideas focused on sustainability to make you feel GOOD about spending your $$$ for a change.
  • Is Cocoburg Keto? An Interview with Matthew Tamasi

    by Meg Caccavale Is Cocoburg Keto? An Interview with Matthew Tamasi
    Our customers have been asking about whether our Coconut Jerky can be a keto-friendly snack. For some answers, I turned to health/fitness coach Matthew Tamasi - keto extraordinaire - for the 411 about the ketogenic diet and how Cocoburg fits into the mix. 
  • Favorite Trends from Expo East 2018

    by Meg Caccavale Favorite Trends from Expo East 2018
    Meg here...food industry expert, lover of all things CPG and the new Social Media & Marketing Manager here at Cocoburg! I headed down to Baltimore with the team for Natural Products Expo East to investigate the rising food and beverage trends in 2018 and noted a few major themes that were pretty consistent across the board...
  • These Meatless Jerky Brands Are Bringing Vegan Snacking to a New Level

    by Meg Caccavale These Meatless Jerky Brands Are Bringing Vegan Snacking to a New Level

    COCOBURG COCONUT JERKY COMES IN ORIGINAL, CHILI LIME, AND GINGER TERIYAKI FLAVORS. WE’LL TAKE ALL THREE, PLEASE.

  • Ready for (Vegan) Coconut Jerky?

    by Meg Caccavale Ready for (Vegan) Coconut Jerky?
    Most people hear the word jerky and automatically think of beef. But, jerky isn't a meat-exclusive snack. Yes, even vegans can enjoy the delights of jerky now, thanks to the glory that is the coconut. As the Swiss-Army knife of your pantry, coconut has a million and one nourishing uses. One of those glorious uses is providing the makings for tasty coconut jerky...
  • Need Quick Meal Ideas? Drop The Chalupa!

    by Meg Caccavale Need Quick Meal Ideas?  Drop The Chalupa!
    Many times I've given a sample of Cocoburg Coconut Jerky to a Filipino, and had them tell me that it should be taken with rice. I kinda humored them, but the thought was "that's so Asian." Well, I finally got around to cooking with Cocoburg, and the results were amazing.
  • Coconut Jerky Is Probably Going To Be Your New Favorite Snack

    by Meg Caccavale Coconut Jerky Is Probably Going To Be Your New Favorite Snack
    Coconut water, a $1 billion industry, has been sweeping the food and fitness worlds. A quick glance at grocery store shelves offers every variety and flavor you could imagine—but the drink is more wasteful than you might think.
  • Skipping Meals? Do It Wisely!

    by Meg Caccavale Skipping Meals?  Do It Wisely!
    According to a Canadian study of the US snack market, skipping meals in order to stay busy and productive is one of the drivers of growth in the snack market. But we all know that for real sustained energy we need to give ourselves proper nutrition.
  • JUST EAT REAL FOOD

    by Meg Caccavale JUST EAT REAL FOOD
    Just Eat Real Food. The idea is simple but revolutionary: we believe that simple, natural, unprocessed foods are not only the most delicious, but also the most healthy. 
  • Welcome To Cocoburg! The Future Is Delicious.

    by Meg Caccavale Welcome To Cocoburg! The Future Is Delicious.
    Cocoburg is not just about delicious Coconut Jerky for me. It's not just about contributing healthy options to a sometimes pretty scary-looking snack aisle, either. It's true: I'm very excited to offer a delicious and satisfying, wholesomewhole-food snack to the world.
  • Product Review: Brooklyn-Based CocoBurg Coconut Jerky Totally Rules!

    by Meg Caccavale Product Review: Brooklyn-Based CocoBurg Coconut Jerky Totally Rules!
    The vegan jerky market has always fascinated me. I never really missed jerky when I went veg, but even as a casual fan, I can still see the appeal of dehydrated savory hunks of whatnot!
  • Niches in the Food Industry: Seth Syberg, Founder of CocoBurg

    by Meg Caccavale Niches in the Food Industry: Seth Syberg, Founder of CocoBurg
    On a weekday morning, Seth Syberg and his employees, Maya and Kelli, prepare slices of organic, locally-sourced coconut meat in a commercial kitchen Syberg rents in the Brooklyn neighborhood of Bushwick. The final product, known as the first raw, vegan, soy- and gluten-free Coconut Jerky, began as Syberg’s experiment with healthy snack and meat alternative recipes.
  • Jerky For Vegans And Meat Lovers Alike Premiers at Kings County

    by Meg Caccavale Jerky For Vegans And Meat Lovers Alike Premiers at Kings County
    Last Thursday it was wet, and cold, and it felt like winter instead of the breezy fall Brooklynites had experienced a few days prior, but those who came out to Kings County Saloon were greeted with a delicious and unique treat in the back of the establishment: three bowls each filled with different flavors of vegan jerky.
  • 6 Kickstarter projects foodies will love

    by Meg Caccavale 6 Kickstarter projects foodies will love
    If you like creativity in the kitchen or are serious about your family's nutrition, check out these Kickstarter projects.
  • 6 food Kickstarters in NYC that are better than potato salad

    by Meg Caccavale 6 food Kickstarters in NYC that are better than potato salad
    Don't worry Kickstarter Potato Salad project haters, you don't need to fund even an ounce of mayonnaise to make a difference on the crowd-funding website.
  • This Week in Vegan Crowdfunding 7/25/14

    by Meg Caccavale This Week in Vegan Crowdfunding 7/25/14
    Check out this week's lineup of ingenuity meets vegan meets the future!!
  • Who knew? There are vegan products we... - VegNews Magazine | Facebook

    by Meg Caccavale Who knew? There are vegan products we... - VegNews Magazine | Facebook
    Who knew? There are vegan products we long for (ie, meringue), and vegan products we never would have thought of in a million years. Ladies and gentlemen, we give you raw coconut jerky! Made from coconut meat in flavors like spicy chili lime and ginger teriyaki, Brooklyn-based CocoBurg just launched a Kickstarter campaign to help fund the business.
  • Kickstarter: CocoBurg: raw, vegan, gluten-free, soy-free coconut jerky

    by Meg Caccavale Kickstarter: CocoBurg: raw, vegan, gluten-free, soy-free coconut jerky
    As every vegetarian, vegan, and raw foodist on the planet knows, the current meat substitute scene has been grim for decades. Though some decent tasting options exist, no one has yet managed to produce a product that tastes great and whose ingredients list doesn't give you a headache. And if you're trying to avoid soy or wheat gluten, you simply have no options in the fake meat world.