Every month, The Guam Guide shines a light on the island's creativity and craftsmanship in our "Made in Guam" feature. Discover unique finds, support local businesses, and take home a piece of Guam's spirit, all while supporting products that meet the high standards of the Guam Product Seal.
In 2015, Local Jerk, a locally and veteran owned small business, started when Marvin and Christina's (owners) daughter needed to raise money for a college tour trip. They started with making dinanche and selling it out of coolers for $10 along with beef jerky packed in Ziploc bags. They began selling at night markets, bazaars, and festivals. After 3 years of making its way into people's mouths and hearts, Local Jerk was officially born and made its way into stores. You can find their products in Pay-Less Supermarkets, Cost-U-Less, and other various locations or you can order their products directly from their website www.localjerkguam.com. From produce to packaging, all Local Jerk products are 100% sourced locally making their products 100% made in Guam. Their peppers are grown on their family farm, and they try their best to work with local farmers to supply the freshest ingredients for their products.
"We pride ourselves in providing the flavors of Guam through our selection of Dinanche sauces, Dinanche Beef Jerky, and Dinanche Jams." - Local Jerk
Products: Dinanche, Dinanche Grinds, Dinanche Jams, Tuba Finadene, Beef Jerky
Where to Buy: Pay-Less Supermarkets, Cost-U-Less, 76 Circle K
Connect: @localjerk671 (Instagram)
Local Jerk is proudly certified under the Guam Product Seal program, an initiative by the Guam Economic Development Authority (GEDA) that recognizes and promotes locally made products. Look for the Guam Product Seal to support local businesses and embrace Guam's sustainable future.
