SONOMA, Calif., June 10, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of National Jerky Day, KRAVE, the jerky brand that inspired the meat snacks renaissance, announces its exclusive partnership with U.S. Olympic Team Hopeful Michael Phelps and Olympian Carli Lloyd for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. The company already has a reputable history as the go-to snack for athletes, providing rich protein and natural nourishment for football players and fitness gurus alike. Phelps and Lloyd join current Team KRAVE athletes, all-pro tight end Vernon Davis, health and wellness expert Jillian Michaels and Boston Marathon Champion and US Olympian Meb Keflezighi. In addition to Phelps, Lloyd and Keflezighi, guests in the Athlete Village will have access to KRAVE's artisanal and flavorful jerky as a result of Hershey's official sponsorship deal with the United States Olympic Committee.