What is Mountain States?
Mountain States stands as the sole national, vertically integrated lamb and veal company in the U.S. For nearly seven decades, it has partnered with over 165 multi-generational family ranchers and growers. The company emphasizes the integration of safety, animal care, advanced technology, and sustainable land practices to produce high-quality lamb and veal. By fostering collaboration among producers, Mountain States ensures resource sharing and best practice implementation, enabling comprehensive quality control from farm to processing to delivery. Its production and distribution facility in Colorado is strategically positioned to leverage proximity to producers and feeders, utilizing state-of-the-art packaging to deliver fresh products nationwide. The Shepherds Pride Where Food Comes From ® program allows consumers to trace their lamb purchases back to the ranchers, reinforcing transparency and commitment to its supply chain. The company also holds BRC Global Standard for Food Safety certification.
How much funding has Mountain States raised?
Mountain States has raised a total of $2M across 1 funding round:
Debt
$2M
Debt (2020): $2M with participation from PPP
What's next for Mountain States?
The recent major strategic investment signifies a pivotal moment for Mountain States, likely enabling further expansion of its vertically integrated operations and reinforcing its commitment to sustainable, high-quality protein production. This capital infusion is expected to bolster its market presence and potentially drive innovation in supply chain management and consumer traceability initiatives. The company's focus on producer partnerships and food safety certifications positions it for continued growth and leadership within the U.S. meat industry.
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