Our Story

Our History

The Pineland Farms Food Group's roots trace back to the first organic/alternative beef operation in the country. Originally located on a small salt water farm called Wolfe's Neck Farm in Freeport, Maine, this program has dramatically expanded over the years. Today, Pineland Farms Natural Meats encompasses a cooperative production approach, working hand-in-hand with over 250 farms in the Northeastern United States.

These farms are vested in humanely and naturally raising their livestock by providing the animals with a clean, stress free environment. Production practices never allow the use of antibiotics, added growth hormones or animal by-products in feed, resulting in what we believe to be the most healthy and finest tasting beef anywhere.

Pineland Farms Food Group is a growing organization committed to operational excellence and educating farmers on sustainable agricultural production practices. The Pineland Farms family of businesses includes a world class dairy, artisan cheese facility, hydroponic greenhouses, and expanding vegetable operations. Pineland Farms is the site of Collyerbook Farm, our research and demonstrations facility, as well as a world-class recreation facility offering cross-country skiing, hiking and equestrian events.

Our sister operation, Pineland Farms Naturally Potatoes, founded in the late 1990's, is headquartered in Mars Hill, Maine. Using the highest quality Maine potatoes, Naturally Potatoes produces a broad line of refrigerated potato products for a nationwide list of food service and retail customers.

Pineland Farms Creamery, founded at Pineland in 2005 to add value our dairy operation, is now Maine's largest cheese producer. Today, its award-winning cheeses are found at the finest outlets in the Northeast.

With solid Maine ties, every Food Group member is connected by geography, assuring access to the highest quality raw materials, as well as the unique employee knowledge and work ethic which makes Maine Made a quality leader nationwide. We also share a link to Pineland Farms itself—a center of modern day agriculture with traditional values—a very special place housing a growing group of companies whose common goals ranks them with the finest in North America.

Our Philosophy

Pineland Farms Natural Meats recognizes the importance of working closely with retailers and food service providers to educate consumers about the benefits of supporting sustainable farming practices on family farms across the country. Our objective is to provide our customers with confidence in our commitment to the highest quality all-natural standard, our dedication to food safety, and our support of the humane treatment of animals.

Pineland Farms Natural Meats offers strong sales and marketing support for all type of customers. We create custom point-of-sale materials for websites, store flyers and full-service case signs. In addition, our standard point-of-sale inventory includes self-service case labels, self-service case and full-service case dividers, banners, brochures, store signs and hats.

Pineland Farms Natural Meats has unequalled expertise in structuring retail programs to provide locally or regionally produced beef to consumers in stores across the Northeastern United States. We will continue to focus on this specialty and expand our future offerings.

Pineland Farms Natural Meats is committed to providing unequaled customer service to retailers and food service providers. We partner with nationally recognized processors and distribution experts to ensure that our customers receive products they can take pride in offering and that perform competitively.