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Oakland's 100% Natural Whole Animal Butcher connecting restaurants and home cooks with highest quality meats.
Cream Co. Meats is a 100% natural USDA whole animal butchery and distributor that specializes in connecting sustainable and regenerative farms with restaurants and home cooks. They build highly curated supply chains that provide access to the highest quality meats and artisanal producers from across the West Coast, operating with a focus on quality, artistry, and transparency.
The company was founded in 2016 by Cliff Pollard after a decade of working in the Bay Area food industry, where he was inspired by the local food movement. Pollard envisioned creating a transparent marketplace that could support sustainable ranches through an aggregate and direct marketing model while providing the efficiency customers expected from large-scale distributors.
Cream Co. matters because they are fighting against the mass industrialization and commodification of meat that has created unsustainable practices in the industry. They are working to revolutionize the highly commoditized meat industry by creating opportunities for people to enjoy animal proteins responsibly, supporting over 20 sustainable, regenerative and family-owned farms through distribution, direct marketing and direct investment.
Cream Co.'s business model creates impact by building a more diverse and transparent meat market that connects sustainable ranches directly with consumers and food service providers. They partner with over 25 sustainable and regenerative family farms, providing these producers with access to markets and resources they need to thrive while celebrating responsible land stewardship.
The company creates specific outcomes by evening the playing field between mainstream and farm-direct distribution, enabling independent ranchers to compete against industrial mega-processors. They forge partnerships that prioritize quality over quantity, flavor over convenience, and transparency at every step, directly supporting the preservation of local food communities and sustainable farming practices.
over 25 sustainable and regenerative family farms partnered with, over 20 sustainable, regenerative and family-owned farms supported through distribution and direct investment
Quality Sourcing
Partnering with over 25 sustainable and regenerative family farms.
Transparency
Building a diverse meat market with easy access for chefs and butchers.
Responsible Land Stewardship
Celebrating farmers committed to sustainable practices.
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