Haen Meat Packing

What Haen Meat Packing does

The Meat Block LLC, doing business as both The Meat Block and Haen Meat Packing, is a Wisconsin-based specialty meat processor and retailer founded in 2010 by Phil and Vicki Schmidt. The company operates two retail and production facilities in Greenville (the original 2010 store) and Kaukauna (acquired from Haen Meat Packing in 2020), totaling approximately 8,400+ square feet of retail and 5,700+ square feet of production space. The Kaukauna facility is USDA federally inspected and HACCP certified, upgraded from state inspection in 2022, which enables interstate distribution and contract manufacturing. Core capabilities include custom spice blending, custom curing and smoking, wild game processing, custom processing of livestock (beef, hog, lamb, goat), and co-packing/private label production for fresh and smoked sausage and meat products.

The product portfolio spans fresh cuts (beef, pork, chicken, including marinated and stuffed varieties), fresh grinds and patties (including Wagyu), fresh sausages (bratwursts in multiple flavor profiles), cooked and smoked sausages (snack sticks, ring bologna, smoked Polish), heat-and-eat prepared meals (BBQ, mac and cheese, pasta, pizza), cheeses and deli items, grocery and seafood sides, grilling fuels and accessories, grills and smokers (via the BBQ Pits-N-Spits sub-brand carrying Napoleon, Yoder, Primo, Pro Smoker), outdoor living products, and the Pawsitively Protein pet food sub-brand. The company distributes through seven distinct revenue streams: direct-to-consumer retail at two Wisconsin storefronts, Shopify-powered e-commerce shipping continental US, wholesale to restaurants/retailers/caterers, co-packing and private label manufacturing, corporate gifting/catering/vending, custom livestock processing, and wild game processing.

The customer base is horizontally diversified across individual consumers, food service businesses (restaurants, retail shops, specialty markets, caterers), corporate clients, wild game hunters, and livestock owners. The business is family-owned by the Schmidt family with partner Clyde Weycker, has no institutional investors or PE backing, and has expanded steadily through retained earnings plus a 2024 Wisconsin DATCP grant, with M&A (BBQ Pits n' Spits 2014, Haen Meat Packing 2020) serving as the primary scaling lever alongside facility buildouts.

Name

Haen Meat Packing

Legal name

The Meat Block LLC

Website

https://haenmeats.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Meat Block is a Wisconsin-based USDA-inspected meat processor and retailer operating two locations in Greenville and Kaukauna, serving individual consumers, food service businesses, corporate clients, hunters, and livestock owners with fresh meats, sausages, prepared meals, co-packing, and private label services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Meat Processing and Retail

NAICS

Animal Slaughtering and Processing (3116), Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering (311611), Meat and Meat Product Merchant Wholesalers (42447), Meat Retailers (44524)

SIC

Meat Packing Plants (2011), Sausages & Other Prepared Meat Products (2013), Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Further Processing (Cooked, Smoked, Cured & Deli Meats) (AFAKALAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pork Further Processing (Cured, Smoked, Ham, Bacon) (AFANABAE), Pork Processing & Packing (AFAKALAB), Refrigerated Meat & Seafood (Processed/Packaged) (CRADACAK), Frozen Meat & Poultry Meals & Value-Added Proteins (CRADADAH), Portioning & Case-Ready Meat Packaging (AFAKALAF)

Keywords

• Meat processing services
• Fresh meat retail
• Custom sausage blending
• Wholesale meat supply
• Co-packing private label

Headquarters

HQ city

Kaukauna

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Retail Meat Sales: Direct-to-consumer sales of fresh cuts, sausages, prepared foods, and specialty items through two retail storefronts and e-commerce platform
2. Custom Processing Services: Custom processing of beef, hogs, lamb, and goat for individual customers by appointment, including custom cutting, wrapping, and bundling
3. Wholesale Distribution: Volume-based wholesale pricing for restaurants, retail shops, and specialty markets with premium quality meats at competitive pricing
4. Co-packing and Private Label: Manufacturing services for brands to produce their own fresh and smoked sausage and meat products with customizable specifications
5. Corporate Catering and Gifts: Corporate catering services, customizable gift boxes, and vending machine programs for business clients
6. Wild Game Processing: Year-round wild game processing including deer and other species using award-winning recipes and high quality beef and pork additions
7. Full-Service Catering: Catering kitchen producing meals and sides for events with drop off, hot and cold pick-up options

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion5 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Haen Meat Packing (operated as The Meat Block) is a USDA-inspected meat processing company that processes and sells fresh beef, pork, poultry, ham, bacon, sausage, pizza, and prepared meals. It operates two Wisconsin retail storefronts, a nationwide e-commerce store, and offers wholesale distribution, co-packing/private label manufacturing, custom meat and wild game processing, catering, and custom spice blending services.

Product overview

The Meat Block is a multi-location meat processing and retail company operating two facilities in Greenville and Kaukauna, Wisconsin. The product portfolio spans a unified retail operation featuring core meat products (Fresh Cuts, Fresh Grinds, Fresh Sausage, Cooked/Smoked Sausage, Heat and Eat Meals) alongside complementary categories (Cheeses and Deli, Grocery/Seafood/Sides). The subsidiary BBQ Pits-N-Spits sub-brand offers grilling equipment (grills, smokers, fuels, accessories, sauces/rubs) and outdoor living products. Additional divisions include Pawsitively Protein (pet food), Custom Spice Blending, and service offerings (Custom Processing, Wild Game Processing, Catering, Charcuterie, Corporate Buying, Co-packing/Private Label, and Wholesale). The company is USDA federally inspected and HACCP certified, operating from acquired Haen Meat Packing assets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Pawsitively Protein: Pet food and treats sub-brand offering natural protein solutions for dogs including soups, broths, raw food, and pet care products.
• BBQ Pits n' Spits

Products and services

• Fresh Cuts Premium hand-cut, hand-selected fresh meats including chicken breasts (plain and marinated), beef cuts (sirloin, ribeye, tenderloin), pork cuts (steaks, tenderloin), and stuffed chicken breast varieties such as Cordon Bleu, Southwest, and Mushroom Risotto. Sold to retail consumers via stores and e-commerce.
• Fresh Grinds Fresh ground meats and specialty patties including ground pork, lean ground beef, Wagyu beef patties, The Block Burger, Bacon Bleu Cheese burger, Mushroom and Swiss burger, and Wisco Beef and Pork Bratwurst Patties. Sold to retail consumers.
• Fresh Sausage Fresh bratwurst and sausage links including Pork and Beef Cheddy Bratwurst, Chicken Fajita Bratwurst, Italian Style Bratwursts, Pineapple Teriyaki Bratwurst, Ultimate Tailgate Bratwurst, Jalapeno and Cheese Bratwurst, Double Beer Bratwurst, and German Style Pork Bratwurst. Sold to retail consumers and wholesale customers.
• Cooked and Smoked Sausage Fully cooked and smoked sausage products including Venison and Pork Mild Snack Sticks, Cheese Snack Sticks, Ring Bologna, Honey BBQ Snack Sticks, Teriyaki Snack Sticks, Pineapple Teriyaki Snack Sticks, 7-Pepper Snack Sticks, and Smoked Polish Sausage. Sold to retail consumers.
• Heat and Eat Meals Ready-to-heat prepared meals including pizzas (Sausage and Mushroom, Supreme, Sausage Haus, Cheese & Sausage, Cheese and Pepperoni), Wisconsin Macaroni & Cheese, Cooked Shredded BBQ Pork, Turkey, Beef, and Chicken, and pasta dishes such as Garlic Chicken Parmesan and Penne Pasta with Mushroom Sauce. Sold to retail consumers.
• Cheeses and Deli Artisanal cheeses including Masters Reserve, Dupont, Springside, and Henning varieties, deli meats, and German Style Slicing Summer Sausage. Sold to retail consumers.
• Grocery, Seafood, and Sides Ancillary grocery items including olives, Scheer's Sugar Shack Pure Maple Syrup, pickled mushrooms, and Rogge's seafood products (walleye fillets, cod, shrimp, scallops, crab cakes, lobster tails, salmon, tilapia, haddock, tuna steaks). Sold to retail consumers.
• BBQ Pits-N-Spits Grills and Smokers Outdoor grilling equipment retail under the BBQ Pits-N-Spits sub-brand featuring Napoleon Grills, Yoder Smokers, Primo Ceramic Grills, and Pro Smoker products including gas grills, charcoal grills, smokers, and griddles.
• Grilling Fuels Grilling fuel products including Rockwood and Grove charcoal bags, Lumberjack wood pellets (hickory, competition blend, supreme, cherry, mesquite), and Premium Cookin Pellets.
• Grilling Accessories Grilling tools and accessories including Napoleon Stainless Steel Smoker Box, Kosmos Q Meat Claws, Butcher Twine and Paper, Napoleon drip pan liners, cast iron griddles, basting brushes, tongs, grill brushes, charcoal trays, and rotisserie baskets.
• Sauces and Rubs BBQ sauces, marinades, and rubs featuring Legend Larry's, Bob's Bitchin' BBQ, Croix Valley, Lane's, Kosmos, and Killer Hogs brands.
• Outdoor Living Outdoor living products including B and B Amish Furniture, Perfect Choice Poly Furniture, built-in grills, outdoor kitchens, outdoor heating, fire tables, and outdoor fireplaces.
• Pawsitively Protein Pet food and treats sub-brand offering natural, raw, and farm-hound products including soups, broths, raw food, and pet care items for dogs.
• Custom Spice Blending Custom spice blend creation service allowing customers to bring recipes or start from scratch for sausage, BBQ, or everyday seasoning needs, with small batch and bulk production options.
• Custom Processing Custom meat processing service for beef, hogs, lamb, and goat available in whole, halves, and quarters, including custom curing and smoking of sausage, hams, and bacons to customer specifications.
• Wild Game Processing Year-round wild game processing accepting deer, bear, waterfowl, bird species, and exotic species, with whole deer processing, deer trim processing, and award-winning wild game sausages.
• Catering Full-service catering with self-service options including drop-off, hot and cold pick-up, offering meal and side options prepared in the company's full-service kitchen for events.
• Charcuterie Hand-crafted charcuterie boards featuring premium meats, artisanal cheeses, and small-batch accompaniments, with fine wines and pairings available for events.
• Corporate Buying Corporate services including customizable gift boxes of premium meats, corporate catering, and corporate vending machines stocked with premium meats and snacks for offices and business clients.
• Co-Packing and Private Label Co-packing and private label manufacturing services for fresh and smoked sausage and meat products, offering custom product sizes, package sizes, and label designs for brand development customers.
• Wholesale Wholesale program for restaurants, retail shops, catering businesses, and specialty markets offering premium meats at wholesale pricing with volume-based discounts, registration, and private label options.

Quantifiable outcome

• Grew from 5 employees to over 15 within first four years of operation
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Haen Meat PackingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021The Meat Block acquired Haen Meat Packing in Kaukauna in 2021 as part of a succession plan. Phil Schmidt's lifelong mentor Tim Haen, one of four brothers who owned Haen Meat Packing, approached them about succession. The acquisition expanded The Meat Block's operations to include USDA sausage kitchen and custom processing capabilities.
• Clyde WeyckercoreOthersPartner in The Meat Block business ventures since the company's inception, working alongside Phil and Vicki Schmidt.
• Napoleon GrillsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremier brand partner carrying Napoleon Grills products in retail store. Napoleon is a trusted grilling brand with extensive product catalog including gas, charcoal, and pellet grills.
• Yoder SmokersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCarrying Yoder Smokers products - premium offset smokers for serious BBQ enthusiasts.
• Primo Ceramic GrillsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer of Primo Ceramic Grills - patented oval-shaped ceramic Kamado style grills.
• Pro SmokerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCarrying Pro Smoker products for customers seeking professional-grade smoking equipment.
• B and B Amish FurnitureminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOutdoor poly furniture partner for outdoor living product line, offering durable Amish-made furniture.
• Perfect Choice Poly FurnitureminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOutdoor living product partner offering poly furniture through The Meat Block's outdoor living section.
• Breeo Fire PitsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOutdoor fire feature partner offering Breeo fire pits as part of outdoor living product selection.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Niman Ranch: Established premium and specialty meat brand with a network of family-raised pork, beef, and lamb; operates at much greater scale but addresses the same premium further-processed meat market.
• Omaha Steaks: Long-standing direct-to-consumer premium meat and meal company with nationwide shipping; comparable to the e-commerce and heat-and-eat meal offerings though at substantially larger scale.

Direct peers

• Strauss Brands: Specialty meat processor offering custom and private label services for premium beef, veal, and lamb with USDA inspection; comparable in its focus on further-processed specialty meats and B2B co-packing.
• Snake River Farms: American Wagyu and premium meat producer with both DTC and wholesale channels; comparable in offering Wagyu beef (The Meat Block sources from Rosewood Ranches) and a multi-channel premium meat strategy.
• ButcherBox: Direct-to-consumer subscription meat company shipping premium frozen beef, pork, and chicken nationwide; comparable to The Meat Block's Shopify e-commerce channel and premium meat positioning.
• US Wellness Meats: Online direct-to-consumer retailer of grass-fed and pasture-raised meats and specialty further-processed products; comparable in e-commerce-first, premium processed meat category.
• D'Artagnan: Specialty meat producer and online retailer focused on premium and exotic meats, charcuterie, and prepared foods; comparable product mix across further-processed meats, charcuterie, and DTC shipping.
• Wimmer's Meats: Regional Midwestern meat processor and retailer operating a USDA-inspected plant with custom processing, retail, and wholesale operations closely mirroring The Meat Block's hybrid processor/retailer model.

Regional players

• Halverson's Smokehouse: Wisconsin-based smokehouse and meat processor producing hams, bacons, sausages, and other further-processed meats; comparable regional positioning, USDA-inspected processing, and cured/smoked product focus.

Emerging players

• Porter Road: Pasture-raised meat DTC brand with its own processing facility shipping curated cuts and subscription boxes nationwide; smaller scale but directly comparable in DTC premium meat positioning.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• TikToktiktok.com/@shopify
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/haen-meat-packing-inc

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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