Hudson Valley Foie Gras

What Hudson Valley Foie Gras does

Hudson Valley Foie Gras (legal entity HVFG LLC) is a privately held New York-based specialty food producer operating a vertically integrated farm and processing operation out of Mongaup Valley, NY. Founded in 1985 and active for roughly four decades, the company produces premium foie gras and a broad line of Moulard duck products from a proprietary Pekin x Muscovy hybrid breed raised on a high-corn diet. Its product portfolio spans raw foie gras (whole, deveined, slices, cubes), prepared foie gras charcuterie (terrine, torchon, mousse, mousse with truffles, canapé kit), whole duck, duck breast (magret), duck leg confit, sous vide duck legs, duck bacon, duck ham, duck hot links, duck rillettes, ground duck, duck demi glace, duck blood, and duck liver, alongside a heritage and antibiotic-free chicken program and a pantry line of rendered fats, bone broths, and demi glaces.

Production technology centers on specialty food processing: liquid nitrogen flash freezing for individually sealed portions, cryovac sealing, sous vide precision cooking for ready-to-eat formats, and kettle rendering with proprietary filtration for purified duck and foie gras fats. The company holds Certified Humane, Antibiotic-Free, Free Range, Regeneratively Raised, and Air Chilled certifications, and owns a registered HUDSON VALLEY FOIE GRAS® trademark. Co-founder Michael Ginor authored 'Foie Gras: A Passion,' reinforcing the brand's category authority.

The business model is direct-to-consumer e-commerce with nationwide U.S. shipping and next-business-day delivery on customer-selected ship dates. Products are priced per unit, ranging from $8.50 (ABF chicken breast) to $115 (whole Grade A foie gras), with premium positioning across approximately 40 SKUs. Revenue is generated entirely through one-time direct product sales on the company's Shopify storefront, supplemented by a small 'Pantry & More' marketplace of third-party artisanal goods. The customer base is split between premium home cooks and professional chefs, with no named enterprise accounts or wholesale distribution disclosed. The company has no disclosed funding, no parent company, no mobile app, and no public-facing AI or data capabilities.

Name

Hudson Valley Foie Gras

Legal name

HVFG LLC

Website

https://hudsonvalleyfoiegras.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hudson Valley Foie Gras is a New York-based specialty food producer operating a vertically integrated farm and DTC e-commerce business in premium foie gras, Moulard duck products, and heritage chicken for U.S. home cooks and professional chefs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Premium Foie Gras & Specialty Poultry

NAICS

Poultry Processing (311615), Animal Slaughtering and Processing (3116)

SIC

Poultry Slaughtering And Processing (2015), Sausages & Other Prepared Meat Products (2013)

akta.pro primary industry

Further Processed Poultry (Cooked, Breaded, Nuggets, Patties, Wings) (AFANACAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Duck & Goose Production (Waterfowl) (AFAEADAG), Poultry Cured/Smoked & Deli Products (Turkey Ham, Deli Slices, Bacon-Style) (AFANACAD), Ready-to-Eat/Ready-to-Heat Poultry Meals & Components (Meal Kits, Fully Cooked Items) (AFANACAG)

Keywords

• Premium foie gras
• Moulard duck products
• Heritage chicken
• Artisanal charcuterie
• Specialty poultry production

Headquarters

HQ city

Ferndale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Direct Product Sales: Direct-to-consumer e-commerce sales of premium foie gras, duck, and chicken products through the company website. Products are shipped directly to customers with next-business-day delivery capability.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Hudson Valley Foie Gras produces and sells premium specialty poultry products through direct-to-consumer e-commerce. Its core offerings span Grade A whole foie gras and foie gras charcuterie (terrine, mousse, torchon, bratwurst), proprietary Moulard duck cuts and cooked preparations, and Certified Humane heritage and antibiotic-free chicken products. Supporting pantry items include rendered duck and chicken fats, demi glaces, and bone broths, with nationwide next-business-day shipping.

Product overview

Hudson Valley Foie Gras is a premium food products company specializing in artisanal duck and chicken products. The company's product portfolio spans three main categories: Foie Gras (including whole foie gras, charcuterie preparations like mousse, terrine, and torchon), Duck products (whole ducks, duck breasts, legs, ground duck, and specialty items like duck bacon, ham, and hot links), and Chicken products (heritage chicken and antibiotic-free chicken in various cuts). Additional offerings include pantry staples such as rendered duck and chicken fats, bone broths, demi glaces, and curated bundles/samplers. Products are sold directly to consumers through their e-commerce platform with shipping across the United States.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Whole Foie Gras

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Susan's Farm (Hudson, NY)minorOthersLocal farm partner providing marmalades and preserves sold through Hudson Valley Foie Gras's Pantry & More section. Represents local artisanal food community collaboration.
• Chef David (Saratoga, NY)minorOthersLocal chef providing Agrodolce products (Italian condiments) sold through Hudson Valley Foie Gras's Pantry & More section. Curated selection of premium local products.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Bell & Evans: Bell & Evans is a premium chicken producer specializing in air-chilled, antibiotic-free, and humanely raised poultry. Direct overlap with HVFG's ABF and Heritage chicken product lines using similar air-chilled, ethical positioning.
• Mary's Chicken (Pitman Farms): Mary's Chicken is a premium organic and heritage chicken brand serving both retail and foodservice channels. Comparable heritage breed, organic positioning, and air-chilled processing approach overlapping with HVFG's heritage chicken program.
• Niman Ranch: Niman Ranch is a leading premium meat and poultry brand known for Certified Humane, antibiotic-free, and sustainably raised products. Comparable ethical certification positioning and premium DTC/retail distribution, though broader across multiple proteins.
• Murray's Chicken: Murray's Chicken is a premium chicken brand offering organic, free-range, and heritage poultry through DTC and select retail channels. Comparable premium positioning with overlapping ABF/organic certifications and heritage breed emphasis.
• Rougié: Rougié, owned by Euralis, is the global leader in foie gras production and a major B2B supplier to chefs and restaurants worldwide. While primarily B2B rather than DTC, Rougié is the dominant incumbent in the same core product category (foie gras from Moulard ducks).

Emerging players

• Liberty Duck (Sonoma): Liberty Duck (previously Sonoma Foie Gras) is a California-based specialty duck producer focused on Pekin and Moulard ducks. Comparable artisanal production approach, though the California-based operation has navigated foie gras regulatory restrictions differently.

Direct peers

• D'Artagnan: D'Artagnan is the most direct competitor, offering foie gras, Moulard duck products, charcuterie, and other gourmet meats through a similar DTC e-commerce model serving chefs and home gourmets. Operates as a national specialty food distributor with overlapping product range.
• Maple Leaf Farms: Maple Leaf Farms is the largest duck processor in North America, producing whole ducks, duck parts, and value-added duck products. Direct overlap with HVFG's duck product line, though with broader retail distribution and less foie gras focus.
• Plainville Farms: Plainville Farms is a specialty poultry producer focusing on heritage and organic turkey and chicken with natural feeding programs. Comparable specialty/premium poultry positioning targeting similar health-conscious, premium consumers through DTC and retail channels.
• Grimaud Farms: Grimaud Farms is a US producer of Moulard ducks and other specialty poultry, supplying both live birds and processed products to the foie gras and restaurant industry. Comparable production focus on waterfowl for the foie gras supply chain.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/hudsonvalleyfoiegras
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hudson-valley-foie-gras

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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