Maplebrook Farm

What Maplebrook Farm does

Maplebrook Farm is an artisan cheese company headquartered at 441 Water Street in North Bennington, Vermont, producing small-batch Italian-style cheeses (burrata, stracciatella, fresh and smoked mozzarella, scamorza, ricotta varieties, feta, and cheddar bites) from rBGH- and rBST-free 100% Vermont milk sourced from local sustainably run family farms. The company's core technology is a set of traditional old-world cheesemaking techniques executed by hand in small batches: hand-stretched mozzarella using house-made curd calibrated to specific fat and protein levels, hand-dipped ricotta from kettles, and Puglian-style burrata with a stracciatella cream center. Production runs twelve or more SKUs, with smoke variants (cherrywood-smoked mozzarella, ricotta, scamorza, and feta) extending the line.

The business operates a dual go-to-market model. Direct-to-consumer revenue flows through a Shopify-powered online storefront selling customizable Build Your Own Bundle SKUs (Pick 2 at $17, Pick 3 at $25, Pick 5 at $40) plus individual cheese products, with cold-chain shipping via FedEx across the Continental United States. A secondary wholesale channel is handled through the Meetmable platform, serving restaurants, cheese shops, grocery retailers, and food service operators, with email and phone-based inquiry intake. The company does not sell retail at its facility but maintains a presence in local Vermont stores. Marketing relies on organic social (Facebook, Instagram), email newsletter, content marketing through the website, and SEO-optimized product pages, with a decade-long competition record as a primary authority asset. A new facility is under construction with observation windows intended to enable future public viewing of cheesemaking, signalling an experiential retail direction.

Name

Maplebrook Farm

Legal name

Maplebrook Farm

Website

https://maplebrookvt.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Maplebrook Farm is a Vermont artisan creamery producing small-batch Italian-style cheeses from 100% Vermont milk, selling direct-to-consumer via Shopify and wholesale via Meetmable to restaurants, retailers, and food service buyers across the Continental US.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Artisan Cheese

NAICS

Cheese Manufacturing (311513)

SIC

Dairy Products (2020)

akta.pro primary industry

Cheese Manufacturing (AFAKAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fresh/Natural Cheese Manufacturing (Unripened & Soft) (AFAHABAA), Ripened Natural Cheese Manufacturing (Semi-Soft, Hard & Blue) (AFAHABAB), Cheese Packaging & Portioning (Retail Packs, Snack Packs, Singles) (AFAHABAI), Cheese Wholesale (AFAIAEAC)

Keywords

• Artisan cheese production
• Handmade mozzarella
• Vermont dairy products
• Direct-to-consumer cheese
• Wholesale cheese supply

Headquarters

HQ city

North Bennington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Direct E-commerce Sales: One-time purchase model for cheese bundles and individual cheeses sold directly to consumers through their Shopify online store, shipped via FedEx and Overnight Ground to customers in the Continental United States.
2. Wholesale B2B Sales: Bulk wholesale orders to retailers, restaurants, and food service establishments through their wholesale inquiry process and Meetmable platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Maplebrook Farm is a Vermont-based artisan cheese producer that handcrafts 12+ varieties of Italian-style cheeses — including burrata, mozzarella, ricotta, feta, scamorza, and cheddar bites — using traditional old world techniques and 100% rBGH/rBST-free Vermont milk sourced from local family farms. The company sells its cheeses directly to consumers through its Shopify e-commerce store via cheese bundles and individual products, and to restaurants and retailers through a dedicated wholesale channel.

Product overview

Maplebrook Farm is an artisan cheese company producing handmade cheeses in North Bennington, Vermont using old world techniques. Their product portfolio includes 12+ varieties of premium Italian-style cheeses: Burrata (with stracciatella filling), Smoked and Fresh Mozzarella, Handmade Mozzarella, Ciliegine, Scamorza (smoked and fresh), Ricotta varieties (Whole Milk, Ricotta Alta, Smoked Ricotta), Whole-Milk and Smoked Feta, and Cheddar Bites. All cheeses are made with rBGH & rBST-free, 100% Vermont milk sourced from local sustainably run family farms. The company sells individual cheeses as well as customizable bundle products (Build Your Own Bundle Pick 2/3/5) that allow customers to create personalized cheese assortments delivered direct to their door. Their cheeses have won multiple awards including American Cheese Society competitions and World Championship Cheese Contest.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Burrata Hand-stretched curd filled with a luscious creamy center (stracciatella) made of cream and mozzarella strands, replicated old-world fashion from Puglia. Available in 2oz, 4oz, and 8oz sizes. Made with 100% Vermont milk.
• Stracciatella Hand-pulled mozzarella strands soaked in cream overnight, also known as the 'goodness inside Burrata'. Positioned as a unique substitution for traditional mozzarella, ideal for summer cheese platters.
• Smoked Mozzarella Fresh mozzarella naturally smoked over cherrywood chips, offering a subtle smoky flavor while maintaining the creamy texture of traditional mozzarella.
• Fresh Mozzarella (including Ciliegine) Traditional fresh mozzarella cheese, including Ciliegine (small cherry-sized balls) format. Made in small batches using 100% Vermont milk.
• Handmade Mozzarella Hand-stretched mozzarella made the old world way in small batches using house-made curd. Uses milk with specific fat and protein levels for rich, creamy flavor.
• Cheddar Bites Cheddar cheese curds pulled from the vat before pressing into blocks for aging. Set overnight to enhance flavor, packaged in 8oz grab-and-go containers. Used for poutine, fried curds, or snacking.
• Ricotta Alta Basket-drained ricotta made from the top portion of kettles. Creamy taste and silky texture, differentiated from standard ricotta. Ideal for cheese plates.
• Whole Milk Ricotta Hand-dipped ricotta made the old-fashioned way from kettles. Known for smooth delicate texture, full flavor, and outstanding quality. Suitable for both savory and sweet recipes.
• Smoked Ricotta Hand-dipped and cherrywood smoked ricotta with smooth delicate texture, full flavor, and lightly smoked taste. Used for recipes or served on crusty bread with olive oil.
• Scamorza Pear-shaped cheese made by tying fresh mozzarella ball and hanging to dry. Available fresh or naturally smoked over cherrywood chips. Firmer than fresh mozzarella, shreds exceptionally well and can be grilled or fried.
• Whole-Milk Feta Crafted in small batches using 100% Vermont cow milk, bringing bold creamy flavor. Sweet flavor and smooth texture with salty brine. Available in block-style or crumbled.
• Smoked Feta Whole milk feta with subtle smoky flavor from cherrywood chips. Creamy wheels with sea salt and delicate smokiness. Slices wonderfully, melts beautifully, and crumbles well.
• Build Your Own Bundle - Pick 2 Custom cheese bundle allowing customers to select any 2 award-winning Maplebrook Farm cheeses, shipped straight to customer's door. Price: $17.00.
• Build Your Own Bundle - Pick 3 Custom cheese bundle allowing customers to select any 3 award-winning Maplebrook Farm cheeses, shipped straight to customer's door. Price: $25.00.
• Build Your Own Bundle - Pick 5 Custom cheese bundle allowing customers to select any 5 award-winning Maplebrook Farm cheeses, shipped straight to customer's door. Price: $40.00.

Quantifiable outcome

• Multiple 1st place awards at American Cheese Society competitions (2016 Handmade Burrata, 2016 Whole Milk Block Feta, 2016 Ricotta Alta, 2019 Whole Milk Block Feta)

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

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Di Stefano Cheese: California artisan producer of Italian-style cheeses including burrata, mozzarella, and ricotta. Comparable in product line, old-world technique, and DTC + wholesale channel mix.
• Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Company: California farmstead cheesemaker producing award-winning artisan cheeses. Comparable in single-origin farmstead positioning, ACS-validated quality, and DTC + specialty retail channel mix.
• Cypress Grove: California-based artisan cheesemaker known for fresh goat cheese and aged varieties. Comparable in award-winning positioning, specialty retail distribution, and DTC consumer brand building.
• Roth Cheese: Wisconsin specialty cheesemaker producing a broad range of aged and fresh cheeses including Italian-style varieties. Comparable in product breadth, award-winning positioning, and specialty retail/wholesale distribution.
• Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese: Wisconsin farmstead producer of Italian-style fresh cheeses including mozzarella and ricotta. Comparable in old-world technique, farmstead supply story, and specialty/wholesale distribution.
• Murray's Cheese: Iconic New York-based cheese retailer and wholesaler with its own line of artisan cheeses. Comparable in DTC e-commerce, wholesale to restaurants/retail, and curator-of-artisan-cheese brand positioning.
• BelGioioso Cheese Company: Family-owned Italian-style cheesemaker producing fresh mozzarella, burrata, ricotta, and mascarpone at a much larger scale. Direct product overlap in burrata and fresh mozzarella makes it the most comparable U.S. peer.
• Calabro Cheese: Connecticut-based Italian cheesemaker specializing in fresh ricotta, hand-stretched mozzarella, and other Italian-style varieties. Closely comparable in artisanal Italian-style positioning and similar customer base of specialty retailers and foodservice.

Broad incumbents

• Lactalis USA: U.S. arm of the world's largest dairy company, owner of brands like Galbani and Président. Broad incumbent with overlapping mozzarella/ricotta lines at grocery scale, exerting pricing and shelf-space pressure on artisan producers.

Regional players

• Vermont Creamery: Vermont-based artisan dairy producer (now part of Land O'Lakes) specializing in fresh and aged cheeses plus cultured butter. Direct geographic peer with shared Vermont provenance and farm-sourcing story.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/maplebrookcheese
• Instagraminstagram.com/maplebrookfarm
• Xx.com/maplebrookvt

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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