Mapleline Farm

What Mapleline Farm does

Mapleline Farm is a fifth-generation, family-owned Jersey dairy operation headquartered at 73 Comins Road, Hadley, Massachusetts, founded in 1904 by Stanley and Anastasia Kokoski on Connecticut River farmland. The company operates a vertically integrated model in which milk is pasteurized and bottled on-farm within hours of milking, then distributed through more than 50 retail locations across Massachusetts (including Whole Foods, Big Y, and Geissler's Supermarket), wholesale routes into restaurants, institutions, and coffee shops in Western and Eastern Massachusetts, a Boston-area distribution partnership with Shirazi Distribution, and direct-to-consumer sales via an on-site farm store and an e-commerce gear shop.

The core technical platform is a Jersey herd genetically tested and selectively bred to produce A2/A2 milk, verified by third-party Queen of Quality certification from National All-Jersey, Inc. Supporting infrastructure includes a 2001-built on-farm processing and bottling plant, a 2003 free-stall barn, an on-site glass bottle wash-and-reuse system whose wastewater is routed to manure slurry for field fertilization, and approximately 150kW of rooftop solar generation. The product line comprises Regular Milks (Whole, 2%, 1%, Skim) and Flavored Milks (Chocolate, Vanilla, Strawberry, Coffee, Orange Cream, plus seasonal Spring Eggnog and Holiday Cheer Eggnog), positioned as nutritionally superior (18% more calcium, 20% more protein than market milks) with no added preservatives and no growth hormones.

Revenue is generated through wholesale milk distribution to retail grocery and food-service customers across Massachusetts, direct-to-consumer milk and branded merchandise sales, and a small e-commerce apparel/accessories line ($2-$55 unit-priced SKUs). Pricing is not publicly disclosed on milk and is quote-based wholesale; gear is sold at fixed unit prices through the e-commerce storefront. The business remains privately held under continuous family ownership, with 11-50 employees and no disclosed external funding, M&A activity, or AI/technology product extensions.

Name

Mapleline Farm

Legal name

Mapleline Farm

Website

https://maplelinefarm.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1904

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mapleline Farm is a fifth-generation, family-owned Jersey dairy farm in Hadley, Massachusetts that pasteurizes and bottles A2/A2 milk on-site for distribution to retail grocery, food-service, and direct customers across Massachusetts, alongside a small branded apparel e-commerce shop.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Premium Jersey Dairy Products

NAICS

Dairy Product Manufacturing (3115), Dairy Cattle and Milk Production (112120), Fluid Milk Manufacturing (311511)

SIC

Dairy Products (2020), Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200)

akta.pro primary industry

Pasture-Based & Grazing Dairy Systems (AFAEACAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Refrigerated Dairy & Eggs Wholesale (AFAIAHAH)

Keywords

• Jersey dairy farming
• Fresh milk products
• A2 milk production
• On-farm pasteurization
• Branded dairy merchandise

Headquarters

HQ city

Hadley

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fresh Milk Sales: Sale of fresh Jersey milk (regular and flavored varieties) to retail stores, restaurants, institutions, and direct consumers throughout Massachusetts. Milk is pasteurized and bottled on-farm within hours of milking.
2. Gear and Merchandise: Sale of branded merchandise including t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, and decals through their e-commerce shop.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Mapleline Farm is a family-owned and operated Jersey dairy farm and milk processor that pasteurizes and bottles its own A2 Jersey milk on-farm within hours of milking. The company sells regular Jersey milks (Whole, 2%, 1%, Skim), flavored milks (Chocolate, Vanilla, Strawberry, Coffee, Orange Cream), and seasonal eggnogs through retail, wholesale, and direct-to-consumer channels across Massachusetts, alongside branded merchandise celebrating its 120-year heritage.

Product overview

Mapleline Farm is a family-owned Jersey dairy farm and milk producer that offers a portfolio of dairy products centered on naturally A2 Jersey milk. The core product line consists of Regular Milks (Whole, 2%, 1%, and Skim) and Flavored Milks (Chocolate, Vanilla, Strawberry, Coffee, Orange Cream, plus seasonal Spring Eggnog and Holiday Cheer Eggnog). All milk products are distinguished by being pasteurized and bottled on-farm, containing 18% more calcium and 20% more protein than standard market milks. The company also sells branded merchandise including apparel (t-shirts, sweatshirts, long sleeves) and accessories (hats, decals) celebrating the farm's 120-year history and Jersey cattle heritage.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Regular Jersey Milks (Whole, 2%, 1%, Skim) Pasteurized and bottled-on-farm Jersey milk offered in four fat levels (Whole, 2%, 1%, and Skim) with 18% more calcium and 20% more protein than standard market milks, naturally higher butterfat for creamier flavor, and no added preservatives or growth hormones.
• Flavored Jersey Milks (Chocolate, Vanilla, Strawberry, Coffee, Orange Cream) Flavored A2 Jersey milk lineup including Chocolate (voted Best Chocolate Milk in Massachusetts by A Foolz Errand), Vanilla, Strawberry made with all-natural coloring and pure cane sugar, Coffee made with premium coffee extract, and seasonal Orange Cream reminiscent of a creamsicle.
• Seasonal Eggnog (Spring Eggnog and Holiday Cheer Eggnog) Premium seasonal eggnog made with Jersey A2 milk and cream, pasteurized eggs, and pure sugar. Spring Eggnog offers a smooth finish with spice notes; Holiday Cheer Eggnog is a top-shelf holiday variety with warm nutmeg and seasoning notes.
• Branded Merchandise (T-shirts, Long Sleeves, Sweatshirts, Hats, Decals) Branded apparel and accessories including Vintage Eggnog T-shirts, Long Sleeve T-shirts, Sweatshirts, Quarter Zip Sweatshirts, Anniversary T-shirts, Patch Trucker Hats, Brown Cow LOVE apparel, All-Jersey Long Sleeves, Ringer Farmer Tees, and Little Milks Decals sold through the farm's e-commerce gear shop with shipping or local pickup.

Quantifiable outcome

• 18% more calcium than conventional market milks
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Shirazi DistributioncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBoston-area distribution partner handling wholesale deliveries to retail and food service customers in the Greater Boston region. Contact: 617.427.0092. This partnership enables Mapleline to reach customers throughout Eastern Massachusetts including Boston.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Fairlife: Premium ultra-filtered fluid milk brand owned by Coca-Cola. Competes for the same premium fluid milk consumer with differentiated nutritional positioning (more protein, less sugar) — adjacent to Mapleline's A2/protein story.
• Lactaid: National lactose-free milk brand from HP Hood. Closely comparable on the digestive-wellness positioning that A2 addresses, addressing the same consumer need via a different technical mechanism.
• Organic Valley: National farmer-owned organic dairy cooperative. Overlaps with Mapleline on differentiated, premium, mission-driven dairy positioning and farm-to-shelf provenance story, but at much larger scale and broader product mix.
• HP Hood: Major New England dairy processor with deep Massachusetts retail penetration across fluid milk, cream, and cultured products. Competes for the same retail shelf space as Mapleline at vastly larger scale.

Direct peers

• Clover Sonoma: Family-owned Northern California dairy with on-farm processing, premium fluid milk, and strong regional brand heritage in a single state — a strong operational and go-to-market analog.
• Cabot Creamery (Agri-Mark): Farmer-owned Vermont dairy cooperative producing premium fluid milk, butter, cheese, and cream. Northeast regional operator with similar small-batch, quality-positioned identity to Mapleline, serving comparable grocery and foodservice customers.
• Byrne Dairy: Family-owned Central New York dairy with on-site processing, regional retail distribution, and multi-generational heritage (founded 1933). Comparable in scale, family-ownership structure, and Northeast regional focus.
• Stonyfield Farm: Organic New England dairy brand producing fluid milk, yogurt, and cream at premium positioning. Highly comparable to Mapleline on regionality, premium positioning, and direct-to-consumer/wholesale channel mix in the Northeast US.
• Battenkill Valley Creamery: Small family-owned Vermont dairy producing premium fluid milk with on-farm bottling, similar to Mapleline in scale, ownership structure, and single-state distribution.

Emerging players

• Creamery at HP / Trickling Springs Creamery: Pennsylvania-based small-batch, family-operated dairy with farm-to-bottle processing and similar premium/local positioning; comparable to Mapleline on heritage narrative and small-scale direct distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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