North Country Charcuterie

What North Country Charcuterie does

North Country Charcuterie, doing business as Foris Extraordinary Meats (also referenced as Foris Meats), is a privately held, family-owned artisan food producer founded in 2014 and based in Columbus, Ohio. The company operates as a small-scale maker of gourmet meats, producing artisan charcuterie across three core product lines: salami, chorizo, and whole-muscle cured products (Herbed Wagyu Bresaola, Tripel Pigs Salami, Fino Salami, Zin Salami, No. 1 Salami, Lupo Salami, Rojizo Chorizo, Hoguera Spreadable Chorizo); bacon and fresh sausage (Coffee Bacon, Wagyu Beef Bacon, Bacon Ends & Pieces, Hot Italian Sausage, Mexican Style Chorizo); and curatorial offerings including Salami Variety Packs, Charcuterie Kits paired with locally sourced cheese, gift cards, and Salami Squad branded merchandise. Production relies on traditional small-batch charcuterie methods and direct relationships with small farms and artisans for sourcing, with proprietary flavor-development capability expressed through beer- and wine-inspired salami profiles (Tripel Beer, Zinfandel, Chardonnay, Russian Stout, Mexican Mole).

The company sells primarily through direct-to-consumer e-commerce (its Foris Meats Shopify storefront with nationwide shipping on orders over $50 and a 10%-off email newsletter incentive) supplemented by weekly Columbus-area farmers' markets, a store-locator-enabled local retail footprint, and a wholesale program. A dedicated corporate gifting line targets business buyers for client and employee gifting occasions. Products are individually priced between approximately $6 and $16, with a curated Salami Variety Pack at $79.99, and several fresh-sausage and bacon SKUs are restricted to local pickup only due to shipping constraints.

The company's competitive positioning rests on craft credentials (consecutive Good Food Awards in 2022, 2023, and a 2024 Finalist), honest-sourcing narrative, and bold flavor differentiation rather than proprietary technology. It maintains no external institutional funding, no parent company, and no disclosed revenue. Marketing operates through email, Instagram, Facebook, and a recipes blog, and the company is led by founder James Forbes.

Name

North Country Charcuterie

Website

https://northcountrycharcuterie.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

North Country Charcuterie (Foris Extraordinary Meats) is a family-owned Columbus, Ohio artisan charcuterie producer of award-winning salami, cured meats, bacon, and fresh sausages, selling direct-to-consumer online, at regional farmers' markets, local retail, and through corporate gifting.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Artisan Charcutererie

NAICS

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

SIC

Sausages & Other Prepared Meat Products (2013), Meat Packing Plants (2011)

akta.pro primary industry

Fermented & Air-Dried Charcuterie (Salami, Pepperoni, Prosciutto-Style) (AFANAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cured Meats (Dry-Cured, Wet-Cured, Hams, Bacon) (AFANAEAA), Ethnic & Regional Specialty Meats Processing (Traditional/Regional Variety-Meat Products) (AFANAJAJ), Butcher Shops & Meat Markets (CRAHAHAB), Refrigerated Meat & Charcuterie Wholesale (AFAIAHAI)

Keywords

• Artisan charcuterie
• Cured meats
• Salami production
• Specialty sausages
• Charcuterie gifts

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbus

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, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Direct E-commerce Sales: Online sales through company website with shipping to customers, featuring free shipping on orders over $50
2. Farmers' Market Sales: Weekly presence at Columbus-area farmers' markets for direct-to-consumer sales
3. Wholesale Distribution: Wholesale program supplying retail stores and local shops
4. Corporate Gifting: Corporate gift program for business gifting occasions

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

North Country Charcuterie (operating as Foris Extraordinary Meats) produces and sells small-batch artisan cured meats including salami, chorizo, whole-muscle bresaola, bacon, and fresh sausages. The company complements its core meat line with curated charcuterie kits, corporate gifts, gift cards, and branded merchandise, distributing through direct e-commerce, farmers' markets, local retail partners, and a dedicated corporate gifting program.

Product overview

Foris Extraordinary Meats is a small-scale maker of gourmet meats and artisan charcuterie. The product portfolio consists of three core product lines: (1) Salami, Chorizo, and Whole Muscle products featuring distinctive flavor profiles like Herbed Wagyu Bresaola, Tripel Pigs Salami, Fino Salami, Zin Salami, No. 1 Salami, Lupo Salami, Rojizo Chorizo, and Hoguera Spreadable Chorizo, plus a Salami Variety Pack; (2) Bacon and Fresh Sausage including Coffee Bacon, Wagyu Beef Bacon, Bacon Ends, Hot Italian Sausage, and Mexican Style Chorizo; and (3) Charcuterie Kits and Corporate Gifts for gifting occasions. Additional offerings include Gift Cards and Salami Squad branded merchandise.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fino Salami An artisan salami from the core cured meats line, sold individually to consumers and through wholesale and corporate gifting channels.
• Zin Salami An artisan salami variety, part of the company's core cured meats portfolio for retail and gift customers.
• No. 1 Salami Flagship artisan salami offering from North Country Charcuterie's cured meats line.
• Tripel Pigs Salami Artisan salami in the core cured meats portfolio.
• Lupo Salami Artisan salami from the core cured meats portfolio.
• Herbed Wagyu Bresaola Whole-muscle cured wagyu beef bresaola seasoned with herbs, positioned as a premium offering in the company's cured meats line.
• Rojizo Chorizo Artisan cured chorizo sausage from the core product line.
• Hoguera Spreadable Chorizo Spreadable chorizo offering from the artisan chorizo line.
• Coffee Bacon Artisan bacon infused with coffee, sold through retail and wholesale channels.
• Wagyu Beef Bacon Premium wagyu beef bacon offering within the artisan bacon line.
• Bacon Ends and Pieces Bacon ends and pieces SKU sold alongside the artisan bacon offerings.
• Wagyu Beef Bacon Ends & Pieces Wagyu beef bacon ends and pieces SKU sold alongside the artisan bacon offerings.
• Hot Italian Sausage Fresh hot Italian sausage from the fresh sausage offering.
• Mexican Style Chorizo Fresh Mexican-style chorizo from the fresh sausage offering.
• Salami Variety Pack Curated assortment of multiple salami varieties priced at $79.99, designed for gifting or sampling.
• Charcuterie Kits Pre-assembled charcuterie kits pairing the company's cured meats with accompaniments for consumers and gift buyers seeking a ready-to-serve experience.
• Corporate Gifts Curated corporate gift assortments of artisan meats for business gifting occasions, supplied through a dedicated corporate gift program.
• Gift Cards Branded gift cards redeemable for the company's products through its direct sales channels.
• Salami Squad Swag Branded apparel and merchandise line sold alongside the food products for fans and gift buyers.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Small Farms and ArtisanscoreOthersFamily works hand-in-hand with small farms and artisans to create bold expressions of flavor. Supplier partnerships focused on honest sourcing and family tradition in the Midwest.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• D'Artagnan: National gourmet meat and charcuterie distributor and producer offering a broader portfolio including pâtés, foie gras, bacon, and cured meats. Larger and more established player serving similar premium customers through DTC and foodservice channels.
• Applegate Farms: Nationwide natural and organic meats brand owned by Hormel, offering bacon, sausage, and deli meats. Larger incumbent in the natural/premium meats space competing for the same health- and quality-conscious consumer with broader retail distribution.

Direct peers

• Olympic Provisions: Portland, Oregon-based artisan charcuterie maker producing salami, cured meats, and whole-muscle products. Operates its own restaurants and ships nationwide, directly competing in the same craft cured-meats category with similar small-batch sourcing and quality positioning.
• Creminelli Fine Meats: Utah-based artisan salami and charcuterie producer selling through retail, foodservice, and DTC channels. Directly comparable in product category (salami, cured meats), premium positioning, and multi-channel distribution model.
• Olli Salumeria: Virginia-based artisan Italian-style salami and charcuterie maker with national retail distribution. Comparable in product mix (fermented and air-dried salami) and premium positioning, though at larger scale and with broader retail penetration.
• La Quercia: Iowa-based artisan cured meats producer specializing in prosciutto, salami, and other charcuterie. Comparable as a Midwestern small-batch producer focused on heritage sourcing and premium positioning in the same product category.
• Brooklyn Cured: Brooklyn-based artisan charcuterie producer focused on salami, bacon, and cured meats with strong DTC and retail presence. Similar craft positioning, product category, and multi-channel strategy targeting premium consumers.
• Smoking Goose: Indianapolis-based artisan smokehouse and charcuterie maker producing bacon, salami, and cured meats. Closest geographic peer to North Country Charcuterie with similar small-batch, premium craft positioning and DTC + wholesale distribution.

Others

• Cabot Creamery: Farmer-owned cooperative producing premium cheeses and dairy products. North Country Charcuterie pairs its meats with locally sourced cheese in charcuterie kits, positioning Cabot as a complementary/adjacent offering rather than direct competitor.

Emerging players

• Tender Belly: Denver-based premium bacon and pork products brand selling DTC and through retail. Comparable in product category (premium bacon), small-batch heritage positioning, and DTC e-commerce focus, though narrower product line.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ForisMeats
• Instagraminstagram.com/forismeats
• Xx.com/nccharcuterie

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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