Seven Stars Farm

What Seven Stars Farm does

Seven Stars Farm is a 420-acre certified Biodynamic dairy farm located in northern Chester County, Pennsylvania, producing organic yogurt, cream, milk, butter, cheddar cheese, beef, eggs, and maple syrup. The farm was originally founded in 1939 as Kimberton Farms by Mabel Pew Myrin and Alarik Myrin to test biodynamic agricultural methods; the current Seven Stars Farm brand was established in the 1980s when David and Edie Griffiths took a long-term lease, and Seven Stars Yogurt production began in 1988. Stewardship passed to the Dunphy family in 2014 after a partnership formed in 2000. The farm is certified Biodynamic by the Demeter Association and USDA Organic, operates a Jersey cow herd, and processes yogurt in small batches on the farm using vat pasteurization at 169°F for 30 minutes followed by incubation at 108-110°F for approximately eight hours, yielding unhomogenized whole milk yogurt with a natural cream layer and a multi-strain probiotic culture blend (L. acidophilus, Bifidobacterium, L. casei, L. rhamnosus in addition to the primary L. bulgaricus and S. thermophilus).

The product portfolio centers on organic yogurt in six flavors (Original Plain, Lowfat Plain, Original Vanilla, Original Maple, Lowfat Maple, Original Lemon), with secondary lines of vat-pasteurized heavy whipping cream, organic whole milk, unsalted butter, organic cheddar cheese, farm-raised beef, eggs, and maple syrup. The business operates a hybrid distribution model: an on-site farm store in Phoenixville, PA; an online community store with dock pickup and GrubHub delivery; and wholesale distribution across the Eastern US and select Midwest through natural foods distributors including UNFI, Alberts Organics, Lancaster Farm Fresh, Four Seasons Produce, Kehe, DPI Baltimore, Neshaminy Valley Natural Foods, and Frankferd Farms. Pricing is per-unit, with yogurt at $4.00-$4.50 per quart and heavy whipping cream at $7.50 per quart, reflecting a premium positioning relative to conventional and mass-organic yogurt brands.

The customer base spans health-conscious consumers (primary persona), food service and culinary professionals (Kimberton Inn, Station Bistro, Camphill Café, Weckerly's Ice Cream, Sweetwater Bakery), and regional natural foods retailers (Kimberton Whole Foods, Community Natural Foods, Miller's Natural Foods). Marketing is conducted via Facebook, Instagram, the on-site Cream Blog, and earned media in regional outlets such as Lancaster Farming and Main Line Today. The business is privately held by the Dunphy family, has no disclosed institutional investment, no disclosed revenue, and operates with 11-50 employees.

Name

Seven Stars Farm

Legal name

Seven Stars Farm

Website

https://sevenstarsfarm.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Seven Stars Farm is a 420-acre certified Biodynamic dairy farm in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, producing organic unhomogenized yogurt, cream, butter, cheese, beef, and eggs for health-conscious consumers and food service professionals across the Eastern US via natural foods distributors and a direct farm store.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Organic Dairy Products

NAICS

Dairy Product Manufacturing (3115), Dairy Product (except Frozen) Manufacturing (31151)

SIC

Dairy Products (2020)

akta.pro primary industry

Yogurt & Cultured Dairy Products Manufacturing (Kefir, Sour Cream, Labneh) (AFAKAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Probiotic/Fermented Functional Cultured Dairy (Added Cultures/Prebiotics) Manufacturing (AFAHADAJ)

Keywords

• Organic dairy products
• Biodynamic farming
• Artisan yogurt
• Farm-to-table dairy
• Natural foods distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Phoenixville, Pennsylvania

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Organic Yogurt Sales: Primary revenue stream from organic yogurt sold in quart containers through natural foods distributors and direct farm store sales. Available in six flavors: Whole Milk Plain, Maple, Vanilla, Lemon, Lowfat Plain, and Lowfat Maple.
2. Heavy Whipping Cream Sales: Limited regional sales of vat-pasteurized organic heavy whipping cream. Available at select regional stores and farm store due to limited excess cream production.
3. Beef and Other Farm Products: Sales of farm-raised beef including ground beef, patties, steaks, roasts, brisket, cubes, organs, and soup bones. Also sells maple syrup, organic cheddar, eggs, and tallow through farm store.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Seven Stars Farm produces and sells certified organic, biodynamic dairy products — primarily Seven Stars Organic Yogurt in six varieties (Original Plain, Lowfat Plain, Vanilla, Maple, Lemon, Lowfat Maple) — along with vat-pasteurized Heavy Whipping Cream, Organic Whole Milk, Unsalted Butter, Organic Cheddar Cheese, farm-raised beef, eggs, and maple syrup. All yogurt and dairy processing is performed on-farm in small batches using Jersey cow milk, with no artificial thickeners or additives. Products are sold via the on-farm store, online pickup ordering, regional natural foods retailers, and wholesale distributors across the Eastern US.

Product overview

Seven Stars Farm is a certified Biodynamic dairy farm that produces organic yogurt and related dairy products. The core product line consists of Seven Stars Organic Yogurt, available in seven varieties: Original Plain, Lowfat Plain, Original Vanilla, Original Maple, Lowfat Maple, and Original Lemon (whole milk and lowfat versions). The yogurt is unhomogenized and pasteurized, featuring a thick cultured cream layer and live probiotic cultures (Lactobacillus bulgaricus, Streptococcus thermophilus, L. Acidophilus, Bifidobacterium, Lactobacillus casei, and Lactobacillus rhamnosus). Additional products include Heavy Whipping Cream, Organic Whole Milk, Unsalted Butter, and Organic Cheddar Cheese. The farm also sells beef products (ground beef, patties, cubes, steaks, brisket, roasts) from cattle born and raised on the farm, along with maple syrup and organic eggs. Products are sold through the on-farm store, online pickup ordering system, and distributed throughout the eastern United States via natural foods distributors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Seven Stars Organic Yogurt — Original Plain Grade A pasteurized organic whole milk yogurt made on-farm in small batches from Jersey cow milk, with L. Acidophilus, Bifidobacterium, and other living probiotic cultures. Features a thick cultured cream layer on top with traditional European taste and texture. Sold to health-conscious consumers via natural foods retailers.
• Seven Stars Organic Yogurt — Lowfat Plain Grade A pasteurized organic 1% milk yogurt with L. Acidophilus, Bifidobacterium, and other living probiotic cultures. Designed for consumers who prefer lower-fat yogurt and want to add their own sweeteners or flavors.
• Seven Stars Organic Yogurt — Original Vanilla Grade A pasteurized organic whole milk yogurt flavored with pure organic vanilla extract and organic maple syrup, with L. Acidophilus, Bifidobacterium, and other living probiotic cultures.
• Seven Stars Organic Yogurt — Original Maple Grade A pasteurized organic whole milk yogurt with organic maple syrup as the only added ingredient, with L. Acidophilus, Bifidobacterium, and other living probiotic cultures.
• Seven Stars Organic Yogurt — Lowfat Maple Grade A pasteurized organic 1% milk yogurt with organic Grade B maple syrup and live probiotic cultures.
• Seven Stars Organic Yogurt — Original Lemon

Named customers8 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Camp Hill Village, Kimberton HillscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides 25% of the milk used in Seven Stars Yogurt production. All partner farms are certified organic and practice grazing. Located at Kimberton Hills, PA.
• Amish Farms (Multiple)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple Amish farms provide a portion of milk supply for Seven Stars Yogurt. All certified organic and practice grazing.
• PhilabundanceminorOthersSeven Stars Farm has helped enhance over 23,400 meals through Philabundance, a regional food bank serving the Greater Philadelphia area.
• United Natural Foods (UNFI)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor natural foods distributor carrying Seven Stars Yogurt products throughout their distribution network.
• Lancaster Farm Fresh CooperativecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional cooperative distributor serving Pennsylvania and surrounding areas. Distributes yogurt, cream, and other Seven Stars products.
• Four Seasons ProducecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional produce and natural foods distributor. Distributes Seven Stars Yogurt and heavy whipping cream.
• Alberts OrganicscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOrganic and natural foods distributor with nationwide reach. Carries Seven Stars Yogurt products.
• Kehe DistributorscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor natural and organic products distributor. Distributes Seven Stars Yogurt throughout their network.
• Weckerly's Ice CreamminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal ice cream maker uses Seven Stars Farm cream. Owner Andy reports the cream makes their ice cream 'just better' than other creams.
• Sweetwater BakeryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultures Seven Stars cream with yogurt to make cultured butter for baked products. Remaining buttermilk used in granolas. Products sold at Kimberton Whole Foods.
• Kimberton InnminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal restaurant chef uses Seven Stars cream for ice cream, fancy drinks, crème brulee, and soups. Positive feedback received on product quality.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Stonyfield Farm: Leading organic yogurt brand (Lactalis-owned) offering whole milk, Greek, and probiotic yogurts nationally. Directly competes with Seven Stars in the organic yogurt category but at vastly larger scale and national distribution.
• Trickling Springs Organic: Mid-Atlantic/PA-based organic dairy producing milk, cream, butter, and yogurt from small Pennsylvania farms. Direct regional peer with comparable distribution footprint and farm-network sourcing model.
• Hawthorne Valley Farm: New York biodynamic farm producing certified biodynamic yogurt, cheese, and dairy with farm-store and regional distribution. Closest peer on biodynamic certification, farm-integrated processing, and similar scale.
• Maple Hill Creamery: New York-based 100% grass-fed organic dairy producing yogurt, kefir, and milk from regenerative farms. Closest comparable peer given small-batch farm-network model, organic certification, and yogurt-centric portfolio.
• Straus Family Creamery: Certified organic, non-GMO, Certified Regenerative dairy in Northern California producing yogurt, cream, butter, and milk on a family farm. Highly comparable farm-to-bottle model, though regional to the West Coast.
• Bellwether Farms: California-based family farm producing premium sheep and cow milk yogurts with farm-store and regional retail distribution. Comparable small-batch, farm-based cultured dairy positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Horizon Organic: Danone-owned national organic dairy brand producing milk, yogurt, and cheese at mass scale. Broad incumbent competitor across organic dairy categories, especially in conventional and natural channels.
• Cabot Creamery: Farmer-owned dairy cooperative producing butter, cheese, yogurt, and cream across the Northeast. Broad incumbent in regional retail dairy with farmer-cooperative structure.
• Organic Valley: Largest organic farmer-owned cooperative in the US producing milk, yogurt, butter, and cheese nationally. Competes broadly across all of Seven Stars' dairy categories with national distribution.

Emerging players

• White Mountain Foods: Texas-based producer of Bulgarian-style and organic cultured foods including yogurt, kefir, and probiotic supplements. Smaller-scale cultured dairy player with overlapping probiotic positioning.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Seven-Stars-Farm-140105539360072
• Instagraminstagram.com/seven_stars_farm
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/seven-stars-farm

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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