York Pecan Company

What York Pecan Company does

York Pecan Company is a privately held, family-owned pecan farming and processing business based in Foreman, Arkansas, with operational roots tracing to land purchased in 1887 and the pecan operation established by Bill York in the 1950s. The company sells premium pecans and related gourmet food products through three primary channels: a Shopify-powered direct-to-consumer e-commerce store at yorkpecanshop.com, a seasonal retail storefront at the farm (October-December), and a B2B wholesale program serving bakeries, foodservice suppliers, ice cream manufacturers, restaurants, and confectioners via direct sales and the Faire marketplace. The product portfolio spans raw pecans in multiple varieties (Kanza, Wild Native) and cuts (halves, large/medium/chopped pieces, meal), candied and savory flavored pecans (Cinnamon, Butter Toffee, Honey Toasted, Jalapeño, Hickory Smoked, Praline), chocolate-covered treats, themed gift sets and bundles, ready-to-eat pecan pie, and branded merchandise, with bulk 30-pound wholesale boxes as a separate SKU line.

The business model is multi-channel and direct, with one-time purchase pricing across both consumer and wholesale tiers. Consumer pricing ranges from $9-$14 per pound for raw pecans, $4-$6 per 8oz for candied/savory SKUs, $6.50+ for chocolates, and $24.50-$75 for gift sets and bundles, with free shipping over $50 in the continental US. Wholesale pricing on 30-pound boxes ranges $225-$262.50, with custom pricing on larger volumes. The company also operates a fundraising program partnering with local organizations via order sheet or pre-purchased combination box formats. SQF and Kosher certifications underpin the wholesale channel, while an Arkansas Century Farm designation and an American Pecan promotional partnership reinforce provenance-based brand positioning.

Operations are bootstrapped with no external funding, no parent company, no subsidiaries, and a headcount of five employees, indicating a micro-enterprise rather than a venture-scale business. Technology infrastructure is limited to standard e-commerce tooling (Shopify, Google Analytics, Judge.me reviews, Postscript SMS marketing, hCaptcha, and major payment processors), with no proprietary technology or AI/ML capabilities. Geographic reach is North America (US and Canada), with shipping and fulfillment constraints noted for Alaska and Hawaii.

Name

York Pecan Company

Legal name

York Pecan Company

Website

https://yorkpecanshop.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

York Pecan Company is a family-owned pecan farm and processor in Foreman, Arkansas, selling premium raw, flavored, and chocolate-covered pecans plus gift bundles via Shopify e-commerce, a seasonal farm storefront, wholesale B2B, and a fundraising program to consumers, bakeries, and foodservice buyers across North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Foreman

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, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Direct E-commerce Retail: Online sales of pecans, candied nuts, chocolates, and gift sets to consumer customers through www.yorkpecanshop.com. Orders ship directly to customers with free shipping over $50.
2. Wholesale Bulk Sales: B2B bulk sales to bakeries, foodservice suppliers, ice cream manufacturers, restaurants, and confectioners. Standard wholesale package starts at 30 pounds in corrugated boxes.
3. Fundraising Program: Partnerships with local organizations for fundraiser pecan and candy sales. Two options: order sheet collection or pre-purchased combination boxes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

York Pecan Company is a family-owned, vertically integrated pecan operation that grows, shells, and sells premium pecans and pecan-based specialty foods. It markets raw shelled pecans (Kanza halves, wild native halves, multiple piece sizes, pecan meal), candied and savory flavored pecans, chocolate-covered pecans, gift sets and tins, bulk wholesale 30-pound boxes, and prepared pecan pie through its Shopify e-commerce store, on-farm retail, wholesale, and Faire channels.

Product overview

York Pecan Company is a family-owned e-commerce business specializing in premium pecans and related gourmet food products. Founded in the 1880s and operating from Foreman, Arkansas, the company offers a diversified product portfolio centered around raw pecans available in multiple varieties (Kanza Large Halves, Wild Native Halves) and sizes (Large, Medium, Chopped Small Pieces, Pecan Meal), complemented by flavored and candied pecan snacks (Hickory Smoked, Jalapeno Spiced, Cinnamon, Praline, Butter Toffee, Honey Toasted, Frosted Sugar), chocolate-covered products (Chocolate Pecan Turtles, Chocolate/Dark/White Chocolate Pecans, Chocolate Toffee Pecans, White Chocolate Pretzels), gift sets and bundles (tins, gift boxes, seasonal bundles), prepared foods (Pecan Pie), branded merchandise (T-Shirts, Hats), and bulk wholesale offerings. The business operates through a Shopify e-commerce platform with additional fundraising and wholesale programs targeting commercial food businesses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Raw Shelled Pecans (Kanza Halves, Wild Native Halves, Pieces, Meal) Premium raw pecans in multiple varieties and cuts—Kanza cultivated halves (251-300 count/lb), wild native halves (651-800 count/lb), large/medium/chopped small pieces, and pecan meal—for home baking, snacking, and recipe use.
• Roasted & Salted Wild Native Pecans Slow-roasted and lightly salted wild native pecan halves and pieces, available as a snack or salad topper.
• Candied and Flavored Pecans (Hickory Smoked, Jalapeno Spiced, Cinnamon, Praline, Butter Toffee, Honey Toasted, Frosted Sugar) A line of savory and sweet flavored pecans (4oz, 8oz, and 16oz resealable bags) targeted at snackers and gift buyers.
• Chocolate-Covered Pecans and Related Chocolates (Chocolate Turtles, Chocolate Pecans, Dark Chocolate Pecans, White Chocolate Pecans, Chocolate Toffee Pecans, White Chocolate Pretzels) Chocolate-enrobed pecan products in milk, dark, and white chocolate, plus chocolate-pretzel combinations and pecan turtles, available in 8oz and similar sizes.
• Gift Sets, Tins, and Bundles (Mini Gift Box, Gift Box 8oz/16oz, Birthday Tins, Green Tin, Mini Bundle, Combo Bundle, Trail Mix Bundle, Baking Bundle, Valentine's Day Bundle) Curated, ready-to-give assortments of York Pecan products in decorative tins and boxes spanning everyday, birthday, holiday (Valentine's Day), baking, and trail-mix themes.
• Pecan Pie Ready-to-eat shipped pecan pie, priced at $24.50 and positioned as a quintessential holiday dessert offering.
• Bulk Wholesale Pecans (30lb Kanza Halves, 30lb Wild Native Halves, 30lb Roasted & Salted, 30lb Pecan Pieces, 30lb Chopped Pecan Pieces) Wholesale 30-pound corrugated-box packages (with food-grade liners) for commercial bakeries, foodservice suppliers, ice cream manufacturers, restaurants, and confectioners requiring SQF- and Kosher-certified supply.
• Mini Pecan Box (3lb / 5lb configurable) Loose-pecan 3lb or 5lb box customizable in Kanza Halves, Wild Native Halves, Medium Pieces, or Chopped Small Pieces, lined for freshness and intended for home consumers.
• Wholesale Program Contract-based wholesale supply service for commercial ingredient users, with a dedicated wholesale team and 30-pound minimum corrugated-box packaging.
• Fundraising Program Fundraising partnership program for schools, clubs, and community organizations offering two fulfillment models—order-sheet collection or pre-purchased combination boxes—to raise money via pecan and candy sales.
• York Pecan Company Gift Card Digital gift cards available in $10-$100 denominations for purchasing York Pecan products online.
• Branded Merchandise (T-Shirts and Hats) Co-branded York Pecan Company apparel and accessories—T-shirts ($28) in ivory and green, and logo hats ($25)—sold through the e-commerce store.

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration14 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FairecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorYork Pecan Company sells through Faire wholesale marketplace, enabling wholesale buyers to discover and purchase York Pecan products through the platform.
• Local Organizations (Fundraising Partners)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerYork Pecan partners with local community organizations to help them raise money by selling pecans and candies for various projects and trips. Two fundraising options are offered: order sheet collection or pre-purchased combination boxes.
• ShopifycoreTechnology or IntegrationE-commerce platform powering the York Pecan online store at www.yorkpecanshop.com

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sahale Snacks: Premium nut and trail-mix snack brand selling glazed and flavored nut mixes through DTC and grocery channels. Comparable on premium nut snacking positioning and DTC-led model.
• Green Valley Pecan Company: Large-scale pecan grower and sheller based in Arizona, selling bulk pecans to commercial users and consumers. Closest comparable in terms of vertically integrated pecan production and B2B/wholesale channel.
• Kar's Nuts: Mid-sized nut snack maker selling trail mixes, flavored nuts, and gift tins through DTC, fundraising, and wholesale channels. Closely comparable product mix (flavored/glazed nuts, gift sets) and fundraising program.
• Stahmanns Pecan: Vertically integrated pecan grower and processor operating its own orchards and shelling facilities, selling bulk pecans and pecan products to retail and wholesale customers. Directly comparable to York on the orchard-to-shelf pecan model.
• Southern Pecan Products: Family-run pecan processor and confectioner selling candied, chocolate-covered, and flavored pecans plus gift tins through DTC and wholesale channels. Highly comparable product mix and gift-bundle orientation.
• Pecan Grove Farms: Pecan grower and online retailer offering raw, flavored, and gift-pack pecans direct to consumers. Comparable as a farm-origin DTC pecan brand.

Broad incumbents

• Blue Diamond Growers: Largest U.S. almond cooperative selling a broad portfolio of nuts, nut snacks, and gift packs. Comparable on nut retail/Snack/gift-tin category, but broader portfolio and far larger scale.
• Planters (Kraft Heinz): Iconic mass-market nut snack brand with broad grocery and foodservice distribution. Comparable as a competing nut-snack brand at retail, though vastly larger and commodity-positioned.
• Fisher Nuts: Established nut brand selling pecans, walnuts, and snack nuts via grocery and e-commerce. Comparable on packaged pecan retail products but operates as a national CPG brand rather than farm-vertical.

Others

• American Pecan Council / American Pecan: Industry body and promotional organization for U.S. pecans. York is an American Pecan Promotional Partner; the council sets industry standards and runs generic demand-gen that benefits all pecan sellers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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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