Acme Farms + Kitchen

What Acme Farms + Kitchen does

Acme Farms + Kitchen is a Bellingham, Washington-based direct-to-consumer meal kit and grocery delivery company that has operated continuously since 2011, serving households across the Pacific Northwest. The company assembles subscription meal boxes, individual meal kits, and à la carte grocery items from a network of more than 80 named regional farmers, ranchers, fishers, bakers, and makers (including Osprey Hill Farm, Hedlin Farm, Wild Mountain Farm, Springtime Farm, Ferndale Farmstead, Pure Country Meats, Water Tank Bakery, and Samish Bay Creamery), with same-day packing and delivery from a single Bellingham facility to customers in Seattle, Bellingham, Portland, Shoreline, Mukilteo, and surrounding PNW markets. Its product line spans 11 curated themed subscription boxes (Quick + Simple, Family Classics, Mediterranean, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten + Dairy Free, Surf + Turf, Surf, Turf, Produce, and Breakfast Bundle), a Build Your Own Box option filtered by dietary preference, and a complementary local-grocery marketplace. Pricing ranges from $30 (Breakfast Bundle, Produce Box) to $180 (Gluten + Dairy Free, 4-dinner), with a 25% first-order discount, a $75 free-delivery threshold, and digital gift cards.

The underlying technology stack is a Shopify-based e-commerce storefront fronted by Recharge Payments for recurring subscription billing and delivery cadence (every 7/14/21/28 days), with Rebuy providing product recommendations and Soundestlink managing newsletter and SMS signup; no proprietary technology platform, mobile app, AI capability, patented IP, or disclosed third-party certifications are present. The revenue model is primarily recurring subscription with optional one-off orders and marketplace add-ons, supported by marketing across Instagram, Facebook, email/SMS, a content blog, customer testimonials, and a Rewards & Referrals program. The company targets four overlapping consumer segments — busy families (primary), health-conscious consumers, sustainability-oriented locals, and consumers with specialized diets — and operates a "Help a Family In Need" donation program routed through four regional nonprofit partners (Northwest Youth Services, Bellingham Food Bank, Miracle Food Network, and Birchwood Food Desert Fighters). Stated quality commitments include a 97% seed-oil-free product base (targeting 99% in 2025), no pesticides (including glyphosate), no hormones, antibiotics, artificial colors, or preservatives, and minimal returnable packaging.

Name

Acme Farms + Kitchen

Legal name

Acme Farms + Kitchen

Website

https://theacmebox.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Acme Farms + Kitchen is a Bellingham, Washington-based direct-to-consumer meal kit and local grocery delivery service operating since 2011 across the Pacific Northwest. It assembles weekly subscription boxes and à la carte meal kits from 80+ regional farmers and producers and ships same-day throughout the PNW.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Meal Kit Subscription Delivery

NAICS

Other Specialty Food Retailers (44529)

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000), Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products (2090)

akta.pro primary industry

Meal Kits & Recipe Box Delivery (CRAFAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Online Meal Kits & Cook-at-Home Boxes (CRAHAIAI), Meal Kits & Recipe Box Subscriptions (AFAIANAA), Fresh Food Subscription/CSA & Produce Box Retail (CRAHAHAG)

Keywords

• Meal kit delivery
• Subscription meal boxes
• Local grocery marketplace
• Pacific Northwest sourcing
• Chef-designed recipes

Headquarters

HQ city

Bellingham

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Subscription Meal Boxes: Weekly or bi-weekly subscription meal kit delivery. Customers choose from curated themed boxes (Quick + Simple, Family Classics, Vegan, Mediterranean, etc.) or build their own box. Each box serves 4 people with 3-4 dinner meals. Subscriptions can be delivered every 7, 14, 21, or 28 days. Also offers individual meal kit purchases and a marketplace for add-on grocery items.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Acme Farms + Kitchen delivers chef-designed subscription meal kit boxes built from locally sourced ingredients drawn from 80+ Pacific Northwest farmers, ranchers, fishers, bakers, and makers. Boxes are packed and delivered the same day across the Pacific Northwest, with curated themed options (Quick + Simple, Family Classics, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten + Dairy Free, Mediterranean, Surf + Turf, Surf, Turf, Produce, Breakfast Bundle) as well as a Build Your Own Box option. The offering is complemented by an online grocery marketplace for add-on local items and digital gift cards.

Product overview

Acme Farms + Kitchen operates a local-first meal kit and grocery delivery service in the Pacific Northwest, combining subscription meal boxes with an online marketplace. The core offering consists of 11 curated subscription boxes (Quick + Simple Box, Family Classics Box, Produce Box, Vegetarian Box, Vegan Box, Gluten + Dairy Free Box, Mediterranean Box, Surf + Turf Box, Surf Box, Turf Box, and Breakfast Bundle Box) offering 3-4 chef-designed dinner meals per week for $102-$180. Customers can alternatively use the Build Your Own Box option to select individual meal kits from categories including Quick Meals, Vegetarian, Mediterranean Diet, Family Favorites, and Gluten Free options. The business model centers on same-day packing and delivery using ingredients from 80+ local farmers, ranchers, fishers, bakers, and makers, emphasizing organic standards, minimal packaging, and community support. A complementary marketplace offers add-on grocery items (Farm Fresh Eggs, Snack Fruit, Bakery, Dairy, Protein, Pantry items) sourced from local producers. The company also accepts monetary donations to support food-insecure families through partner organizations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Quick + Simple Box Subscription meal box featuring chef-curated dinner kits designed to be prepared in 30 minutes or less, targeted at busy weeknights. Offers 3-dinner ($123) or 4-dinner ($173) weekly options, serving 4 people per meal, with locally sourced PNW ingredients.
• Family Classics Box Subscription meal box of family-friendly comfort food dinner recipes (e.g., pot roast, beef stroganoff, chicken piccata, shepherd's pie). Offers 3-dinner ($124) or 4-dinner ($163) weekly options, serving 4 people per meal.
• Vegetarian Box Subscription meal box of locally sourced vegetarian dinner kits built around seasonal produce, hearty grains, artisan cheeses, legumes, and chef-crafted sauces. Offers 3-dinner ($104) or 4-dinner ($140) weekly options.
• Vegan Box Subscription meal box featuring 3 plant-based dinner kits prepared with locally sourced vegan ingredients. Priced at $102 per delivery, serving 4 people per meal.
• Gluten + Dairy Free Box Subscription meal box of gluten-free and dairy-free dinner kits for customers with allergen or dietary restrictions. Offers 3-dinner ($131) or 4-dinner ($180) weekly options.
• Mediterranean Box Subscription meal box of high-protein, high-fiber Mediterranean-inspired dinners featuring greens, colors, and sulfur vegetables, free from gluten, seed oils, refined sugars, dyes, and preservatives. Offers 3-dinner ($129) or 4-dinner ($177) weekly options.
• Surf + Turf Box Subscription meal box combining pescatarian and meat dinners including pasture-raised meat and vegetarian meals. Priced at $163 per delivery, serving 4 people per meal.
• Surf Box Subscription meal box of pescatarian and vegetarian seafood-focused dinners. Priced at $117 per delivery, serving 4 people per meal.
• Turf Box Subscription meal box featuring meat-based dinner kits. Priced at $114 per delivery, serving 4 people per meal.
• Produce Box Weekly subscription box delivering locally sourced, organic seasonal produce with a house-made dressing. Priced at $36 per delivery, designed to add more vegetables to customers' weekly meals.
• Breakfast Bundle Box Weekly subscription box of local breakfast staples featuring farm-fresh organic eggs from local poultry farmers, Water Tank Bakery sliced sandwich bread, and Sharp Cheddar cheese from Samish Bay Creamery. Priced at $30 per delivery.
• Build Your Own Box (Individual Meal Kits) À la carte meal kit option allowing customers to select individual dinner, lunch, or breakfast kits. Includes filtering by dietary preference (Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten Free), meal type (Quick 30 min or less, Mediterranean Diet, Family Favorites), and cuisine style.
• Online Grocery Marketplace Marketplace of bakery, dairy, drinks, fruits and veggies, grocery basics, prepared meals, protein, pantry items, and sweet treats sourced from local PNW producers, sold alongside meal kit subscriptions on the Acme storefront.
• Farm Fresh Eggs One dozen farm-fresh, pasture-raised eggs sourced from local PNW farmers including Mamas Garden, Osprey Hill Farms, Farm Wild, Sky Valley Family Farm, and Happy Chix. Priced at $9.
• Acme Overnight Oats with Banana + Apricot Ready-to-prepare breakfast kit with gluten-free organic rolled oats, flaked coconut, dried apricots, chia seeds, and almonds that transform overnight into a creamy breakfast. Serves 1-2, priced at $11.
• Sesame Bagels with Feta + Dill Spread Sesame bagels from The Bagelry paired with 8oz feta and dill spread. Available in 4pk ($16) or 6pk ($14-20) options.
• Pesto Pizza Rolls Kit DIY meal kit for homemade pizza rolls using Water Tank Bakery pizza dough, prepared pesto, and Ferndale Farmstead mozzarella cheese. Serves 4, priced at $15.
• Snack Fruit - Apples Four large organic honeycrisp apples for snacking pleasure. Priced at $7.
• Acme Box Gift Card Digital gift card redeemable on theacmebox.com for meal kits and marketplace items.
• Help a Family In Need Donation Community donation program in partnership with Northwest Youth Services, Bellingham Food Bank, Miracle Food Network, and Birchwood Food Desert Fighters. Donations of $5, $10, $25, $50, and $75 fund Acme meal boxes for food-insecure families.

Quantifiable outcome

• 97% seed oil free across meal kits, targeting 99% in 2025
• +1 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

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• 80+ Local Pacific Northwest Farmers and ProducerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCore supplier network of 80+ local farms, ranches, fishers, bakers, and makers throughout the Pacific Northwest. Includes named producers such as Osprey Hill Farm, Hedlin Farm, Wild Mountain Farm, Springtime Farm, Ferndale Farmstead, Pure Country Meats, Water Tank Bakery, Samish Bay Creamery, and many others. These partnerships enable same-day sourcing and delivery of fresh, local ingredients.
• Northwest Youth ServicesminorOthersNonprofit partner for the 'Help a Family In Need' donation program. Acme donates meal boxes to families facing food insecurity through this partnership.
• Bellingham Food BankminorOthersNonprofit partner for the 'Help a Family In Need' donation program. Receives donations to provide Acme meal boxes to food-insecure families in the Bellingham community.
• Miracle Food NetworkminorOthersNonprofit partner for the 'Help a Family In Need' donation program helping fight food insecurity in the community.
• Birchwood Food Desert FightersminorOthersNonprofit partner addressing food deserts and food insecurity in the Birchwood neighborhood through meal donations.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Blue Apron: Direct-to-consumer meal kit subscription service in the U.S. offering chef-designed recipes with pre-portioned ingredients. Competes head-to-head with Acme on the premium meal kit subscription model.
• EveryPlate: Value-priced meal kit subscription service owned by HelloFresh. Targets the same busy family meal kit customer segment as Acme but at significantly lower price points, exerting competitive pressure on Acme's premium pricing.
• HelloFresh: Largest global meal kit subscription service offering weekly dinner kits delivered to homes. Directly competes with Acme on the meal kit category; explicitly named by Acme customers as the alternative they switched from.
• Marley Spoon: Meal kit subscription service (spun out of Blue Apron) offering curated weekly dinner kits. Direct competitor in the DTC meal kit subscription category with similar chef-designed positioning.
• Home Chef: Meal kit subscription service owned by Kroger offering weekly dinner kits with multiple recipe categories. Competes directly on the subscription meal kit model with broader distribution reach.
• Sun Basket (Thistle): Healthy meal kit and prepared meal delivery service emphasizing organic, clean-label ingredients. Competes with Acme on the health-conscious, clean-label meal kit positioning.

Broad incumbents

• FreshDirect: Established online grocery delivery service operating on the East Coast. Not a direct meal kit competitor but competes for the same online grocery/specialty food basket and demonstrates the operational complexity of regional online grocery delivery.

Emerging players

• Misfits Market: Online subscription grocer offering organic produce and specialty foods at discount prices. Overlaps with Acme's marketplace and produce box offerings on the online specialty food retail category.
• Thrive Market: Online membership-based retailer of organic and natural foods. Comparable to Acme on the organic/clean-label positioning and online specialty food retail category, though broader in assortment and national in scope.
• Imperfect Foods: Subscription produce and grocery delivery service focused on 'imperfect' and surplus foods. Comparable to Acme's Produce Box and marketplace offerings on the local/sustainable grocery angle, though broader in category scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/acmefarmsandkitchen
• Instagraminstagram.com/acmefarmsandkitchen
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/acme-farms-kitchen

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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