Assembled Brands closed a new senior line of credit for Cream Co. Meats, a 100% natural whole-animal butchery and distributor of sustainable and regenerative proteins. This facility provides the non-dilutive working capital needed to scale their ranch-direct supply chain and meet growing regional wholesale demand, supporting their mission to revolutionize a highly commoditized industry and create new ways for people to enjoy animal proteins responsibly.
The American meat industry is defined by extreme consolidation, with just four major corporations controlling the vast majority of the market. By operating a transparent, whole-animal supply chain, Cream Co. Meats is building the critical infrastructure required for a more resilient, sustainable, and regionalized food system. They provide a sophisticated alternative to industrial meat, connecting an elite roster of wholesale partners directly to the regenerative stewards of our land.
Operating three distribution facilities spanning two major markets requires a partner that understands the wholesale gap, the timing delay between paying independent ranching partners and receiving payment from large-scale buyers.
“Revolutionizing the meat industry requires more than just better ranching; it requires a financial partner that understands the velocity of a transparent supply chain,” said Clifford Pollard, founder & CEO of Cream Co. Meats. “Assembled Brands recognizes that our regional, ranch-direct model is a strategic asset, not a risk. This facility provides the non-dilutive backbone we need to scale on our own terms, ensuring that as we grow, our focus remains exactly where it should be: creating exceptional, high-quality products championed by the integrity of our land, animals, and ranching partners.”
Through this facility, Cream Co. is positioned to deepen its roots in the West Coast food community while maintaining the independence that defines the brand.
