Markets

Specialized experience, unmatched expertise

At Bird-in-Hand Farms, we understand each of our customers faces specific demands, driven by their individual business needs and the nature of their industries. Our team of experienced traders has helped thousands of companies of all sizes source the right proteins, delivering predictability and peace of mind to their operations and value to their bottom line.

We take the trust our clients place in us seriously and believe service is a critical part of a successful sale. Our long-term client relationships are based on transparent communication and a commitment to doing what we say we will, always. And, because we don’t represent any singular supplier, you can count on our team for unbiased insights regarding market forecasts, upcoming pricing outlooks and the continual shifts across the supply chain.

If you are looking for a partner who can deliver the protein products you need when you need them at a fair value, get the knowledge, buying power and experience of the Bird-in-Hand Farms team on your side. Check out our experience in the markets we serve below and get in touch to speak with a team member about your protein needs.

Further Processors Processors Distributors Pet Food Grocery Food Service Exporters

Further Processors

The proteins you need, when you need them. We understand the high demands of our further processor partners and how critical it is to align fulfilling tight specifications with on-time delivery. You count on your supplier partners to not only get you the right products to keep operations running, but also to help manage the unpredictability of major shifts in production. We have the connections, experience and buying power to locate the specific supply you need and get it to you when you need it.

The scale and the depth of our supplier connections powers our ability to help clients seamlessly navigate changing production needs, ensuring they don’t have too much or too little protein at any given time. Careful attention to detail from sourcing through delivery fuels our ability to deliver custom solutions. If you’re looking for a partner that delivers, contact the team.

Processors

We know timing is critical for our poultry processing partners. Keeping production running efficiently means ensuring product is delivered and picked up on schedule. A key part of the value we deliver to our partners is the ability to solve problems and overcome unexpected hurdles. Whether you unexpectedly need more product or face a disruption with another supplier, count on the Bird-in-Hand Farms team to deliver. We solve the problems and take care of the logistics from start to finish, making sure you know exactly when supply is coming and what you can expect.

We value the trust our protein and food processor partners place in our team to support their operations and represent their products across the United States. If you’re looking for a partner to deliver products and peace of mind, reach out. We look forward to helping you.

Distributors

Supporting distributors has been at the heart of our business for over 72 years. Our relationships with distributors stretch back to our founding in 1949. We have been honored to help shape and grow the industry over the last eight decades.

Our distributor partners count on us to deliver exceptional value in every transaction. Our ability to do just that is based on our vast network of protein and poultry processor connections across the United States and our team’s commitment to be at the leading edge of the market.

By helping forecast supply and demand changes and their impact on commodity pricing, we help our wholesale meat distributor partners develop their purchasing plans. Our scale also means we’re able to leverage our buying power to generate savings for our partners. Contact us to learn more about how we deliver an exceptional experience and bottom-line value for our distributor partners.

Pet Food

The pet food industry is expanding at a breakneck pace and along with it, so are the demands on the supply chain. The increase in fresh pet food products and diversification of brands (and their offerings) means the right proteins made to the right specifications can be hard to find. But not for Bird-in-Hand Farms. Our vast supplier relationships, coupled with our scale and buying power gives us the ability to secure the raw material our pet food partners need to keep operations running.

As our partners in the pet food industry expand and grow, we stand ready to help them meet demands. If you are seeking an agile partner who will deliver a seamless buying experience, get in touch. We look forward to learning how we can help your business.

Grocery

When it comes to supporting our grocery and retail partners, having a clear view of supply and the ability to look ahead and forecast opportunity across markets is critical. From considering when to buy fresh versus frozen, to knowing when supplier overages create uncommon value, we guide our grocery partners through a value-based buying process, built on knowing where the opportunity is and where it will be.

From chicken and turkey to beef and cheese, our team of poultry sales and protein specialists has direct experience in the retail and grocery spaces. If you are a retail outlet looking to expand your network of suppliers or consider new options to add value to your business, contact the team. We would love to learn about your protein needs.

Food Service

The ability to come through for our food service partners when they need us is something we pride ourselves on at Bird-in-Hand Farms. Our relationships in the industry are built on trust and delivering what we say we will, when we say we will, so our partners don’t have to worry about operational disruptions. It’s this commitment that is at the core of our relationships with national clients, as well as our regional and local customers.

At Bird-in-Hand Farms, our commitment to stay one step ahead of the ever-changing poultry and proteins market allows us to locate and procure supply on demand for our food service partners. Reach out to discuss how Bird-in-Hand Farms can add peace of mind to your protein buying portfolio.

Exporters

Having the ability to procure the right type and volume of products on demand is key for our exporter partners. We supply millions of pounds of turkey and bulk chicken products to exporters of all sizes. Our traders across the United States keep a watchful eye on the protein markets, considering how global supply chain shifts like exchange rates, feed prices or fuel costs will impact pricing. We use these insights to help exporters make informed decisions about when and how much to buy in alignment with their needs.

Our vast network of suppliers across the United States, coupled with our volume and buying power allow our team to uncover opportunity buys and find the sought-after products when demand is tight. If you’re an exporter looking for a supplier partner you can count on for consistent and value-added delivery, contact our team. We look forward to learning about your business needs.