Private Label Manufacturing
Your Brand.
Our Craft.
Put your label on products made with five generations of expertise. USDA-inspected, handcrafted in Minnesota. Client references provided on request — we don't publish the brands we produce for.
Handcrafted, not machine-pressed.
Every patty.
Every link.
By hand.
How It Works
From Idea to Shelf
Tell Us Your Vision
Share your target market, volume needs, preferred product types, and packaging direction. We listen first. Every successful private-label program starts with understanding your customer.
We Develop & Sample
Our team formulates recipes to your spec. Flavor profiles, spice levels, packaging formats — we develop samples until you love it. No guesswork. Real product in your hands.
Production & QA
Once approved, we go into production in our USDA-inspected facility in Turtle River, MN. 100,000 lbs per month capacity. Consistent quality, every run.
Ship to You
Products arrive labeled, packed, and shelf-ready. We handle compliance, date coding, and USDA labeling. You focus on selling.
Product Capabilities
What We Can Make for You
Bratwursts & Sausages
Fresh & smoked varieties. Custom spice blends available. 12oz retail packs, 12 per case. 60% beef, 40% pork. Natural casings. 120-day shelf life.
Smoked Wieners & Hot Dogs
14oz and 32oz retail packs. Natural casings. 60% beef, 40% pork. Real wood smoke — no artificial smoke flavor. 120-day shelf life. Available in beef and bison.
Beef Sticks & Snack Sticks
4oz and 16oz retail packs, 12 packs per case. Refrigerated or shelf-stable formats — built to your program. 100% beef, natural sheep casings. Real wood smoke.
Beef Strips (Fresh Jerky)
2.25oz retail bags, 12 packs per case. Multiple flavor profiles. Fresh — NOT shelf stable. Tender, superior to traditional jerky.
Ground Beef Patties NEW · 4 flavors
1/3lb Bacon & Cheddar, Steakhouse, Plain Lean, Jalapeño & Cheddar. 2 patties per pack. Hand-pattied for ultimate texture, whole muscle 100% beef, special packaging for natural bloom without gases. 1 Year Frozen Shelf Life. All Natural certification. Minnesota Grown.
Summer Sausage
12oz retail logs, 12 packs per case. Beef or beef/pork blends. No fillers, no starter cultures. Great for gift and charcuterie sets.
Custom Formulations
Have a unique product in mind? We work from your recipe or develop from scratch.
Our Commitment
“We treat your product like it has our name on it. Because our reputation is built on every package that leaves this facility.”
— Mychal Stittsworth
Before You Write
How a private-label program works here
The short version of what partners ask before the first conversation.
Co-Packing
Your recipe and spec, produced in our smokehouse under USDA inspection.
Open →Snack Sticks
Real wood smoke, natural casings, counter caddies and shippers.
Open →Jerky
Whole-muscle jerky in refrigerated and shelf-stable formats.
Open →Hot Dogs
The hardest item to co-pack well, and the one we are built for.
Open →Spec Sheets
Item specs, pack counts, shelf life, and case dimensions.
Open →Wholesale
The full commercial program and how an account gets opened.
Open →FAQ.
Whose recipe is it?
Yours. Your recipe, your spec, your customer list — the program stays yours. We produce it; we don’t own it and we don’t sell it.
Will you tell me who else you produce for?
Not publicly. We produce for brands you would recognize and we don’t publish their names — which is the same protection you get. Client references are provided directly, on request, once a conversation is underway.
How small can a program start?
Tell us the volume you are actually planning for and we will tell you straight whether we are the right shop. The inquiry form starts at under 500 lbs a month and runs past 10,000 — and “not sure yet” is a real answer.
Is it real smoke?
Real oak, hickory, and cherry, burned in the smokehouse. There is no liquid smoke in the line.
Are you USDA inspected?
Yes. Production runs under USDA inspection at our smokehouse in Turtle River, Minnesota, and all products ship frozen.
Is there pricing on this page?
No, and that is deliberate. We quote after we understand the product, the spec, and the volume. Send the inquiry below and expect a reply within 1–2 business days.
Your brand on the package. Five generations behind it.
Real wood smoke, whole muscle, and a shop that keeps its partners’ names to itself. Tell us what you want to make.
Stittsworth Meats · Stittsworth Smokehouse · Bemidji, Minnesota · Since 1940
Let's Get Started
Tell Us About Your Project
No pricing in this form — we quote after understanding your needs. Expect a reply within 1–2 business days. Or reach out directly: mychals@stittsworthmeats.com.