For Buyers & Distributors

Your Customers Want the Real Thing.

2,500+ retail partners trust Stittsworth Meats to move product and bring customers back. Five generations of craft, ready for your shelf.

Stittsworth Meats · Bemidji, Minnesota · Since 1940

1. Choose your path.

USDA-inspected smokehouse in Turtle River, MN. Real wood smoke, whole-muscle craft, 100K+ lbs/month capacity. Pick the program that matches how you buy — then grab specs and pricing tools.

Wholesale retail

Branded Stittsworth for grocery, c-store, DSD, and foodservice. Order through Faire, RangeMe, or direct.

Private label & co-pack

Your brand, our USDA smokehouse. Brats, sticks, wieners, jerky, and custom formulas. See private label & co-pack.

Case-ready programs

MAP-packed steaks, ground, and chops for the retail case. Weekly pricing, national wholesale partners. See case-ready programs.

Custom processing

Deer, elk, and domestic custom cut & smoke — Bemidji & Turtle River. Hunter and farm programs. See custom processing.

2. Where we move product.

Grocery & natural

Premium shelf placement in natural food, specialty grocery, and co-op environments. High velocity, strong repeat. Perfect for meat aisles and snack/charcuterie sets. Hy-Vee, co-ops, Natural Grocers.

Convenience & c-store

High-margin grab-and-go protein. Beef sticks, jerky, and snack sausages. Built for impulse at the register or in dedicated protein sets. C-stores, gas stations, travel centers.

Direct store delivery

DSD-friendly SKUs with strong turns and easy restocking. Our team supports demos, POP materials, and sell-through strategy. Regional DSD distributors.

Foodservice & distribution

Bulk and foodservice pack sizes available. Listed through DOT Foods for broad national distribution network access. DOT Foods, regional distributors.

Export & international

USDA-eligible smoked meats and private label programs for distributors and brands outside the U.S. Full export documentation and cold-chain support. Canada, EU, Asia, Middle East.

4. Two ways to buy wholesale.

Faire

Order wholesale online. Net 60 terms. Free returns on first order. Order on Faire.

RangeMe

Discover our full product line and submit a buyer inquiry through RangeMe Pro. Find us on RangeMe.

5. What we offer.

Product Line	Pack Size	Case Pack	MOQ	Shelf Life	DSD Net/Case*	DSD Sell/Case*	Direct Unit**	Direct Case**
Bratwurst Real wood smoke, whole muscle, no fillers.	12oz packs	12 packs/case	1 case	120 days refrigerated	— Request	— Request	— Request	— Request
Snack Sticks & Jerky Strips 100% beef, no fillers, real wood smoke.	4oz packs	12 packs/case	1 case	180 days refrigerated (fresh jerky / branded sticks); shelf-stable format available for private label	— Request	— Request	— Request	— Request
Summer Sausage More beef than pork, no fillers, real wood smoke.	12oz chubs	12 packs/case	1 case	Refrigerated, preservative-free — unopened vacuum pack	— Request	— Request	— Request	— Request

* Exact DSD Net/Sell and Direct pricing are available only to approved partners (volume tiers + current case-ready rates included). Request the live numbers below or via the portal — we push the current sheet after review. All other columns (packs, MOQ, shelf, notes) shown for full evaluation.

Official 2023 Stittsworth Product Book, sell sheets, specs (UPCs/GTINs/dims), and current wholesale pricing (DSD + Direct + weekly case-ready) available upon request. Use the form below — we respond with the live numbers and terms within 1–2 business days.

6. Trusted by serious buyers.

Hy-Vee · DOT Foods · Natural Grocers · Regional Co-ops · C-Store Chains · Foodservice Distributors

Regional grocery chain — +42% category velocity in first year

“Stittsworth brats and sticks turned our meat snack set from a loss leader into a top performer. Consistent quality, great margins, and the story sells itself.”

— Category Manager, 28-store chain

National c-store distributor — top 3 SKU in protein snacks

“The beef sticks move. Shelf-stable, high margin, and the private label program we launched with them is now one of our fastest growing lines.”

— VP Procurement

Upper Midwest foodservice — expanded to 3x volume in 18 months

“Real wood smoke makes a difference on the plate. Our chefs love the flavor consistency. The case-ready program saved us labor and reduced waste.”

— Director of Purchasing

Whole-muscle quality, hand-pattied patties, and the products we co-pack and private-label for brands like yours. Watch the full commercial →

7. Buyer tools, documents, and the portal.

Buyer’s guide — How we sell, pack, and support partners, and what to expect on MOQs and lead times.
Spec sheets — UPCs, packs, allergens, and nutrition notes. Full PDF packs sent after partner review.
Catalog & order-value builder — Item numbers, UPCs, packs, and suggested retail — size an order before you commit shelf space.
Export — USDA health certs, labeling, and cold-chain overview for international buyers.
Commercial & process film — Smokehouse footage for buyers evaluating co-pack capability — real process, not stock video.
Partner portal — Approved accounts: real-time pricing, reorders, invoices, shipment tracking, and live sheets as released.
Weekly restock — Existing partners: reorder form.
Current pricing packet — DSD, direct, and case-ready rates for approved partners. Request via the form below or portal access.

All resources are also available inside the Wholesale Portal after account approval. Want to evaluate the product in your operation? Request samples or a facility tour with the form below.

3. Who we supply.

Three buyer types, three different programs. Each one has its own page with pack formats, documentation, and how ordering actually works.

Wholesale

For Restaurants

Whole-muscle beef, pork, poultry, and house-smoked sausage cut to your menu spec, with direct delivery routes across Northern and Central Minnesota.

Open → Wholesale

For Grocery & Co-ops

Retail-ready, UPC-coded smoked sausage and prepped meat for the case — plus shelf talkers, POP, and in-store demos for Minnesota accounts.

Open → Wholesale

For Foodservice

Schools, hospitals, senior living, catering, and broadline distributors. Bulk pack formats with full nutrition, ingredient, and allergen documentation.

Open →

Co-Pack

Private Label & Co-Pack

Your brand on our USDA line — brats, sticks, wieners, jerky, custom formulas.

Open → Retail Case

Case-Ready Programs

MAP steaks, ground, and chops with weekly pricing for wholesale partners.

Open → Custom

Custom Processing

Deer, elk, and domestic cut and smoke in Bemidji and Turtle River.

Open → Specs

Spec Sheets & UPCs

Pack sizes, allergens, nutrition notes, and item details for evaluation.

Open → Tools

Catalog & Order Builder

Item numbers, UPCs, packs, and suggested retail — size an order before you commit shelf space.

Open → Guide

Buyer’s Guide

How we sell, pack, and support DSD and direct accounts.

Open → Export

Export & International

USDA health certs, labeling, and cold-chain support for buyers abroad.

Open → Partners

Partner Portal

Approved accounts: pricing, reorders, invoices, and shipment tracking.

Open → Film

Commercial & Process Film

Smokehouse footage for buyers evaluating co-pack capability.

Open →

8. FAQ.

How do I place a wholesale order?

Three ways. Order online through Faire with Net 60 terms and free returns on your first order, submit a buyer inquiry through RangeMe Pro, or go direct using the partner form on this page.

What is the minimum order?

One case. Bratwurst ships 12 oz packs, 12 packs per case. Snack sticks and jerky strips ship 4 oz packs, 12 packs per case. Summer sausage ships 12 oz chubs, 12 packs per case.

Why isn’t wholesale pricing published on the site?

Exact DSD net and sell pricing and direct pricing go only to approved partners, because they carry volume tiers and current case-ready rates. Request the live numbers through the form below or the partner portal — we push the current sheet after review and respond with terms within 1–2 business days.

Do you do private label and co-packing?

Yes. Your brand runs on our USDA line — brats, sticks, wieners, jerky, and custom formulas. A confidentiality agreement is available for qualified brands.

Can you supply buyers outside the United States?

Yes. We supply USDA-eligible smoked meats and private label programs to distributors and brands in Canada, the EU, Asia, and the Middle East, with full export documentation and cold-chain support.

What channels do you already sell into?

Grocery and natural foods retail, convenience and c-store, direct store delivery, and foodservice — including national distribution access through DOT Foods.

How is the meat made?

Whole-muscle cuts over real wood smoke in a USDA-inspected facility in Turtle River, Minnesota. No fillers. Five generations, since 1940.

I’m already a partner — how do I reorder?

Use the weekly restock form, or sign in to the Wholesale Portal for real-time pricing, reorders, invoices, and shipment tracking.

Become a partner

Tell us how you buy.

Wholesale retail, private label, case-ready, or foodservice — one form reaches the sales team. We reply with pricing path, lead times, and next steps (typically 1–2 business days). Prefer email? sales@stittsworthmeats.com · (218) 586-2149

Name Email

Phone Business name

Phone Your role (owner, buyer, GM, etc.) Business type Locations / region (how many stores, and where) Estimated volume (e.g. ~10 cases/month) I’m interested in… Products (brats & sausage, snack sticks, summer sausage, jerky & strips, bacon, wieners / hot dogs, bulk / ingredient) Tell us about your stores, your customers, and what you’re looking for.

Real wood smoke. Real shelf performance.

Ready for pricing or a program call? Use the partner form above — wholesale retail, private label, case-ready, or export — or ask for just the current DSD / Direct / case-ready sheet. Prefer to talk? sales@stittsworthmeats.com · (218) 586-2149.