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MEP Success Stories from Alaska

Granola Borealis: Scaling from Startup to Wholesale Success

Reported Year
2024
Granola Borealis faced the challenge of transitioning from a cottage food operation to a wholesale business. As a startup, they lacked knowledge of the necessary rules, regulations, and compliance requirements for scaling their operations. High-level decision-makers, including the founders, were directly involved, seeking expert guidance to

Major Expansion in Ready to Drink Products

Reported Year
2024
SteamDot invested a significant amount of time and resources into developing a canned cold brew line and was one of the first to market in the state of Alaska for locally-manufactured canned cold brew. Originally they were approved to sell the product in the refrigerator section of local retailers and within their own retail location. However, due

HACCP Training and Implementation

Reported Year
2024
Alaska MEP, part of the MEP National Network™, had a discussion with CEO Cody Russell to learn about Alaska Food Co.'s new equipment and facility. The Alaska MEP team discovered the company did not have an updated HACCP plan to go with their new location and equipment. Alaska Food Co. wanted help not only developing a HACCP plan, but also learning

Equipment Research Led to Big Savings

Reported Year
2023
Felicity Loft LLC was looking to provide a variety of formats to their product (tea, currently loose leaf only) so that they can support new markets like food service and hospitality while keeping up with customer demand for more convenience. The company contacted Alaska MEP, part of the MEP National Network™, for guidance.

49th State Brewing Co. Lean Certified

Reported Year
2023
49th State Brewing Co. was interested in lean manufacturing and training that could help their staff ensure their processes maintain optimum efficiency.

Cold Brew Challenge Study Found Success

Reported Year
2022
SteamDot invested a significant amount of time and resources into developing a canned cold brew line and was one of the first to market in the state of Alaska for locally-manufactured canned cold brew. Originally they were approved to sell the product in the refrigerator section of local retailers and within their own retail location. However, due

Masterclasses led to new investments and cost savings

Reported Year
2022
49th State Brewing Co. was interested in implementing new processes to strengthen its supply chain efforts and lead to cost savings. For help company leadership turned to the Alaska MEP, part of the MEP National Network™.

Breaking into eCommerce Mediums

Reported Year
2022
The current challenge is learning how to and connecting with customers through e-commerce mediums. Alaska’s high manufacturing cost necessitates consumer-direct sales through digital mediums.