![]() ![]() The Cooks Venture Pioneer is the only commercially viable breed on the list and the only approved breed with no affiliation to the two consolidated genetics conglomerates that dominate more than 99% of the US market. The list includes only a small number of breeds, representing less than 1% of U.S. The largest independent, scientific broiler study recently conducted by the University of Guelph includes Cooks Venture’s Pioneer broiler line and parent stock on a short list of breeds that meet the Global Animal Partnership's new standards for animal welfare. ![]() The company’s proprietary pedigree line, the Pioneer, is selectively bred to grow slower with a stronger immune system than conventional birds, while prioritizing nutritional quality and flavor, and resulting in a robust broiler chicken with efficient feed conversation through better gut health. “The $50 million in funding will support Cooks Venture in dramatically increasing our genetics assets and strategic implementation, a culmination of 12 years of research and development, thus improving animal welfare and supplying more nutritious and flavorful chicken, the most consumed meat in the US and the world.”Ĭooks Venture combats the lack of genetic diversity, and subsequent health and welfare issues caused by the systemic inbreeding of commercial broiler chickens. “In working with PIUS and utilizing its IP-backed financing facility, Cooks Venture has the opportunity to become the leading slow-growing broiler breeder globally and the most compelling and competitive poultry genetics company,” said Matthew Wadiak, CEO and founder of Cooks Venture. The facility, which was underwritten by PIUS and based on its evaluation of Cooks Venture’s intellectual property (IP), primarily the Company’s proprietary broiler breed, will enable the company to expand its genetics program and continue to build out infrastructure. Cooks Venture is also the largest pasture-raised poultry company in America committed to regenerative agricultural practices and the only poultry company integrated into their own breeding line. ![]() ![]() Go check out Cooks Venture and discover how simple it is to have farm-fresh chicken delivered right to your door.DECATUR, Ark.-( BUSINESS WIRE)- Cooks Venture, an independent poultry genetics company, emerging into a market where consumers are demanding better quality meat, announced today the securing of $50 million in funding from insured technology financing pioneer, PIUS. It's all very cool, very sustainable, and very healthy. This has the potential to reverse global warming and create healthier food and a healthier planet, while also feeding a growing population." You're probably asking yourself "what the hell is that?" I'll let them explain: "Put plainly, regenerative farms utilize photosynthesis and healthy soil microbiology to draw down greenhouse gasses and capture them in the soil. The farm also practices r egenerative farming. They offer a boneless chicken box, a curated chicken sampler, and four - or six - pasture-raised chickens (3-4lbs each). The result? Probably the best chicken you'll ever have delivered to you. Over at Cooks, they breed Heirloom chickens that roam freely around 800+ acres of wilderness, foraging instinctively on the land and never given hormones or chemicals. Here to make that happen is Cooks Venture. So why not make sure you're getting the absolute best poultry possible? Fitness and health experts will tell you there is no better source of pure protein (a very essential macronutrient) than chicken. ![]()
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