Carrying on Tradition – With A Fresh Vision for the Future

Almena Meat Company was established in November 1988 by Brad and Kay Rundhaug, who built a reputation for quality, integrity and personal service in the heart of northwest Wisconsin. For more than 35 years, the business earned the trust of local families, farmers and hunters with expert butchering, custom livestock procession and handcrafted sausage made with time-honored recipes.

In 2024, ownership transitioned to a new team of local producers and ranchers with deep roots in agriculture and a shared commitment to carrying the torch forward. While the traditions and values of AMC remain, we;ve implemented facility upgrades, enhanced food safety standards, and modernized processing systems to raise the bar for both quality and consistency.

Almena Meat Company now operates as a USDA-inspected custom processor specializing in beef, hog, lamb and venison processing. Our skilled team works closely with livestock producers and customers to deliver precision butchering and reliable service, all backed by decades of local heritage.

The retail counter on site now operates under our sister brand, Ranch Brand Meat Company, offering premium, locally sources beef and speciality products that reflect the same dedication to quality you’ll ind on the processing floor.

Whether you’re a producer seeking custom processing or a customer looking for exceptional meats, Almena Meat Company stands ready to serve with small-town pride, modern precision, and an unbroken line to the traditions that started it all.

Meat is our Specialty

Visit our full-service meat counter for locally-sourced beef, pork, and lamb—plus a huge variety of brats, sausages, brat patties, and our award-winning snack sticks, including flavors like bacon cheddar, beer, pepperoni, and ghost. Just ask—we’ll cut, wrap, and get you exactly what you’re craving!

High Quality Cheeses

Craving cheese? We carry a wide selection of fresh, locally crafted Wisconsin favorites like Cheddar, Colby, and Co-Jack—made with quality and care. And don’t forget your furry friends—we also offer smoked and raw beef bones that dogs love and that help support dental health.

Locally Sourced is Best

We proudly partner with Ranch Brand Meat Company to offer locally sourced, fresher, and more flavorful meats & cheeses while supporting our community’s farmers. As a state-inspected facility, we follow strict humane handling and sanitation standards—so you can feel good about what you’re eating.

Almena Meat Company

Awards List

AMC AWARDS LIST

1998

Reserve Grand Champion – Hot Dogs

Reserve Grand Champion Ring Bologna

2001

Champion – Cured and/or Smoked Large Diameter Slicing Sausage

2004

Grand Champion – Whole Muscle Jerky

2007

Reserve Champion – Cured and/or Smoked Large Diameter Slicing Sausage

Reserve Champion – Cured and Smoked Poultry

2013

Grand Champion – Traditional Snack Sticks

2017

Grand Champion – Flavored Snack Sticks (Picks & Cheese)

2022

Reserve Grand Champion – Restructured Jerky (Hunters Sausage)

Reserve Grand Champion – Natural Casing Frankfurters/Wieners

Grand Champion – Traditional Summer Sausage

2025

Reserve Grand Champion – Restructured Jerky (Hunters Sausage)

Grand Champion – Traditional Snack Sticks

This History Of

almena meat company

1988

Founding & Beginnings

Almena Meat Company was originally founded by Brad and Kay Rundhaug in November of 1988.

2014

The Next Generation

It was then taken over an is currently run by Brad and Kay’s daughter and son-in-law, Brent & Jessica Bohn.

2024

Carrying on the Tradition

Ownership transitioned to a new team of local producers and ranchers committed to carrying the torch forward.

2025

Updates & Remodels

The store and processing plant got an overhaul to continue to bring the best local meat around.

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