Cooks Venture

Cooks Venture is a vertically integrated agricultural company focused on regenerative agriculture, specializing in heirloom and heritage chickens that promote better health and welfare compared to conventional breeds. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in New York, the company breeds chickens that yield juicier meat with crispier skin, enhanced flavor, and tenderness. Cooks Venture employs air-chilling methods rather than water-chilling to improve the flavor and texture of their poultry. As the only vertically integrated chicken producer in the U.S. with an independent genetics operation, Cooks Venture emphasizes breeding through selection rather than genetic engineering. The company supports local farmers by sourcing Non-GMO feed that is grown using methods that enhance soil health, resulting in improved nutrition for both the chickens and the farmers. In addition to chicken, Cooks Venture offers a variety of regenerative food products, including grass-fed beef, pasture-raised lamb, and wild-caught seafood, all delivered directly to consumers.