Mark Tilsen, president and co-founder of Native American Natural Foods.
Native American Natural Foods makes Tanka Bars, the first brand of bison meat bars, experienced a couple of ups and downs in business since it started in 2006. But since competition from non-Native companies swept up all the investments and money in the last couple of years, Tanka Bar is left to restructure its brand. In this episode, I talk with Mark Tilsen, president and co-founder of Native American Natural Foods.
The New Food Economy article, “Bison bars were supposed to restore Native communities and grass-based ranches. Then came Epic Provisions.”
Lead photo of bison in Yellowstone National Park by Alisha Murphy.
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