Why American elder berries?
For over ten years we have connected small and medium-sized businesses and consumers with certified organic and sustainably grown American elderberry products. Our cooperative works with dozens of farms to provide a dependable supply of elderberry ingredients with consistent quality.
Who we are
Grown in the US
Our American elderberries (Sambucus nigra canadensis) are grown on small- to mid-sized American farms that commit to rigorous sustainability standards, often certified organic. That means high quality and consistency across all of our offerings. Our job is to connect you with the right ingredients for your product with dependable supply forward.
Formats that meet your needs
From 25 lb. or a few gallons to pallets, we offer frozen raw juice, and frozen to dried berries. Currently we are developing juice powder and concentrate ingredients to offer in 2027. Our goal is a decentralized network that supplies small to medium sized businesses with all your elderberry needs. If you don’t see what you want on Shop, please Contact us today for a consultation!
Cooperatively Owned
As a co-op, we’re committed to investing in the success of our growers. Shared regional production hubs give farmers access to processing and packaging infrastructure that scales with demand, maintaining the quality and consistency buyers count on. That network lets us aggregate supply from multiple farms to meet high-volume orders with confidence.
Sustainable and traceable
Your customers want to know where their food is coming from. MEC will work with you to meet your specifications and documentation requirements. We know our growers. If we can’t satisfy your specifications or volumes, we tell you quickly. Our capacities continue to grow and improve.
Interested in buying elderberry ingredients for yourself? We offer online retail sales for many of our ingredients as well. Check out our shop to browse our selection of dried and frozen berries, dried flowers, and frozen juice.