Montana's only shared-use food processing and manufacturing facility, lowering barriers for food businesses and strengthening the local food supply chain.
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The Mission Mountain Food Enterprise Center (MMFEC) is a 13,000-square-foot shared-use food processing facility in Ronan, Montana. FDA registered, USDA Meat Inspected, and Certified Organic, it's the only facility of its kind in the state.
The MMFEC lowers the cost of entry for food entrepreneurs, gives local farmers access to professional processing equipment, and strengthens Montana's capacity to produce, process, and distribute locally grown food. Approved clients book kitchen time through the Food Corridor platform and get access to technical expertise they couldn't afford on their own.
Professional-grade processing capabilities and technical expertise, available to qualified clients on a shared-use basis.
Commercial kitchen and processing space. USDA inspected, certified organic, booked by the hour through the Food Corridor platform.
Test your product and refine your market positioning before scaling up. Our team helps you develop a product ready for retail and wholesale.
FSMA compliance training, food handler certifications, and food safety planning support to keep your operation inspection-ready.
Guidance on labeling compliance, packaging design, and material sourcing, so your product looks professional and meets regulatory requirements.
Processing services that connect local farms to school, hospital, and institutional buyers, expanding market access for Montana growers.
Food science expertise, organic certification guidance, and food business consulting from an experienced team of food system specialists.
From seasonal processing to full-scale production, we have a path for your food business. Not sure which fits? Take our 2-minute Find Your Fit quiz →
Community Cherry Pit Days at the Mission Mountain Food Enterprise Center. Drop off your cherries for pitting at a flat community rate of $1.25 per pound, up to 500 pounds per person. Drop-off and pickup only this year (no self-pit). Freezing and dehydrating available. Call (406) 676-5916 to reserve.
Event details →The second Community Cherry Pit Days at MMFEC. Drop off your cherries for our flat community rate of $1.25 per pound, up to 500 pounds per person. Drop-off and pickup only this year (no self-pit). Freezing and dehydrating available. Call (406) 676-5916 to reserve.
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Tell us about your food business or processing project. Our MMFEC team will respond within one business day.
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