THE BULK COMEBACK STORY
YOU DESERVE TO KNOW WHAT HAPPENED TO BULK.
The product outages. The manufacturing problems. The lawsuit. And why we're still fighting to make your favorite jerky.
THE BIG NUMBER
OVER $860,000 PAID.
Acquisition-related payments to the Crouchers, according to BULK's court filing.
HOW WE GOT HERE.
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MAR 2022
WE SAVED THEIR ASS.
According to BULK: “We purchased Country Butcher because they had no production facility and were kicked out of PRIME Mfg.”
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2022–2024
WE KEPT PAYING.
More than $860,000 in acquisition-related payments, including cash at closing, inventory and monthly installments.
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DEC 2023
WE FOLLOWED THE ADVICE.
BULK says Ken recommended moving production from our facility in Johnson City, Texas, back to PRIME Manufacturing to handle a larger volume of business.
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2024–2025
PRODUCTION BROKE DOWN.
BULK says production problems began immediately after PRIME Manufacturing took over:
1. Meat shortages. Portions of our meat deliveries were used for PRIME's own production, leaving us short.
2. Poor communication. Getting clear, timely answers about production became a constant challenge.
3. Beef quality. PRIME purchased Australian beef that we considered below our standards, but we were left having to sell it.
4. Delays and higher costs. Using a packing plant in Idaho added logistical delays. Changes to the pricing structure made the arrangement no longer affordable.
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MAR 2026
THE LAWSUIT BEGAN.
The Crouchers sued BULK and its founder. BULK disputes their allegations and has asserted its own counterclaims.
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2026
THE COURT RESTRICTED OPERATIONS.
The court issued temporary injunctive relief. BULK says the resulting disruption significantly affected its manufacturing.
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TODAY
WE'RE STILL HERE.
We're rebuilding inventory, restoring production and working to earn back your trust, one shipment at a time.
DON'T JUST TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT.
We're making the legal filings available so you can read what both sides have said and what the court ordered.
THE NEXT CHAPTER
BUY JERKY. HELP US FIGHT.
We're not asking for a handout. We're selling jerky. Your orders help us cover legal expenses, rebuild inventory and keep BULK moving forward.
THANK YOU FOR STICKING WITH US.
We know we've let customers down with stockouts and delays. We're working to make it right. Every order, every share and every person who believes in BULK matters.
— Pete Garbowski, Founder