Food Processing All Industry Sectors
Choctaw Nation’s proximity to large urban markets (Dallas-Fort Worth, Oklahoma City, Tulsa, etc.) make food processing a potential growth area. Tyson Foods, BrucePac and OK Foods are major employers in this market and benefit from the region’s the ease of access. The craft food industry is thriving in the Choctaw Nation due to market availability and product quality. Craft brewing, wineries, and distilleries have grown significantly over the last 5 years and have regional and national appeal. The Lovera’s Market in Krebs presents old-world craftsmanship through their artisan cheeses and meats. Eastern State College in Wilburton offers Associate Degrees in Meat and Food Sciences.
Food Sector Companies:
| Company | Location | Industry |
| Tyson | Broken Bow | Hatchery, grainery, and poultry processing |
| OK Foods | Heavener | Grainery and poultry processing |
| OK Farms | Stigler | Hatchery |
| BrucePac | Durant | Crafted meats |
| Big V Feeds | McAlester | Livestock feed |
| Livestock Nutrition Center | Stigler/Keota | Livestock feed |
| Krebs Brewing Company | Krebs | Craft beer |
| Prairie Artisan Ale | McAlester | Craft beer |
| Beavers Bend Brewery | Hochatown/Broken Bow | Craft beer |
| North Fork Brewery | Hochatown/Broken Bow | Craft beer |
| Girls Gone Wine | Hochatown/Broken Bow | Craft wine |
| Vojai’s Winery | Hochatown/Broken Bow | Craft wine |
| Fish Tales Winery & Vineyards | Hochatown/Broken Bow | Craft wine |
| Hochatown Distilling Company | Hochatown/Broken Bow | Craft spirits |
| Fish Tales Winery & Vineyards | Hochatown/Broken Bow | Craft wine |
| Lovera’s Market | Krebs | Artisan cheeses and meats |
