Episode 61 — What the future holds for A2 milk

Pioneer Pastures CEO joins “Let’s Talk Dairy” podcast

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Jeff Mroz, co-founder of Pioneer Pastures, joins Dairy Foods for Episode 61 of the “Let’s Talk Dairy” podcast. He discusses A2 milk and his company.

Mroz, along with Kathryn Moos, founded Pioneer Pastures, a health company rooted in ultra-filtered milk from cows with the A2 gene. Drawing on their success building OWYN (Only What You Need) into a nationally recognized protein brand, in 2024 they launched Bozeman, Mont.-based Pioneer Pastures to help reshape the future of food by prioritizing gut health, accessible nutrition and dairy innovation.

The former professional athletes and husband-and-wife team have three young kids and created Pioneer Pastures after learning that chocolate milk is the most consumed product in our nation’s school system.

During this podcast, Mroz talks about the following topics:

His life before becoming a company founder as a Yale and football quarterback

What inspired him to found OWYN, which the Simply Good Foods Co. acquired on June 13, 2024.
After building a plant-based brand, why he changed focus to a dairy product called Pioneer Pastures.
Why he decided to use A2 milk for Pioneer Pastures.
Where Pioneer Pastures sources its A2 milk.
How Pioneer Pastures’ products have been received and growth outlook through 2026.
What trends he has seen in A2 milk over recent years, and why demand is growing.

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Brian Berk has been a writer and editor for 25 years. He has served as editor-in-chief of the Music & Sound Retailer and managing editor of Convenience Store News, both the top-circulated magazines in their respective fields. Berk has also held editing and writing roles in drug store retail, photography, and natural health products. Holding a bachelor’s degree from SUNY Cortland and a master’s degree from Quinnipiac University, Berk lives in Port Washington, N.Y., with his wife and two children.