Kodiak (formerly Kodiak Cakes) is a family-owned business based in Park City, Utah. The company produces a popular brand of whole grain instant breakfast and dessert mixes as well as gourmet berry syrups, microwavable muffins and oatmeal, and much more. Kodiak mixes can now be found in stores nationwide as well as direct to the public via the Kodiak online store.

“Kodiak supports Vital Ground because we believe in healthy ecosystems,” says Allison Brown, Kodiak’s public relations manager. “It’s a great bridge between our customers and Vital Ground’s nationwide conservation-minded audience.”

Montana Coffee Traders are Vital Ground’s longest-running business partner. Since 1993, Montana Coffee Traders has teamed up with Vital Ground to help conserve wildlife habitat for the grizzly bear and other species. Montana Coffee Traders donates a portion of the sale of each pound of its Grizzly Blend Dark Roast directly for the purpose of safeguarding crucial wildlife habitat.

“Montana Coffee Traders donates a portion of proceeds from every pound of Grizzly Blend coffee to Vital Ground to capture the iconic imagery and goodwill that flows from protecting and connecting habitat for the Great Bear,” says Heather Vrentas, MCT’s general manager. “It’s a unique opportunity to create an amazing positive impact on the environment and our brand.”

UDAP manufactures the world’s hottest self-defense pepper spray. They have several varieties of pepper spray for personal protection. Home of the Jogger Fogger, Mugger Fogger and Clip-On Commander, UDAP is  well known for our quality pepper spray products.

Established in 1872, Yellowstone Bourbon was crafted to honor the sprawling wonder of America’s first national park. With this partnership, Yellowstone Bourbon is extending their reach to support Vital Ground’s work of habitat protection and conflict prevention beyond the parks. Yellowstone Bourbon and select craft cocktails can be found locally or purchased online.

“Yellowstone Bourbon is honored to continue our longstanding commitment to help conserve and protect the outdoors, and the wildlife that call it home,” says Shanae Randolph, Marketing Director of Yellowstone Bourbon. “Bears are close to our heart, as the Yellowstone brand has been associated with bears since our first major ad campaign featuring the Yellowstone National Park Bears premiered in 1948. We are thrilled to support Vital Ground in their mission, and are humbled to have the opportunity.”