Hudson Valley Foie Gras

I highly advise anyone who is buying from Hudson Valley to look into their farming husbandry practices. Not only is it morally appalling, eating food from diseased poultry and other animals is highly counterintuitive to the “farm to table” persona they portray to the public. Horrible business.

Humanely raised ducks and chickens, and a culinary treat. What a wonderful product. If you have concerns about foie gras, I suggest educating yourself on the gavage process. It is not inhumane as has been drilled into us. Quite the contrary. Be more concerned of the pork, beef and commercially produced chicken that you see in the supermarket

NO VISITORS CENTER, NO GIFT SHOPPES, or even a paved entry, await customers at this work-a-day supplier of high-end meats to Michelin-starred eateries. The office that handles a trickle of retail buyers from the internet is hard to find but a wandering hen seemed to signal us on. As we picked up our purchases, we read rows of dusty wall-hung testimonies from Paul Bocuse and other bright-lights restaurant operators to the the sterling quality of Hudson Valley’s duck foie gras. We found later that we agreed with their assessments. While there, we easily smelled the fowl presence but saw no ducks at the complex that employs hundreds of people, who were no where in sight. It was hard to imagine the place Disneyfied. Still, recall that wineries in Napa and Sonoma were once obscure too but are now foodie destinations that sell souvenirs and experiences.

Delicious food; ordered online picked up in person. Not really set up as a retail outlet, but picking up worked very smoothly- just look for the door labeled 'main office' up the covered stairway from the main parking area, and call from there for them to bring it out.

For the past 6 months I’ve been doing 1 load per week out of here every time fast and nice never spent more than 3 hours here, also very light weight loads.

Their products are excellent. I wish they sold their duck fat in smaller then 5 lb containers. I have toured tge farm twice and both times the birds ran towards the feeders and feeding time. Its over before you know it. Their animals are treated much better then other pig or chicken farms i have visited.

Ive always purchased my animal products from non factory farms. I have been very impressed with the running of hteir operation and the duck products Ive received have been wonderful. If they could fatten the ducks up with smaller tubes, Id be happier, but I appreciate the thought they put into it all. And they are alwasy wonderful with ordering and offering me samples of other things I normally might not have purchased or tried. Ty so much Hudson Valley !

I’ve purchased Hudson Valley products several times and always enjoyed them, which is why I’m still giving them two stars now. They make a fine product. My problem is with their promotions. I received an email offering free shipping, in celebration of Mother’s Day, on ALL orders. But when I tried to place an order on their website totaling $50, I was unable to because it required a $60 minimum. Figuring that there must be some error, I called customer service. Apparently, even though there was no mention whatsoever of this in the email, they did intend all orders over $60. When I pointed out that was NOT what the email said, I was told they’d run this promotion before and no one had ever questioned it, which I found very surprising. And when I asked that they honor their free shipping promotion on my order, I was told it was impossible to override the website, and the shipping would cost them money. They did say they’d be sure to fix this wording in future promotions and thanked me for pointing it out, and they lost my custom in the process.

Excellent Foie Gras and wonderful Heritage Chucken. Seriously! Delivery expensive but very well packed.

They simply won't pick up the phone. I've been trying for 5 days on and off, because they promised 10% off on a first order to sign up for an account, and a site pop up advertised and additional 10% (add was for 20% in April). They sent a brief thank you for signing up, but never sent a code or any information about either promotion. I've emailed them, but get no response. Not sure how you can run a business and never respond to customers. Customer service -F.

OK, so my vegetarian & vegan friends probably wont like me for eating Foie Gras, but I'm sorry I love this stuff. Some of the best duck products around. Here is what I had; duck salami, duck prosciutto, grade "A" Foie Gras, torchon, & terrine of Foie Gras. Exceptional!! The chef was great. He explained everything to me about the preparation of their Foie Gras. He assured me that everything is done humanely. He was great, he shared with me some Kobe beef another chef friend sent him. It was great!! I look forward to ordering from them. I have only had Foie Gras a few other times and this is the best I've had. Such a perfect smoothness and creaminess with a wonderful flavor. If you are in Ferndale give this place a try. Again I apologize to my vegan friends.. I however have nothing to say to you PETA!! :)

I understand some may not want to read this review, or even know about this place. However, for the rest see below. Hudson Valley is home to many interesting things, including Woodstock, Bethel Woods. The Borscht Belt, terrific hiking, and one of the largest foie gras suppliers in the US. Located in a tiny town just outside of Liberty, NY is a duck farm. Here they make foie gras for NYC top restaurants, and some in CA, Vancouver and across North America. If you are lucky enough to be passing by, call ahead and arrange a tour of the facility. It's interesting and clean. You can buy product direct from them, and they usually have about 80%of what's on the retail online store available if you drop in. It's better to call ahead and they will have the order ready for you, packed with ice etc, to pick up. You can also order online and have it shipped. They sell foie gras in many forms, but also duck breast, some other related things. All top shelf. Next time you review a menu ask where the foie gras comes from (it's often listed actually) and it's likely to be from here.

I know foie gras practice is not for everyone. But for those who eat meat, foie gras is a pinnacle and Hudson Valley is as good as I've ever had. I live in California but grew up on a chicken farm just 20 minutes from Ferndale. My Mom still lives there. When I realized they were so close, I had to see if I could visit the next time I was there. I called and to my surprise, they were happy to provide a tour. They have a fully open policy and Marcus Henley hosted me, my Mom, and some of my family for an hour-long tour. Nothing was off-limits. We saw the whole operation -- the coops, the chicks, the adults. We saw the feeding (gavage) and how the birds are processed. Conditions were very similar to my family's chicken farm in the 1960s (before cages were in widespread use). If you can't travel there, see the videos that they have posted on their website. Episode 3 has shots that are similar to what we experienced though it doesn't show the feeding, unfortunately. https://www.hudsonvalleyfoiegras.com/about-us We bought some products which I successfully froze and transported back to California. They were great and withstood travel perfectly. But if your Mom doesn't live near Ferndale, no worries, they ship. Great products, great facility (for a poultry farm) and friendly folks. Marcus was extremely knowledgable and articulate. He was generous with his time and freely shared his expertise, answered questions, and was a gracious host.

I didn't order foie gras but ordered the Three Mountains Yellow Sriracha sauce after having eaten it at Momosan in NY. Couldn't find it at my local Thai Market but Hudson Valley had it on their site. Ordered it Sunday afternoon and received it Tuesday. Effortless ordering process and the shipment came very quick. The flat rate shipping just encouraged me to order more than 1 bottle. Why get 1 bottle when the shipping cost was the same for 5 bottles. Will definitely order again when I run out of my sauce.

Outstanding customer service! They went above and beyond to ensure I had a great shopping experience. They have many different variety of duck products and the quality is superb.

Marvelous little company. Their customer service is beyond compare, and their product is superb. I have really only tried their bacon (i quit eating pork a while back, and do not miss it, except the bacon), and recently their Duck Bone Broth. Both are of the highest quality - delicious! I also ordered some of the Duck Confit, but have not yet had a chance to try it. Looking forward to it though - stay tuned.

I asked that this be served as an appetizer at John Elway's restaurant in Kansas City two days ago, as it was offered as a garnish to their steaks for an extra fifteen bucks. What I was given was a plate on which sat two pieces of toast, layered with 3/8" thick slice of this duck liver, topped with an egg and flanked by a sauteed mix of onion and shaved beef. The English language simply doesn't have the words to describe how good it was. The very best meal I had ever eaten became a distant memory on the spot!

I went for a free tour. Very friendly, welcoming staff. More than happy to show you the entire farm and the whole process. and, of course, a great product as well.

I love this place! Amazing food and packaging. Will order again next year for sure!.

I have been ordering duck confit and other products from this company for a number of years. Their confit is some of the best on the market, and the duck rillettes are absolutely delicious. It is too bad that their business has suffered from activists who demonize foie gras and the companies that produce it.

So delicious and incredible customer service!

i buy their products at the farmers market in union sq and they are just great

Great Farm! Clean, open, transparent. It should be a model for all farms. This is obviously coming from a non-farmer but one must be open and understanding as to what you're getting yourself into when there is a butcher around. Marcus was an excellent "tour guide". No one should judge foie gras unless one actually visits this farm. It provides jobs, food, and standards of conduct that should be modeled after. Makes me think of the "Real" milk debate with Michael Schmidt in Ontario, Canada. Soldier on! Until you visit the farm, don't judge!

HVFG is my favorite provider. The product never fails to impress me nor does the customer service. I actually had the pleasure of visiting their facilities a couple years ago and was very impressed. I continue to make them my go to spot for Foie and related ...

Hudson Valley Foie Gras (Michael Ginor) [from the 2008 Wine and Food Festival]- served w/ fig - just ok, i've had better

It was a special occation so my wife and I went out for a nice dinner at Alchemy Bistro is Glouster, MA; near our home town in Massachusetts. Yes the same place that brought you Mitt Romney. The staff told us that the special was the Award Winning Hudson Valley Foie Gras. My wife was not a big fan but is now!!! OMG it was this off the hook!! On Point as they say on a popular TV cooking show. Great Product! So we decided to go to their great web site to check it out. The site works just as it should. Pleaced my order and the yummy Foie Gras arrived no problems. My wife is now a regular, top shelf product. Thank you Hudson Valley!!! Keep up the good work!

The products I get from hudson valley amazing!!The Foie Gras Are absolutely delicious As is the duck sausage and bacon I live in california but I order from hudson valley Doesn't get any better than that.

Delicious!! Had it 2 years in a row for my Oscar Party :) Great service & wonderful products! Hope they can reinstate selling in CA...

Ordered 16 pc. IQF frozen Foie Gras Sunday May 19 and credit card charged $130 plus $35 for overnight delivery (only option available used UPS). Product shipped Monday May 20 with overnight delivery prior to 10:30 am Tuesday May 21. Wrong zip code (by one last digit) entered by shipper. Delivery delayed until Wednesday May 22. Product then left on truck and delivery again delayed until Thursday May 23. Delivered May 23 at 10:15 am. Interior temperature of container over 80 degrees. shipped in styrofoam container with 2 freezer packs, not with dry ice. Customer representative on Tuesday said product should be good for 48 hours post shipping and to contact company on Wednesday. Then representative called Wednesday with information that product left on truck and would be delivered Thursday. Offered to re-ship product at no charge. Offer refused. Do not trust UPS to abide by overnight shipping delivery before 10:30 am guarantee. Found another source that uses FedEx and packs with dry ice, which is much more reliable. Suggest company either use billing address for shipping label, rather than entering information by hand, use a more reliable shipping service for perishable items, and pack with dry ice, not freezer packs. Company has lost a potential frequent customer due to error in a addressing package and not offering replacement when first notified of delay in delivery. I will never use UPS for any shipping needs again.