This year, The Matanuska Valley is expanding its menu of foods well beyond its famous produce. Two separate companies are well on their way to processing of new food and beverage products. The first belongs to Kyle and Sandy Beus of Teelands Mercantile (Wasilla) and is for artisan cheeses, ice cream and candy. The second is by Rob Wells of Robert Wells and Company, LLC. for Alaska Natural Milk (hormone free) which will be the first guaranteed all-local milk product. Each company is leveraging its business and production experience with the growing demand for specialty products for consumers and commercial buyers.