After several years of decline, the frozen foods industry is experiencing an uptick in sales, ringing up nearly $57 billion annually, according to “The Power of Frozen 2019,” a study released by The American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI), Arlington, Va., and Food Marketing Institute (FMI), Arlington, Va.
The core frozen food shoppers stated they value taste, quality, variety and consistency, and are willing to be more adventurous with their palate and try new cuisines.
The frozen entrées category still reigns supreme at $9.2 billion annually, followed by frozen soups/sides, frozen appetizers/snack rolls and frozen breakfast items.
But, for companies like Nestlé, Unilever, General Mills and Tyson Foods, just to name a few, business is not just about producing frozen foods. Today, it’s also about sustainable food initiatives, waste reduction programs, improved environmental practices, workplace safety, transparency and reusable packaging.
Buzzwords like blockchain, Internet of Things, cloud-based, automation and artificial intelligence provide opportunities for today’s frozen foods processors to move product from Point A to Point B in a safer, more efficient way.
Meanwhile, mergers and acquisitions continue to re-shape the frozen foods market. For instance, Tyson Foods sold its Sara Lee Frozen Bakery and Van’s businesses to private equity firm Kohlberg & Co., then later purchased Keystone Foods. Conagra acquired Pinnacle Foods. Oregon Potato Co. scooped up (and eventually dissolved) Inventure Foods. And, so many more.
However, through all of the changes and transformations, one thing remains a constant—the frozen foods industry is back, and better than ever.
Welcome to Refrigerated & Frozen Foods’ annual Top 150 Frozen Foods Processors report, which breaks down the Top 25 frozen food processors in each of the six sectors. Processors are ranked by annual net sales and listings.
Specifics about each report:
- Meals/Entrées—17 out of 25 processors (68%) updated their profiles.
- Meat/Poultry/Seafood—18 out of 25 processors (72%) updated their profiles.
- Dairy—16 out of 25 processors (64%) updated their profiles.
- Snacks/Apps/Sides—18 out of 25 processors (72%) updated their profiles.
- Bakery—18 out of 25 processors (72%) updated their profiles.
- Fruits/Vegetables—13 out of 25 processors (52%) updated their profiles.
Twenty-two companies appear in more than one category, and are marked with an (*) by the company name. For those companies that didn’t respond or declined to release figures, estimated sales numbers, which are marked with an asterisk (*), are based on company reports, news releases, market analysts’ reports, industry media and more. This report represents Refrigerated & Frozen Foods’ best efforts to reflect sales from all channels.
A special thank you goes to Refrigerated & Frozen Foods’ sister publications — Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery, National Provisioner and Dairy Foods — for their research and support in the bakery, meat/poultry/seafood and dairy foods sections, respectively. And, of course thank you to all of the respondents for taking the time to update their company information and provide the most up-to-date information possible.
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Frozen Entrées Reign Supreme in Frozen Foods Industry
The frozen entrée category still reigns supreme at $9.2 billion annually, according to a report released by the American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI), Arlington, Va., and Food Marketing Institute (FMI), Arlington, Va., with frozen breakfast items ranking in the Top 3. Here’s a snapshot of the Top 25 leaders in this category.
Changes from last year’s report
- Ajinomoto Windsor changed company name to Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc.
- Removed Pinnacle Foods from the report, as a result of the Conagra Brands acquisition.
- Added Hormel Foods to the report.
- Removed John Soules Co. from the report, as it does not produce frozen meals.
- Removed Little Lady Foods from the report.
- Added Inn Foods to the report.
Significant events in 2018
- Steve Cahillane was named chairman and CEO of Kellogg North America, taking over for Paul Norman, who resigned April 1, 2018.
- Schwan’s Home Service deployed 200 ROUSH CleanTech E-450 cutaways.
- Noel White was appointed president and CEO of Tyson Foods, succeeding Tom Hayes, who stepped down for personal reasons. Tyson Foods also formed an agreement with two business incubators—Plug and Play and 1871—to combine Tyson’s expertise with the energy, innovation and entrepreneurialism of startup culture. Tyson Foods also sold its Sara Lee Frozen Bakery and Van’s businesses to Kohlberg & Co. and sold its pizza crust business to Peak Rock Capital. Earlier in 2018, Tyson Foods committed to improved environmental practices on 2 million acres of corn by the end of 2020, making it what is dubbed to be the largest-ever land stewardship commitment by a U.S. protein company. Furthermore, Tyson Foods and the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union expanded collaborative efforts to make workplace safety improvements at the company’s food processing plants. Tyson Foods also announced plans to pilot two emerging motor technologies to improve fuel efficiency, reduce carbon emissions and conserve energy. Through its corporate venture subsidiary Tyson Ventures, Tyson Foods invested in Tovala. Tyson Foods also partnered with FoodLogiQ, AgBiome Innovations, Subway/Independent Purchasing Cooperative and Testo North America to launch a blockchain pilot designed to raise transparency within their supply chains.
- Conagra Brands acquired Pinnacle Foods Inc.
- Ruiz Food Products expanded its Florence, S.C., manufacturing facility and distribution warehouse.
- Nestlé USA opened its new U.S. headquarters in Arlington, Va. Nestlé also collaborated with Danone North America, Unilever and Mars to launch the Sustainable Food Policy Alliance. Nestlé also released its broader vision to achieve a waste-free future.
- Inn Foods made a $2 million upgrade to its Watsonville, Calif., headquarters manufacturing plant.
- High Liner Foods appointed Rod Hepponstall as president and CEO, taking over for Henry Demone, chairman and CEO, who will continue as chairman of the board of directors.
- Kraft Heinz opened the Global Centre of Excellence at the Zuidas in Amsterdam, and will move the head office from Benelux to Amsterdam as well. Kraft Heinz also launched Evolv Ventures, opened a digital hub to create digitally powered business models and launched Springboard, a platform dedicated to nurturing, scaling and accelerating growth of disruptive U.S. brands within the food and beverage space. In July 2018, Kraft Heinz announced the expansion of its environmental stewardship strategy.
- Garrett Lofto was promoted to president and CEO of J. R. Simplot Co., taking over for William Whitacre, who retired after 9 years at the helm.
- Mark Schiller was named new president and CEO of Hain Celestial Group, succeeding Irwin Simon, Hain Celestial’s founder, president and CEO.
- Ajinomoto Windsor, Inc. changed its company name to Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc.
- Hormel Foods invested approximately $150 million to expand its Burke manufacturing facility in Nevada, Iowa.
Significant events to come in 2019
- Palermo Villa will celebrate its 55-year anniversary.
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Frozen Meat, Poultry & Seafood Processors Display Progress in the Way Food is Made
Improvements in animal welfare are helping fuel progress in the way meat, poultry and seafood products are made. Here’s a rundown of the Top 25 processors in this category.
Changes from last year’s report
- Removed Keystone Foods, as it was acquired by Tyson Foods.
- Added Rastelli Foods Group to the report.
Significant events in 2018
- Duke Sand was named president and CEO of Seaboard Foods, taking over for Terry Holton, who retired.
- Jay Jandrain was promoted to president and CEO of Butterball, taking over for Kerry Doughty, who stepped down December 2018 for health reasons.
- Hormel Foods invested $150 million to expand its Burke manufacturing facility in Nevada, Iowa. Hormel Foods also announced plans to sell its Fremont, Neb., pork processing facility to WholeStone Farms, LLC.
- Tyson Foods acquired Keystone Foods. And, Noel White was appointed president and CEO, succeeding Tom Hayes, who stepped down for personal reasons. Tyson Foods also formed an agreement with incubators —Plug and Play and 1871—to combine its expertise with the energy, innovation and entrepreneurialism of startup culture. In May 2018, Tyson Foods broke ground on a new chicken processing plant in Humboldt, Tenn. Earlier in 2018, Tyson Foods committed to improved environmental practices on 2 million acres of corn by the end of 2020, making it what is dubbed to be the largest-ever land stewardship commitment by a U.S. protein company. Furthermore, Tyson Foods and the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union expanded collaborative efforts to make workplace safety improvements at the company’s food processing plants. Tyson Foods also announced plans to pilot two emerging motor technologies to improve fuel efficiency, reduce carbon emissions and conserve energy. Through its corporate venture subsidiary Tyson Ventures, Tyson Foods invested in Tovala. Tyson Foods also partnered with FoodLogiQ, AgBiome Innovations, Subway/Independent Purchasing Cooperative and Testo North America to launch a blockchain pilot designed to raise transparency within their supply chains.
- John Soules Foods announced plans to expand its Tyler, Texas, headquarters facility, and purchased a 266,000- square-foot facility in Valley, Ala.
- Cargill Protein is centralizing its regional warehousing operations to improve capacity and supply chain efficiency. Cargill Protein also opened its new North American headquarters in Wichita. Cargill acquired CAMPOLLO, acquired Konspol and invested $22 million (CDN) to install a state-of-the-art controlled atmospheric stunning system at its London, Ontario, Canada, chicken processing facility. Cargill also developed what is said to be an industry-first robotic cattle driver aimed at improving animal welfare and employee safety. Lastly, Jon Nash was selected to lead the North American protein business, effective March 1.
- Koch Foods announced an $80 million expansion to its Gadsden, Ala., plant, making it what is said to be one of the largest poultry processing plants in the United States.
- Golden State Foods (GSF) opened the doors to its newest meat processing plant in Opelika, Ala. In August 2018, GSF installed 32 electric power outlets in its Garner, N.C., distribution center.
- High Liner Foods appointed Rod Hepponstall as president and CEO, taking over for Henry Demone, who will continue as chairman of the board of directors.
- JBS USA built the JBS Global Food Innovation Center at Colorado State University.
- Wayne Farms opened a $4.5 million Customer Innovation Center in Decatur, Ga.
- J. Clinton Rivers was elected chief executive officer of Wayne Farms, replacing Elton Maddox, who has served as the company’s CEO for the past 21 years.
- Greater Omaha Packing announced a $37 million cold storage addition to its Omaha, Neb., headquarters manufacturing plant.
Significant events to come in 2019
- Sanderson Farms’ new Tyler, Texas, facility began operation in January.
- JBS announced a nearly $20 million expansion of its Plumrose USA prepared foods business in Ottumwa, Iowa.
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Culinary Trends Transform the Frozen Dairy Aisle
Traditional dairy is taking a cue from culinary trends, according to a report published by Packaged Facts, Rockville, Md. For example, artisanal ice cream and other frozen novelties are extending beyond the traditional vanilla and chocolate flavors to now entail innovative, bold and trendy offerings, complete with infusions, layers, chunks and protein. Yes, protein. Here’s a rundown of the Top 25 frozen dairy processors heating up this category.
Changes from last year’s report
- DanoneWave changed company name to Danone North America.
- Removed Tyson Foods from report, per company’s request.
- Shamrock Foods Co. changed company name to Shamrock Farms.
- Added Byrne Dairy to the report.
Significant events in 2018
- DanoneWave changed its name to Danone North America. Additionally, Danone North America launched a ground-breaking soil health initiative to build best-in-class soil health programs to benefit farms and communities. Danone North America also helped launch the Sustainable Food Policy Alliance to drive progress in public policies that shape what people eat and how it impacts their health, communities and the planet.
- Schwan’s Home Service deployed 200 ROUSH CleanTech E-450 cutaways. Meanwhile, Schwan’s Co. debuted the Edwards Dessert Kitchen, an ultimate dessert destination designed to offer a unique, dessert-forward dining experience.
- Tyson Foods sold its Sara Lee Frozen Bakery and Van’s businesses to private equity firm Kohlberg & Co. Kohlberg completed the purchase of Sara Lee Frozen Bakery in July 2018.
- Wells Enterprises moved its sales and marketing office from Minneapolis to Chicago, to better innovate and grow national share of the ice cream category.
- Nestlé USA opened the doors to its new U.S. headquarters in Arlington, Va. Nestlé also collaborated with Danone North America, Unilever and Mars to launch the Sustainable Food Policy Alliance. Nestlé also released its broader vision to achieve a waste-free future. Earlier this year, Nestlé partnered with Loop to include its Häagen-Dazs brand into Loop’s subscription home delivery service for foods with reusable packaging. Nestlé S.A. announced its global “Nestlé for Healthier Kids” initiative, which aims at helping 50 million children lead healthier lives by 2030.
- The Kroger Co. opened a Culinary Innovation Center in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio. Kroger partnered with Nuro to pilot an on-road, fully autonomous delivery experience, introduced OptUP, a data-driven app, introduced Kroger Ship, a new direct-to-customer e-commerce platform and partnered with Microsoft Corp. to redefine the customer experience. Kroger also collaborated with University of Cincinnati to operate an innovation lab within the school’s 1819 Innovation Hub. It also formed a relationship with Inmar to drive innovation in digital offer management. Meanwhile, Kroger and Ocado selected Cincinnati as the site for what is said to be the nation’s first high-tech customer fulfillment center.
- Unilever parent company partnered with Ioniqa to pioneer a new technology that converts PET waste back into virgin-grade material for use in food packaging. Also, Alan Jope, president, beauty and personal care, was appointed chief executive officer, taking over for Paul Polman, chief executive officer of Unilever in London, who retired Dec. 31, 2018. Likewise, Unilever announced plans to commit to supporting work in Sabah, Malaysia, to achieve a deforestation-free supply chain and further reduce emissions.
- Albertsons Cos. and venture capital firm Greycroft created a $50 million fund that will invest in and help grow emerging companies and technologies in the grocery sector. Also, Albertsons released its 2018 Sustainability Update, highlighting successes in reducing waste, expanding organic offerings, leading in seafood sustainability and more. Albertsons also partnered with Takeoff Technologies to pilot the micro-fulfillment center concept and Takeoff’s artificial intelligence capabilities, making it what is said to be the first national grocer to implement an automated e-commerce fulfillment solution.
- H-E-B acquired Favor Delivery, an on-demand delivery service. H-E-B also plans to develop a world-class tech facility and innovation lab in East Austin, Texas. It also broke ground on the San Antonio Super Regional Grocery Warehouse.
- Byrne Dairy announced a $24 million expansion to its Ultra Dairy plant in De Witt, N.Y.
Significant events to come in 2019
- Danone North America will celebrate its 100-year anniversary.
- Sara Lee Frozen Bakery is building a new research and development facility and test kitchen offices to accelerate product and packaging innovation.
- Fieldbrook Foods broke ground on a new cold storage warehouse in Dunkirk, N.Y.
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Frozen Appetizers & Breakfast Items Keep Consumers Coming Back for More
Frozen appetizers and frozen breakfast items placed Top 2 and 3 spots, respectively, in “The Power of Frozen” report, released by the American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI), Arlington, Va., and Food Marketing Institute (FMI), Arlington, Va. The core shoppers are older Millennials juggling families and careers and are heavily focused on convenience in both grocery shopping and meal preparation.
Learn how the Top 25 processors in this category keep consumers coming back for more.
Changes from last year’s report
- Ajinomoto Windsor changed company name to Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc.
- Removed Pinnacle Foods from the report, as a result of the Conagra Brands acquisition.
- Added Inn Foods to the report.
Significant events in 2018
- Schwan’s Home Service deployed 200 ROUSH CleanTech E-450 cutaways.
- Noel White was appointed president and CEO of Tyson Foods, succeeding Tom Hayes, who stepped down for personal reasons. Tyson Foods also formed an agreement with two business incubators—Plug and Play and 1871—to combine Tyson’s expertise with the energy, innovation and entrepreneurialism of startup culture. Earlier in 2018, Tyson Foods committed to improved environmental practices on 2 million acres of corn by the end of 2020, making it what is dubbed to be the largest-ever land stewardship commitment by a U.S. protein company. Furthermore, Tyson Foods and the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union expanded collaborative efforts to make workplace safety improvements at the company’s food processing plants. Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries also announced plans to pilot two emerging motor technologies as part of ongoing efforts to improve fuel efficiency, reduce carbon emissions and conserve energy. Through its corporate venture subsidiary Tyson Ventures, Tyson Foods invested in Tovala. Tyson Foods also partnered with FoodLogiQ, AgBiome Innovations, Subway/Independent Purchasing Cooperative and Testo North America to launch a blockchain pilot designed to raise transparency within their supply chains.
- Conagra Brands acquired Pinnacle Foods Inc.
- Mrs. T’s Pierogies redesigned its full line of packaging for an enhanced casual and contemporary look.
- Ruiz Food Products broke ground on an expansion to its Florence, S.C., manufacturing facility and distribution warehouse.
- Lamb Weston Holdings acquired Marvel Packers Pty Ltd. Lamb Weston also introduced Crispy on Delivery, which enables French fries to arrive hot and crispy via home delivery. Lamb Weston also partnered with Graphic Packaging International to develop Tite-Pak, an environmentally-friendly packaging that’s recyclable in the established Old Corrugated Container and mixed paper recycling streams.
- Nestlé USA opened the doors to its new U.S. headquarters in Arlington, Va. Nestlé also collaborated with Danone North America, Unilever and Mars to launch the Sustainable Food Policy Alliance. Nestlé also released its broader vision to achieve a waste-free future. Nestlé S.A. announced its global “Nestlé for Healthier Kids” initiative, which aims at helping 50 million children lead healthier lives by 2030.
- Kraft Heinz Co. opened the Global Centre of Excellence at the Zuidas in Amsterdam, and will move the head office from Benelux to Amsterdam as well. Kraft Heinz also launched Evolv Ventures, opened a digital hub to create digitally powered business models and launched Springboard, a platform dedicated to nurturing, scaling and accelerating growth of disruptive U.S. brands within the food and beverage space. In July 2018, Kraft Heinz announced the expansion of its environmental stewardship strategy to include time-bound targets for achieving greater packaging sustainability and setting science-based goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
- Garrett Lofto was promoted to president and CEO of J. R. Simplot Co., taking over for William Whitacre, who retired after 9 years at the helm.
- Ajinomoto Windsor, Inc. changed its company name to Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc.
- Bellisio Foods announced plans to acquire Frozen Specialties, Inc.
- Inn Foods made a $2 million upgrade to its Watsonville, Calif., headquarters manufacturing plant to include expanded bag-style capabilities.
Significant events to come in 2019
- Private investment firms TriArtisan Capital Partners and Paulson & Co. announced plans to acquire P.F. Chang’s China Bistro.
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Shifting Consumer Preferences Spur Growth in Frozen Bakery
The worldwide frozen bakery market will exceed a revenue collection of $25 billion by 2024 with an annual growth rate of 8.8% over 2017-2024, according to a study produced by Global Market Insights, Inc., Ocean View, Del. Frozen breads in particular will generate significant revenue, with an annual growth rate of more than 8% over the years ahead, thanks in part to shifting consumer preferences. Find out how the Top 25 players in this category experienced growth.
Changes from last year’s report
- CSM Bakery Solutions changed company name to Brill, Inc., per company request.
- Wenner Bakery changed company name to EUROPASTRY USA, per company request.
- Hill Country Bakery changed company name to FGF Texas, following the acquisition from FGF Brands.
- Removed Pinnacle Foods from the report, as a result of the Conagra Brands acquisition.
Significant events in 2018
- Lancaster Colony Corp. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, T. Marzetti Co., acquired Bantam Bagels, LLC.
- Robert Gonnella was named president of Gonnella Baking, taking over for Robert Marcucci.
- Schwan’s Home Service deployed 200 ROUSH CleanTech E-450 cutaways. Meanwhile, Schwan’s Co. debuted the Edwards Dessert Kitchen, an ultimate dessert destination designed to offer a unique, dessert-forward dining experience.
- Noel White was appointed president and CEO of Tyson Foods, succeeding Tom Hayes, who stepped down for personal reasons. Tyson Foods also formed an agreement with two business incubators—Plug and Play and 1871—to combine Tyson’s expertise with the energy, innovation and entrepreneurialism of startup culture. Tyson Foods also sold its Sara Lee Frozen Bakery and Van’s businesses to private equity firm Kohlberg & Co., and sold its pizza crust business to an affiliate of private equity firm Peak Rock Capital. Earlier in 2018, Tyson Foods committed to improved environmental practices on 2 million acres of corn by the end of 2020, making it what is dubbed to be the largest-ever land stewardship commitment by a U.S. protein company. Furthermore, Tyson Foods and the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union expanded collaborative efforts to make workplace safety improvements at the company’s food processing plants. Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries also announced plans to pilot two emerging motor technologies as part of ongoing efforts to improve fuel efficiency, reduce carbon emissions and conserve energy. Through its corporate venture subsidiary Tyson Ventures, Tyson Foods invested in Tovala. Tyson Foods also partnered with FoodLogiQ, AgBiome Innovations, Subway/Independent Purchasing Cooperative and Testo North America to launch a blockchain pilot designed to raise transparency within their supply chains.
- Rich Products acquired Venice Bakery and Panciera.
- The Kroger Co. opened a Culinary Innovation Center in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio. Kroger also partnered with Nuro to pilot an on-road, fully autonomous delivery experience, introduced OptUP, a data-driven app, introduced Kroger Ship, a new direct-to-customer e-commerce platform and partnered with Microsoft Corp. to redefine the customer experience. Kroger also collaborated with University of Cincinnati to operate an innovation lab within the school’s 1819 Innovation Hub. It also formed a relationship with Inmar to drive innovation in digital offer management. Meanwhile, Kroger and Ocado selected Cincinnati as the site for what is said to be the nation’s first high-tech customer fulfillment center.
- ARYZTA North America added a third frozen cookie dough line at its Chaska, Minn., bakery, which produces Otis Spunkmeyer branded cookies and custom cookies.
- FGF Brands, Inc. acquired Hill Country Bakery, and re-named the company FGF Texas.
Significant events to come in 2019
- Rich Products is scheduled to open a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Andover, UK, in 2019.
- Turano Baking Co. announced plans to build a new office building in Oak Park, Ill.
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Major M&As Prompt Growth in Frozen Fruits & Vegetables Category
The global demand for frozen fruits will grow steadily in the years to come, procuring revenues worth over $2.5 billion by 2022, according to research presented by Persistence Market Research, New York. Meanwhile, major mergers and acquisitions within the category continue to add dimension and provide opportunity for innovative new product development. Read on to find out how today’s Top 25 frozen fruit and vegetable processors fare in the industry.
Changes from last year’s report
- Ajinomoto Windsor changed company name to Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc.
- Removed Pinnacle Foods from the report, as a result of the Conagra Brands acquisition.
- Removed Inventure Foods from the report, as it sold to Oregon Potato Co., which is new to the report.
- Added Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. to the report.
Significant events in 2018
- Conagra Brands acquired Pinnacle Foods Inc.
- B&G Foods partnered with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital to feature artwork from two young patients on 1 million bags of limited-edition Green Giant Veggie Tots. B&G Foods also placed fifth in Refrigerated & Frozen Foods’ 2018 Best New Retail Products contest.
- Lakeside Foods acquired Good Eats Food Co. and acquired Riverside Foods. Lakeside Foods also broke ground on a 100,000-square-foot addition to its Manitowoc, Wis., headquarters and frozen packaging facility.
- Smith Frozen Foods refined its onion operation.
- Inn Foods made a $2 million upgrade to its Watsonville, Calif., headquarters manufacturing plant to include expanded bag-style capabilities.
- Bonduelle Americas Long Life worked with its parent company Bonduelle Group to acquire Seneca Foods’ Lebanon, Pa., frozen foods packaging plant.
- Garrett Lofto was promoted to president and CEO of J. R. Simplot Co., taking over for William Whitacre, who retired after 9 years at the helm.
- Schwan’s Home Service deployed 200 ROUSH CleanTech E-450 cutaways.
- Ajinomoto Windsor, Inc. changed its company name to Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc.
- Shawn Campbell was named president and CEO of NORPAC Foods, succeeding George Smith, who retired after 10 years in this role.
- Cavendish Farms closed its fresh produce packaging facility in O’Leary, Prince Edward Island.
- Twin City Foods closed its Stanwood, Wash., packaging plant, but will keep the Stanwood location as its headquarters.
- Oregon Potato Co. acquired Inventure Foods’ frozen foods unit in 2017.
- Grimmway Farms tapped CHEP to improve its sustainable practices and increase operations efficiency. It also opened a Southeast Regional packing facility and warehouse in Sparks, Ga.
Significant events to come in 2019
- Robert Cantwell, chief executive officer of B&G Foods, announced plans to retire, effective April 5, after 35 years with the company. As a result, Kenneth Romanzi, who currently serves as executive vice president and COO, will become the company’s next president and CEO, effective upon Cantwell’s retirement.
- Smith Frozen Foods celebrates its 100-year anniversary.
- Conagra Brands announced plans to expand operations at its Beaver Dam, Wis., Birds Eye facility.
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The Reports
| Rank | Company Name | HQs | Top Executive | 2018-2019 Sales | FY End | Product | No. of Plants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyson Foods Inc.* | Springdale, AR | Noel White, president, CEO | $40B* | 9/30/2018 | Meals, entrées, dinners, pizza, breakfast items, handheld sandwiches | 107 |
| 2 | The Kraft Heinz Co.* | Pittsburgh, PA | Bernardo Hees, CEO | $27.4B* | 12/31/2018 | Meals, entrées, pizza, breakfast items, pasta dinners | 3 |
| 3 | Nestlé USA(1)* | Rosslyn, VA | John Carmichael, president, Nestlé Foods division | $27B** | 12/31/2018 | Meals, pizza, meal kits, pasta dishes, handheld sandwiches, breakfast items | 9 |
| 4 | General Mills Inc.* | Minneapolis, MN | Jeff Harmening, CEO | $17B** | 5/27/2018 | Pizza, entrées, sandwiches, pasta meals, breakfast items | 9 |
| 5 | Kellogg Co. | Battle Creek, MI | Steve Cahillane, chairman, CEO | $13B(*)** | 12/31/2018 | Entrées, breakfast items, sandwiches | 5 |
| 6 | Conagra Brands* | Chicago, IL | Sean Connolly, president, CEO | $11B** | 5/31/2018 | Meals, entrées, pot pies, pasta dishes, meal kits, breakfast items, handheld sandwiches | 15 |
| 7 | Hormel Foods Corp.* | Austin, MN | Jim Snee, chairman, president, CEO | $9.5B** | 10/28/2018 | Sandwiches, handheld items | 10 |
| 8 | J. R. Simplot Co.* | Boise, ID | Garrett Lofto, president, CEO | $6B(*)** | 8/31/2018 | Meals, entrées | 20 |
| 9 | Rich Products Corp.* | Buffalo, NY | Bill Gisel, CEO | $3.8B** | 12/31/2018 | Meals, entreés, pizza, sandwiches, breakfast items | 39 |
| 10 | Koch Foods* | Park Ridge, IL | Joseph Grendys, president, CEO | $3.5B** | 12/31/2018 | Chicken meals | 18 |
| 11 | Schwan’s Co.* | Marshall, MN | Dimitrios Smyrnios, CEO | $3B** | 12/31/2018 | Meals, pizza | 16 |
| 12 | The Hain Celestial Group | Lake Success, NY | Mark Schiller, president, CEO | $2.9B(*)** | 12/31/2018 | Meals, entreés | N.A. |
| 13 | ARYZTA, LLC(2)* | Los Angeles, CA | Dave Johnson, CEO North America | $2.2B** | 7/31/2018 | Pizza, breakfast items | 23 |
| 14 | High Liner Foods* | Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada | Rod Hepponstall, CEO | $1.04B** | 12/31/2018 | Seafood entreés | 3 |
| 15 | Simmons Prepared Foods, Inc.* | Siloam Springs, AR | David Jackson, COO | $940M** | 12/31/2018 | Entrées, breakfast items | 6 |
| 16 | Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc.(3)* | Ontario, CA | Bernard Kreilmann, president, CEO | $375M** | 3/31/2018 | Ethnic entrées, pasta meals, meal kits, handheld sandwiches, breakfast items | 8 |
| 17 | Bob Evans Farms, Inc.(4)* | New Albany, OH | J. Michael Townsley, CEO | $300M* | 9/30/2018 | Sandwiches, breakfast items | 1 |
| 18 | Ruiz Food Products Inc.* | Dinuba, CA | Kim Beck, chairman | $300M(a) | 9/30/2018 | Mexican entrées, meals, dinners | 4 |
| 19 | Nation Pizza and Foods | Schaumburg, IL | Marshall Bauer & Jay Bauer, co-CEOs | $200M* | N.A. | Pizza, sandwiches | 2 |
| 20 | Amy’s Kitchen Inc. | Santa Rosa, CA | Andy Berliner, co-CEO | $199.5M** | N.A. | Entrées, pizza, burritos, wraps, ethnic meals | 3 |
| 21 | Request Foods Inc. | Holland, MI | Steve DeWitt, president | $850M(*)** | 9/30/2018 | Meals, entrées, breakfast items, pasta dishes | 2 |
| 22 | Palermo Villa Inc. | Milwaukee, WI | Giacomo Fallucca, chairman, CEO | $626M** | 12/31/2018 | Pizza, sandwiches, handheld items | 1 |
| 23 | Monogram Foods* | Memphis, TN | Karl Schledwitz, chairman, CEO | $610M(*)** | 12/30/2018 | Entrées, sandwiches, breakfast items | 4 |
| 24 | On-Cor Frozen Foods, LLC(5) | Aurora, IL | Kevin Scott, president | $500M* | 12/31/2018 | Entrées, pasta meals, breakfast items | 2 |
| 25 | Inn Foods Inc.(6)* | Watsonville, CA | Mike Randle, president, CEO | $480M* | 12/31/2018 | Meal kits | 1 |
*Company declined to confirm
**Company-wide.
(a) Reflects frozen foods sales only
(1) Unit of Nestlé S.A.
(2) Unit of Aryzta AG
(3) Unit of Ajinomoto Inc.
(4) Unit of Post Holdings, Inc.
(5) Unit of OSI Group, LLC.
(6)Unit of Charoen Pokphand Foods
| Rank | Company Name | HQs | Top Executive | 2018-2019 Sales | FY End | Product | No. of Plants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyson Foods Inc.* | Springdale, AR | Noel White, president, CEO | $40B** | 9/30/2018 | Chicken, beef, pork, seafood | 107 |
| 2 | JBS USA(1) | Greeley, CO | Andre Nogueira, CEO | $38.6B** | 9/30/2018 | Beef, pork, chicken, lamb | 55 |
| 3 | Cargill Protein(2) | Wichita, KS | Jon Nash, president | $20B** | 5/31/2018 | Beef, poultry | 36 |
| 4 | Hormel Foods Corp.* | Austin, MN | Jim Snee, chairman, president, CEO | $9.5B** | 10/28/2018 | Poultry | 10 |
| 5 | Perdue Farms LLC | Salisbury, MD | Randy Day, CEO | $6.3B(*)** | 3/31/2018 | Poultry, pork | 7 |
| 6 | OSI Group LLC | Aurora, IL | Sheldon Lavin, chairman, CEO | $6.125B** | 12/31/2018 | Beef, pork, poultry, seafood | 55 |
| 7 | Rich Products Corp.* | Buffalo, NY | Bill Gisel, CEO | $3.8B** | 12/31/2018 | Beef, pork, poultry, seafood | 39 |
| 8 | Koch Foods* | Park Ridge, IL | Joseph Grendys, president, CEO | $3.5B** | 12/31/2018 | Chicken | 18 |
| 9 | Sanderson Farms Inc. | Laurel, MS | Joe Sanderson, Jr., chairman, CEO | $3.236B** | 10/31/2018 | Chicken | 1 |
| 10 | American Foods Group, LLC | Green Bay, WI | Steve Van Lannen, president, COO | $3.1B(*)** | 9/30/2018 | Beef | 10 |
| 11 | Wayne Farms LLC | Oakwood, GA | J. Clinton Rivers, CEO | $2.2B* | 3/31/2018 | Chicken | 2 |
| 12 | Mountaire Farms Inc.(3) | Millsboro, DE | Paul Downes, president | $2.2B* | 11/1/2018 | Chicken | 3 |
| 13 | Greater Omaha Packing Co. Inc. | Omaha, NE | Henry Davis, president | $1.9B** | 11/1/2018 | Beef | 1 |
| 14 | Seaboard Foods, LLC | Merriam, KS | Duke Sand, president, CEO | $1.6B** | 12/31/2018 | Pork | 5 |
| 15 | Butterball LLC(4) | Garner, NC | Jay Jandrain, president, CEO | $1.5B(*)** | 12/31/2018 | Turkey, pork | 6 |
| 16 | High Liner Foods* | Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada | Rod Hepponstall, CEO | $1.04B** | 12/31/2018 | Seafood | 3 |
| 17 | West Liberty Foods, LLC | West Liberty, IA | Ed Garrett, CEO | $1.02B** | 4/30/2018 | Poultry, pork, beef | 6 |
| 18 | Fieldale Farms Corp. | Baldwin, GA | Gus Arrendale, chairman | $980M** | 9/30/2018 | Chicken | 3 |
| 19 | Simmons Prepared Foods, Inc.* | Siloam Springs, AR | David Jackson, COO | $940M** | 12/31/2018 | Chicken | 6 |
| 20 | Rastelli Foods Group | Swedesboro, NJ | Raymond Rastelli, Jr., CEO | $500M* | 12/31/2018 | Beef, pork, veal, lamb, poultry, seafood | 2 |
| 21 | John Soules Foods, Inc. | Tyler, TX | John Soules, Jr. & Mark Soules, co-CEOs | $450M** | 12/29/2018 | Beef, poultry | 2 |
| 22 | Beef Products, Inc. | Dakota Dunes, SD | Eldon & Regina Roth, co-CEOs | $450M* | 12/31/2018 | Beef | 4 |
| 23 | Colorado Premium | Greeley, CO | Kevin LaFleur, president | $385M* | N.A. | Beef, poultry | 4 |
| 24 | Golden State Foods | Irvine, CA | Mark Wetterau, chairman, CEO | $300M(a) | 12/29/2018 | Beef patties | 1 |
| 25 | Jensen Meat Co., Inc. | San Diego, CA | Abel Olivera, CEO | $169M** | 12/31/2018 | Beef patties | 1 |
*Company declined to confirm
**Company-wide.
(a) Reflects frozen foods sales only
(1) Unit of JBS S.A
(2) Unit of Aryzta AG
(3) Unit of Mountaire Corp.
(4) Unit of Seaboard Corp. and Maxwell Farms, LLC
| Rank | Company Name | HQs | Top Executive | 2018-2019 Sales | FY End | Product | No. of Plants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nestlé USA(1)* | Rosslyn, VA | John Carmichael, president, Nestlé Foods division | $27B** | 12/31/2018 | Ice cream, frozen yogurt, frozen novelties | 9 |
| 2 | General Mills Inc.* | Minneapolis, MN | Jeff Harmening, CEO | $17B** | 5/27/2018 | Ice cream, frozen novelties, frozen yogurt | 9 |
| 3 | Danone North America(2) | White Plains, NY; Broomfield, CO | Mariano Lozano, CEO, North America | $6B** | 9/30/2018 | Frozen yogurt, frozen desserts | 15 |
| 4 | Rich Products Corp.* | Buffalo, NY | Bill Gisel, CEO | $3.8B** | 12/31/2018 | Frozen novelties | 39 |
| 5 | The Kroger Co.* | Cincinnati, OH | Rodney McMullen, chairman, CEO | $3.5B(*)** | 2/3/2019 | Ice cream | 20 |
| 6 | Schwan’s Co.* | Marshall, MN | Dimitrios Smyrnios, CEO | $3B** | 12/31/2018 | Frozen yogurt, ice cream, frozen novelties | 16 |
| 7 | Prairie Farms Dairy Inc. | Edwardsville, IL | Edward Mullins, CEO, Exec. V-P. | $2.9B** | 9/30/2018 | Ice cream, frozen novelties | 12 |
| 8 | HP Hood LLC | Lynnfield, MA | John Kaneb, president, CEO | $2B** | 12/31/2018 | Frozen yogurt, ice cream, frozen desserts | 1 |
| 9 | Publix Super Markets Inc. | Lakeland, FL | Todd Jones, president, CEO | $1.7B(*)** | 12/31/2018 | Ice cream, frozen yogurt | 3 |
| 10 | Unilever USA(3) | Englewood Cliffs, NJ | Amanda Sourry, president, North America | $1.7B* | 12/31/2018 | Frozen desserts, frozen novelties | 6 |
| 11 | HEB Grocery Co. | San Antonio, TX | Charles Butt, chairman, CEO | $1.2M* | 12/31/2018 | Ice cream, frozen novelties | 3 |
| 12 | Wells Enterprises Inc. | Le Mars, IA | Mike Wells, president, CEO | $1.13B** | 12/31/2018 | Frozen novelties, frozen yogurt | 2 |
| 13 | Albertsons Cos. | Boise, ID | Bob Miller, chairman, CEO | $1.1B* | 12/31/2018 | Ice cream, frozen novelties | 3 |
| 14 | J&J Snack Foods Corp.* | Pennsauken, NJ | Gerald Shreiber, chairman, president, CEO | $1.1B** | 9/29/2018 | Fruit bars, frozen beverages | 18 |
| 15 | Dean Foods Co. | Dallas, TX | Ralph Scozzafava, CEO | $906M* | 12/31/2018 | Ice cream, frozen yogurt, frozen novelties | 4 |
| 16 | Crystal Creamery | Modesto, CA | Marty Devine, president, CEO | $580M(*)** | 12/31/2018 | Ice cream | 2 |
| 17 | Shamrock Farms | Phoenix, AZ | Kent McClelland, CEO | $369M* | 12/31/2018 | Ice cream, frozen novelties | 1 |
| 18 | Blue Bell Creameries | Brenham, TX | Ricky Dickson, president | $354M* | 12/31/2018 | Ice cream, frozen novelties | 3 |
| 19 | Byrne Dairy | Lafayette, NY | Carl Byrne, president, CEO | $352M* | 12/31/2018 | Ice cream | 2 |
| 20 | Mars Ice Cream(4) | Burr Ridge, IL | Hank Izzo, GM | $302M* | 12/31/2018 | Ice cream, frozen novelties | 1 |
| 21 | Producers Dairy Foods Inc. | Fresno, CA | Scott Shehadey, president | $250M* | 9/30/2018 | Ice cream | 1 |
| 22 | United Dairy Inc. | Martins Ferry, OH | Joseph Carson & James Carson, co-president | $177M* | 12/31/2018 | Ice cream, frozen novelties | 1 |
| 23 | SmithFoods Inc. | Orrville, OH | Nathan Schmid, CEO | $170M* | 9/30/2018 | Ice cream, frozen yogurt, frozen novelties | 1 |
| 24 | Hershey’s Ice Cream | Harrisburg, PA | George Holder, president | $140M** | 12/31/2018 | Frozen yogurt, frozen novelties | 1 |
| 25 | Fieldbrook Foods Inc. | Dunkirk, NY | Robin Galloway, president, CEO | $100M* | 12/31/2018 | Ice cream, frozen novelties | 3 |
*Company declined to confirm
**Company-wide.
(a) Reflects frozen foods sales only
(1) Unit of Nestlé S.A.
(2) Unit of Groupe Danone S.A.
(3) Unit of Unilever NV
(4) Unit of Mars, Inc.
| Rank | Company Name | HQs | Top Executive | 2018-2019 Sales | FY End | Product | No. of Plants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyson Foods Inc.* | Springdale, AR | Noel White, president, CEO | $40B* | 9/30/2018 | Snacks, appetizers, side dishes | 107 |
| 2 | The Kraft Heinz Co.* | Pittsburgh, PA | Bernardo Hees, CEO | $27.4B* | 12/31/2018 | Potato specialties, snacks | 3 |
| 3 | Nestlé USA(1)* | Rosslyn, VA | John Carmichael, president, Nestlé Foods division | $27B** | 12/31/2018 | Snacks | 9 |
| 4 | General Mills Inc.* | Minneapolis, MN | Jeff Harmening, CEO | $17B** | 5/27/2018 | Snacks, appetizers, potato specialties | 9 |
| 5 | Conagra Brands* | Chicago, IL | Sean Connolly, president, CEO | $11B** | 5/31/2018 | Potato specialties, appetizers, handheld pies | 15 |
| 6 | McCain Foods Ltd.* | Toronto, Ontario, Canada | Max Koeune, president, CEO | $7.3B** | 6/30/2018 | Potato specialties, snacks | 53 |
| 7 | J. R. Simplot Co.* | Boise, ID | Garrett Lofto, president, CEO | $6B** | 8/31/2018 | Potato specialties, breakfast items | 20 |
| 8 | Rich Products Corp.* | Buffalo, NY | Bill Gisel, CEO | $3.8B** | 12/31/2018 | Snacks, appetizers, potato specialties | 39 |
| 9 | Koch Foods* | Park Ridge, IL | Joseph Grendys, president, CEO | $3.5B** | 12/31/2018 | Snacks | 18 |
| 10 | Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.* | Eagle, ID | Tom Werner, president, CEO | $3.4M** | 6/30/2018 | Potato specialties | 25 |
| 11 | Schwan’s Co.* | Marshall, MN | Dimitrios Smyrnios, CEO | $3B** | 12/31/2018 | Appetizers, side dishes | 16 |
| 12 | J&J Snack Foods Corp.* | Pennsauken, NJ | Gerald Shreiber, chairman, president, CEO | $1.1B** | 9/29/2018 | Soft pretzels, pretzel rolls, pocket sandwiches, handheld fruit pies | 18 |
| 13 | Simmons Prepared Foods, Inc.* | Siloam Springs, AR | David Jackson, COO | $940M** | 12/31/2018 | Snacks, appetizers | 6 |
| 14 | Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc.(2)* | Ontario, CA | Bernard Kreilmann, president, CEO | $850M(*)** | 3/31/2018 | Ethnic snacks | 8 |
| 15 | Bob Evans Farms, Inc.(3)* | New Albany, OH | J. Michael Townsley, CEO | $626M** | 9/31/2018 | Breakfast items | 1 |
| 16 | Ruiz Food Products Inc.* | Dinuba, CA | Kim Beck, chairman | $610M(*)** | 9/30/2018 | Mexican appetizers, breakfast items | 4 |
| 17 | Cavendish Farms Corp.(4)* | Dieppe, NB, Canada | Robert Irving, president, co-CEO | $475M* | 12/31/2018 | Potato specialties, breakfast items | 5 |
| 18 | Monogram Foods* | Memphis, TN | Karl Schledwitz, CEO | $400M(a) | 12/30/2018 | Snacks, potato specialties | 4 |
| 19 | Inn Foods Inc.(5)* | Watsonville, CA | Mike Randle, president, CEO | $199.5M** | 12/31/2018 | Potato specialties | 1 |
| 20 | P.F. Chang’s China Bistro, Inc.(6) | Scottsdale, AZ | Michael Osanloo, CEO | $133M* | 11/2/2018 | Ethnic side dishes | N.A. |
| 21 | Bellisio Foods Inc.(5)* | Minneapolis, MN | Joel Conner, chairman | $99M(*)** | 1/1/2019 | Snacks, potato specialties | 4 |
| 22 | Morrison Lamothe Inc. | Toronto, Canada | David Pigott, president | $75M* | N.A. | Hors d’oeuvres, snacks, hand-held/convenience foods, meat pies | 3 |
| 23 | Reser’s Fine Foods | Beaverton, OR | Mark Reser, president, CEO | $65M** | 12/31/2018 | Mexican snacks, appetizers | 2 |
| 24 | Cuisine Innovations Unlimited LLC(7) | Lakewood, NJ | Ron Rexroth, CEO | $50M | 12/31/2018 | Hors d’oeuvres, appetizers | 2 |
| 25 | Ateeco Inc., DBA Mrs. T’s Pierogies | Shenandoah, PA | Tom Twardzik, president | $43.5M* | N.A. | Potato specialties | 1 |
*Company declined to confirm
**Company-wide.
(a) Reflects frozen foods sales only
(1) Unit of Nestlé S.A.
(2) Unit of Ajinomoto Inc.
(3) Unit of Post Holdings, Inc.
(4) Unit of Irving Group
(5) Unit of Charoen Pokphand Foods
(6) Unit of TriArtisan Capital Partners and Paulson & Co.
(7) Unit of The Fillo Factory
| Rank | Company Name | HQs | Top Executive | 2018-2019 Sales | FY End | Product | No. of Plants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyson Foods Inc.* | Springdale, AR | Noel White, president, CEO | $40B** | 9/30/2018 | Tortillas, breadsticks | 107 |
| 2 | General Mills, Inc.* | Minneapolis, MN | Jeff Harmening, CEO | $17B** | 5/27/2018 | Bread, dough | 9 |
| 3 | Conagra Brands* | Chicago, IL | Sean Connolly, president, CEO | $11B** | 5/31/2018 | Dough, bread, cakes, pies | 15 |
| 4 | Flowers Foods Inc. | Thomasville, GA | Allen Shiver, president, CEO | $3.9B(*)** | 12/31/2018 | Bread, cookies, dough | 24 |
| 5 | Rich Products Corp.* | Buffalo, NY | Bill Gisel, CEO | $3.8B** | 12/31/2018 | Bread, cookies, dough, pizza crust | 39 |
| 6 | The Kroger Co.* | Cincinnati, OH | Rodney McMullen, chairman, CEO | $3.5B(*)** | 2/3/2019 | Bread, cookies, dough | 20 |
| 7 | Schwan’s Co.* | Marshall, MN | Dimitrios Smyrnios, CEO | $3B** | 12/31/2018 | Dough, pies | 16 |
| 8 | Brill, Inc.(1) | Atlanta, GA | Marianne Kirkegaard, president, CEO | $2.6B(*)** | 12/31/2018 | Dough, bread, cookies | 8 |
| 9 | ARYZTA, LLC(2)* | Los Angeles, CA | Dave Johnson, CEO North America | $2.2B(*)** | 7/31/2018 | Cookie dough, ready-to-bake bread | 23 |
| 10 | Weston Foods(3) | Toronto, Ontario, Canada | Luc Mongeau, president | $2B** | 12/31/2018 | Bread, cakes, pies | 48 |
| 11 | Dawn Food Products Inc. | Jackson, MI | Carrie Jones-Barber, CEO | $1.5B* | 12/31/2018 | Cakes, cookies, dough, breakfast items | 4 |
| 12 | J&J Snack Foods Corp.* | Pennsauken, NJ | Gerald Shreiber, chairman, president, CEO | $1.1B** | 9/29/2018 | Pretzel rolls, cookies, bread, biscuits, pastries | 18 |
| 13 | EUROPASTRY USA(4) | Ronkonkoma, NY | Oriol Tey, CEO, U.S. | $850M** | 12/31/2018 | Bread, cookies, dough | 20 |
| 14 | Pepperidge Farm Inc.(5) | Norwalk, CT | Carlos Abrams-Rivera, president | $570M(*)** | 7/31/2018 | Bread, cakes, dough | 2 |
| 15 | Hostess Brands, LLC | Kansas City, MO | Bill Toler, president, CEO | $559.1M** | N.A. | Baked goods | N.A. |
| 16 | Give and Go Prepared Foods Corp.(6) | Toronto, Ontario, Canada | Joel Flatt, president, CEO | $420M** | 6/30/2018 | Bread, rolls, bagels, biscuits, dough | 7 |
| 17 | Lancaster Colony Corp. | Westerville, OH | Dave Ciesinski, president, CEO | $390M | 6/30/2018 | Garlic bread, rolls | 6 |
| 18 | The Bama Cos., Inc. | Tulsa, OK | Paula Marshall, owner, CEO | $350M* | N.A. | Pizza crust, pies, bread | 4 |
| 19 | Harlan Bakeries, LLC | Avon, IN | Hugh Harlan, president | $300M* | 12/31/2018 | Bread, cookies, dough | 5 |
| 20 | Gonnella Baking Co. | Schaumburg, IL | Robert Gonnella, president | $230M** | 12/29/2018 | Bread, dough | 3 |
| 21 | Turano Baking Co. | Berwyn, IL | Joseph Turano, president | $200M* | 12/31/2018 | Bread | 4 |
| 22 | Hill Country Bakery(7) | San Antonio, TX | David Nolan & Steve O’Donnell, partners | $140M* | N.A. | Desserts, sweet goods | 4 |
| 23 | Bridgford Foods Corp. | Anaheim, CA | John Simmons, president | $133.4M* | 10/8/2018 | Dough, bread, rolls, biscuits | 5 |
| 24 | Dianne’s Fine Desserts(8) | Newburyport, MA | Mike Knowles, CEO | $130M* | 12/31/2018 | Desserts, cakes, brownies, cheesecakes | 3 |
| 25 | Rhodes International | Salt Lake City, UT | Ken Farnsworth, Jr., CEO | $65M | 6/30/2018 | Bread, rolls, cinnamon roll dough | 1 |
*Company declined to confirm
**Company-wide.
(a) Reflects frozen foods sales only
(1) Unit of CSM Bakery Solutions
(2) Unit of Aryzta AG
(3) Unit of George Weston Ltd.
(4) Unit of EUROPASTRY S.A.
(5) Unit of Campbell Soup Co.
(6) Unit of Thomas H. Lee Partners
(7) Unit of FGF Brands, Inc.
(8) Unit of Geneva Glen Capital
| Rank | Company Name | HQs | Top Executive | 2018-2019 Sales | FY End | Product | No. of Plants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Mills Inc.* | Minneapolis, MN | Jeff Harmening, CEO | $17B** | 5/27/2018 | Fruits, vegetables | 9 |
| 2 | Conagra Brands* | Chicago, IL | Sean Connolly, president, CEO | $11B** | 5/31/2018 | Vegetables | 15 |
| 3 | McCain Foods Ltd.* | Toronto, Ontario, Canada | Max Koeune, president, CEO | $7.3B** | 6/30/2018 | Fruits, vegetables | 53 |
| 4 | J. R. Simplot Co.* | Boise, ID | Garrett Lofto, president, CEO | $6B(*)** | 8/31/2018 | Fruits, vegetables | 20 |
| 5 | Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.* | Eagle, ID | Tom Werner, president, CEO | $3.4M** | 6/30/2018 | Vegetables | 25 |
| 6 | Schwan’s Co.* | Marshall, MN | Dimitrios Smyrnios, CEO | $3B** | 12/31/2018 | Vegetables | 16 |
| 7 | B&G Foods Inc. | Parsippany, NJ | Robert Cantwell, president, CEO | $1.67B** | 12/31/2018 | Vegetables | 1 |
| 8 | Goya Foods Inc. | Jersey City, NJ | Bob Unanue, president | $1.5B** | 12/31/2018 | Fruits, vegetables | 1 |
| 9 | Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc.(1)* | Ontario, CA | Bernard Kreilmann, president, CEO | $850M(*)** | 3/31/2018 | Fruits, vegetables | 8 |
| 10 | Bonduelle Americas Long Life(2) | Saint-Denis, Quebec, Canada | Mark McNeil, CEO | $700M** | 6/31/2018 | Fruits, vegetables | 13 |
| 11 | NORPAC Foods Inc. | Salem, OR | Shawn Campbell, president, CEO | $500M* | 12/31/2018 | Fruits, vegetables | 5 |
| 12 | Lakeside Foods Inc. | Manitowoc, WI | Glen Tellock, president, CEO | $500M(*)** | 4/28/2018 | Vegetables | 5 |
| 13 | Cavendish Farms Corp.(3)* | Dieppe, NB, Canada | Robert Irving, president, co-CEO | $475M* | 12/31/2018 | Vegetables | 5 |
| 14 | Sunrise Growers(4) | Placentia, CA | David Colo, CEO | $350M* | 12/31/2018 | Fruits | 5 |
| 15 | Hanover Foods Corp. | Hanover, PA | John Warehime, chairman, president, CEO | $333M* | 5/30/2018 | Vegetables | 4 |
| 16 | The Pictsweet Co. | Bells, TN | Wesley Eubanks, CEO | $325M* | 2/28/2019 | Vegetables | 4 |
| 17 | Superior Foods | Watsonville, CA | R. Neil Happee, president, CEO | $225M* | 12/31/2018 | Fruits, vegetables | 90 |
| 18 | Inn Foods Inc.(5) | Watsonville, CA | Mike Randle, president, CEO | $199.5M** | 12/31/2018 | Fruits, vegetables | 1 |
| 19 | Twin City Foods, Inc. | Stanwood, WA | Roger Lervick, chairman, CEO | $190M* | 6/30/2018 | Vegetables | 5 |
| 20 | Seabrook Brothers & Sons Inc. | Seabrook, NJ | James Seabrook, Jr., CEO | $104M* | 6/1/2018 | Vegetables | 1 |
| 21 | Bellisio Foods Inc.(6)* | Minneapolis, MN | Joel Conner, chairman | $99M(*)** | 1/1/2019 | Vegetables | 4 |
| 22 | Jasper Wyman & Son, Inc. | Milbridge, ME | Anthony Schurman, president, CEO | $70M* | 5/31/2018 | Fruits | 2 |
| 23 | Smith Frozen Foods, Inc. | Pendleton, OR | Gary Crowder, president | $55M | 12/31/2018 | Vegetables | 1 |
| 24 | Grimmway Farms | Bakersfield, CA | Jeff Huckaby, president, CEO | $40M* | N.A. | Vegetables | 1 |
| 25 | Oregon Potato Co. | Pasco, WA | Frank Tiegs, president | $14.1M* | N.A. | Fruits, vegetables | 1 |
*Company declined to confirm
**Company-wide.
(a) Reflects frozen foods sales only
(1) Unit of Ajinomoto Inc.
(2) Unit of Bonduelle Group
(3) Unit of J.D. Irving Group
(4) Unit of SunOpta Inc.
(5) Unit of VPS Cos.
(6) Unit of Charoen Pokphand Foods
