Our Heritage

1996

Formed through an LBO of Portion-Trol Foods, a major processor for Denny's, and the acquisition of Fast Food Merchandisers, a major processor for Hardee's, in 1998.

2001

Partnered with Levine Leichtman to advance the business into a leading custom, pre-cooked food processor.

2004

Augmented management team with experienced foodservice industry executives.

2005

Enhanced product development with the addition of a culinary science team.

2001- 2006

Invested more than $13 million in growth capital to have duplicate production capabilities in two key strategic geographic locations.

2006

Formed a strategic alliance with a thermal cup producer providing proprietary retail packaging capability.

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. invests $5 million as a preferred shareholder in recognition of the Company that "has the talent and capacity to help drive supplier diversity".