Led by CEO Theresa Motter, Van’s Kitchen has weathered the COVID pandemic to sign over 10 new distributor, supermarket and grocery store accounts, increasing the company’s client base by 28%. Van’s Kitchen has spent the past year fulfilling more orders, marking a 40% increase in sales year-over-year.
These new retail products hit store shelves in the midst of a global pandemic and through innovation and dedication, rose to the top of a field of 25 contenders to be named among the best of 2021.
These new retail products hit store shelves in the midst of a global pandemic and through innovation and dedication, rose to the top of a field of 25 contenders to be named among the best of 2021.
As the cold chain responded to the challenges of 2021, each of our five Processors to Watch overcame an unprecedented year, growing their brands and positioning them to take off in 2022.
Our cover story, Cold Foods Processors to Watch, highlights five emerging companies using innovative technology, sustainability, and creative ways to connect with their consumers to leverage growth. These processors overcame a year of manufacturing and logistical challenges, responding to changing consumer tastes while growing their brands.