Crofter's Organic

What Crofter's Organic does

Crofter's Organic (legal entity Crofters Food Ltd.) is a family-founded organic food manufacturer established in 1989 and headquartered in Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada. The company produces organic fruit spreads across three consumer product lines — Premium Spread (made with organic fruit and Fair Trade cane sugar, formulated with one-third less sugar than traditional preserves), Just Fruit Spread (98% organic fruit sweetened with organic apple juice concentrate, no refined sugar), and Squeeze-able Fruit Spread (seedless pouch format for on-the-go consumption). Manufacturing is conducted at a state-of-the-art, allergen-free facility completed in 2018 with zero-waste-water capability and SQF Food Safety certification (annual audit scores above 90%). The company operates three distinct revenue streams: branded consumer products sold through mass retailers (Walmart, Costco, Publix), natural food stores (Sprouts, Whole Foods), and e-commerce channels (own storefront, Thrive Market, Vitacost, Well.ca); private label and co-packing services where it acts as the co-packer of choice for organic preserves under major supermarket store brand programs in North America; and food service bulk products in 15.4 lb bag-in-box format for yogurt bases, fillings, sauces, and direct foodservice use.

In January 2026, Crofter's was acquired by Toronto-based food-focused private equity platform Power Sustainable Lios, with co-investments from Farm Credit Canada, BMO Capital Partners, and the founding Latka family who retained a stake and remain engaged as long-term partners. The transaction succeeds a 2021 majority investment by Chicago-based PE firm Frontenac. Capital from the new ownership is earmarked for capacity enhancement, brand awareness initiatives, and product innovation to serve growing demand from both branded and private label customers. The company's core technology centers on specialized organic fruit processing, allergen-free production lines, flexible multi-format packaging (10oz to 28oz jars, 6/12-pack trays, bulk bag-in-box), and an extensive content/marketing platform with 250+ recipes organized by dietary type. There are no AI/ML capabilities, software products, or digital platform offerings disclosed in the source data — the business is fundamentally a physical CPG manufacturing operation.

Name

Crofter's Organic

Legal name

Crofters Food Ltd.

Website

https://croftersorganic.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Crofter's Organic is a family-founded organic fruit spreads manufacturer (est. 1989, Parry Sound, Ontario) and North America's largest supplier of organic jams, jellies, and spreads. It sells branded products through major retailers and e-commerce, co-packs private label for supermarket chains, and supplies bulk fruit bases to food service operators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Organic Fruit Spreads

NAICS

Grocery and Related Product Merchant Wholesalers (4244), Other Grocery and Related Products Merchant Wholesalers (42449)

SIC

Canned, Fruits, Veg, Preserves, Jams & Jellies (2033), Wholesale-Groceries & Related Products (5140)

akta.pro primary industry

Organic & Natural Foodservice & Restaurant Supply Wholesale (AFAIAJAJ)

Keywords

• Organic fruit spreads
• Private label manufacturing
• Organic co-packing
• Bulk food service
• Reduced sugar jams

Headquarters

HQ city

Parry Sound

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Branded Consumer Products: Direct-to-consumer and retail sales of organic fruit spreads under Crofter's Organic brand through Premium, Just Fruit, and Squeeze-able product lines
2. Private Label/Co-Packing: Leading producer of organic private label preserve, jelly, and fruit spread for store brand programs in North America. Co-packer of choice for major supermarket chains with custom recipe development and fruit sourcing capabilities
3. Food Service Bulk Products: Custom fruit bases for food service applications (yogurt bases, fillings, sauces) and bulk fruit spread purchasing in 15.4 lb/7 kg bag-in-box format

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Crofter's Organic manufactures and sells organic fruit spreads (jams, jellies, and preserves) under its own brand through retail and e-commerce, and provides contract private-label/co-packing services and bulk food service products for major supermarket chains and food service operators across North America. The company operates a state-of-the-art allergen-free manufacturing facility in Parry Sound, Ontario.

Product overview

Crofter's Organic is a family-owned organic spreads manufacturer founded in 1989, based in Parry Sound, Ontario. The company offers three product lines: Premium Spread (made with organic fruit and Fair Trade cane sugar, one-third less sugar than preserves), Just Fruit Spread (sweetened with organic apple juice, 98% fruit, no refined sugar), and Squeeze-able Fruit Spread (convenience-oriented seedless pouches). The product portfolio spans multiple fruit varieties including Strawberry, Berry Harvest, Wild Blueberry, Apricot, Morello Cherry, Peach, Four Fruit, Seedless Raspberry, Seedless Blackberry, Mango, and Superfruit. Beyond consumer products, the company operates private label/co-packing services for major supermarket chains and provides bulk food service products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Premium Spread Premium organic fruit spreads made with organic fruit and Fair Trade cane sugar, featuring one-third less sugar than traditional preserves. Available in multiple fruit varieties in 10 oz to 28 oz jars for retail consumers.
• Just Fruit Spread Organic fruit spreads sweetened with organic apple juice concentrate, containing 98% organic fruit with no refined sugar. Available in Wild Blueberry, Strawberry, Superfruit, and Raspberry varieties.
• Squeeze-able Fruit Spread Convenience-oriented seedless organic fruit spread packaged in squeeze pouches, designed for on-the-go snacking without utensils. Currently available in Strawberry flavor.
• Private Label / Co-packing Services Contract manufacturing services for organic private label preserve, jelly, and fruit spread products for major supermarket chains. Includes custom recipe development and fruit sourcing capabilities. Crofter's is the leading producer of organic private label fruit spreads in North America.
• Food Service Bulk Products Bulk organic fruit spread products and custom fruit bases for food service applications including yogurt bases, fillings, and fruit-based sauces. Available in 15.4 lb / 7 kg bag-in-box format in Apricot, Concord Grape, Raspberry, and Strawberry flavors with 6-month shelf life under ambient storage.

Quantifiable outcome

• One-third less sugar than traditional preserves
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Woodstock Foods: Organic and non-GMO packaged foods brand offering jams, peanut butter, and pantry staples. Comparable on organic certification, natural/grocery channel mix, and multi-SKU pantry positioning.
• Santa Cruz Organic: Organic fruit spreads and juice brand owned by The J.M. Smucker Co. Most directly comparable competitor in certified organic fruit spreads across US grocery channels.
• RW Knudsen Family: Organic juices, spritzers, and fruit spreads brand owned by The J.M. Smucker Co. Comparable on organic certification, natural-channel distribution, and Just Fruit-style reduced-sugar positioning.
• Cascadian Farm: Organic food brand owned by General Mills offering organic fruit spreads alongside cereals and frozen produce. Direct competitor at Sprouts, Whole Foods, and other natural retailers where Crofter's also distributes.
• Bonne Maman: Premium fruit preserves and jellies brand owned by Hero Group, sold across US mass and natural channels. Closest comparable on premium positioning, glass-jar presentation, and clean-label ingredient story.

Broad incumbents

• The J.M. Smucker Co. Large US packaged food conglomerate whose portfolio includes Smucker's jams, Santa Cruz Organic, and RW Knudsen. Competes directly across conventional and organic fruit spread categories and operates the largest private-label jam platform in North America.
• Hain Celestial Group: Organic and natural foods conglomerate owning brands across spreads, baby food, snacks, and beverages. Comparable on organic positioning, natural-channel distribution, and platform-based brand stewardship.
• Welch's: National grape and fruit products brand with a growing jam and spread line. Competes in mass grocery channels such as Walmart and Publix where Crofter's also lists.

Regional players

• St. Dalfour: French premium fruit spread brand distributed in the US through specialty and natural channels. Comparable on premium glass-jar, clean-label positioning, though distribution is more limited than Crofter's mass retail footprint.

Emerging players

• Tree Top: US fruit processor and ingredient supplier with private-label fruit products and foodservice offerings. Comparable on fruit-based private-label/foodservice business model, though Crofter's leads on organic specifically.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/croftersorganic
• Facebookfacebook.com/croftersorganic?ref=s
• Instagraminstagram.com/croftersorganic

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors3 records

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M&A

Investments

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