Sandridge Food Corporation

What Sandridge Food Corporation does

Sandridge Food Corporation, operating commercially as Sandridge Crafted Foods, is a third-generation, privately held fresh-food manufacturer founded in 1960 in Medina, Ohio. The company produces prepared salads, soups, sauces, sides, entrees, meal kits, and cooked proteins across 18 product categories and seven sub-brands (Grandma's Kitchen, 1st & Main Deli, Casa Cocina, Simply Crafted, Sandridge Seasonal Selections, Melch's, and Leon), serving retail deli/prepared-foods, foodservice, college and university dining, and healthcare operators in the United States. Manufacturing is anchored by three U.S. facilities (Medina, OH; Morton, IL; New Oxford, PA) using proprietary processing capabilities including two High Pressure Processing (HPP) lines using Hiperbaric equipment since 2008, sous vide precision cooking, European kettle cooking, and an integrated cold chain managed through wholly owned logistics subsidiary MDS Inc., which operates a 30-truck refrigerated fleet.

The company operates a hybrid B2B revenue model combining private-label and co-pack contract manufacturing (transaction-fee based) with sales of its own proprietary brand portfolios (one-time license style) into both retail and foodservice channels. The GTM motion is sales-led: dedicated sales teams, including an EVP of Strategic Customer Accounts, call on enterprise retail and foodservice customers with tailored solutions targeting back-of-house labor reduction, waste reduction, and menu innovation. Pricing is quote-based and volume-dependent and is not publicly disclosed. Culinary capability is sourced from in-house chefs trained at the Culinary Institute of America and food scientists from Ohio State, supporting the bench-to-box product development process and differentiating Sandridge on chef-crafted quality and shelf-life extension without artificial preservatives. The company is family-controlled (no disclosed institutional investors), carries SQF, HACCP, USDA, and FDA 21 CFR Part 11 certifications, and is currently led by second-generation CEO Mark Sandridge alongside third-generation Co-Presidents Jordan and Dane Sandridge.

Name

Sandridge Food Corporation

Legal name

Sandridge Food Corporation

Website

https://sandridge.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Sandridge Food Corporation (Sandridge Crafted Foods) is a third-generation, family-owned U.S. fresh-food manufacturer producing prepared salads, soups, sauces, sides, entrees, and proteins across multiple sub-brands for retail, foodservice, college/university, and healthcare customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Prepared Foods Manufacturing

NAICS

Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing (311991), Food Manufacturing (311)

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000), Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products (2090)

akta.pro primary industry

Deli & prepared foods (retail/foodservice pack) manufacturing (AFAKAHAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Prepared salads, sandwiches & wraps manufacturing (AFAKAHAE), Cold Prepared Foods & Meal Components (Sides, Proteins, Family Meals) (CRAHAKAC), Refrigerated/Chilled Foods Wholesale (Deli, Prepared, Fresh Pasta, etc.) (AFAIAHAB)

Keywords

• Fresh food manufacturing
• Prepared foods
• Refrigerated salads
• Private label foods
• Foodservice solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Medina

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Private Label Manufacturing: Custom formulations and co-packing under customer labels. Core business model serving retail and foodservice customers with tailored food products.
2. Proprietary Brand Products: Sales of company-owned brands including Grandma's Kitchen, 1st & Main Deli, Casa Cocina, Simply Crafted, and Sandridge Seasonal Selections through retail and foodservice channels.
3. Contract Manufacturing & Co-Pack: Full-service manufacturing capabilities for custom product development, formulation, and production under customer brands.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Sandridge Food Corporation (operating as Sandridge Crafted Foods) is a third-generation, family-owned fresh food manufacturer that produces prepared salads, soups, sauces, sides, entrees, pre-cooked proteins, dips, spreads, desserts, and meal kits for retail and foodservice customers. The company sells both proprietary sub-brands (Grandma's Kitchen, 1st & Main Deli, Casa Cocina, Simply Crafted, Sandridge Seasonal Selections, Melch's, Leon) and provides private label/co-pack contract manufacturing, supported by in-house logistics subsidiary MDS Inc.

Product overview

Sandridge Crafted Foods is a third-generation family-owned fresh food manufacturer offering a diverse portfolio of prepared foods across multiple product categories. The company operates as a platform-based manufacturer with distinct sub-brands including 1st & Main Deli (retail deli-style salads), Grandma's Kitchen (foodservice bulk salads), Casa Cocina (Mexican-inspired proteins), Simply Crafted (sous vide proteins and soups), and Sandridge Seasonal Selections (holiday offerings). The product portfolio encompasses 18 distinct categories: cold salads (cole slaws, macaroni salads, pasta salads, potato salads, specialty salads, protein/seafood salads), prepared foods (entrees, heatable sides, meal kits), beverages and bases (soups, sauces), grain products, desserts, and dips/spreads. The company distinguishes itself through advanced processing technologies including High Pressure Processing (HPP), sous vide cooking, European kettle cooking, blanching, and vegetable preparation. Manufacturing capabilities span private label/co-pack manufacturing, kit manufacturing, meal assembly solutions, and in-house logistics through subsidiary MDS Inc. Distribution focuses on retail and foodservice channels with customers in college/university, deli/prepared foods, healthcare, and general foodservice segments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 1st & Main Deli: Retail brand offering cold salads and protein salads including potato salad, cole slaw, macaroni salad, chicken salad, ham salad, egg salad, and tuna salad.
• Grandma's Kitchen
• Simply Crafted
• Casa Cocina
• Melch's
• Sandridge Seasonal Selections
• Leon

Products and services

• 1st & Main Deli

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Folds of HonorcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 January 2025Partnership with Folds of Honor nonprofit organization that provides educational scholarships to families of fallen or disabled U.S. service members and first responders. Simply Crafted brand products connect food sales with purpose-driven values supporting military families.
• HiperbariccoreTechnology or IntegrationWorld's leading advocate for High Pressure Processing (HPP) technology equipment. Sandridge uses Hiperbaric industrial HPP equipment (installed since 2008 with two lines) to extend shelf life without preservatives.
• Refrigerated Foods Association (RFA)minorOthersIndustry association of manufacturers and suppliers of prepared, refrigerated food products united to advance and safeguard the industry.
• Research Chefs AssociationminorOthersProfessional community for food research and development, pioneers of Culinology blending culinary arts and food science.
• American Culinary FederationminorOthersProfessional organization promoting the professional image of American chefs through education.
• The Culinary Institute of America (CIA)minorOthersPremier culinary college specializing in culinary, baking, and pastry arts education. Sandridge employs CIA graduates and maintains industry leadership connection.
• Ohio Center for Innovative Food Technology (CIFT)minorOthersConsortium driving innovation and growth through collaboration, joint projects, and extensive networking throughout Ohio.
• MDS Inc. LogisticscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCompany's in-house logistics subsidiary providing temperature-controlled distribution with fleet of 30 trucks implementing fuel-efficiency standards including California emissions standards, FlowBelow aerodynamic technology, and Super Single tires.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Reser's Fine Foods: Family-owned prepared foods manufacturer of refrigerated deli salads, sides, dips, and entrees serving retail and foodservice — closely overlapping Sandridge's product portfolio, private-label/co-pack model, and B2B channel mix.
• Taylor Farms: Largest fresh prepared salads and fresh foods manufacturer in North America, serving retail deli, foodservice and club channels — directly comparable product categories (salads, kits, sides), customer base, and refrigerated distribution model.
• T. Marzetti Company: Refrigerated dressings, sauces, and dips manufacturer with significant salad and side-dish exposure — comparable product mix and retail/foodservice channels, though broader and publicly traded.
• Hanover Foods: Mid-Atlantic prepared foods and salads manufacturer serving retail and foodservice with similar deli-style salads, soups, sides, and condiments — directly comparable product portfolio and regional foodservice positioning.
• Bellisio Foods: Frozen prepared meals, entrées, and sauces manufacturer (parent of Michelina's, Boston Market) — comparable prepared entrée, sauce, and protein capabilities serving retail and foodservice customers.
• Brakebush Brothers: Privately held prepared chicken and protein manufacturer focused on foodservice — overlapping Sandridge's Morton IL protein/sous vide capabilities and foodservice channel focus.
• Hometown Food Company: Private equity-backed manufacturer of refrigerated and frozen specialty foods including sides, salads, and prepared dishes — comparable prepared foods manufacturing model and retail/foodservice channel mix.

Broad incumbents

• Bob Evans Farms: Established refrigerated prepared sides, breakfast, and entrée brand now part of Post Holdings — overlaps Sandridge's heatable sides and refrigerated prepared foods categories with broader retail DSD scale.
• McCain Foods: Global leader in frozen prepared foods (potato products, appetizers, meals) with growing refrigerated prepared foods presence — comparable processing technology investment and retail/foodservice customer base at much larger scale.
• TreeHouse Foods: Largest pure-play private-label food and beverage manufacturer in North America — comparable private label/co-pack business model serving retail channels, though much broader in category scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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