What Jasper Products does

Jasper Products, LLC is a private U.S. contract manufacturer of aseptic and shelf-stable beverages, headquartered at a 2.7 million square foot single-site facility in Joplin, Missouri, and operating since October 2000. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) following a 2001 partnership, and it produces a broad store-brand portfolio spanning Grade A dairy (organic and ESL milk, half & half, whipping cream, creamers), plant-based beverages (soy, almond, cashew, rice, coconut milk and water), nutritional shakes, and ready-to-drink iced coffee. Core technology is UHT (Ultra-High Temperature) thermal processing using direct steam injection and tubular indirect heating, supplemented by 3,000 psi post-UHT homogenization, high-shear temperature-controlled mixing, aseptic surge tanks, and 6-layer oxygen-barrier packaging, yielding shelf lives of 70 to 365 days depending on format.

The business model is B2B contract manufacturing on a quote-based, volume- and complexity-priced fee structure, with revenue derived from production fees paid by retail store-brand owners and foodservice operators. Jasper's go-to-market is sales-led and direct, with finished goods shipped in full truckload quantities to retail distribution centers; the company also operates a horizontal segmentation approach serving both retail private label and foodservice premix customers. The asset base is supported by approximately 800 employees with senior leadership averaging 25 years of industry experience, daily outbound capacity of 90 truckloads, and a regulatory and certification stack (SQF Level 3, Non-GMO Project Verified, OU Kosher, QAI Certified Organic, IFANCA Halal) that functions as a customer-acquisition gate for retailers requiring compliance across multiple dietary frameworks.

Jasper holds no patents or trademarks in the disclosed record, has no active API or developer platform, and reports no AI/ML capabilities, positioning the company as a capital-intensive industrial co-packer whose competitive position is built on physical scale, certification breadth, and incumbency with private-label customers rather than software- or data-driven differentiation.

Name

Jasper Products

Legal name

Jasper Products, LLC

Website

https://jasperproducts.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Jasper Products, a Dairy Farmers of America subsidiary since 2001, is a B2B contract manufacturer of aseptic and shelf-stable dairy, plant-based, and nutritional beverages for retail store brands and foodservice operators from a 2.7 million square foot facility in Joplin, Missouri.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aseptic Beverage Contract Manufacturing

NAICS

Coffee and Tea Manufacturing (311920)

SIC

Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Coffee & Tea Concentrates (Liquid, Extracts, Syrups) (AFAFAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Coffee & Tea Concentrates, Syrups & Extracts (CRADAHAI)

Keywords

• Aseptic beverage manufacturing
• Contract beverage packaging
• Private label dairy
• Plant-based beverages
• UHT thermal processing

Headquarters

HQ city

Joplin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Contract Manufacturing Services: B2B contract manufacturing of aseptic and refrigerated beverages including dairy, plant-based alternatives, nutritional shakes, and creamers. Revenue generated through production fees based on volume and product complexity for private label/store brand customers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Jasper Products is a B2B contract manufacturer that produces aseptic and refrigerated beverages for private label and store brand customers. Using UHT thermal processing, aseptic packaging, and high-pressure homogenization, the company manufactures dairy beverages (milk, creamers, whipping cream, half & half), plant-based beverages (soymilk, almond, cashew, rice, coconut milk), nutritional shakes, iced coffee, and coconut water in shelf-stable and refrigerated formats. Revenue is generated through production fees based on volume and product complexity for retail store brand and foodservice customers.

Product overview

Jasper Products is a premier aseptic beverage contract manufacturing facility that produces a portfolio of store-brand dairy and plant-based beverages for retail partners. The company operates as a single unified manufacturing platform offering contract manufacturing services alongside its own store brand product lines. The product portfolio spans dairy beverages (organic milk, ESL milk, half & half, whipping cream, creamers), plant-based alternatives (soymilk, almond milk, cashew milk, coconut milk/water, ricemilk), nutritional beverages (complete nutrition shakes, sports nutrition/weight loss shakes), and ready-to-drink beverages (iced coffee). The company utilizes advanced aseptic processing technologies including UHT thermal processing, direct steam injection, tubular indirect thermal processing, and post-UHT homogenization to produce shelf-stable and extended shelf-life products distributed nationwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Contract Manufacturing Services B2B aseptic beverage contract manufacturing services utilizing UHT thermal processing, high shear mixing, and homogenization up to 3,000 psi. Manufactures Grade A milk, formulated dairy beverages, nutritional beverages, half & half/creamers, plant-based beverages, foodservice premixes, fruit-based beverages, and prepared foods for retail store brand/private label customers.
• Plant-Based Beverage Manufacturing (Soy, Almond, Cashew, Rice, Coconut Milk) Contract manufacturing of aseptic shelf-stable and refrigerated plant-based beverages, including organic and natural soymilk, ricemilk, almond milk, cashew milk, and natural coconut milk in multiple flavors and packaging formats (32oz Tetra Slim aseptic with 365-day shelf life; 64oz gable top refrigerated with 70-85 day shelf life; single-serve 11oz and 8.5oz). Intended for retail private label/store brand programs.
• Dairy Beverage Manufacturing (Organic Milk, ESL Milk, Half & Half, Whipping Cream) Contract manufacturing of aseptic and refrigerated dairy beverages, including organic milk (gable top 64oz, 70-day shelf life), ESL milk (plastic refrigerated 8oz and 14oz, 90-105 day shelf life), half & half (conventional and organic, 8oz-32oz, 70-day shelf life), and whipping cream (30% and 36% butterfat, 8oz-32oz, 70-day shelf life) for retail private label programs.
• Nutritional Shake Manufacturing (Complete Nutrition, Sports Nutrition/Weight Loss) Contract manufacturing of aseptic nutritional shakes including complete nutrition meal-replacement shakes (chocolate, vanilla, strawberry in 8oz with cap and 8oz plastic bottle, 365-day shelf life) and sports nutrition/weight loss shakes (aseptic 8oz Tetra Pak Edge, aseptic 11oz Prisma, plastic 14oz aseptic, 365-day shelf life) for retail private label and functional nutrition programs.
• Coffee Creamer Manufacturing (Organic, Aseptic, Non-Dairy) Contract manufacturing of coffee creamers including organic creamers (French Vanilla and Hazelnut in plastic refrigerated 16oz, 183-day shelf life), aseptic shelf-stable creamers (11oz Prisma, 365-day shelf life), and non-dairy creamers (multiple flavors including seasonal variants in plastic refrigerated 32oz, 183-day shelf life) for retail private label programs.
• Ready-to-Drink Iced Coffee Manufacturing Contract manufacturing of ready-to-drink iced coffee in original, vanilla, and mocha flavors in gable top 64oz refrigerated packaging with 85-day shelf life, produced for retail private label programs.
• Coconut Water Manufacturing (Organic) Contract manufacturing of organic coconut water in aseptic shelf-stable 11oz Prisma (original, mango, chocolate) and 32oz Prisma (coconut water with aloe) formats with 365-day shelf life, for retail private label programs.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Stremicks Heritage FoodsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2007Partnership established in 2007 for strategic collaboration in the beverage manufacturing business.
• Dairy Farmers of AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2001Partnership established in 2001. Dairy Farmers of America is a major dairy cooperative and parent company, providing raw material supply and strategic backing for the manufacturing operations.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Schreiber Foods: Employee-owned dairy processor with substantial private-label and foodservice business in fluid milk, creamers, and cultured products. Comparable contract manufacturing model and customer concentration in retail private label.
• HP Hood: Vertically integrated dairy processor and private-label manufacturer producing ESL milk, creamers, and plant-based beverages for major retailers. Directly comparable in aseptic/ESL capabilities and store-brand focus.
• Stremicks Heritage Foods: Strategic partner and co-manufacturer of aseptic and shelf-stable beverages. Closest direct peer given its private-label dairy and beverage contract manufacturing model and existing commercial relationship with Jasper.

Broad incumbents

• TreeHouse Foods: Leading private-label food and beverage manufacturer with significant dairy, creamer, and plant-based beverage exposure. Comparable customer base (retail store brands), co-manufacturing model, and SKU breadth.
• Refresco: Largest independent bottler of private-label soft drinks and beverages in Europe and North America. Comparable in private-label beverage contract manufacturing scale, customer base, and reliance on retailer contracts.
• Cott Corporation (now Primo Brands): Major private-label beverage manufacturer serving retailers and foodservice. Highly comparable in private-label bottling, aseptic/ESL capabilities, and large-scale co-packing across multiple beverage categories.
• Dean Foods (now Borden Dairy / select assets): Historically one of the largest U.S. dairy processors with deep private-label relationships. Comparable in fluid milk, ESL, and creamer production for major grocery chains, though business has been restructured.

Emerging players

• SunOpta: Plant-based and fruit-based ingredient and beverage manufacturer with aseptic capabilities serving private-label and branded customers. Comparable in plant-based beverage, organic certification, and aseptic processing focus.
• Pacific Foods: Manufacturer of shelf-stable plant-based beverages, broths, and soups with strong private-label and organic positioning. Comparable in aseptic packaging, organic/Non-GMO certifications, and store-brand customer base.
• Clover Sonoma: Regional dairy and plant-based beverage manufacturer with private-label and branded capabilities. Comparable in organic certification, plant-based SKU range, and ESL/aseptic processing focus, though smaller in scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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