B and D Foods

What B and D Foods does

B and D Foods is a Boise, Idaho-based B2B manufacturer of fully cooked, frozen battered and breaded protein products serving foodservice operators, industrial customers, and private-label partners. The company's portfolio centers on the Royal Tempura line (chicken and pork with crispy whole-muscle tempura batter), Steak Strips (marinated fully cooked beef with battered coating, zero trans fats, no MSG), Blings Wings, and a Royal Gluten-Free variant, plus chef-inspired meal kits for buffet and entrée applications. The firm also offers comprehensive private-label services including custom formulation, packaging, and R&D across Natural, Gluten-Free, Low Sodium, and standard profiles. Operations run from a single manufacturing and corporate facility at 3494 South TK Avenue in Boise, with 251-500 employees and SQF/USDA compliance.

The company's differentiation rests on proprietary tempura batter coating technology, Asian-fusion recipe R&D, and dietary-variant flexibility (gluten-free, low sodium, natural). It monetizes through three channels: branded foodservice sales (direct to restaurants, hotels, caterers), private-label/contract manufacturing (custom products under customer brands), and industrial ingredient supply. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; customer acquisition combines direct sales, industry trade-show participation (notably the NRA Food Show), and website-led content marketing anchored by a 'Crispy Inspirations' virtual recipe book.

On January 3, 2025, B and D Foods was acquired by Day-Lee Foods, Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of Japan's NH Foods Ltd., alongside Mountain View Packaging and Tamarack Foods. Day-Lee stated it would retain operations at all locations. The acquisition reflects Day-Lee's strategy to build scale in the U.S. frozen and prepared foods market, with B and D Foods retaining its battered-protein specialization within the parent group. Note: firmographic data lists a 1972 founding year, while company-controlled sources (website copyright and corporate history) cite 2010; the first-party 2010 date is used here.

Name

B and D Foods

Legal name

B and D Foods

Website

https://banddfoods.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

B and D Foods manufactures fully cooked frozen battered protein products—Royal Tempura chicken/pork, Steak Strips, Blings Wings, and meal kits—for B2B foodservice, industrial, and private-label customers from its Boise, Idaho facility. Acquired by Day-Lee Foods (NH Foods subsidiary) in January 2025.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Frozen Prepared Foods Manufacturing

NAICS

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

SIC

Sausages & Other Prepared Meat Products (2013), Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Frozen Prepared Meat & Seafood Meals (AFANAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Frozen Meat, Poultry & Seafood Manufacturing (AFAKACAG), Refrigerated Meat & Seafood (Processed/Packaged) (CRADACAK), Frozen Meat & Poultry Meals & Value-Added Proteins (CRADADAH)

Keywords

• Frozen prepared foods
• Tempura battered proteins
• Private label food manufacturing
• Foodservice meat products
• Co-packing food services

Headquarters

HQ city

Boise

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Foodservice Product Sales: Manufacture and sale of branded food products including tempura chicken/pork, steak strips, and meal kits to foodservice operators
2. Private Label Manufacturing: Custom product development and manufacturing under customer brands, offering proprietary R&D capabilities
3. Industrial Ingredients: Sale of food products to industrial customers for use as ingredients in further manufacturing

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

B and D Foods manufactures fully cooked, frozen battered and tempura-coated protein products—including Royal Tempura Chicken and Pork, Steak Strips, Blings Wings, Royal Gluten-Free variants, and Royal Tempura Meal Kits—for sale to foodservice operators, industrial ingredient buyers, and private label customers. The company also provides private label co-manufacturing, product packaging, and custom research and development services to enable customer-branded product launches across Natural, Gluten-Free, Low Sodium, and standard formulations.

Product overview

B and D Foods is a frozen and prepared foods manufacturer offering a diversified product portfolio centered on premium battered protein items. The core offerings include the Royal Tempura Line (featuring tempura chicken, pork, and meal kits), Steak Strips, and Blings Wings, with specialty lines including gluten-free options. The company operates as a private label manufacturer providing foodservice operators with custom product development, packaging, and R&D services. Products are designed for both foodservice operators (buffet items, entrées) and industrial customers, with a focus on Asian-inspired cuisine featuring crispy tempura coatings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Royal Tempura: Tempura chicken and pork products featuring crispy tempura batter and Asian-inspired flavors.
• Steak Strips
• Blings Wings

Products and services

• Royal Tempura Chicken or Pork Premium battered tempura chicken or pork made with select whole muscle meat and a crispy tempura batter, designed for foodservice operators to use as Asian-inspired entrées or ingredients that blend with signature sauces and recipes.
• Steak Strips Marinated, fully cooked beef strips with a tasty battered coating offering a light and crispy bite, zero trans fats, no MSG, and lower fat content than traditional burgers; designed for heat-and-eat foodservice use with any dipping sauce.
• Blings Wings Battered chicken wing products offered under the B and D Foods product line for foodservice operators.
• Royal Gluten-Free Chicken or Pork Gluten-free whole muscle battered chicken or pork products made without wheat, barley, or rye, designed to add dietary-friendly options to foodservice menus.
• Royal Tempura Meal Kits Chef-inspired meal kit products featuring tempura battered items designed for foodservice operators to serve as buffet items or entrées with convenience and consistent quality.
• Private Label Food Service Custom private label manufacturing service enabling foodservice operators, retailers, and distributors to offer branded battered and tempura protein products under their own labels.
• Product Packaging Comprehensive product packaging service for food products, supporting private label and co-manufacturing customers with finished packaged offerings.
• Research & Development R&D service enabling customers to develop proprietary products with varying flavor profiles in Natural, Gluten-Free, Low Sodium, or standard formulations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Zero trans fats and no MSG in beef products
• +1 more outcomes

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 indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Koch Foods: Large US poultry/foodservice protein processor producing battered, breaded, and fully cooked chicken products for foodservice operators. Comparable to B and D via direct category overlap in battered/fully cooked poultry, while operating at vastly larger scale across broader protein categories.
• Tyson Foods: One of the largest US protein and prepared foods producers, with extensive frozen prepared chicken and beef products in foodservice and retail channels. Comparable to B and D in battered/frozen prepared proteins and foodservice distribution, but operates across a vastly broader category portfolio.
• Pilgrim's Pride: Major US poultry producer (JBS subsidiary) with significant prepared/battered foodservice chicken product lines. Comparable to B and D through direct overlap in battered fully-cooked chicken for foodservice, while serving broader commodity and prepared chicken markets.

Direct peers

• InnovAsian Cuisine: Specialty Asian-inspired frozen prepared foods company offering restaurant-style Asian entrées and meal solutions in retail and foodservice. Direct comparable to B and D because both focus on Asian-fusion battered proteins, meal kits, and frozen prepared entrees for foodservice/retail customers.
• Kahiki Foods: Long-standing US frozen Asian-fusion prepared foods brand offering tempura-style battered proteins, meals, and egg rolls to retail/foodservice. Directly comparable to B and D in battered Asian-inspired protein entrees and frozen meal solutions for foodservice and retail channels.
• Advanced Food Products: US manufacturer of fully cooked, value-added protein products including breaded/battered chicken and pork items for foodservice operators, plus extensive private-label capabilities. Direct peer to B and D in frozen fully-cooked battered proteins, private label manufacturing, and foodservice focus.
• Tamarack Foods: US private-label frozen food manufacturer specializing in value-added protein meals, sandwiches, and entrées for retail and foodservice. Co-acquired with B and D by Day-Lee Foods; provides a direct comparison point for private-label frozen prepared foods with similar customer set and execution model.
• Ajinomoto Foods North America: Major Japanese-affiliated frozen foods manufacturer of Asian-style prepared meals, gyoza, noodles, and value-added entrées distributed across US retail and foodservice channels. Comparable to B and D via Asian-fusion frozen prepared proteins, direct foodservice strategy, and deep private-label capabilities, plus shared NH-group Asian heritage.
• Bellisio Foods: US frozen prepared foods manufacturer (previously a Schwan's subsidiary) producing pasta, seafood, and ethnic-style frozen meals for retail and foodservice including private label. Comparable to B and D through frozen prepared value-added meals, private-label manufacturing model, and similar foodservice/retail customer mix.

Others

• Day-Lee Foods: US subsidiary of NH Foods Ltd. that acquired B and D Foods in January 2025; distributes frozen prepared Asian-style proteins and meals across retail and foodservice. Comparable because it is now the parent/sister operation and shares product categories (frozen Asian-style prepared proteins) and foodservice distribution channels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Banddfoods

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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