Coloma Frozen Foods

What Coloma Frozen Foods does

Coloma Frozen Foods, Inc. is a privately held, vertically integrated specialty frozen foods processor founded in 1925 in Coloma, Michigan (originally as Coloma Co-operative Canning), now operating for 100 years and ranked #1 in US supermarket sales of the Refrigerated Juice/Drink Concentrate/Syrup category per the Food Institute. The company operates a single integrated campus that combines IQF (Individually Quick Frozen) processing, juice concentration to 68 brix, vertical form/fill packaging, cold storage, and distribution, anchored by a 20 million pound freezer facility (built 2014) with 9,000 pallet spaces and SQF Level 9, USDA, FDA, Kosher, and organic certifications.

The product portfolio spans three principal lines: (1) the Nature Blessed consumer brand (operated through wholly owned subsidiary Nature Blessed, LLC) offering tart cherry juice concentrate in pints/quarts plus frozen fruits and vegetables in retail packaging; (2) an industrial concentrate line of 30+ fruit varieties (apple, tart cherry, blueberry, apricot, orange, grape, etc.) plus 8 California wine grape concentrates, sold in packaging from quarts to 52-gallon drums for breweries, wineries, hard cideries, bakeries, and food manufacturers; and (3) fee-based services including cold storage, repack/remanufacturing with 5-drop blending, and private label manufacturing. Customers are horizontally segmented across regional retail chains (Martin's, Harding's, Rogers Foodland, B&B Grocery), food service distributors, commercial breweries/wineries, industrial baking customers, and direct-to-consumer buyers via colomafrozen.com and Amazon.

The business model combines one-time product sales (retail and industrial concentrates), private label and co-packing service fees, and managed cold storage services. GTM is multi-modal: direct-to-consumer e-commerce, Amazon marketplace, sales-led wholesale to retail/food service/brewing with a dedicated sales team led by President Brad Wendzel, and channel partner distribution through grocery chains and farm markets/meat lockers. Pricing spans premium DTC (Tart Cherry Concentrate at $32-$111.96 across pack sizes) down to industrial tier pricing by container (e.g., Apple Concentrate from $14.50/quart).

Name

Coloma Frozen Foods

Legal name

Coloma Frozen Foods, Inc.

Website

https://colomafrozen.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1925

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Coloma Frozen Foods is a 100-year-old, privately held Michigan-based specialty frozen foods processor and the #1 US supplier of refrigerated juice concentrate to supermarkets, producing IQF fruits, vegetables, 30+ fruit juice concentrates, and wine grape concentrates for retail, food service, brewery, and baking customers under its Nature Blessed brand.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Frozen Fruit Juice Concentrates

NAICS

Frozen Fruit, Juice, and Vegetable Manufacturing (311411), Frozen Specialty Food Manufacturing (311412), Packaged Frozen Food Merchant Wholesalers (424420)

SIC

Canned, Frozen & Preservd Fruit, Veg & Food Specialties (2030)

akta.pro primary industry

Frozen Fruit & Vegetable Processing (IQF, Frozen Blends) (AFAKAFAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Frozen Fruits & Vegetables Manufacturing (AFAKACAF), Frozen Food Cold Storage (TLALABAB), Frozen Foods Distribution (CRAOABAI)

Keywords

• Frozen fruit concentrates
• IQF processing
• Cold chain distribution
• Private label manufacturing
• Fruit repack services

Headquarters

HQ city

Coloma

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Retail Product Sales: Direct-to-consumer sales of Nature Blessed branded frozen fruits, vegetables, and tart cherry juice concentrates through online store and Amazon marketplace. Products include pint and quart containers of Tart Cherry Juice Concentrate with free shipping.
2. Industrial & Food Service Sales: Bulk sales of frozen fruits, vegetables, and juice concentrates to bakeries, food service distributors, retail chains, and industrial customers. Products sold in various packaging sizes from quarts to 52-gallon drums.
3. Brewers & Vintners: Sales of fruit purees and concentrates (30 flavors) to breweries, wineries, hard cideries, meaderies, and distilleries for brewing, winemaking, and secondary fermentation applications.
4. Repack & Co-packing Services: Custom repacking, remanufacturing, blending, and distribution services for other packers. Includes vertical form/fill packaging, stand-up pouch packing, and 5-drop blending capabilities with organic and kosher certifications.
5. Private Label Manufacturing: Private label manufacturing capabilities for frozen foods and juice concentrates to meet customer-specific branding needs.
6. Cold Storage Services: Long/short term cold storage services in 20 million pound freezer facility with 10,000 pallet slots; temperature-controlled dock operations; loading/unloading and order pick services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Coloma Frozen Foods manufactures and distributes IQF frozen fruits, vegetables, and fruit juice concentrates (including Montmorency Tart Cherry, apple, blueberry, wine grape, and 30+ other fruit varieties) at 68 brix standards. The company operates a vertically integrated 20 million pound freezer facility offering processing, repacking, blending, private label manufacturing, and cold storage services to retail grocery, food service, brewing, and industrial customers.

Product overview

Coloma Frozen Foods is a food production company that operates as a single unified offering centered on frozen fruits, vegetables, and fruit juice concentrates. The company's product portfolio is organized into several interconnected categories: (1) the Nature Blessed retail sub-brand offering tart cherry juice concentrate in pints and quarts plus frozen fruits and vegetables in various package sizes; (2) a broad industrial/concentrate line featuring 30+ varieties of fruit juice concentrates at various brix levels for brewers, vintners, and food manufacturers; (3) specialized wine grape concentrates with 8 California varieties for commercial and home winemakers; (4) cold storage and repack services utilizing their 9,000 pallet freezer facility; and (5) private label manufacturing capabilities. The company also offers remanufacturing (converting whole fruit to puree/concentrate) and custom blending services. The business model integrates production, storage, repacking, and distribution from their Michigan facility, supporting retail, food service, and industrial market segments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Nature Blessed: Retail brand label for frozen fruits, vegetables, and tart cherry juice concentrates. Products sold under this brand include Montmorency Tart Cherry Juice Concentrate, frozen fruits, and vegetables in various packaging sizes.

Products and services

• Tart Cherry Juice Concentrate (Montmorency) 68 brix Montmorency tart cherry juice concentrate sold in pints, quarts, and multi-packs under the Nature Blessed brand. Made from 25 lbs of tart cherries per quart, 100% natural with no added sugar. Targeted at health-conscious consumers and professional athletes.
• Apple Juice Concentrate (Domestic) 68 brix domestic apple juice concentrate made from apples grown and processed only in the USA. Available in quarts, 1.5 gallon, 3 gallon, 4 gallon, and 52-gallon drums.
• Blueberry Juice Concentrate 68 brix blueberry juice concentrate typically sold in drums and food service packages for industrial food and beverage applications.
• Industrial Fruit Juice Concentrates (30+ Varieties) 30 varieties of 100% pure fruit juice concentrates with no additives, Non-GMO, concentrated to various brix levels. Includes apple, apricot, aronia berry, banana, black currant, blackberry, blood orange, blueberry, concord grape, cranberry, dark sweet cherry, elderberry, grape, grapefruit, kiwi, lemon, lime, mango, orange, passion fruit, peach, pear, pineapple, plum, pomegranate, prickly pear, raspberry, strawberry, tangerine, watermelon, and more.
• Wine Grape Concentrates 8 varieties of California wine grape concentrates (4 white: Chardonnay, Muscat, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc; 4 red: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel). All 68 brix, Non-GMO, domestically grown, less than 100 ppm sulphur. Available in quarts, 1.5 gallon, 3 gallon, 4 gallon, and 54 gallon drums.
• Frozen Fruits and Vegetables (Nature Blessed Retail Line) Nature Blessed branded IQF frozen fruits (apples, apricots, blackberries, blueberries, cranberries, peaches, strawberries, tart cherries) and vegetables (asparagus, broccoli, carrots, corn, green beans, peas, peppers, and blends) packaged in 12 oz, 2 lb, and 2.5 lb units with zip lock closures. Includes fruit blends (Michigan Fruit Mix, Tropical Fruit Mix, Berry Patch Mix, California Fruit Mix, Mixed Melon) and vegetable blends (Fajita, California, Stir Fry, 5-way). All have UPC codes and nutritional information.
• Industrial Food Packing Products Industrial fruit and vegetable products primarily for the baking industry, including IQF, sugar pack, and puree options. Products include apples, tart cherries, blueberries, rhubarb, asparagus, plums, celery, and apple juice/cider. Available in 30# or 40# bags, 28# containers, or drums. Includes co-packing capabilities.
• Repack, Remanufacturing, Blending, and Distribution Services Contract repacking, remanufacturing (converting whole fruit/vegetables to puree or concentrates), blending (up to 5 commodities at exact percentages), and distribution services. Capabilities include vertical form/fill packaging (6 oz to 5 lb bags), stand-up pouch packing (3 oz to 2 lb), and access to 10,000 pallet spaces in the on-site freezer.
• Cold Storage Services Long/short term cold storage services in a 20 million pound freezer facility with 10,000 pallet slots, 9,000 pallet spaces. Features temperature-controlled 45°F loading/unloading areas and -10°F freezer maintenance, flexible dock times, FTL/LTL distribution, and order pick services. SQF Level 9 certified.
• Private Label Manufacturing Services Private label manufacturing capabilities for frozen foods, juice concentrating, repacking, and distribution to meet customer-specific branding requirements.
• Brewers and Vintners Products Premium fruit purees and concentrates specifically designed for breweries, wineries, hard cideries, distilleries, and meaderies. Offers 30 flavors of fruit concentrates, IQF fruits, and purees for brewing, secondary fermentation flavoring, and winemaking. Available in quarts, 1.5 gallon, 3 gallon, 4 gallon pails, and 52-gallon drums.

Quantifiable outcome

• #1 market share in US Refrigerated Juice Concentrate category
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• StripeminorOthersThird-party PCI compliant payment processing partner for credit card transactions. Credit card information is stored on secure Stripe infrastructure rather than with Coloma Frozen Foods directly. This is a standard e-commerce payment processing relationship.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Welch's: Iconic US juice and concentrate brand (notably Concord grape), selling refrigerated juice concentrates and fruit-based beverages. Closely comparable on refrigerated juice concentrate retail position and grape concentrate offerings.
• Knouse Foods: Cooperative producing fruit-based products (Lucky Leaf, Musselman's) including canned and frozen fruit, juice, and pie fillings. Directly comparable on frozen fruit, private label, and concentrate manufacturing.
• Oregon Fruit Products: Producer of fruit purees, IQF fruits, and concentrates for brewing, baking, and dairy customers. Directly comparable on fruit purees, concentrates, and brewery/winery customer focus.
• Stahlbush Island Farms: Producer of IQF fruits and vegetables from Oregon with sustainability focus and direct retail/food service distribution. Closely comparable on IQF processing, ingredient portfolio, and customer base.
• Tree Top: Major US apple juice concentrate and fruit ingredient producer serving food manufacturers and brewers. Most directly comparable to Coloma's industrial apple juice concentrate and co-packing business.
• Kerr Concentrates: Oregon-based fruit juice concentrate and ingredient supplier for food, beverage, and brewing industries. Directly comparable on industrial fruit concentrates at multiple brix levels.
• Hanover Foods: Pennsylvania-based producer of canned and frozen vegetables, fruits, and juices serving retail and food service. Comparable product mix (frozen/canned fruits and vegetables, juices) and customer segments.
• Paradise Inc. Producer of fruit-based ingredients (purees, juices, IQF fruits) for baking, beverage, and food manufacturers. Comparable on industrial fruit ingredients and concentrate capabilities.

Emerging players

• Cascadian Farm: Organic frozen fruits and vegetables brand owned by General Mills, sold through national retail. Comparable on organic frozen retail offerings, though backed by a much larger parent.

Broad incumbents

• Seneca Foods: Large North American packaged fruit and vegetable producer (canned, frozen, juices) serving retail and food service. Comparable product mix and channels, but at significantly greater scale and portfolio breadth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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