Lifestyle Foods

What Lifestyle Foods does

LifeStyle Foods is a private, B2B co-manufacturer of fresh prepared foods headquartered in Hanover, Pennsylvania, founded in 2005. The company develops and manufactures private-label ready-to-eat meals — including salads, sandwiches, snacks, complete meals, and custom meal kits — on behalf of retail and foodservice customers, primarily across the East Coast of the United States. Its differentiated capability is a proprietary Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) process that extends shelf life while preserving quality and reducing waste, offered alongside non-MAP options.

Production runs from a single renovated facility that holds SQF, USDA, and FDA inspection status and operates under documented Good Manufacturing Practices. Products move to customers via an established cold-chain distribution network on the East Coast, with stated capability to extend the geographic footprint. The company's value proposition centers on custom recipe development, clean-label ingredient choices (reduced sodium, reduced fat), and a 'grab-and-go' positioning targeting health-conscious consumers.

The business model is private-label contract manufacturing: revenue is generated per production run/contract rather than through disclosed licensing fees, with pricing quoted on a project basis to retail and foodservice partners. The go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven, with the company collaborating directly with brand customers on recipe development, packaging, and shelf-life requirements. Brand awareness for the lifestyle positioning is supported through an organic presence on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. The company is privately held with 11-50 employees and no disclosed funding rounds, acquisitions, or executive leadership bios in the public record.

Name

Lifestyle Foods

Legal name

LifeStyle Foods

Website

https://lifestylefoods.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

LifeStyle Foods is a B2B private-label manufacturer of fresh prepared foods — salads, sandwiches, snacks, meals, and meal kits — using proprietary Modified Atmosphere Packaging to extend shelf life. Headquartered in Hanover, Pennsylvania, it serves retail and foodservice brands across the US East Coast.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Label Fresh Prepared Food 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

Chilled/ready-to-heat prepared meals manufacturing (AFAKAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Prepared salads, sandwiches & wraps manufacturing (AFAKAHAE), Freshly Made Grab-and-Go (Sandwiches, Wraps, Salads) (CRAHAKAA), Cold Prepared Foods & Meal Components (Sides, Proteins, Family Meals) (CRAHAKAC)

Keywords

• Private label manufacturing
• Fresh prepared foods
• Ready-to-eat meals
• Meal kit manufacturing
• Food contract manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Hanover

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, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Private Label Manufacturing: The company manufactures custom fresh prepared food products under customer brands (private label). This includes custom recipe development, production, and fulfillment for retail and foodservice partners.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Lifestyle Foods manufactures fresh prepared food products—including salads, sandwiches, snacks, meals, and meal kits—on a private label basis for retail and foodservice brands. The company offers custom recipe development, Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) and non-MAP packaging options, and operates cold chain distribution throughout the East Coast from its SQF, USDA, and FDA inspected facility in Hanover, PA.

Product overview

Lifestyle Foods is a food manufacturing and development company offering a portfolio of ready-to-eat products including Salads, Snacks, Sandwiches, Meals, and Meal Kits. The company operates on a B2B model providing private label manufacturing services alongside branded offerings, serving customers throughout the East Coast Region of the US. Their products leverage Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) technology to extend shelf life, and they offer custom recipe development and cold chain distribution capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Salads Fresh leaf and composed salads featuring nutrient-packed greens, vibrant vegetables, and gourmet toppings, designed as a healthy meal or side dish for retail and foodservice private label customers.
• Snacks Snack offerings balancing taste and nutrition, ranging from light options to wholesome bites, designed to satisfy cravings without compromising quality, for retail and foodservice private label customers.
• Sandwiches Ready-to-eat sandwiches and wraps with hearty fillings including savory meats and plant-based options, wrapped in fresh bread or wraps, designed for on-the-go dining for retail and foodservice private label customers.
• Meals Ready-to-eat single-serve meals prepared with fresh, high-quality ingredients, including hearty comfort foods and lighter options designed for convenience and full satisfaction, for retail and foodservice private label customers.
• Meal Kits Custom meal kits developed through collaborative recipe development with clients, designed to meet specific brand needs and consumer preferences for fresh, nutritious meal options in private label offerings.
• Private Label Manufacturing Custom private label fresh prepared foods manufacturing service including custom recipe development, production, and tailored branding solutions for retail chains, grocery stores, and foodservice operators throughout the East Coast.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• FreshRealm: US-based fresh food platform specializing in meal kit and ready-to-eat meal manufacturing and fulfillment for retail and direct-to-consumer brands. Comparable as a private label/co-manufacturer partner for fresh prepared meals and meal kits, including the meal kit category that Lifestyle Foods serves.
• Taylor Farms: One of the largest North American producers of fresh salads, prepared meals, and cut vegetables, supplying retail and foodservice. Directly comparable as a multi-category fresh prepared co-manufacturer with national distribution, but at much greater scale than Lifestyle Foods.
• Reser's Fine Foods: Family-owned manufacturer of refrigerated prepared foods including salads, sandwiches, and side dishes sold under private label and Reser's brands. Comparable as a multi-category chilled prepared foods co-manufacturer with retail and foodservice customers.
• Fresh Express: Major packaged salads and fresh prepared produce manufacturer serving US retail and foodservice. Closely comparable to Lifestyle Foods in the fresh prepared/ready-to-eat category with similar shelf-life challenges and retail private label orientation.

Broad incumbents

• Hearthside Food Solutions: Large contract manufacturer of baked goods, snacks, and packaged foods serving major CPG brands. Comparable as a co-manufacturing/contract manufacturing partner but with a different product category focus (baked and shelf-stable) than Lifestyle Foods' fresh prepared line.
• Greencore Group: Large international manufacturer of convenience foods including sandwiches, salads, and ready meals, primarily private label for major retailers and foodservice operators. A broader incumbent that competes for the same type of private label fresh prepared business.
• Chobani: Large-scale food manufacturer with broad portfolio of dairy, plant-based, and ready-to-drink products plus recent prepared foods launches. Adjacent comparable as a US-based food manufacturer serving retail with differentiated, healthier positioning, though not a direct fresh prepared meals competitor.
• Bakkavor: UK-headquartered international leader in fresh prepared foods (sandwiches, salads, ready meals, desserts) with US operations. Overlaps with Lifestyle Foods in fresh prepared private label manufacturing but operates at significantly broader scale and geographic reach.

Emerging players

• Eat Just: Plant-based food company with prepared food and ingredient product lines operating in retail and foodservice. Adjacent comparable as a privately-held fresh/prepared food manufacturer leveraging differentiated technology, though more focused on plant-based categories than Lifestyle Foods.

Regional players

• Dickinson Frozen Foods: Frozen and prepared foods manufacturer focused on potatoes, vegetables, and prepared meals, primarily private label. Partial comparable in the prepared meals co-manufacturing space, though more frozen than fresh oriented.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/LeadHealthylives
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lifestyle-foods
• Instagraminstagram.com/lifestylefoods

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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