Breedlove Foods

What Breedlove Foods does

Breedlove Foods, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit humanitarian food processor headquartered in Lubbock, Texas, that develops and packages shelf-stable, dehydrated meal products for distribution through charitable partner networks rather than commercial sale. Founded in 1993/1994 by Mary Louise Breedlove Kingsbery as a program of the South Plains Food Bank, it spun off as an independent entity in 2008 and is led by CEO Bill Miller with an oversight board chaired by Brad Bouma.

Its product portfolio is split across two channels: domestic SKUs (Campfire Chili, Red Beans and Rice, Chicken Rice Dinner, Taco Rice) tailored for U.S. food bank and community feeding programs, and international SKUs (Lentil, Vegetable, and Rice Blends) engineered for maximum shelf-stability in extreme climates. All products use a dehydrated format with 90% water removal yielding a 24-month shelf life; since 2015, ingredients are sourced pre-dehydrated rather than processed in-house. Production is housed across a donated 48,000 sq. ft. Litton Industries facility and a second Lubbock processing site.

The organization is funded entirely outside of commercial pricing: it receives tax-deductible contributions from individuals and corporations, grant funding (notably USAID's International Food Relief Partnership since 2001, which Breedlove helped establish), and client partnerships with humanitarian NGOs including World Vision, Samaritan's Purse, SERV International, CitiHope, and SOS International. Since inception, Breedlove reports having provided 3 billion+ servings across 70+ countries, with notable recent activations including 15 million+ COVID-19 servings in 2020 and 160+ tons shipped to Ukraine since 2022. The business model therefore resembles a contract-manufacturing nonprofit embedded in a humanitarian distribution network, monetized via donations rather than per-unit revenue.

Name

Breedlove Foods

Legal name

Breedlove Foods, Inc.

Website

https://breedlove.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Breedlove Foods is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit humanitarian food processor based in Lubbock, Texas that develops shelf-stable dehydrated meal blends and distributes them — not sells — through NGOs, food banks, and the USAID IFRP program in 70+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian Food Products

NAICS

Community Food Services (624210)

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000), Canned, Frozen & Preservd Fruit, Veg & Food Specialties (2030)

akta.pro primary industry

Prepared Meat & Seafood Entrées with Sides (Complete Meals) (AFANAFAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Frozen Plant-Based & Vegetarian Meals (CRADADAF), Specialty & Dietary Catering (Vegan, Kosher, Halal, Allergy-Friendly) (HSACAGAH)

Keywords

• Humanitarian food processing
• Dehydrated meal products
• Shelf-stable food relief
• Disaster food assistance
• Nonprofit food distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Lubbock

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Grants: Funding received from grant programs including government grants such as USAID's International Food Relief Partnership (IFRP) program since 2001.
2. Individual and Corporate Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals and corporations used for food production and distribution to areas of need.
3. Client Partnerships: Partnership arrangements with international organizations including SERV International, CitiHope, World Vision, Samaritan's Purse, and others who receive food products for distribution.

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Breedlove Foods is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit humanitarian food processor that develops and produces dehydrated, shelf-stable, nutritionally complete meal products for distribution to food-insecure communities. Its product portfolio is divided into domestic items (Campfire Chili, Red Beans and Rice, Chicken Rice Dinner, Taco Rice) designed for U.S. food bank and community feeding programs, and international formulations (Lentil Blends, Vegetable Blends, Rice Blends) engineered for maximum shelf-stability in extreme climates. The organization does not sell products commercially; food is provided at no cost or at-cost basis through a partner network of NGOs, food banks, government agencies, and faith-based organizations across more than 70 countries.

Product overview

Breedlove Foods is a commercial-sized nonprofit food processor offering a unified portfolio of nutritionally complete, shelf-stable dehydrated meal products. The product line is divided into two categories: (1) Domestic products including Campfire Chili, Red Beans and Rice, Chicken Rice Dinner, and Taco Rice—designed for U.S. food bank and community feeding programs with comforting, familiar flavors requiring minimal preparation with just water; and (2) International products including Lentil Blends, Vegetable Blends, and Rice Blends—scientifically formulated for maximum shelf-stability in extreme climates for humanitarian relief operations in over 70 countries. All products are dehydrated (90% water removed), shelf-stable for 24 months, pack light, and provide more servings per weight.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Campfire Chili

Quantifiable outcome

• 3 billion+ servings of food provided globally
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, minor and core.

• USAID International Food Relief PartnershipflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2001Since 2001, Breedlove has been a supplier to the International Food Relief Partnership program administered by the U.S. Department of State. Breedlove was the first supplier to the program and helped establish it.
• Amigos InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partner organization working to provide humanitarian relief in various countries. Listed as part of Breedlove's extensive national and global partner network.
• Batey Relief AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHumanitarian organization providing food relief. Listed as part of Breedlove's partner network for global hunger relief efforts.
• Children's Hunger FundminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit organization dedicated to feeding children in need globally. Partner in Breedlove's distribution network.
• CitiHopecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational humanitarian organization and key partner for Breedlove's food relief programs. Works with Breedlove to navigate complex logistics and ensure food reaches remote regions.
• EIM (Educational Innovation Ministry)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational ministry partner providing humanitarian aid. Listed as part of Breedlove's partner network.
• FabrettominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit focused on education and nutrition programs, particularly in Central America. Partner in Breedlove's food distribution efforts.
• Food for the HungrycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor international humanitarian organization and key partner working with Breedlove to address hunger globally.
• Living Hope For HondurasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHumanitarian organization serving Honduras. Listed as part of Breedlove's partner network.
• McLane Hunger SolutionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHunger relief organization and partner in Breedlove's distribution network.
• OAA (Overseas Association of Alumni)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational alumni association providing humanitarian support. Partner in Breedlove's network.
• Samaritan's PursecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor international Christian humanitarian organization. Key partner distributing Breedlove food products in disaster relief and crisis response situations worldwide.
• SERV InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational humanitarian relief organization and one of Breedlove's key partners. Works with Breedlove to serve hunger needs caused by natural or man-made disasters.
• SOS InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor international humanitarian organization and key partner for Breedlove's global food relief distribution network.
• South Plains Food BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOriginal parent organization; now independent partner. Breedlove was originally part of SPFB until 2008. Current partners to end hunger in Lubbock communities through various food programs.
• The Resource & Policy ExchangeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolicy research organization and partner in Breedlove's network.
• World VisioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor global humanitarian organization focused on children and families. Key partner in Breedlove's international food distribution network.
• Salvation ArmycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor disaster relief organization coordinating with Breedlove to provide immediate shelf-stable nutrition following domestic natural disasters.
• El Paso Food BankminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional food bank partner providing food to families in need in the El Paso area.
• Sunset International Bible InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaith-based organization providing humanitarian aid. Partner in Breedlove's international relief efforts.
• Helping Hands Food PantryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal food pantry partner in Lubbock area working with Texas Tech University.
• Network for GoodcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party donation processing platform that handles online donations. Provides secure, PCI-compliant donation transactions for Breedlove. Breedlove does not collect or store donor payment information directly.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Mana Nutrition: Mana Nutrition is a non-profit manufacturer of fortified peanut-based ready-to-use food (MANA) for severely malnourished children, with similar shelf-stable formulations targeting international humanitarian relief. Direct peer producing comparable shelf-stable therapeutic food products for global distribution.
• Nutriset: Nutriset is a French humanitarian food company that developed Plumpy'nut and produces a portfolio of ready-to-use foods for malnutrition treatment. Direct peer in dehydrated/shelf-stable humanitarian food manufacturing with similar product technology and global distribution focus.
• Project Peanut Butter: Project Peanut Butter is a non-profit that produces and distributes ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF) to treat severe acute malnutrition in children across Africa. Direct peer in the humanitarian food manufacturing space with similar shelf-stable product technology and partner-distribution model.
• Edesia Nutrition: Edesia Nutrition is a non-profit manufacturer of ready-to-use therapeutic foods (Plumpy'nut, Plumpy'doz, Enov'Mum) for malnourished children globally. Direct peer to Breedlove in humanitarian food manufacturing with similar product shelf-stable technology and similar donor-funded, partner-distributed model.

Others

• Samaritan's Purse: Samaritan's Purse is a major international Christian humanitarian organization and a Breedlove partner for disaster relief distribution. Comparable as a humanitarian food distribution organization with similar donor-funded model and disaster response mission, though it does not manufacture dehydrated meals.
• World Vision: World Vision is one of the world's largest humanitarian organizations and a key Breedlove distribution partner. Not a direct manufacturer competitor but a comparable humanitarian food relief organization with similar donor-funded model and overlapping mission to address child hunger globally.
• Food for the Hungry: Food for the Hungry is an international Christian humanitarian organization and Breedlove partner addressing global hunger. Comparable as a humanitarian relief organization with similar donor-funded model, though primarily focused on community development rather than food manufacturing.
• South Plains Food Bank: South Plains Food Bank is Breedlove's original parent organization (until 2008 spin-off) and current regional food bank partner in Lubbock, TX. Comparable as a regional food bank addressing domestic hunger with similar donor-funded model, though smaller-scale and domestic-only.
• Children's Hunger Fund: Children's Hunger Fund is a non-profit dedicated to feeding children in need globally and a Breedlove partner in the distribution network. Comparable as a children's hunger relief organization with similar donor-funded distribution model, though focused on distribution rather than food manufacturing.
• SERV International: SERV International is a humanitarian relief organization and Breedlove partner serving hunger needs from natural and man-made disasters. Comparable as a humanitarian organization with similar donor-funded distribution model, though it focuses on last-mile distribution rather than food manufacturing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/breedlovefoods
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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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