Del Carmen Foods

What Del Carmen Foods does

Del Carmen Foods Inc. is a privately held, family-owned B2B supplier of frozen fruit and vegetable ingredients, headquartered in Calexico, California, with a business development office in Carlsbad. Founded in 2008, the company sources from Mexico-based processors whose operations are continuously validated under a permanent Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) with full-time Qualified Individual oversight and the Azzule Core Systems QI team, and whose facilities hold GFSI certifications (SQF or BRC). Products span Individually Quick Frozen (IQF) fruits and vegetables in whole, diced, sliced, and piece formats; single-strength frozen purees and NFC (Not From Concentrate) juices; certified organic IQF, puree, and NFC lines; fire-roasted vegetables (bell peppers, peppers, onions, zucchini); and a recently added dehydrated vegetables and spices line. The portfolio covers tropical fruits, berries, root vegetables, leafy greens, peppers, and Latin American specialty items such as tomatillo, mamey, soursop, and prickly pear.

The company sells exclusively to business customers (food and beverage manufacturers and retailers seeking private label supply) on a B2B, quote-based pricing model. Standard in-stock products carry a 20,000 lb minimum order, custom or non-stock items require 40,000–72,000 lb MOQs, and hot peppers use an 8,600 lb in-stock MOQ. Annual Full Truckload (FTL) delivery and storage programs are contracted for year-round consumption. Distribution runs from California or Texas to customer facilities across the USA and Canada through CTPAT-certified freight partners, with each production lot documented by a Certificate of Analysis (COA) from the originating plant. The company does not disclose revenue, does not have external institutional funding, and has not been disclosed as operating subsidiaries, acquisitions, or major leadership changes.

Name

Del Carmen Foods

Legal name

Del Carmen Foods Inc.

Website

https://delcarmenfoods.com.mx

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Del Carmen Foods is a family-owned, Calexico, California–headquartered B2B supplier of FSVP-validated frozen fruit and vegetable ingredients (IQF, purees, NFC juices, fire-roasted, and organic) sourced from Mexican processors and shipped across the USA and Canada to food and beverage manufacturers and private-label retailers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Ingredients

NAICS

Frozen Fruit, Juice, and Vegetable Manufacturing (311411), Dried and Dehydrated Food Manufacturing (311423)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Frozen Prepared Meals & Entrées Wholesale (AFAIAHAG)

Keywords

• Frozen fruit ingredients
• IQF vegetables supplier
• B2B food ingredients
• Private label produce
• Fire roasted vegetables

Headquarters

HQ city

Calexico

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, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Ingredient Sales to Food Manufacturers: B2B sales of frozen fruit and vegetable ingredients (IQF, purees, NFC juices) to food and beverage manufacturers. Products sold in bulk quantities (minimum 20,000 lbs) with annual programs and FTL (full truckload) contracted deliveries. Revenue generated through product sales with options for private label (white label) for retailers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Del Carmen Foods is a family-owned B2B supplier of frozen fruit and vegetable ingredients for food and beverage manufacturers and retailers in the USA and Canada. The company offers IQF (Individually Quick Frozen) fruits and vegetables, frozen purees, NFC (Not From Concentrate) juices, fire-roasted vegetables, and certified organic ingredient lines, sourced from FSVP-validated Mexican processors. Products are sold in bulk (minimum 20,000 lbs) under annual contracted FTL programs with private-label and custom-blending options.

Product overview

Del Carmen Foods is a family-owned frozen fruit and vegetable ingredient supplier serving food and beverage manufacturers in the USA and Canada. The company operates a multi-product portfolio centered on IQF (Individually Quick Frozen) ingredients, purees, and NFC juices across four main product lines: (1) Conventional and organic frozen fruits including tropical fruits, berries, and citrus; (2) Frozen vegetables including root vegetables, leafy greens, and specialty items; (3) Hot and sweet peppers in multiple varieties and formats; and (4) Fire-roasted frozen vegetables. The product architecture is organized by format type (IQF, Purees, NFC Juices, Organic, Fire-Roasted) with a comprehensive SKU library spanning dozens of fruit and vegetable varieties. The company sources from FSVP-validated Mexican processors and delivers via contracted FTL/LTL programs across the nation and Canada.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IQF (Individually Quick Frozen) Fruits and Vegetables IQF frozen fruit and vegetable ingredients processed at FSVP-validated plants. Products include whole, diced, sliced, and piece formats for both conventional and organic varieties, sold to food and beverage manufacturers in bulk.
• Fruit and Vegetable Purees Single-strength frozen purees for food and beverage manufacturing applications including smoothies, baby foods, sauces, and desserts.
• NFC Juices (Not From Concentrate) Single-strength frozen juices in NFC format, including citrus juices, tropical fruit juices, and specialty fruit juices for beverages and food manufacturing.
• Organic Fruits and Vegetables Certified organic frozen fruit and vegetable ingredients including IQF, purees, and NFC juices sourced from selected organic fields and processor partners.
• Fire-Roasted Frozen Vegetables Pre-roasted frozen vegetable ingredients including bell peppers, peppers, onions, and other vegetables that are fire-roasted prior to freezing to enhance natural flavor and color.
• Hot Peppers Conventional and organic hot chili peppers including Jalapeño, Serrano, Poblano, Habanero, Anaheim, and Chile de Árbol varieties in IQF, puree, and fire-roasted formats.
• Sweet Peppers / Bell Peppers Sweet and bell peppers in green, red, yellow, and orange varieties offered as IQF, purees, fire-roasted, and in strips or diced formats.
• Tropical Fruits Tropical fruit ingredients including Mango, Pineapple, Papaya, Guava, Passion Fruit, Soursop, Key Lime, Mamey, and Prickly Pear in various frozen formats.
• Berry Products Frozen berry ingredients including Strawberry, Blueberry, Blackberry, and Raspberry available as IQF whole or pieces and purees.
• Root and Vegetable Products Frozen vegetable ingredients including Carrots, Beets, Onions (red, white, yellow, green), Garlic, Celery, and Potatoes in various frozen formats.
• Leafy Greens and Specialty Vegetables Frozen leafy and specialty vegetables including Spinach, Kale, Cauliflower, Broccoli, Zucchini, and specialty items like Tomatillo and Cilantro.
• Straight Packs and Custom Blends Custom packaging options including straight packs, sugar-added packs, and custom fruit blending services for retailers and food processors.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Azzule Core SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationAzzule Core Systems provides Qualified Individual (QI) team oversight for Del Carmen Foods' FSVP (Foreign Supplier Verification Program) compliance activities, conducting strict continuous reviewing and testing of compliance for all processors and products.
• FSVP-Validated Processors (GFSI Certified)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Mexican food processors who have been validated under the company's FSVP program and hold GFSI certifications (SQF or BRC). These processors share the company's values and are capable of fulfilling sales programs. Each production lot receives COAs issued by the processing plant using accredited testing methodology.
• CTPAT-Certified Freight PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDel Carmen Foods uses CTPAT (Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism) certified freight companies for cold chain delivery of products from California or Texas to customer facilities across the nation and Canada.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Agrana Fruit: Agrana Fruit is a major global supplier of fruit preparations and fruit juice concentrates to dairy, bakery, and beverage manufacturers. Comparable in supplying fruit-based ingredients in bulk B2B format, though Agrana operates at much larger scale and broader global reach.
• SVZ (Royal Cosun subsidiary): SVZ produces fruit and vegetable purees, juices, and IQF ingredients for food and beverage manufacturers globally. Closely comparable to Del Carmen's puree, NFC juice, and IQF frozen ingredient portfolio, especially for B2B food manufacturing customers.
• Hanover Foods: Hanover Foods is a US-based producer of canned, frozen, and packaged vegetable ingredients serving food manufacturers, foodservice, and retail. Comparable in producing and distributing frozen vegetable ingredients with similar B2B industrial supply focus.
• Mercer Foods: Mercer Foods is a US-based processor and supplier of IQF fruits and vegetables, offering custom blending, purees, and ingredient solutions to food manufacturers. Highly comparable to Del Carmen's core IQF and puree ingredient portfolio serving B2B customers.
• SunOpta: SunOpta is a US-headquartered plant-based and frozen fruit ingredient company serving food and beverage manufacturers with IQF fruits, fruit purees, and organic ingredient solutions. Directly comparable business model, product formats, and customer base to Del Carmen.
• Ardo Group: Ardo is a large European producer of frozen vegetables, herbs, and fruit for retail, foodservice, and B2B ingredient customers. Directly comparable frozen fruit and vegetable ingredient supplier serving food manufacturers with similar formats (IQF, purees).
• Viru Group: Viru is one of the world's largest agro-industrial exporters of IQF fruits, vegetables, and purees, with major presence in Peru and serving global food manufacturers. Comparable product mix, B2B ingredient model, and tropical fruit focus, though at significantly larger scale.
• Bonduel Group: Bonduel is a European leader in frozen and canned vegetables (corn, peas, carrots, beans) supplying food manufacturers and foodservice. Comparable in producing and distributing frozen vegetable ingredients at scale, though focused on commodity vegetables rather than tropical/specialty SKUs.

Regional players

• Watt's S.A. Watt's is a major Chilean food company with a frozen foods division supplying fruits, vegetables, and prepared foods across Latin America. Comparable frozen fruit and vegetable product portfolio with regional focus, sharing Latin American sourcing advantages with Del Carmen.

Broad incumbents

• McCain Foods: McCain is the world's largest producer of frozen potato products and a major supplier of frozen fruits, vegetables, and prepared foods to retail and foodservice. Adjacent to Del Carmen in frozen ingredient supply but operates as a broad incumbent at vastly larger scale with branded and private label presence.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 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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