Innovation Foods

What Innovation Foods does

Innovation Foods is a privately held, family-owned B2B contract manufacturer and co-packer headquartered in Bridgeton, New Jersey, with manufacturing operations in Millville, NJ. The company specializes in aseptic and ESL (Extended Shelf Life) beverage processing, producing plant-based milks, coffee creamers, protein shakes, smoothies, and coffee-based products for retailers and consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands. Its processing platform is built around Tetra Pak packaging systems, supporting Tetra Pak Edge formats (1L and 500mL) and ESL cartons (52oz, 59oz, 64oz), enabling both shelf-stable and refrigerated product offerings. The firm holds SQF, Kosher, and NSF gluten-free certifications, and operates with a workforce in the 11–50 range.

The company's commercial model is a turnkey private-label and co-manufacturing service: brand owners and retailers supply the concept or formula, and Innovation Foods handles process engineering, aseptic/ESL manufacturing, packaging, warehousing, and distribution coordination through regional FL and LTL carrier networks. Named customers include Oatly — for whom a $45 million dedicated processing facility was built in Millville in 2021 — and GoodBelly Probiotics. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed.

Geographically, Innovation Foods operates regionally in the Northeast United States, with its South Jersey location providing distribution access within approximately two hours of New York, Philadelphia, and Washington D.C. The company has been operating for four generations under family ownership founded by Charlie and Elizabeth, and has formalized employer branding and safety governance as it has scaled. No outside equity funding, M&A activity, or public financial disclosures are present in the available source material.

Name

Innovation Foods

Legal name

Innovation Foods

Website

https://innovation-foods.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Innovation Foods is a family-owned B2B contract manufacturer in New Jersey that produces aseptic and ESL beverages — including plant-based milks, coffee creamers, and protein shakes — for retailers and CPG brands using Tetra Pak packaging.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Beverage Contract Manufacturing

NAICS

Food Manufacturing (311)

SIC

Beverages (2080), Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products (2090)

akta.pro primary industry

Alternative Protein Snacks, Bars & RTD Nutrition Manufacturing (AFAKAGAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Refrigerated Juices & Smoothies (CRADACAL), Weight Management & Meal Replacement Foods Manufacturing (Shakes, Bars, Portion-Controlled Meals) (AFAKAJAF), Better-for-You / Functional Snacks (Low Sugar, Keto, Probiotic, Fortified) (CRADABAM)

Keywords

• Contract manufacturing
• Private label beverages
• Aseptic processing
• Co-packing services
• Beverage packaging

Headquarters

HQ city

Bridgeton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Contract Manufacturing & Co-Packing: Revenue generated through contract manufacturing services for beverages including plant-based milks, functional beverages, coffee creamers, protein shakes, and smoothies. Services include aseptic processing, ESL processing, packaging, and distribution support.
2. Private Label Solutions: Turnkey private label beverage solutions for retailers - from concept to aseptic manufacturing and packaging, tailored to brand and customer specifications.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Innovation Foods is a B2B contract manufacturer that produces shelf-stable and refrigerated beverages for retailers and CPG brands under private label and co-manufacturing arrangements. The company operates aseptic and ESL (Extended Shelf Life) processing lines using Tetra Pak packaging, producing plant-based milks, coffee creamers, protein shakes, smoothies, and coffee products. Turnkey services span concept/formula development, processing, packaging, warehousing, and distribution support.

Product overview

Innovation Foods is a family-owned co-manufacturer and private label beverage company offering turnkey solutions from concept to commercial production. The company operates as a single unified offering platform centered on contract manufacturing and private label services for plant-based milks, coffee creamers, protein shakes, smoothies, and coffee products. These products are produced using two main processing technologies—asceptic processing for shelf-stable products and ESL (Extended Shelf Life) processing for refrigerated products—and packaged in various formats including Tetra Pak cartons (1L, 500mL) and ESL cartons (52oz, 59oz, 64oz).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Contract Manufacturing & Private Label Turnkey private label beverage solutions from concept to aseptic manufacturing and packaging, tailored to retailer brands and customers, including warehousing and distribution support. Target customers are retailers and CPG brands seeking turnkey beverage commercialization.
• Aseptic Processing Services High-temperature short-time sterilization service that eliminates bacteria while preserving nutritional quality and flavor, enabling shelf-stable beverage products without refrigeration. Offered to CPG brands and retailers producing plant-based milks, coffee creamers, protein shakes, and smoothies.
• ESL Processing Services Extended Shelf Life processing service that prolongs the freshness of perishable beverage products while maintaining nutritional value and taste under refrigeration. Particularly suited for the low-acid beverage industry. Targeted at retailers and CPG brands producing refrigerated functional beverages.

Named customers2 records

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

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• OatlycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOatly is a major plant-based milk partner for Innovation Foods. The companies built a $45 million processing facility on Gorton Road in Millville, NJ. This represents a significant co-manufacturing partnership for producing Oatly's oat milk products.
• GoodBelly ProbioticscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGoodBelly Probiotics is featured as a partner on Innovation Foods' website, indicating a co-manufacturing relationship for functional probiotic beverages.
• Tetra PakcoreTechnology or IntegrationInnovation Foods utilizes Tetra Pak technology for aseptic packaging, including Tetra Pak Edge formats (1 Liter and 500 mL). The company proudly offers state-of-the-art Tetra Pak technology to clients.
• Kosher Certification ServiceminorOthersThird-party kosher certification for food safety and dietary compliance standards.
• NSF InternationalminorOthersNSF certified gluten-free certification for products, ensuring compliance with gluten-free standards.
• SQF (Safe Quality Food)minorOthersSQF certification demonstrating food safety and quality management systems compliance.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Fairlife (Coca-Cola): Fairlife is a Coca-Cola-owned ultra-filtered dairy beverage producer that operates large-scale aseptic dairy processing for retail. It is comparable to Innovation Foods as a vertically integrated aseptic dairy beverage manufacturer operating in the same shelf-stable premium beverage category for mass retail.
• Pacific Foods: Pacific Foods (Campbell Soup) produces shelf-stable plant-based beverages, broths, and creamers using aseptic Tetra Pak-style packaging for retail and foodservice. It is comparable to Innovation Foods because it operates in the same shelf-stable plant-based beverage category using similar aseptic processing technology.
• HP Hood: HP Hood is a large Northeast-based dairy and beverage manufacturer with significant co-packing and private-label capabilities across ESL and shelf-stable formats. It is comparable to Innovation Foods because it serves the same Northeast retail and CPG private-label beverage segment at greater scale.
• Tetra Pak: Tetra Pak is the global leader in aseptic carton packaging and processing equipment, with a solutions business that supports beverage co-manufacturers worldwide. It is comparable to Innovation Foods as the foundational technology partner whose Edge and ESL carton formats Innovation Foods uses for its aseptic and ESL beverage production.
• Lactalis USA: Lactalis is the world's largest dairy company and in the U.S. operates a broad portfolio of beverage and dairy manufacturing plants, including private-label and co-packing capacity. It is comparable to Innovation Foods as a large-scale private-label beverage co-packer with Northeast manufacturing presence.
• Schreiber Foods: Schreiber Foods is a major global dairy and beverage manufacturer with a sizable co-manufacturing and private-label business serving retailers and foodservice. It is comparable to Innovation Foods as a fellow privately held dairy/beverage co-packer operating ESL processing for major retail brands.

Direct peers

• SunOpta: SunOpta is a plant-based and fruit-based food and beverage company with a co-manufacturing and ingredients business that processes shelf-stable beverages using aseptic technology. It is comparable to Innovation Foods because both specialize in aseptic plant-based beverage processing for major CPG brands under contract manufacturing arrangements.
• Gossner Foods: Gossner Foods is a private-label and aseptic dairy beverage manufacturer producing shelf-stable fluid milk, creams, and flavored dairy products for retail brands. It mirrors Innovation Foods' aseptic ESL model and private-label focus on shelf-stable dairy and plant-based beverages.
• Jasper Products: Jasper Products is a private-label aseptic beverage and creamer manufacturer producing shelf-stable dairy, plant-based, and coffee-based drinks. It is a direct comparable to Innovation Foods as a private-label aseptic beverage co-packer with overlapping product categories (creamers, plant-based milks, functional beverages).

Others

• SIG Group: SIG Group is a global aseptic packaging and processing solutions provider for beverage and liquid food manufacturers. It is comparable to Innovation Foods as an enabling technology and packaging infrastructure provider in the aseptic beverage manufacturing ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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