Honey Hill Farms

What Honey Hill Farms does

Honey Hill Farms is a U.S. frozen yogurt and sorbet manufacturer that operates as a brand under Sugar Creek Foods International, Inc., producing premium B2B mix products for independent frozen dessert shops, restaurants, and institutional foodservice operators. The company, founded in its current form in 2007 when owners Scott Van Horn and Bud Gunter purchased Sugar Creek Foods, runs a single manufacturing plant in Russellville, Arkansas — a facility that has been producing niche food products since 1946. Its product portfolio spans nonfat, low fat, no-sugar-added, non-fat tart, and non-dairy sorbet yogurts in 40 premixed flavors, supplemented by the CustomBlendz flavoring system (37+ flavors packaged in 32 oz bottles that yield 16 gallons of finished product) and the proprietary Super Jug packaging (recyclable HDPE, tamper-evident, designed to reduce leaks and waste versus cartons).

Revenue is generated primarily through direct B2B sales of bulk yogurt and sorbet mixes to shop owners and foodservice operators, with distribution supported by the no-fee Yogologist Partner Program, plant tours, a small e-commerce storefront, and third-party distributors. Customers engage via consultative sales, free one-on-one planning, and operator-facing tools (shop owner manuals, signage, marketing collateral) backed by a custom mobile loyalty program for partner stores. The business model is deliberately lean: rather than carrying 70-80 SKUs like competitors, Honey Hill Farms concentrates on a strategic flavor portfolio whose 40 premixed flavors, 37 CustomBlendz varieties, and 125 soft-serve twist combinations generate more than 200 effective flavor options while keeping inventory and production costs low — the top 15 flavors account for over 85% of self-serve market volume. Pricing is quote-based for bulk B2B orders; CustomBlendz bottles are sold at unit pricing (e.g., $37.95 per bottle) with a four-bottle minimum and free shipping within the continental U.S.

Name

Honey Hill Farms

Legal name

Honey Hill Farms

Website

https://thehoneyhillfarms.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Honey Hill Farms is a U.S. B2B manufacturer of premium frozen yogurt and sorbet mixes, serving independent frozen dessert shops, restaurants, and institutional foodservice operators from its Russellville, Arkansas plant under parent Sugar Creek Foods International.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Frozen Dessert Manufacturing

NAICS

Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert Manufacturing (311520)

SIC

Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts (2024), Dairy Products (2020)

akta.pro primary industry

Frozen Yogurt Manufacturing (AFAHAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Yogurt & Cultured Dairy Products Manufacturing (Kefir, Sour Cream, Labneh) (AFAKAKAC), Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts Wholesale (AFAIAHAC)

Keywords

• Frozen yogurt manufacturing
• Soft-serve mixes
• Flavor systems
• Frozen dessert wholesale
• Private label dairy

Headquarters

HQ city

Russellville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Frozen Yogurt Mixes: B2B sales of premium frozen yogurt and sorbet mixes to frozen dessert shop owners, restauranteurs, and institutional foodservice operators. Products include Nonfat, Low Fat, No Sugar Added, Non-Fat Tarts, and Non-Dairy Sorbets in 40 premixed flavors.
2. CustomBlendz Flavor Bottles: Sale of custom flavoring system bottles (32 oz) that flavor 16 gallons of yogurt base. Includes 37+ flavor varieties such as Acai, Apple Pie, Banana, Coconut, and seasonal options.
3. Sugar Creek Flavor Bottles: Sale of flavor bottles for Soft Custard, Soft Gelato, Soft Ice Cream, and Soft Italian Ice products manufactured by parent company Sugar Creek Foods International.
4. Private Label & Co-Packing: Custom manufacturing and private labeling services for emerging and established companies through Sugar Creek Foods International, ranging from smaller test market batches to large-scale production.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Honey Hill Farms manufactures and sells premium frozen yogurt and sorbet mixes (Nonfat, Low Fat, No Sugar Added, Non-Fat Tarts, and Non-Dairy Sorbets) in 40 premixed flavors, along with a CustomBlendz flavoring system and proprietary Super Jug packaging, serving frozen yogurt shop owners, restaurants, and institutional foodservice operators.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Yogologist: A term and program used to describe certified frozen dessert shop owners and operators who serve Honey Hill Farms products. Includes benefits such as free consultation, shop owner's manual, marketing programs, and ongoing support.
• This Can't Be Greek
• CustomBlendz
• Super Jug

Products and services

• Premium Frozen Yogurt Mixes Premium frozen yogurt mixes available in Nonfat, Low Fat, No Sugar Added, and Non-Fat Tart varieties across 40 premixed flavors, sold in bulk to frozen yogurt shop owners, restauranteurs, and institutional foodservice operators.
• Non-Dairy Sorbet Mixes Non-dairy frozen sorbet mixes for shop operators and foodservice customers seeking dairy-free dessert options.
• CustomBlendz Flavoring System A custom flavoring system with 32 oz portion-controlled bottles, where one bottle flavors 16 gallons of yogurt base; includes 37+ flavors such as Acai, Apple Pie, Banana, Coconut, and seasonal options.
• Sugar Creek Flavor Bottles Flavor bottles manufactured by parent company Sugar Creek Foods International for Soft Custard, Soft Gelato, Soft Ice Cream, and Soft Italian Ice products, sold via the Honey Hill Farms website.
• Private Label and Co-Packing Services Custom manufacturing and private labeling services offered through parent company Sugar Creek Foods International, ranging from smaller test market batches to large-scale production for emerging and established frozen dessert companies.

Quantifiable outcome

• 82% less leakers than cartons or bags
• +4 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Stonyfield Farm: Organic yogurt manufacturer with growing frozen yogurt and dairy dessert offerings. Comparable in yogurt category focus and live-cultures positioning, though predominantly retail packaged rather than foodservice mix.

Broad incumbents

• Wells Enterprises: Manufacturer of Blue Bunny and other frozen dairy desserts including ice cream, frozen yogurt, and novelties across retail and foodservice channels. Operates at significantly larger scale than HHF with broader product breadth but overlapping customer segments in foodservice and institutional accounts.
• Hershey Company: Diversified snacks and frozen dessert manufacturer through Schwan's and related brands, including licensed ice cream novelties and foodservice dessert products. Represents a potential acquirer or contract-manufacturing partner with relevant foodservice distribution infrastructure.
• Friendly's: Established frozen dessert and family restaurant brand with retail frozen dessert lines sold through grocery and convenience channels. Overlaps with HHF on frozen dessert category focus and brand-led premium positioning at the consumer end.
• Chobani: Large Greek yogurt and dairy manufacturer that has expanded into creamers, oat milk, and frozen dairy products. Overlaps with HHF on Greek/nonfat/no-sugar-added positioning and has the scale to enter foodservice frozen dessert channels.
• Turkey Hill Dairy: Regional dairy manufacturer producing ice cream, frozen yogurt, iced tea, and other dairy beverages with foodservice and retail distribution. Comparable as a dairy-based frozen dessert manufacturer with private label capabilities and overlapping institutional foodservice customers.
• Nestlé USA: Global food conglomerate with extensive frozen dessert portfolio (Häagen-Dazs, Dreyer's, Skinny Cow, Outshine) plus foodservice brands. Competes for institutional and chain foodservice accounts and could enter the indie frozen yogurt shop segment with significant distribution advantages.

Direct peers

• YoCrunch: Yogurt product brand sold in multipack cups with included toppings, distributed through grocery and foodservice channels. Overlaps with HHF in yogurt-as-dessert positioning and is increasingly relevant as both target the better-for-you frozen dessert consumer.
• Rich Products Corporation: Large B2B frozen dessert and bakery manufacturer supplying foodservice operators with frozen dessert mixes, toppings, and bases. Most comparable to HHF in terms of B2B foodservice mix manufacturing model, though at much larger scale and with a broader product portfolio.
• TCBY: Established frozen yogurt franchise brand offering soft-serve frozen yogurt products. Direct competitor for end-consumer demand, and TCBY shops are a natural prospect customer set for HHF's B2B mix supply model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/TheHoneyHillFarms

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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