Sunday Night Foods

What Sunday Night Foods does

Sunday Night Foods is a specialty food company that produces premium chocolate and caramel dessert sauces, founded in 2021 in Des Moines, Iowa by Eileen Gannon. The company manufactures small-batch sauces using a classic French ganache technique with fresh cream, butter, real chocolate, and pure vanilla, and is committed to a clean-label formulation that excludes corn syrup, preservatives, emulsifiers, seed oils, palm oil, gluten, and artificial ingredients. Sauces are shelf-stable for up to two years unopened and are co-manufactured at a premier FDA-registered facility certified for SQF 2000, Organic, Kosher, and Gluten-Free. The product line consists of five 9.2-oz jar SKUs — Classic Chocolate, Bittersweet Chocolate, Sea Salt Chocolate, Sea Salt Caramel, and Fudgy Vegan Chocolate — priced at $12.99 each, plus multiple duo gift sets at $24.99.

The company operates a hybrid go-to-market model: direct-to-consumer e-commerce via its Shopify-powered website ($5 flat-rate shipping on orders $20+), wholesale and retail placement in national and regional grocery chains (Albertsons, ACME Markets, Andronico's, Shaw's, Giant, Central Market, Hy-Vee) and Des Moines specialty retailers (Kitchen Collage, Gateway Market, Dogpatch Urban Gardens, Des Moines Mercatile, HappyDSM), foodservice distribution in 8-pound flexible ganache pouches to chefs and bakeries, and online wholesale discoverability through Faire and RangeMe. The company is woman-owned, WBENC-certified, holds Iowa TSB certification, and donates 1% of all sales to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).

Sunday Night Foods has won back-to-back sofi Awards from the Specialty Food Association in 2022 and 2023 for New Product in Dessert Toppings, was a NEXTY Award finalist in 2024 for Best Vegan Product, was the only Iowa company selected for a USDA trade delegation to the Netherlands in April 2023, and saw founder Eileen Gannon — who holds over 600 state and national baking awards — featured on Netflix's Blue Ribbon Baking Championship beginning August 9, 2024. Gannon was also recognized as an Inc. Magazine #FemaleFounders500 honoree in 2025. The company is privately held, bootstrapped, and operates with an estimated 1-10 employees.

Name

Sunday Night Foods

Legal name

Sunday Night Foods, LLC

Website

https://sundaynightfoods.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Sunday Night Foods is a Des Moines, Iowa-based specialty food company founded in 2021 that produces premium, clean-label chocolate and caramel dessert sauces using a French ganache technique, distributed through DTC e-commerce, national grocery retail, and foodservice channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Premium Dessert Sauces

NAICS

Sugar and Confectionery Product Manufacturing (3113), Flavoring Syrup and Concentrate Manufacturing (311930)

SIC

Sugar & Confectionery Products (2060), Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products (2090)

akta.pro primary industry

Baking Ingredients & Desserts (Flour, Mixes, Frosting, Gelatin) (CRADAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty Snack Foods Manufacturing (Ethnic/Regional, Gourmet, Functional) (AFAKAIAO), Specialty Bakery Manufacturing (Gluten-Free, Artisan, Health-Focused) (AFAKAAAG)

Keywords

• Premium dessert sauces
• Chocolate sauces
• Caramel sauces
• Specialty food products
• Gourmet condiments

Headquarters

HQ city

Des Moines

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Direct-to-Consumer E-commerce: Online sales via sundaynightfoods.com. Consumers purchase individual sauce jars and gift sets directly. Shipping: $5 flat rate on orders $20+. Products include Classic Chocolate Sauce ($12.99), gift sets ($24.99), and duo gift boxes. One-time purchase model.
2. Retail / Wholesale Distribution: Products sold through wholesale accounts to retailers (grocery stores, specialty food shops, farm stands). Distributed via Faire and RangeMe wholesale platforms. Discounted wholesale pricing available for bulk orders.
3. Foodservice / B2B Accounts: Premium chocolate ganache sold to foodservice operators in 8-pound flexible pouches (launched 2023). Sold to chefs, restaurants, and bakeries. Also corporate gifting and custom orders.
4. Gift Boxes and Bundles: Pre-packaged gift sets including duo combinations (Classic Chocolate + Sea Salt Caramel, Classic + Bittersweet, etc.), and multi-flavor gift packs. Sold direct-to-consumer and through wholesale.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Sunday Night Foods manufactures and sells small-batch, farm-crafted premium chocolate and caramel dessert sauces made with fresh cream, butter, real chocolate, and pure vanilla using a classic French ganache technique. The product line includes five sauce flavors in glass jars (Classic, Bittersweet, Sea Salt Chocolate, Sea Salt Caramel, and Fudgy Vegan), various duo gift sets, and bulk 8-pound ganache pouches for professional kitchens, sold directly to consumers via the company website and distributed through grocery chains, specialty retailers, and foodservice operators.

Product overview

Sunday Night Foods is a specialty food company that produces premium chocolate and caramel dessert sauces. Their product portfolio consists of two sauce lines: the Signature Line (5 flavors) including Classic Chocolate Sauce, Bittersweet Chocolate Sauce, Sea Salt Caramel Sauce, Fudgy Vegan Chocolate Sauce, and Sea Salt Chocolate Sauce (priced at $12.99); and various Duo Gift Sets that combine multiple sauce varieties. The sauces are made in small batches using fresh cream, butter, real chocolate, and pure vanilla with a French technique. Products are sold direct-to-consumer via their website and at select retail locations including Acme Markets, Albertsons, Giant, and regional Des Moines retailers. The company was founded in 2021 by award-winning baker Eileen Gannon and is based in Des Moines, Iowa.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Classic Chocolate Sauce (Signature Line) Silky, rich chocolate sauce tasting like fresh homemade brownies with warm cocoa flavors and hints of butter and vanilla, designed for topping sundaes, cakes, and desserts.
• Bittersweet Chocolate Sauce (Signature Line) Velvety and robust chocolate sauce with 20% less sugar, full legendary chocolate flavor, essences of fruit and warm spices, and a fragrant cocoa finish.
• Sea Salt Chocolate Sauce (Signature Line) Smooth, dark chocolate sauce balancing silky deep flavor with a hint of savory sea salt, with fragrant cocoa notes and a lingering salty taste.
• Sea Salt Caramel Sauce (Signature Line) Smooth, buttery caramel sauce balancing sweet rich caramelly goodness with a hint of vanilla and sea salt, slow-cooked in small batches with fresh cream and butter.
• Fudgy Vegan Chocolate Sauce (Signature Line) Plant-based, indulgent chocolate sauce made with coconut cream, unsweetened chocolate, vegan-certified cane sugar, pure vanilla extract, and sea salt, for vegans and lactose-intolerant consumers.
• Premium Chocolate Ganache for Food Service Bulk foodservice-format Dark + Decadent chocolate ganache sold in 8-pound flexible pouches to chefs, restaurants, bakeries, and foodservice operators for professional dessert preparation.
• Classic Chocolate and Sea Salt Caramel Sauce Duo Gift Set Gift set combining Classic Chocolate Sauce and Sea Salt Caramel Sauce in two jars, marketed for gifting or personal indulgence.
• Classic Chocolate and Bittersweet Chocolate Sauce Duo Gift Set Gift set featuring both Classic Chocolate Sauce and Bittersweet Chocolate Sauce jars.
• Classic Chocolate and Sea Salt Chocolate Sauce Duo Gift Set Gift set pairing Classic Chocolate Sauce with Sea Salt Chocolate Sauce.
• Sea Salt Caramel Sauce Duo Gift Set Gift set with two jars of Sea Salt Caramel Sauce.
• Fudgy Vegan Chocolate Sauce Duo Gift Set Gift set with two jars of Fudgy Vegan Chocolate Sauce.

Quantifiable outcome

• Won the sofi™ Award for New Product for Dessert Toppings from the Specialty Food Association in 2022 and again in 2023 — making it the second year in a row.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 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

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, minor and flagship.

• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Sunday Night Foods is actively working with NAMI and donates 1% of all sales to the organization. The partnership is driven by the founders belief that baking can help people stay present, find purpose, and create joy. The company has been supporting NAMI since its founding in 2021. In addition to financial donations, the company uses its platform to raise awareness for mental health.
• Central MarketmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCentral Market (H-E-B's premium grocery brand) is a key retail partner for Sunday Night Foods. The companies ran a joint Instagram giveaway in November 2024 offering $50 Central Market gift cards to two winners, with proceeds benefiting the Blue Ribbon Foundation. Central Market carries Sunday Night sauces across its U.S. stores.
• FaireminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSunday Night Foods is listed on Faire, a wholesale marketplace connecting brands with independent retailers. Retailers can discover and purchase Sunday Night products through the platform.
• RangeMeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed on RangeMe, a product discovery platform used by retailers and buyers to find new products. Wholesale inquiries are directed to the RangeMe profile.
• Specialty Food Association (SFA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSunday Night Foods is a member of the Specialty Food Association. The company won back-to-back sofi Awards from the SFA in 2022 and 2023, and exhibited at the Summer Fancy Food Show (Javits Center, NYC) and Winter Fancy Food Show (Las Vegas).
• United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)flagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerSunday Night Foods was selected as the only Iowa company to travel to the Netherlands with a USDA trade delegation in April 2023. This was part of a delegation of over 50 businesses and trade associations led by USDA Under Secretary Alexis M. Taylor to increase U.S. agricultural exports to the Netherlands and Scandinavia.
• Co-manufacturing FacilitycoreOthersSauces are produced at a premier, specialty food co-manufacturer that follows the highest level of food safety procedures. The facility is certified by the FDA for SQF 2000, Organic, Kosher, and Gluten-Free. This partnership enables small-batch production while maintaining high quality and food safety standards.
• Kitchen Collage (Des Moines, IA)flagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKitchen Collage in Des Moines, Iowa is the debut retail location for Sunday Night Foods products. Both the original chocolate sauces and the new Sea Salt Caramel made their retail debut at this store, which is described as a beloved specialty kitchenware and food boutique.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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