mb global foods

What mb global foods does

MB Global Foods is a privately held B2B wholesale distributor of frozen fruits, vegetables, concentrates, purees, dried products, and frozen animal proteins, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Vaudreuil, Quebec, Canada. The company operates a multi-continent supply network spanning Canada (Quebec), the United States (Georgia, Michigan), Mexico, Peru, Chile, and Egypt, with a stated export footprint reaching the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa. Its product portfolio includes over 25 frozen fruit SKUs (mango, blueberry, strawberry, cranberry, avocado, and exotic varieties including dragon fruit, passionfruit, and pomegranate) and over 20 frozen vegetable SKUs (broccoli, edamame, brussels sprouts, peppers), available in IQF, BQF, puree, concentrate, and NFC formats in both conventional and organic grades.

The company serves three primary customer segments on a horizontal basis — retail (value-added packaged products), industrial (bulk packed products for food manufacturers), and foodservice (restaurants, caterers, institutional providers) — and runs a sales-led, quote-based go-to-market with no publicly disclosed pricing. Services extend beyond product distribution to global sourcing, logistics coordination, financing, documentation, food safety compliance, and co-packing. Core operational technology centers on Individual Quick Freezing (IQF) processing and cranberry processing through the wholly integrated Koolberry sub-brand, which cultivates 25M+ pounds of cranberries annually across 800 acres in Quebec (a record 33M pounds were harvested in 2024). The company maintains 16+ certifications including GFSI, SQF, BRC, FDA, HACCP, CFIA, FSSC 22000, USDA Organic, K-Star Kosher, and Halal, providing regulatory clearance for international retail and industrial customers.

Revenue mechanics are transaction-fee based on wholesale volumes and tailored to client specifications, volume, and pack type; revenue is not publicly disclosed. The company's growth strategy is anchored by three core strategic partnerships: MBG Marketing (the world's largest producer-owned blueberry and blackberry cooperative with 300+ growers), Koolberry (cranberry processing in Quebec), and Del Ande Alimentos SAC (Peru's fourth-largest frozen fruit exporter operating an IQF plant in Chancay, ranked Peru No. 2 in frozen strawberry and No. 6 in frozen mango exports, and the country's largest fresh strawberry exporter with 98% of the fresh strawberry export market). The leadership team is led by President Steve Mullin and Vice-President Paul Gibis, supported by approximately 20+ named employees across sales, operations, food safety, logistics, and finance functions.

Name

mb global foods

Legal name

MB Global Foods

Website

https://mbglobalfoods.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Short description

MB Global Foods is a privately held B2B wholesale distributor of frozen fruits, vegetables, concentrates, purees, and animal proteins, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Quebec, serving retail, industrial, and foodservice customers globally across the Americas, Europe, and Africa.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wholesale Frozen Food Distribution

NAICS

Packaged Frozen Food Merchant Wholesalers (42442), Frozen Food Manufacturing (31141)

SIC

Wholesale-Groceries & Related Products (5140), Canned, Frozen & Preservd Fruit, Veg & Food Specialties (2030)

akta.pro primary industry

Frozen Foods Wholesale (Packaged & Private Label) (AFAIAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Temperature-Controlled Import/Export & Cross-Border Wholesale (AFAIAHAL)

Keywords

• Frozen fruit wholesale
• Frozen vegetable distribution
• IQF processing services
• Global food sourcing
• B2B frozen foods

Headquarters

HQ city

Vaudreuil

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Frozen Fruits and Vegetables Wholesale: Wholesale distribution of frozen fruits (mangos, blueberries, strawberries, cranberries) and frozen vegetables (cauliflower, peppers, edamame, broccoli, peas) to retail and industrial buyers. Products available in conventional and organic formats. Also markets concentrates, purees, dried products, and frozen animal proteins.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

MB Global Foods is a wholesale supplier of frozen fruits, frozen vegetables, concentrates, and purees sourced from a global network of growers and processed at GFSI-certified partner facilities. The company serves retail, industrial, and foodservice customers worldwide, offering products in conventional and organic formats with integrated global sourcing, logistics, financing, co-packing, and food safety services. Its sub-brand Koolberry supplies frozen cranberries, cranberry concentrate, puree, and NFC products from Quebec.

Product overview

MB Global Foods is a wholesale frozen food supplier founded in 2017, specializing in frozen fruits and frozen vegetables. Their core product lines include Frozen Fruits (a colorful selection including berries, stone fruits, tropicals, and exotic varieties available in IQF, BQF, Puree, Concentrate, and NFC formats) and Frozen Vegetables (ranging from homegrown greens to exotic options). Their sub-brand Koolberry handles cranberry processing. All items are available in conventional and organic formats. The company also markets dried products and frozen animal proteins. Their services span global sourcing, logistics, financing, and food safety, serving clients from smaller retail spaces to companies requiring bulk industrial products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Koolberry: Cranberry processing brand producing frozen cranberries, concentrate, puree, and NFC products; harvests over 25 million pounds annually across 800 acres in Quebec

Products and services

• Frozen Fruits

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 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.

• MBG Marketing - The Blueberry PeoplecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1936Formed in 1936, MBG Marketing is the world's largest producer-owned blueberry and blackberry marketing cooperative. Originally named Michigan Blueberry Growers Association, it was founded by Michigan's blueberry growers and became an industry leader. Extended membership to northern Indiana in the 1940s. Georgia and Florida incorporated in 1983, and since 2006 British Columbia, North Carolina, New Jersey, Oregon and Washington have joined the cooperative, giving MBG a production base of more than 300 growers.
• KoolberrycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKoolberry is a cranberry processing company based in Manseau, Quebec with more than 30 years of combined farming experience. As a grower-owned business, they cultivate over 25 million pounds of cranberries each year across 800 acres of farmland. They possess an on-site cold storage facility and serve as a reliable supplier for all grades of frozen cranberries as well as cranberry concentrate, puree and NFC. In 2024, Koolberry harvested 33 million pounds of cranberries from partner farms.
• Del Ande Alimentos SACcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDel Ande Alimentos SAC operates an IQF plant in Chancay, Peru, 85 KM North of Lima. The plant initiated operations in 2010 and has become a leader in frozen fruit production in Peru, currently ranked as the fourth largest frozen fruit exporter. Main products include frozen strawberry (No.2 exporter) and frozen mango (No.6 exporter). They also produce frozen blueberry, frozen avocado, and sweet potato fries. The company self-operates strawberry fields and is the largest fresh strawberry exporter with 98% of the fresh strawberry export market.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Lamb Weston: Lamb Weston is a leading global supplier of frozen potato products including french fries and formed potatoes. Comparable as a frozen food manufacturer/distributor serving foodservice and retail customers with international distribution reach.
• Dole plc: Dole plc is a global producer and distributor of fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables with international sourcing operations. Comparable as a much larger incumbent with similar frozen fruit product portfolio and global B2B distribution model.
• Sysco: Sysco is North America's largest foodservice distribution company, supplying restaurants, healthcare, and education with frozen and fresh food products. Comparable as a broad incumbent foodservice distributor whose frozen produce category overlaps with MB Global's offering.
• McCain Foods: McCain Foods is a global leader in frozen potato products and broader frozen foods, with extensive B2B foodservice and retail distribution. Comparable as a broader incumbent in frozen food distribution with global sourcing and processing capabilities exceeding MB Global's scope.

Direct peers

• Bonduelle: Bonduelle is a global frozen and canned vegetable specialist headquartered in France, with a broad portfolio across retail, foodservice, and industrial channels. Highly comparable to MB Global Foods as both companies specialize in frozen fruit and vegetable distribution with international sourcing reach.
• Hanover Foods: Hanover Foods is a US-based frozen and canned vegetable producer serving foodservice and retail with international sourcing. Directly comparable to MB Global Foods due to its frozen vegetable focus and B2B wholesale distribution model.
• Ardo: Ardo is a Belgian frozen vegetable manufacturer and supplier serving retail, foodservice, and industrial customers worldwide. Directly comparable to MB Global Foods due to its focus on IQF processing of vegetables and fruits with global B2B distribution.
• SunOpta: SunOpta is a North American plant-based and frozen fruit company with vertical sourcing and processing capabilities. Directly comparable to MB Global Foods given its focus on frozen fruit wholesale with sourcing operations in similar regions and B2B customer base.
• Ocean Spray Cranberries: Ocean Spray is an agricultural cooperative specializing in cranberry and other fruit products, including frozen cranberry offerings. Comparable to MB Global Foods through its Koolberry subsidiary due to cranberry focus, cooperative grower model, and global B2B distribution.
• Naturipe Farms: Naturipe Farms is a grower-owned marketer of berries and frozen fruits, serving retail and foodservice globally. Directly comparable to MB Global Foods given its focus on frozen berries and similar grower-cooperative sourcing relationships.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance17 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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