sno pac foods

What sno pac foods does

Sno Pac Foods, Inc. is a privately held, family-owned producer and distributor of organic frozen fruits and vegetables, headquartered and manufactured at a single facility in Caledonia, Minnesota (521 Enterprise Drive). The company was founded in 1943 by the Gengler family and is currently operated by descendants including Peter, Nick, and Joan Gengler, making it a four-generation family business. Its core technology is a farm-to-frozen process that harvests produce at peak ripeness and quick-freezes it to preserve nutrients, flavor, and color; the company has practiced organic farming methods continuously since its founding, predating the modern organic food movement.

Sno Pac offers more than 25 SKUs across two main product families — organic frozen vegetables (peas as its specialty, plus sweet corn, green beans, carrots, onions, peppers, edamame, broccoli, spinach, butternut squash, hashbrowns, mixed vegetables, and a Midwest soup mix) and organic frozen fruits (blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, cranberries, a berry blend, mango chunks, pineapple chunks, and a tropical trio). It also offers one conventional SKU (whole cranberries) plus business-to-business services: custom blending, private label, and flexible packaging formats from resealable foodservice packs to large-volume bulk and industrial packaging.

The revenue model is one-time product sales of organic frozen produce through a multi-channel go-to-market. Distribution is mediated primarily by national wholesalers (UNFI, KeHe, U.S. Foods, Lipari Foods) and a long tail of independent regional distributors, supplemented by direct consumer sales at the Caledonia plant and online listings on Amazon and Walmart. Customer segments span foodservice and bulk buyers (restaurants, cafeterias, commercial kitchens), distributors reselling the products, and health-conscious retail consumers. The company holds multiple certifications (USDA Organic, FDA, SQF/GFSI, MOSA organic, and UMKosher Kosher) and is investing in capacity, with a new 30,000 sq ft cold-storage facility under construction in Caledonia scheduled for completion around August 2026.

Name

sno pac foods

Legal name

Sno Pac Foods, Inc.

Website

https://snopac.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1943

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Sno Pac Foods is a four-generation, family-owned producer of organic frozen fruits and vegetables based in Caledonia, MN, serving retail consumers, foodservice, and bulk buyers nationwide through major distributors (UNFI, KeHe, U.S. Foods, Lipari) and online channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

NAICS

Frozen Fruit, Juice, and Vegetable Manufacturing (311411)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Organic Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Wholesale (AFAIAJAF)

Keywords

• Organic frozen fruits
• Organic frozen vegetables
• Frozen produce processing
• Foodservice bulk produce
• Private label frozen foods

Headquarters

HQ city

Caledonia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Organic Frozen Produce Sales: Sno Pac Foods generates revenue through the sale of organic frozen fruits and vegetables, including vegetables and fruits. Products are sold through foodservice, bulk, and retail formats including resealable packages and large-volume bulk packaging.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Sno Pac Foods grows, processes, and freezes USDA Organic fruits and vegetables at its facility in Caledonia, Minnesota, packaging them for retail grocery sale and for foodservice and bulk customers. Beyond its own Sno Pac branded retail line, the company offers food service and bulk packaging, custom blending, and private label manufacturing services for external customers.

Product overview

Sno Pac Foods is a family-owned organic frozen fruit and vegetable company offering a diverse portfolio of over 25 products across two main categories. The core product line includes organic frozen vegetables such as Organic Peas (their specialty), Organic Sweet Corn, Organic Cut/Whole Green Beans, Organic Sliced Carrots, Organic Diced Onions, Organic Tri-Colored Peppers, Organic Mixed Vegetables, Organic Midwest Soup Mix, Organic Shelled Edamame, Organic Cottage Fries, Organic Cut Spinach, Organic Southern Style/Shredded Hashbrowns, Organic Peas and Carrots, Organic Broccoli Cuts, Organic Butternut Squash, and Organic Edamame Soybeans. The organic frozen fruit line includes Organic Blueberries, Organic Whole Strawberries, Organic Berry Blend, Organic Red Raspberries, Organic Whole Cranberries, Organic Tropical Trio, Organic Mango Chunks, and Organic Pineapple Chunks. Additionally, they offer one conventional product (Whole Cranberries) and business services including Food Service & Bulk Packaging, Custom Blending, and Private Label services. All products are harvested at peak ripeness and quickly frozen to preserve nutrients, flavor and freshness.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Frozen Organic Strawberries USDA Organic individually quick frozen strawberries packaged for retail grocery and foodservice use. Targeted at health-conscious households, smoothie and baking consumers, and foodservice operators needing organic fruit.
• Frozen Organic Wild Blueberries USDA Organic wild blueberries sold frozen for retail and foodservice applications such as baking, smoothies, and toppings.
• Frozen Organic Raspberries USDA Organic frozen raspberries for retail consumers and foodservice operators in baking, dessert, and beverage applications.
• Frozen Organic Dark Sweet Cherries USDA Organic frozen dark sweet cherries sold for retail grocery and foodservice use, including bakery and dessert applications.
• Frozen Organic Broccoli USDA Organic individually quick frozen broccoli florets packaged for retail consumers and foodservice kitchens.
• Frozen Organic Cauliflower USDA Organic frozen cauliflower for retail and foodservice use, suitable for side dishes, riced cauliflower, and recipe inclusion.
• Frozen Organic Sweet Corn USDA Organic frozen sweet corn sold in retail bags and foodservice pack sizes for side dishes and recipe applications.
• Frozen Organic Green Beans USDA Organic frozen green beans packaged for retail grocery and foodservice operators.
• Food Service & Bulk Packaging Bulk and foodservice-format packaging of Sno Pac's organic frozen fruits and vegetables for institutional buyers, restaurants, schools, and food manufacturers.
• Custom Blending Custom blending of organic frozen fruits and vegetables to customer-specified recipes, mixes, and pack sizes for retail and foodservice customers.
• Private Label Manufacturing Contract manufacturing of USDA Organic frozen fruits and vegetables under retailer and brand-owner private labels.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UNFIcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUnited Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) serves as a major distribution partner with multiple distribution centers across the US including both West and East divisions.
• KeHe DistributorscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKeHe Distributors operates multiple warehouses across the US and serves as a key distribution partner for Sno Pac products.
• U.S. FoodscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorU.S. Foods is one of the largest foodservice distributors in the US and distributes Sno Pac products.
• Lipari FoodscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLipari Foods distributes Sno Pac products from their Warren, MI location.
• Ace NaturalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndependent natural foods distributor located in Mount Vernon, NY.
• Agostino FoodsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndependent distributor located in Bristol, PA.
• Azure StandardminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNatural and organic products distributor located in Durfur, OR.
• Brown's Ice CreamminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor located in Minneapolis, MN.
• Performance FoodservicecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFoodservice distributor located in La Crosse, WI.
• AmazonminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnline marketplace for consumer retail sales of Sno Pac products.
• WalmartminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRetail and online retailer for consumer products.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Cascadian Farm: Organic frozen fruits and vegetables brand, also a pioneer in the category. Closest direct competitor to Sno Pac in organic frozen produce, with broader national distribution under General Mills ownership.
• Woodstock Farms: Brand of organic and natural frozen fruits, vegetables, and pantry items sold through natural and mainstream grocery. Directly competes with Sno Pac on organic frozen produce SKUs and retailer shelf space.
• Stahlbush Island Farms: Family-owned grower and processor of frozen fruits and vegetables (including organic offerings) sold to retail and foodservice. Comparable vertically integrated farm-to-freezer model targeting similar buyers.
• Pictsweet Farms: Frozen vegetable processor serving retail and foodservice with conventional and select organic offerings. Comparable manufacturing and distribution model, competing across multiple frozen vegetable SKUs.
• Earthbound Farm: Pioneer in organic produce, with a frozen fruit and vegetable line sold through natural and mainstream retail. Comparable organic-first positioning and frozen produce category presence.
• Twin City Foods: Frozen fruit and vegetable processor supplying retail private label and branded customers. Comparable contract-manufacturing / private-label frozen produce capability competing for similar foodservice and retail buyers.

Broad incumbents

• Birds Eye: Largest U.S. frozen vegetable brand owned by Conagra. Overlaps with Sno Pac in frozen vegetables but at much greater scale and broader (largely conventional) assortment; competes for the same freezer aisle.
• Hanover Foods: Diversified packaged food manufacturer including frozen vegetables and fruits serving retail and foodservice. Overlaps in frozen produce manufacturing with a much broader product portfolio.
• 365 by Whole Foods Market: Whole Foods' private-label organic frozen fruit and vegetable line. Competes head-to-head with Sno Pac on organic frozen SKUs at retail shelf and exerts ongoing pricing pressure on branded suppliers.

Regional players

• Bonduel: European-based frozen vegetable processor with North American operations supplying retail and foodservice. Comparable frozen vegetable manufacturing footprint but with primary non-U.S. base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

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Investors

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Investments

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