Expertise
Sourcing
Faribault Foods is committed to responsible sourcing. The Sourcing Department is recognized for the breadth and depth of its procurement and strategic sourcing expertise. Our team members are experienced procurement professionals from diverse backgrounds with the proven ability to build strong relationships with suppliers, manage risk, and deliver differential value through creative procurement solutions. We believe in forging connections across the extended supply chain to address complexity and identify opportunities.
Logistics
We simplify a complicated and vast network of logistics options and tailor it to meet the needs of our customers. Products can be shipped via truck, rail or intermodal or picked up from our manufacturing facilities or forwarding warehouses. We can consolidate branded and private label products to build full truck loads. Our strong and long standing relationships with carriers ensure on-time delivery and competitive rates on truck lanes throughout the country. Let us crunch the numbers and find the best option for you.
Packaging
We provide innovative packaging options to match the needs of our consumers. Our diverse team of professionals can assist with design and photography, verify all packaging claims, and our network of printers are some of the best in the industry. We offer multiple can sizes and lid options (sanitary or pull top), stand up pouches, shrink film (club packs), NIBPA cans, and case configurations of 6, 8, 12 and 24 packs.
Food Safety
Faribault Foods is committed to supplying our customers with safe, quality foods. Our manufacturing facilities are best-in-class and have achieved Level 3 SQF certification. We recognize product safety and quality as our most important responsibilities and continually strive to improve our systems through comprehensive self-assessments and customer feedback.
Sales
Our highly trained, experienced sales team strives to develop long lasting partnerships with retailers to deliver the best possible service levels, the right products and outstanding value. We value our industry relationships and provide analytics and category insights to our retail partners.
Marketing
Our team of energetic marketing professionals are continuously monitoring consumer and market trends, exploring new product and packaging ideas, and finding new ways to reach today's evolving consumer. We are fluent in advertising, promotion, web design, media, digital, in-store, social and other emerging technologies. Through analysis, strategic planning and product development, we can find the solution that's right for your business.
Product Development
An experienced group of R&D professionals brings products from ideation to commercialization. We are experts in innovating products for our categories and developing products to meet consumers’ ever-changing needs. Our development group prides itself on creating products in a timely manner while delivering on both quality and value. We have individuals who specialize in organics, shelf life/sensory studies, thermal process development and label development.
Private Label
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Co-Manufacture
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