We are a leading manufacturer of better-for-you frozen foods.
Our Vision
Our vision is to make better-for-you foods the everyday choice.
Our Mission
Our mission is to be the best co-manufacturing partner for leading consumer package goods companies, foodservice providers and retailers looking for delicious, better-for-you frozen products. We bring a solution mindset coupled with a collaborative approach that enables us to uniquely deliver quality, innovation and service at the right price.
Our Values
Customer First
We delight our customers by consistently exceeding expectations.
Accountability
We own our responsibilities and deliver on our commitments.
Quality
We take pride in creating outstanding products at a value.
Transparency
We communicate openly while fostering a genuine willingness to improve.
Teamwork
We collaborate and respectfully engage together to win with a sense of urgency.
Consumers inherently want better-for-you foods; nearly 1/3 avoid gluten
Eating better appeals to the vast majority of consumers
71% of Millennials and 65% of all consumers have purchased better-for-you products
63% of consumers try to eat healthy most or all the time
57% of US households purchased plant-based foods in 2020
91% believe recognizable ingredients are healthier
76% of Americans say plant-based foods are healthy
75% of consumers are trying to limit/avoid sugars in their diet
A large subset of BFY is gluten-free, by choice or need
Guided by other diets (e.g. paleo, keto, low carb) to avoid gluten
Actively trying to avoid gluten based on celiac knowledge
Self-reported gluten intolerance (celiac) or gluten sensitivity
Incidence rate of celiac in US population
Our customer approach delivers many advantages
While relentless on innovation, at Urban Farmer we are also obsessed with quality, committed to service, and transparent on operational efficiencies.
Customer Centric
Sales team focused on growing customer revenue and profits
Dedicated Support
Trained, local CX Team; in the plant and ready to serve
Centrally Located
Enables shipping efficiencies to anywhere in the US
Cost Efficient
Fully-integrated operations; Model offers toll pricing or best market rate
Operationally Flexible
Willing to explore operational line CAPX improvements
Innovation
Proactive innovation and customer collaborations
Our manufacturing facilites provide best-in-class, fully integrated capabilities
We operate two USDA certified facilities, located in Manteno, IL
Boudreau Plant
- 112,000 square foot facility
- Multiple flexible baking lines to meet unique customer demands
- Two lane high-speed topping lines
- Currently operating with additional capacity
- Floorspace for additional expansion
Mulberry Plant
- 50,000 square foot facility
- Home of the UF Innovation Kitchen
- Recently converted for modern storage (Q3 2021)
SQF
Certified Gluten-Free Products
USDA Approved
Efficient Operating Scale
End-to-End Production Capabilites
Centrally Located
