Learn more about the company, capabilities and culture of Crest Foods Co., Inc.
CORPORATE OVERVIEW CONSUMER PRODUCTS STABILIZER SYSTEMS CONTRACT PACKAGING
OUR STORY Crest Foods is a third generation Meiners family operated company founded in 1946. Beginning with Jay Meiners and continuing with his three sons and their children, each member of the family is passionately dedicated to quality, culture and appreciating the value of each and every Crest Foods employee.
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THREE DIVISIONS OF INDUSTRY-LEADING CAPABILITIES We continue to refine our systems and processes in order to bring you the best quality products and services across all three of our divisions.
CONTRACT PACKAGING The Crest Foods Contract Packaging Division is able to accommodate a wide range of dry food products. At any point in time, our team can be found operating up to 36 finished product lines, producing over 1,500,000 retail units per day!
CONSUMER PRODUCTS In the Consumer Products Division, we specialize in providing turn-key dry food solutions from development through manufacturing. Our clients include category leaders as well as emerging brands in retail, food service and industrial packaged goods industries. STABILIZER SYSTEMS Our Stabilizer Systems Division offers a full-service, comprehensive approach to developing and supporting functional blends for both dairy and non-dairy product applications. Each of our services is tailored directly to the customer’s unique needs.
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CONTRACT PACKAGING TEAMS
Our stainless steel ribbon blenders have variable speed drives and can accommodate up to 150 cubic ft. Sweco sifters and metal detection are all standard blending services. We can also handle shortening, oils and particulates for baking mixes.
BLENDING
Our dry food packaging capabilities cover a wide range of pouches, cartoning and cups with varying filling mechanisms. Each production line is highly flexible and can be customized internally in order to optimize each specialized product run.
PRODUCTION
Our Sanitation team plays a vital role in maintaining our allergen, food safety and food quality initiatives. Every order we produce is subject to the same strict standards to ensure safe, quality food for consumers.
SANITATION
Our Scheduling team excels at managing the hub of activity for all Contract Packaging customers. From ordering and releasing product, to invoicing and reporting, they handle it all so you don’t have to.
SCHEDULING
Our on-site Maintenance, Mechanical Engineering and Electrical/Controls teams are cross-trained for maximum impact, allowing us to internalize virtually all mechanical needs including machinery rebuilds and controls upgrades.
MAINTENANCE
Our Warehouse utilizes radio frequency and barcodes to track all ordering, picking, stock rotation and recalls. We are able to provide customized inventory reports to meet customer needs.
WAREHOUSE
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CONTRACT PACKAGING CAPABILITIES
Contract Packaging at Crest Foods has grown significantly over the years, from simple coffee creamer and hot cocoa mixes to a wide range of dry food products available in both local and nationwide grocery stores. We are proud to have long-standing, 40+ year partnerships with strong retail brands, as well as the capabilities and expertise needed to help up and coming brands enter the market.
MICROWAVE CUPS
FORM FILL SEAL POUCHING
CARTONING
While other manufacturers may offer the same general capabilities as us, none offer the same level of flexibility. Our in-house Engineering and Machine Shop teams routinely design and build equipment and tooling to enhance our capabilities and maximize efficiency. The end result is a self-supporting and highly flexible organization that can meet the demanding needs of an ultra competitive industry.
BLENDING
PALLETIZING
WAREHOUSING
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CrestFoods.com • 800.435.6972 • PO Box 371 • Ashton, Illinois 61006
CONSUMER PRODUCTS PROCESS
• Exclusive flavor & formula development • Kitchen testing & approvals • Ingredient & material sourcing & procurement
PRODUCT R&D LAB
• Oil & liquid flavor pumping; variable speed mixers • Processing control & segregated mix rooms • Batch testing; barrels, totes & bulk bags • Sweco systems & product finishing
BLENDING
• Vertical and horizontal pouch forming and cartoning • Single and multi-stage filling; direct fill capabilities • Case sealing and online barcode printing • Palletizing and stretch wrap
FILLING & PACKAGING
• Pallet barcoding • Inventory control and reports • 350,000 square foot warehouse • Distribution to your company
SHIPPING & DISTRIBUTION
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YOUR PRODUCT
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CONSUMER PRODUCTS CAPABILITIES
Whether you plan to expand a current line, develop a brand new item or you simply need product matching assistance, we have you covered. Our team of Consumer Product Developers will serve as an extension of your own research and development team to create a product that is the perfect solution to your distinct requirements and challenges.
BAKING MIXES
BEVERAGES
CEREALS & GRAINS
DIP SEASONINGS
PASTA & NOODLES
RUBS
SIDE DISHES
SNACK SEASONINGS
SOUPS & SAUCES
By working hand-in-hand with our Contract Packaging Division, we can assure that your products are designed to not only meet sensory and performance parameters, but also to run efficiently on our packaging equipment. This natural partnership among our divisions means we are able to successfully manage projects all the way from the initial concept to finished product on the shelf. Leveraging our capabilities saves you time, money and resources!
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CrestFoods.com • 800.435.6972 • PO Box 371 • Ashton, Illinois 61006
STABILIZER SYSTEMS SERVICES
CUSTOM PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Each stabilizer blend we produce is custom tailored to meet the unique processing and sensory standards identified by the customer.
Our 1,650 square food pilot plant is equipped with a Microthermics pilot plant HTST/UHT processing system and an HTST plate system, along with continuous and soft serve freezers.
FULL R&D PILOT PLANT
No matter the product, processing or training format, our staff has the knowledge, experience and passion necessary to educate your team on proper production procedures.
IMMERSIVE PLANT TRAINING
By monitoring and systematically evaluating the production process, we can help you produce a product that meets your target while minimizing disruption to normal operations.
PRODUCTION FLOOR ASSISTANCE
Our team of Technical Service personnel will review every step of the production process to ensure equipment, formulas, procedures and employee practices are all at optimal levels.
ANNUAL PRODUCT REVIEWS
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STABILIZER SYSTEMS CAPABILITIES
While once focused on stabilizer systems tailored to the dairy industry, we now offer a full suite of dairy and non-dairy solutions. One area that has not changed is our belief that stabilizers are not a “one size fits all” item. Our systems are custom developed to meet individual plant manufacturing needs, ensuring the most production-efficient, cost effective and highest quality products for every customer.
COTTAGE CHEESE
CREAM CHEESE
FLUID PRODUCTS
FROZEN DESSERTS
YOGURT
SOUR CREAM/VEG FAT
Good business is about more than products. It’s about relationships and building strong partnerships rooted in trust and respect. We don’t sell you a generic stabilizer blend. From product development to ongoing service, every step is custom-tailored to fit your individual needs. Our overarching goal is to help you achieve the greatest success for your business, and we’ll work hand-in-hand with you on the best solution.
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CrestFoods.com • 800.435.6972 • PO Box 371 • Ashton, Illinois 61006
1946
Company founded as M & S Milk Specialties (McDonald & Scott) Start of the Stabilizer Systems Division
1953
Tom Gaskins buys the company Name changed to Crest Foods Co., Inc.
1968
First toll charge packaging business Start of the Contract Packaging Division
1984
First turn-key private label product Start of the Consumer Products Division
1988
Jay Meiners passes Family ownership continues with the family’s second generation: Steve, Jeff and Mike Meiners
2018
Meiners family third generation joins the board and shares in the company’s ownership
2023
Crest Foods purchased by Harwood Private Equity. Meiners family continues to manage the company from Ashton.
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We’ve seen a lot of change over the past 78 years, but one thing remains the same...
IT’S ALL ABOUT THE PEOPLE
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CrestFoods.com • 800.435.6972 • PO Box 371 • Ashton, Illinois 61006
CrestFoods.com • 800.435.6972 • PO Box 371 • Ashton, Illinois 61006
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