Lakeside Foods is a family-owned food processor headquartered in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. Founded in 1887 as a small pea-canning operation, the company has grown over more than 135 years into an industry-leading processor of vegetables and specialty foods, supplying private-label retailers, foodservice operators and industrial customers across the United States.
Its work spans the full chain from field to finished product. Vegetables are sourced from multi-generation farms in the Great Lakes and Pacific Northwest growing regions, then processed through canning and freezing operations. The portfolio includes frozen and canned vegetables, canned beans, frozen whipped topping, breaded appetizers and snacks, smoked meats, frozen smoothies and other specialty foods. Alongside its own products, the company offers new-product development, co-packing and supply-chain solutions to customers.
Operations rest on technical capabilities in food processing and preservation, agricultural supply-chain management, new-product development and food safety and quality assurance. The company states an emphasis on freshness and quality from farm to table, responsible stewardship of agricultural land, and long-term relationships with growers, customers and communities. Its strategy emphasises product innovation and portfolio diversification, and the company cites employee development, charitable support and community involvement among its practices.
