SHELF STABLE
THERMAL PROCESSING

Select Brands is a leading contract manufacturer in one of the fastest growing segments of the food industry — thermally processed, shelf stable, ready-to-eat food products in flexible packaging. We guide customers from concept creation through full scale production.

Select Brands, LLC began operations in June 2004 as a one-stop contract packer of ready-to-eat retorted foods, primarily in flexible stand-up pouches. We develop innovative processes that take unique ingredients all the way to grocery shelves. We also blend and produce dry products in flexible pouches.

Whether you are converting a refrigerated or frozen item to shelf stable or launching something new, we can help with concepts, prototypes, trial runs, and full production.

Services

Product Development · Retort Thermal Processing · Full Scale Turn-Key Production · Private Label

Product Development

We create clean, shelf-stable foods with full production in mind and walk clients through every step to market.

Retort Thermal Processing

Latest retort technology to keep products fresh and stable, processed correctly and with care.

Turn-Key Production

From sample development into plant production. Suitable for startups and established brands, with smaller minimums and the ability to scale.

Private Label

Match national-brand quality or develop custom recipes so store brands stay competitive in flexible retorted packaging.

What sets us apart

Flexibility. Production is tailored to each client’s goals.

Advanced technology. Ultrasonic seals for integrity and food safety.

Quality. SOP programs audited by third parties including SQF.

Consistency. Runs from under 10,000 to over 100,000 pouches, reviewed for uniformity.

Facility does not allow peanuts, tree nuts, fish, or shellfish.

Food service

Dedicated foodservice line for ready-to-eat rice, beans, oatmeal, and soup in pouches around 2 lb. Safer than cans, shelf-stable storage, faster prep for chefs and institutions.