Month: February 2015

Pro Food Systems, best known for its flagship brand Champs Chicken, continued the company’s remarkable growth streak in 2014. Pro Food Systems was founded in 1998 and just completed its’ 16th full year in business. Over the past 5 years, Pro Food Systems (PFS) has achieved an average annual revenue growth rate of 24% with its supermarket and convenience store customers. Shawn Burcham, CEO of Pro Food Systems, indicates that his team is not slowing down. With the acquisition of the Cooper’s Express brand in 2014, and continued focus on improving the Champs Chicken brand, Burcham indicates that Pro Food Systems is positioned for even greater growth in 2015. …

Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery, a 450-member dairy cooperative and manufacturer of premium cheddar cheese curds and specialty cheeses, has been nominated for the 27th Annual Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Awards (MOTY). The creamery is one of 11 Wisconsin businesses nominated for the Grand Award in the medium size manufacture category. …

Dishing out another Italian favorite, artisan salame maker Columbus Foods is launching fresh pizza topped with premium specialty meats and cheeses. Breaking into a new category, the San Francisco-based brand is filling a need for an all-natural ready-to-bake pizza, offering three flavorful varieties. …