The Fresh Factory is a vertically integrated food and beverage platform built to accelerate the growth of innovative, clean-label, and plant-based brands. Located just outside Chicago in Carol Stream, Illinois, the company combines state-of-the-art manufacturing with deep industry expertise to support the future of fresh food—from the farm to the shelf. As a mission-driven public benefit corporation, The Fresh Factory is committed to sustainability, transparency, and creating better food options for everyone.
More than just a contract manufacturer, The Fresh Factory offers end-to-end solutions including product development, small-batch testing, packaging
The Fresh Factory is a vertically integrated food and beverage platform built to accelerate the growth of innovative, clean-label, and plant-based brands. Located just outside Chicago in Carol Stream, Illinois, the company combines state-of-the-art manufacturing with deep industry expertise to support the future of fresh food—from the farm to the shelf. As a mission-driven public benefit corporation, The Fresh Factory is committed to sustainability, transparency, and creating better food options for everyone.
More than just a contract manufacturer, The Fresh Factory offers end-to-end solutions including product development, small-batch testing, packaging flexibility, and nationwide distribution. They proudly support brands in direct-to-consumer, quick service restaurant, and retail channels. With SQF Level III certification, the company ensures top-tier food safety across a wide range of products, including juices, sauces, dips, smoothies, baby foods, and snack bars.
Their facility is optimized for innovation, offering both hot and cold fill capabilities, high-pressure processing (HPP), and multiple packaging formats like cups, pouches, and bars. The Fresh Factory works closely with brands to run line trials, develop market-ready products, and scale quickly without compromising quality. Their in-house team also provides strategic guidance to help brands navigate the evolving food landscape.
From sustainability practices like local sourcing and giving back 1% of brand sales, to mentoring early-stage companies through the Fresh Start program, The Fresh Factory is shaping the next generation of food and beverage innovation. Whether you’re launching a new product or scaling an existing one, they are the trusted partner helping forward-thinking brands succeed.
