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A Marriage Made In Heaven

In 1932, Paul M. Angell developed a new batter technology that allowed sheet cake to be rolled without cracking. He then combined it with sweet vanilla ice cream and the first ice cream cake roll was introduced to the world. Described as the perfect marriage of ice cream and cake, this cool new dessert became the inspiration for the company’s name. For the next 20 years, this was the mainstay of Newly Weds® Foods, and it set the stage for future product innovations.

Emerging Markets In Frozen Food Technology

Newly Weds Foods recognized the potential of the frozen food industry in the early 1950s and broke new ground in manufacturing capabilities. We pioneered bakery-based technology that could withstand the rigors of freeze-thaw and longer distribution cycles in batters and breadings. Partnering with major food manufacturers allowed us to lead the industry as we became the top producer of customized food coatings in the United States…a position we continue to hold to this day.

Exploring Global Innovations

During the 1970s through the 90s and into the new millennium, Newly Weds Foods brought international influences to the US with remarkable success. In 1977, we introduced Japanese-style bread crumb (Panko) technology to the U.S. This crumb’s unique “slivered” appearance and crispy, yet tender bite quickly made it the go-to breading of culinary professionals as well as the preferred breading for home chefs.

Expansion Into The International Marketplace

As part of our overall strategic plan, we began to extend geographically, establishing a well-recognized presence across the globe. Today, you’ll find us in the United Kingdom, covering the European continent as well as in the Asia-Pacific region with manufacturing facilities in China, Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, India, and the Philippines.

Explosive North American Growth Continued

At the same time, we expanded our production capacity, geographical coverage, and capabilities to better serve our customers within the U.S. and Canada. Four new batter and breading plants were strategically built in Watertown, MA, Springdale, AR, Cleveland, TN, and Mt. Pleasant, TX while also acquiring 3 plants in Canada to ensure faster, more streamlined distribution points. Newly Weds also recognized the importance of seasonings in our product mix and began an aggressive acquisition of companies specializing in formulated seasonings capabilities. We grew our leadership position in the industry with the purchase of more than a half dozen seasoning companies along the way.

The World Is Our Palate

As we look to the future, Newly Weds Foods continues to inspire new tastes across the globe with innovative people, the finest quality ingredients, and the latest in product development technology. We also have the resources to support our customers with whatever they need to grow their business, wherever they go around the world.

The possibilities are endless when you work with Newly Weds Foods. We’re confident you’ll see our passion for inspiring new tastes and opportunities!

Follow Our Historic Growth And Acquisitions As A Taste Innovator Across The Globe

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