Who We Are
Your Trusted Partner in
Plant-Based Production
Louisville Foods operates a state-of-the-art, plant-based production facility in Louisville, Kentucky — strategically located in the center of the United States for optimized national distribution. With 67% of the U.S. population reachable within two days via ground shipping, we are positioned to scale your brand efficiently.
Our vertically integrated operation spans R&D through fulfillment, supported by over 30 years of expertise in project engineering and management in the CPG industry. We specialize in shelf-stable snack foods with bold, innovative flavors and flexible go-to-market solutions.
What We Do
Full-Spectrum Manufacturing Capabilities
Shelf-stable snack foods with bold, innovative flavors and flexible go-to-market solutions.
Processing
Sifting, separation, mixing, blending, marination, and vacuum tumbling with precision controls.
Cooking & Drying
Cooking, baking, and dehydration with precision temperature control for consistent results.
Packaging
Automated pre-made pouch packaging, up to 16,000+ units per day with metal detection and weight checking.
Quality Assurance
Metal detection, weight checking, O2 absorber dosing, QC sampling per SQF program guidelines.
R&D Support
Custom formulation, flavor development, bench sampling, and SOP creation for your unique product.
Logistics
Central U.S. location, FOB plant, 3PL coordination support for streamlined distribution.
Protein Platforms
Our Facility
State-of-the-Art Equipment
Our 18,000 sq. ft. ultra-hygienic facility houses precision equipment designed for consistent, high-quality plant-based food production.
Live Production
Automated Bag Filling System in Action
Automated Bag Filler
High-speed automated pouch filling and sealing system capable of processing up to 16,000+ units per day with precision weight control.
Mixing & Marination
Industrial vacuum tumblers and mixing equipment for consistent flavor distribution and marination across all product batches.
Sifting & Separation
Russell industrial sifters for precise ingredient separation and quality control, ensuring consistent particle size and product uniformity.
Packaging Line
Complete conveyor-based packaging line with case packing, sealing, labeling, and palletizing capabilities for finished goods.
Certifications & Quality
Meeting the Highest Standards
Our facility meets the highest standards in food safety, quality, and operational excellence.
SQF Certified
Level 1 — Score: 98
Safe Quality Food certification demonstrating rigorous food safety and quality management systems.
Certified Plant-Based
SCS Global Services
Third-party verified plant-based certification ensuring products meet strict plant-based standards.
Certified Gluten-Free
GFCO Certified
Gluten-Free Certification Organization verified, meeting the highest standards for gluten-free production.
Non-GMO Verified
Non-GMO Project
Non-GMO Project Verified seal assuring products meet best practices for GMO avoidance.
Certified Vegan
Plant-Based Certified
Verified vegan certification ensuring no animal-derived ingredients in production processes.
Lean Six Sigma
Black Belt (CLSSBB)
Operational excellence through Lean Six Sigma methodology, driving efficiency and minimizing waste.
How We Work With You
A Structured Path to Production
A milestone-driven process from concept through commercial production. Each phase is a standalone engagement with formal gate approvals.
R&D & Formulation
- Custom formula development
- Bench sampling & revisions
- Costing model & SOP creation
- Gate-controlled approvals
Plant Trial
- Scale validation on line
- Yield & throughput analysis
- Tolling rate development
- Two engagement paths available
Contract Manufacturing
- Ongoing commercial runs
- Volume-based pricing
- Full packaging & palletizing
- Procurement support
Beyond Manufacturing
Brand Operations as a Service — we support your entire product lifecycle from R&D and flavor development to compliance, logistics, and customer service.
What Our Partners Say
Trusted by Leading Brands
Having worked with three other production partners over nearly a decade, I cannot fully express my gratitude for being introduced to Louisville Foods by a fellow CEO. From our first meeting, it was very clear that I was among extremely capable and caring professionals. We worked through adjustments until they had dialed everything in, and now our production runs are perfect every time!
Louisville Foods has been a dream partner for Moku! Co-manufacturing partnerships can be daunting but Louisville Foods has made our lives 100x easier with their expertise, organization, and wonderful communication as they've gotten our brand up to speed in a short period of time. The integrity they carry as a unit speaks for itself.
Ready to Get Started?
Let’s Build Something
Together
Whether you have a validated formula ready for production or an idea that needs development, we’re here to help. Our team will assess fit and outline a tailored engagement plan for your brand.