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'''Bellisio Foods Incorporated''' (formerly '''Michelina's''') is a major diversified [[United States|American]] [[frozen food]] manufacturer based in [[Minneapolis]], [[Minnesota]]. Founded by food industry pioneer [[Jeno Paulucci]] in [[Duluth, Minnesota]], the company is named after Paulucci's familial home in Italy, Bellisio Solfare. The company is now owned by [http://www.centrepartners.com/ Centre Partners Management LLC]. It's products are primarily sold in the United States but are also distributed in over 12 countries worldwide. This includes Canada, Australia, Russia and China. As the third largest producer of frozen entrées in the United States, the company has a daily production capacity of over two million meals.
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'''Bellisio Foods Incorporated''' (formerly '''Michelina's''') is an American [[frozen food]] manufacturer based in [[Minneapolis]], [[Minnesota]]. The company was founded by [[Jeno Paulucci]] in [[Duluth, Minnesota]], and is now owned by Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited of Thailand.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Dorbian|first=Iris|date=2016-12-22|title=CP Foods completes Bellisio acquisition|url=https://www.pehub.com/cp-foods-completes-bellisio-acquisition/|access-date=2020-09-29|website=PE Hub|language=en-US}}</ref> Its products are primarily sold in the United States but are also distributed in more than 12 countries worldwide, including [[Canada]], [[Australia]], [[Russia]] and [[China]]. As the third-largest producer of frozen entrees in the United States, the company has a daily production capacity of over two million meals.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-charoen-pok-food-bellisio-m-a-idUSKBN13C0UM|title=Thai CPF to buy Bellisio in $1.08 billion deal|date=2016-11-17|work=Reuters|access-date=2020-01-28|language=en}}</ref>
Today, the company markets more than 400 products spanning across a wide variety of categories. These include single and multi-serve entrees, snacks, side dishes and specialty sauces. While most of Bellisio's products are branded, the company also manufactures private label and co-pack retail products. Some of Bellisio's co-pack products are sold under the Chile's, Boston Market and Zatarain's brand names. Some of Bellisio’s brands include: Michelina’s, Michelina’s Lean Gourmet, Michelina’s Budget Gourmet, Fusion Culinary, Arden Kitchens, Chariton and Howlin’ Coyote.


The company produces over 400 products in multiple categories, including single-serve and multi-serve entrees, snacks, side dishes and specialty sauces. Example Bellisio brands are Michelina's, Michelina's Lean Gourmet, Michelina's Budget Gourmet, Fusion Culinary, Arden Kitchens, Chariton and Howlin’ Coyote.
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Fusion Culinary Center, a wholly owned subsidiary of Bellisio based in [[Lakeville, Minnesota]], conducts research and development for many national restaurant chains. [[Bennigan's]] Grill and Tavern recently named Fusion its "Vendor of the Year" for their culinary work.


The company also offers contract manufacturing via [[private label]] and co-pack partnerships for retail products. Example co-pack brands are [[Chili's]], [[Boston Market]] and [[Zatarain's]].<ref name="StarTribune" />
Originally produced in Duluth, Bellisio’s products now ship from its facility in [[Jackson, Ohio]]. R&D functions operate out of Lakeville. Duluth still handles portions of the packaging and financial departments. The executive offices of Bellisio are located in Minneapolis.
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=== '''Acquisitions''' ===
June 16, 2013, Bellisio purchased, located in [[Austin, Minnesota]], for $6.1 million. APC was for sale after its owners recently filed for receivership to avoid filing a federal bankruptcy.<br />
Also in 2013, [http://www.overhillfarms.com/ Overhill Farms Inc.] a frozen foods manufacturer based in Vernon, California was acquired by the company for approximately $80 million.


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Bellisio operates Fusion Culinary Center, a wholly owned subsidiary based in [[Lakeville, Minnesota]]. Fusion conducts research and development for many national restaurant chains. Originally produced in Duluth, Bellisio's products now ship from its facility in [[Jackson, Ohio]]. Duluth still handles portions of the packaging and financial departments. The executive offices of Bellisio are in Minneapolis.
== Notes ==

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== Acquisitions ==
On June 16, 2013, Bellisio purchased APC Foods, located in [[Austin, Minnesota]], for $6.1 million. APC was for sale after its owners filed for receivership to avoid bankruptcy.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Peterson|first=Matt|date=2013-06-19|title=Minneapolis food producer buys Austin Packaging for $6.1 million|url=https://www.austindailyherald.com/2013/06/minneapolis-food-producer-buys-austin-packaging-for-6-1-million/|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2020-09-29|website=Austin Daily Herald}}</ref>

Also in 2013, Overhill Farms Inc.,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Overhill Farms, Inc. - Home|url=http://www.overhillfarms.com/|access-date=2020-09-29|website=www.overhillfarms.com}}</ref> a frozen foods manufacturer based in [[Vernon, California]], was acquired by the company for approximately $80 million.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://tcbmag.com/News/Recent-News/2013/May/Bellisio-Foods-to-Buy-Frozen-Foods-Co-in-$80M-Deal |title=California based frozen food manufacturer Overhill Farms Inc. purchased by Bellisio Foods for approx. $80 million |access-date=2015-04-03 |archive-date=2015-04-19 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150419110307/http://tcbmag.com/News/Recent-News/2013/May/Bellisio-Foods-to-Buy-Frozen-Foods-Co-in-$80M-Deal |url-status=dead }}</ref>

Bellisio was purchased by Thai food conglomerate [[Charoen Pokphand Foods]] in 2016 for $1.08 billion.<ref name="StarTribune">{{cite news|last1=St. Anthony|first1=Neal|title=Minneapolis-based Bellisio Foods sells for $1.08 billion to Thailand company|url=http://www.startribune.com/minneapolis-based-bellisio-foods-sells-for-1-08-billion-to-thailand-company/401713865/|accessdate=20 September 2017|publisher=Star Tribune|date=17 November 2016}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.bellisiofoods.com/ Bellisio Foods Corporate Website]
* [http://www.bellisiofoods.com/ Bellisio Foods Corporate Website]

*[http://www.joyofcookingfoods.com/ Joy Of Cooking Foods Website]
[[Category:Companies based in Minneapolis]]
*[http://www.bellisiofoodsfoodservice.com/ Bellisio Foods Foodservice and Fusion Culinary Center Website]
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*[http://www.michelinas.com/ Michelina's Website]
*[http://www.austindailyherald.com/2013/06/19/minneapolis-food-producer-buys-austin-packaging-for-6-1-million/ Austin, MN based APC Foods purchased by Bellisio Foods for approx. $6.1 million]
*[http://tcbmag.com/News/Recent-News/2013/May/Bellisio-Foods-to-Buy-Frozen-Foods-Co-in-$80M-Deal California based frozen food manufacturer Overhill Farms Inc. purchased by Bellisio Foods for approx. $80 million]
*[http://www.centrepartners.com/portfolio-companies/ Bellisio Foods Inc. is part of Centre Partners Management LLC.'s company portfolio]
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[[Category:Food production companies of the United States]]
[[Category:Frozen food brands]]
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[[Category:Companies based in Minnesota]]
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Latest revision as of 14:02, 16 April 2024

Bellisio Foods Incorporated
FormerlyMichelina's
Company typePrivate
IndustrieFrozen food
GegründetJuly 7, 1918; 106 years ago (1918-07-07)
1990 (1990) (as Bellisio Foods)
Duluth, Minnesota, U.S.
GründerJeno Paulucci
Hauptsitz
Minneapolis, Minnesota
,
U.S.
ParentCharoen Pokphand Foods
Websitewww.bellisiofoods.com

Bellisio Foods Incorporated (formerly Michelina's) is an American frozen food manufacturer based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The company was founded by Jeno Paulucci in Duluth, Minnesota, and is now owned by Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited of Thailand.[1] Its products are primarily sold in the United States but are also distributed in more than 12 countries worldwide, including Canada, Australia, Russia and China. As the third-largest producer of frozen entrees in the United States, the company has a daily production capacity of over two million meals.[2]

The company produces over 400 products in multiple categories, including single-serve and multi-serve entrees, snacks, side dishes and specialty sauces. Example Bellisio brands are Michelina's, Michelina's Lean Gourmet, Michelina's Budget Gourmet, Fusion Culinary, Arden Kitchens, Chariton and Howlin’ Coyote.

The company also offers contract manufacturing via private label and co-pack partnerships for retail products. Example co-pack brands are Chili's, Boston Market and Zatarain's.[3]

Bellisio operates Fusion Culinary Center, a wholly owned subsidiary based in Lakeville, Minnesota. Fusion conducts research and development for many national restaurant chains. Originally produced in Duluth, Bellisio's products now ship from its facility in Jackson, Ohio. Duluth still handles portions of the packaging and financial departments. The executive offices of Bellisio are in Minneapolis.

Acquisitions

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On June 16, 2013, Bellisio purchased APC Foods, located in Austin, Minnesota, for $6.1 million. APC was for sale after its owners filed for receivership to avoid bankruptcy.[4]

Also in 2013, Overhill Farms Inc.,[5] a frozen foods manufacturer based in Vernon, California, was acquired by the company for approximately $80 million.[6]

Bellisio was purchased by Thai food conglomerate Charoen Pokphand Foods in 2016 for $1.08 billion.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Dorbian, Iris (2016-12-22). "CP Foods completes Bellisio acquisition". PE Hub. Retrieved 2020-09-29.
  2. ^ "Thai CPF to buy Bellisio in $1.08 billion deal". Reuters. 2016-11-17. Retrieved 2020-01-28.
  3. ^ a b St. Anthony, Neal (17 November 2016). "Minneapolis-based Bellisio Foods sells for $1.08 billion to Thailand company". Star Tribune. Retrieved 20 September 2017.
  4. ^ Peterson, Matt (2013-06-19). "Minneapolis food producer buys Austin Packaging for $6.1 million". Austin Daily Herald. Retrieved 2020-09-29.
  5. ^ "Overhill Farms, Inc. - Home". www.overhillfarms.com. Retrieved 2020-09-29.
  6. ^ "California based frozen food manufacturer Overhill Farms Inc. purchased by Bellisio Foods for approx. $80 million". Archived from the original on 2015-04-19. Retrieved 2015-04-03.
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