Request Foods launching skillet meal co-packing program

Request Foods, Holland, MI, a contract packager of frozen entrees, side dishes, and specialty items, is adding skillet meals to the company’s product lineup.

Apr 11, 2011

The new products are scheduled for launch in June, upon completion of a new skillet-meal production facility.

The 230,000-sq-ft facility is being built adjacent to the company’s 370,000-sq-ft production plant. When completed, the facility will house preparation, blending, custom deposits, and freezing systems for co-packing private-label and national brands.

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