Sovos Brands

Birch Benders is a food and beverage company based in Denver, Colorado, specializing in natural and organic pancake and waffle mixes that require only water for preparation. Founded in 2011, the company has developed a diverse portfolio that includes just-add-water pancake and waffle mixes, frozen toaster waffles, and microwaveable cups. Birch Benders focuses on creating innovative products that accommodate various dietary preferences and lifestyles, including offerings that are keto, paleo, gluten-free, and high in protein. By prioritizing convenience and quality, Birch Benders aims to deliver delicious and healthier breakfast options for consumers and food service establishments alike.

Noosa Yoghurt, LLC, founded in 2009 by a group of Australian expatriates and Colorado natives, specializes in producing high-quality Australian-style yoghurt. The company offers a diverse range of products, including noosa mates, classic cultures, tart and sweet blends, and sweet heart varieties, featuring flavors such as pumpkin spice, blueberry walnut granola, and blackberry serrano. Based in Bellevue, Colorado, Noosa Yoghurt emphasizes the use of fresh milk, local ingredients, and fruit purees in its manufacturing process, ensuring a creamy and smooth texture. Its products are widely available in over 5,000 grocery, natural, and specialty stores across the United States, including prominent retailers like Whole Foods Market, Target, Safeway, and Kroger, with offerings available in 4-ounce variety packs and individual 8- and 16-ounce cups.

Rao’s Specialty Foods is a producer of super premium pasta sauce. In addition to sauces, Rao’s Specialty Foods offers a selection of premium dry pasta, dressings, marinades, olive oils, vinegars, tomatoes and fire-roasted red peppers. Rao’s Specialty Foods provides customers with high-quality products made with homemade ingredients, including 100% Italian tomatoes.

Michael Angelo's Gourmet Foods is a family-owned business based in Austin, Texas, specializing in authentic Italian prepared meals. Founded by Michael Angelo and his mother Sara, the company emphasizes traditional cooking methods and flavors, offering a full line of single-serve and multi-serve meals available in freezer sections. Their product range includes baked ziti with meatballs, chicken parmigiana, eggplant parmigiana, Nonna's secret marinara, and vegetable lasagna. Each meal is crafted from scratch in small batches using high-quality, fresh ingredients, maintaining a "clean label" standard with no fillers or preservatives.