Good Foods LLC, whose product roster includes dips and guacamole sold in grocery perimeter departments, has been named the 2020 Refrigerated Foods Process of the Year by Refrigerated & Frozen Foods.
Good Foods was honored for its leadership in year-over-year growth, packaging, food safety, new product development, and plant expansions.
“We’re so proud of the work we do at Good Foods and are honored to be recognized by the ‘2020 Refrigerated Foods Processor of the Year’ award,” says Kurt Penn, Good Foods’ CEO and founder. “Our company is passionate about providing fresh, quality products, and we work diligently to display that passion through our innovative processes.”
Penn started Good Foods with the idea of utilizing High Pressure Processing (HPP), which harnesses water power to maximize nutrition while eliminating harmful pathogens to keep flavors fresh longer, in the production of dips, guacamole and other fresh foods.
In addition to utilizing HPP technology, Good Foods has implemented additional practices to ensure the company remains on the cutting edge of food safety, sustainability and innovation, Penn says. Good Foods’ consistently works to increase its sustainable, eco-friendly packaging to create more options for suppliers and customers.