Dating back to 1890, we have been a broad-line manufacturer of premium bakery ingredients for commercial food manufacturers, in-store supermarket bakeries and foodservice operators across the country. We operate a 293,000 sq ft facility in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, where we produce an extensive product catalog that includes cream fillings, dry mixes, fondant, fruit fillings, glazes, icings, nutrition bar components, and savory spreads.
About
“Be innovative – that’s how you’ll remain a leader.”Major Lawrence, Founder of Lawrence Foods
FAMILY-OWNED SINCE 1890
COMPANY HISTORY
1890 – 1940’s
Ad. Seidel & Son, Inc. and Hilker & Bletsch Established and Lawrence Foods Expands in Chicago
1960’s
2nd Generation: Lawrence Foods adds Plant Capabilities, Products and People
1980’s
Sells Distribution Business and Focuses on Manufacturing Excellence in Filling, Icing and Glaze Related Products
2000+
4th Generation: Builds on Quality, Legacy, Expands Strategy and Invests in Infrastructure
EXPERIENCE THE LAWRENCE FOODS DIFFERENCE
LEADING THE INDUSTRY
Unlike many of our competitors, we do not own interests in orchards or agricultural processing plants. This allows us to buy in the geographic regions offering the freshest fruit in season. We demand the best to ensure our clients get the best. With a working baking environment operating as part of our testing laboratory, we can better understand our clients’ challenges and develop ingredient solutions for them.
PROVEN INDUSTRY EXPERTS
Our technical staff includes a chief chemist, food technologists and master bakers who are all dedicated to helping our clients achieve their unique objectives.
WE DEMAND THE BEST
With vigorous tests to ensure our product quality is of the highest standards, Lawrence Foods has been awarded the SQF Level 3 certification for the last five years.
A GREAT PLACE TO WORK
Join our team of professionals working together “creating sweet success” for our customers. We are always looking for talented team members who share our passion for quality, culture and family.
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