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About Us

A Premier, Highly-Scaled, and Diversified North American
Co-Manufacturing Platform
Serving Global Brands

For over a century, Roskam has operated behind the scenes of many of the food brands people recognize every day. Headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, we've grown from a small family bakery into one of the largest multi-category external food manufacturers in the United States.
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Our Story

A Century of Doing the Work the Right Way

Founded in 1923 and headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Roskam has grown into one of the largest multi-category external food manufacturers in the United States. What began as a small family bakery and a single-product operation has evolved into a diversified manufacturing partner supporting brands, retailers, and private labels across the food industry.

For more than a century, Roskam has operated behind the scenes of many of the food brands people recognize every day. Our growth has been driven by disciplined execution, long-term thinking, and a commitment to doing the work the right way.
Our History

A Hundred Years of Adapting and Expanding

From a family bakery in Grand Rapids to one of the largest multi-category co-manufacturers in North America. Six moments that shaped Roskam.

1923

Family Bakery

Founded as a family bakery

Roskam Foods began in 1923 as a family business baking fresh pies in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Adapting in the Great Depression

When the Depression challenged the business, the company shifted into bread and bakery operations. That willingness to evolve became a defining part of Roskam's foundation.

1930s

Depression Pivot

Decades

Expansion

Expanding across categories

Over time, Roskam expanded across multiple food categories, growing into one of the largest and most diversified co-manufacturers in the industry.

Welcoming Organic Milling

Roskam welcomed Organic Milling into the portfolio, adding specialized capabilities in better-for-you cereal and granola products.

2022

Organic Milling

March 2023

Marsan Foods

Expanding into frozen meals

Roskam acquired Marsan Foods, a family business founded in 1970 known for globally inspired frozen meals. Today, two advanced Toronto facilities combine culinary expertise with modern manufacturing to serve retailers, restaurants, and foodservice partners.

A new era of ownership

That same period marked Roskam's transition to ownership by Entrepreneurial Equity Partners (e2p), while continuing to operate with the tenacity, integrity, and entrepreneurial spirit that has defined the company for generations.

2023

New Era

2026

FOOD SERVICE

Frozen category expands

Our 2026 acquisition of Kitchen Partners expanded our capabilities and category expertise, further strengthening our position in the growing retail and foodservice frozen entrée market.
Our People

2,400+ Teammates, One Shared Standard

Roskam's more than 2,400 employees are the foundation of our success. From the production floor to leadership, our teams take ownership of their work and responsibility for outcomes. Their experience, discipline, and pride in execution enable us to operate at scale while maintaining high standards every day.

We create opportunities for people and partners to grow, fostering an environment where long-term careers and strong working relationships can take shape across the organization.

2,400+

employees driving daily execution across every facility and shift
Our Operating Culture

Discipline, Accountability, and Execution

Roskam operates with a strong focus on discipline, accountability, and execution. We believe consistent results come from doing the fundamentals well, every day, across every facility. Clear expectations, structured processes, and attention to detail guide how work gets done.

We encourage continuous improvement at every level of the organization. Teams are expected to identify opportunities, solve problems, and adapt as programs evolve. This operating culture allows us to manage complexity, uphold high standards, and deliver reliable performance for our partners over the long term.
Our Mission

A Trusted Co-Manufacturing Partner

Roskam's mission is to be a trusted co-manufacturing partner that delivers consistent, high-quality food products at scale. We aim to simplify complexity for our customers by combining operational discipline, diversified capabilities, and a commitment to execution.

We are driven to support the growth of global brands and retailers by providing reliable manufacturing solutions, investing in our people, and continuously improving how we operate, ensuring long-term value for our partners and stakeholders.
Values & Beliefs

Expanding What's Possible for People and Partners

Roskam operates with a clear purpose: to expand what’s possible for our people and the partners we serve. We believe that when individuals are supported, challenged, and given ownership, they perform at their best. The same holds true for the brands and retailers who rely on us. We focus on doing the fundamentals well, operating with integrity, honoring commitments, and holding ourselves to high standards. We value long-term thinking over short-term wins and continuous improvement over complacency.

Integrity

Honoring commitments and holding ourselves to high standards in every interaction.

Long-Term Thinking

We value long-term thinking over short-term wins, in how we invest, operate, and grow.

Continuous Improvement

Continuous improvement over complacency, at every level of the organization.

Ownership

When people are supported, challenged, and given ownership, they perform at their best.
Our Customers

An Extension of Your Team

Roskam partners with global brands, retailers, and private label programs across multiple food categories. Our customers rely on us to manage complexity, protect brand integrity, and deliver consistent manufacturing performance at scale.

We operate as an extension of their teams, focused on reliability and results.
Looking Ahead

Built to Keep Growing

Roskam continues to expand capabilities, invest in new technologies, and extend geographic reach to support evolving customer needs. We look for opportunities that will help our partners bring ideas to market and unlock sustainable growth.
Let's Build What's Next

Looking for a Manufacturing Partner Built for Scale and Execution?

If you're looking for an experienced external manufacturing partner built for scale and execution, we're ready to start the conversation.
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