Murray Industrial Food Sales Transitions to Burley Foods

(March 2019, Minneapolis, MN) Minneapolis-based Burley Foods is excited to announce that Murray Industrial Food Sales, headquartered in Lenexa, KS, is transitioning to become part of the Burley organization. Read More

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Reliable Rice Supply from SAGE V


SAGE V FOODS, LLC. (pronounced Sage Five) has the most complete line of rice products in the industry. Customers realize a steady and reliable supply because SAGE V has close relationships with two of the three largest mills in the southern growing area of the U.S. – which is close to SAGE V’s production facilities. This also provides a price advantage for customers because transit time for raw materials is immediate, reducing shipping costs from the field to the plant. This is a clear edge over competitors that need to bring in their raw materials from other regions or countries.

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5 Log Validated Kill Step for Fruit Paste from Bedemco

Despite improvements in production, handling, and distribution of food products in recent years, protecting consumers from foodborne illness is still a challenge. Bedemco’s 5 Log Validated Kill Step for its Fruit Pastes has successfully addressed this challenge.

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Vendor Spotlight: Sue Bee Honey

Sue Bee Honey (Sioux Honey Association)
the highest quality standards in the honey industry


Sue Bee Honey is the standard that all honey is judged by – retail and bulk – because they need to have the highest quality in the industry. Since 1921 when they started with 5 beekeepers in Sioux City, Iowa, until now when the Sioux Honey Association CO-OP has grown to over 270 beekeepers throughout North America, honey is the livelihood of the CO-OP members and they can’t afford to put their product at risk. Read More

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Vendor Spotlight: Bascom Maple Farms, Inc.

Bascom Maple Farms, Inc.
Providing maple products with sustainable agriculture for over 100 years

Bascom Maple Farms, Inc. produces and sells both organic and conventional maple syrup and – combined – are the largest supplier of maple sugar in the U.S. They also export to over 40 countries, serving as a reliable source to food companies with global manufacturing operations. Read More

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Vendor Spotlight: QST INC – Smoke Flavor Division

QST INC – Smoke Flavor Division
Standard and Custom Blended Natural Liquid Smoke Provided with Quality, Service and Trust

Founded in 2000, QST’s reputation for Quality, Service & Trust – focusing on custom blended ingredients – has quickly helped them become the go-to supplier of liquid smoke for a variety of applications. Food processors that require anything from a light smoked note, to a heavy smoke accent can rely on QST’s line of smoke and browning agents to provide just the right touch. QST smoke products are available in water based, oil based and dry powder mediums that allow the manufacturers the flexibility they require when formulating. Read More

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Vendor Spotlight: Purefruit Chile

Purefruit Chile
Helping maintain a year-round supply of high quality fresh fruit, with aseptic packaging to provide unrivaled flavor and color


Purefruit Chile’s plant and headquarters are located in the central valley of Chile – one of the world’s best agricultural zones.  Because of Chile’s lower labor and raw material costs, and very affordable shipping, fruit from Purefuit Chile provides high quality products that help keep costs within budget. They also offer North American food manufacturers a fresh fruit alternative during the Northern Hemisphere’s off-season, as well as mitigating risk when crop problems occur in other parts of the world. Purefruit Chile is especially known for its Apples, Pears, Blackberries, Blueberries, Dark Sweet Cherries, Raspberries, and Strawberries. Read More

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Burley Foods Adds San Saba Pecan

Burley Foods Adds San Saba Pecan
High quality and consistent supply


Burley Foods is pleased to announce an agreement to represent San Saba Pecan. San Saba Pecan is a family owned company launched in 1972. They produce a wide assortment of wholesale pecans including bulk, roasted/buttered/salted, and candied pecans. Read More

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Vendor Spotlight: Nu Life Market




Nu Life Market
Grains, flours, & brans produced under strict food safety protocol in a dedicated gluten free, dairy free, peanut free, and soy free facility.

Nu Life Market is the only completely vertically integrated supplier of sorghum – an ancient grain that is highly nutritious, uses fewer resources than other grains, and is naturally gluten free. They grow, harvest, mill, and package a variety of gluten free sorghum grains into flours, brans, grains, and popped sorghum. All of these products are not only gluten free, but also Non-GMO and free of dairy, peanut and soy as well.

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Vendor Spotlight: Marzetti Frozen Pasta®

Marzetti Frozen Pasta®
Superior service and value through innovation and differentiation

Marzetti Frozen Pasta’s precooked frozen pasta is one of Burley Foods’ core products. Offering a variety of both standard and custom pastas, Marzetti Frozen Pasta provides innovative solutions to meet the special needs of customers.

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