plant-based food

technical capabilities

your unique requirements- delivered

We find unique solutions that adhere to the highest safety and quality standards for exceptional value.

At Plants to Food™, we have over 25 years of industry experience. Located in the Northeast US in Rhode Island, we are a geographically desirable area for producing plant-based products.

We offer our clients flexibility for their product packaging sizes and styles, lead times, and run sizes. With specialized equipment and spacious facilities, we can produce foods that are safe in quality, certified organic, non-GMO, kosher, and gluten-free.

Over the years, we have helped clients enhance GMROI, improve cash flow, increase turns, and reduce inventory.

our technical capabilities

form, fill & seal

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Fin seal pillow bags from 2” to 6” wide variable length up to 16”

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Free flow and non-free flow powders

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Air expeller

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Variable data thermal transfer printing

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Film types include clear, pre-printed, multi-barrier

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Capacity: over 2 million pounds annually

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Metal detection

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Example products: pancake mix, dry skillet meal mixes, dry product samples, dry bread mix

dry mix & fill

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Free-flow and non-free-flow powders

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Round and 4 panel glass & plastic containers with diameters from 1 3/4”– 5 1/2” inches and heights up to 16 inches

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Wrap, 3 sided, safety seal and top labeling capabilities

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Spray date and lot coding

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Continuous thread capping from .5” – 2.75” diameter with a skirt thickness of between .433” and .83”, induction sealing and dispensing cap capable

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Capacity: over 1 million pounds annually

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Cap inspection and metal detection

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Example products: spices, instant coffee/ tea, dry dessert blends

liquid fill (ambient)

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Round bottles from 1” – 6” in diameter and 12” height

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Metal and plastic twist cap from .79” to 2.28”

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Spray date and lot coding

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Capsuling machine for decorative neck finish

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Wrap labeling

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Cosmetic filling capability for low particulate, ambient and hot filled liquids

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Cap inspection stations

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Capacity: over 2 million pounds annually

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Examples: culinary oils (grape seed, olive, sesame, avocado, etc.), soy sauce, beverages

kettle cook & fill

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Capable of handling a wide range of viscosity levels from beverages to mayonnaise along with a wide range of particulate sizes

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Small batch steam kettle cooking from 80 to 250 gallons

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Round rigid and semi-rigid jars and bottles including plastic and glass from 1” – 6” diameter

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Metal lug cap from 1.18” to 3.23”

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Steam closure automatic lug capping

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Exterior rinsing

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Bottle neck finishing including cut to length cosmetic and safety bands (custom printing available)

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Mechanical emulsification

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High shear and low shear product agitation

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Spray date and lot coding

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Ph and temperature monitoring for acidified and formulated acid foods

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Capacity: 6 million pounds annually

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Examples: pasta sauce, salsa, dressings & marinades, bbq sauces, hot sauces, relishes

ingredient blending

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Bulk blending of both free-flow and non-free flow powders

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Size reduction

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Flavor plating

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Bulk packaged from 25 lb to 50 lb bag in box

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Capacity: over 2 million lbs annually

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Examples: spice blends, baking pre-mixes, dairy powders

quality

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In house water activity (aw), ph, brix and viscosity testing

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Acidified/formulated acid scheduled processes

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Organoleptic testing program

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Retain programs

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Sqf for manufacturing

let us help you perfect your brand

As your co-manufacturing partner, we take care of your product’s sourcing, production, packaging, and fulfillment. Our facility and co-manufacturing services are available to plant-based food brands. Interested in co-manufacturing? Tell us more about your brand and product to see whether we are a good fit to help you grow your food business.