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Jackson, Ohio Distribution Facility | Business of the Year
Quovondo Brown, Communications
Bellisio Foods, Inc.
qbrown@bellisiofoods.com
Bellisio Foods, Inc. voted Business of The Year by
Jackson, Ohio Chamber of Commerce
October 21st, 2021, Bellisio Foods, Inc. was named Business of the Year by the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce. Each year, Jackson’s Chamber of Commerce honors several businesses for their positive impact on surrounding communities. Bellisio Foods, Inc. was recognized at the annual Appreciation Banquet, recognizing Bellisio Foods, Inc.’s work in the community following the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Beginning in Spring 2020, Bellisio Foods, Inc. held several mass food giveaways, distributing over one million meals to thousands of families in Jackson and surrounding areas and over 2 million meals nationwide.
Mike Evans, Senior Vice President of Operations, accepted the award on behalf of Bellisio Foods Inc. at the annual Appreciation Banquet. He shared how Bellisio Foods has been committed to seeing the economic growth of Jackson, Ohio, and surrounding areas since 2013 and how investments from CP Foods have improved automation in the facilities, bringing higher-paying jobs and more skilled labor to southeast Ohio.
About Bellisio Foods
Bellisio Foods, Inc. is one of the nation's largest and fastest-growing frozen food companies with a rich 29-year history of providing quality, innovative food tailored to consumer tastes and lifestyles. Based in Minneapolis, Bellisio Foods produces more than 400 products spanning a wide variety of frozen food categories, including single and multi-serve entrees, snacks, and side dishes. Bellisio markets these products under its Michelina’s and Authentic Asia brands and licensed brands Boston Market and Atkins. The company also co-manufactures private label, retail, and food service products. Bellisio Foods, Inc. is a subsidiary of Charoen Pokphand Foods, based in Bangkok, Thailand.