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Why Leading Brands Trust Legacy Bakehouse for Custom Baked Snacks and Components

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In the snack industry, success hinges on customization. Leading brands trust Legacy Bakehouse for its ability to deliver baked snack components tailored to specific needs. From Pita Chips to Snack Mixes, Tortillas, Breadsticks, and Bagel Chips, Legacy Bakehouse helps private labels, retailers, and R&D teams create high-quality products that meet consumer demands and stand out in a crowded market.

Customization as a Competitive Edge

Consumer preferences shift quickly. Brands pivot. Private label brands must follow suit. Legacy Bakehouse enables store and private label brands to create snacks that meet the evolving tastes and preferences of leading national brands. Legacy Bakehouse helps private label brands deliver unique products, ensuring they stand out from competitors.

Customization goes beyond adding ingredients or changing recipes. It’s about making products that perform well across the entire supply chain. Legacy Bakehouse’s flexibility allows businesses to cater to niche markets, offering snacks that meet specific dietary trends like gluten-free, keto, or low-sodium, while also appealing to consumers seeking indulgent flavors or unique textures.

Expertise That Drives Innovation

Legacy Bakehouse’s combination of culinary expertise and precision baking enables them to create snacks that meet exact specifications. Their team works closely with clients to refine every aspect of product development, whether it’s perfecting the seasoning of Snack Mixes or adjusting the crunchiness of Pita Chips. The company’s focus on precision ensures that products not only taste great but maintain consistency across production runs.

This expertise extends beyond basic baking. Legacy Bakehouse’s team ensures that every snack component performs well in terms of shelf life, texture, and quality. Their knowledge of ingredient sourcing and baking techniques allows them to create snacks that meet the highest standards, making them a reliable partner for businesses looking to innovate.

Meeting Market Demands

As consumer preferences evolve, so do the demands for snack products. Legacy Bakehouse stays ahead of the curve by offering customizable solutions that meet market trends. Whether it’s providing gluten-free options, plant-based snacks, or allergen-free alternatives, Legacy Bakehouse ensures brands can quickly respond to consumer demand.

The rise of health-conscious snacking has influenced many product categories. Legacy Bakehouse offers a range of healthier options without compromising taste. From low-carb Breadsticks to clean-label Snack Mixes, their custom solutions cater to a wide range of consumer needs. At the same time, they also help brands develop indulgent snacks with bold flavors to attract a wider audience. Legacy Bakehouse balances both health-conscious and indulgent preferences, allowing businesses to reach diverse consumer segments.

Efficient Scaling of Customized Products

The ability to scale customized snacks is essential. Legacy Bakehouse ensures that brands can produce tailored snacks at any scale, whether testing new products or expanding production for a large market. This efficiency is critical for businesses that want to bring a new product to market without sacrificing quality or consistency.

Scalability is crucial in the snack industry. Legacy Bakehouse’s production process is designed to maintain the integrity of custom products, whether produced in small batches or large-scale runs. Businesses can trust that their products will meet the same standards, regardless of the production volume.

Legacy Bakehouse’s ability to scale efficiently also enables businesses to test new snack ideas without a significant risk. Brands can start with limited releases to gauge market interest and then scale up production once demand is established. This approach allows businesses to bring new products to market faster and with more confidence.

Collaborative Product Development

Product development doesn’t happen in a vacuum. Legacy Bakehouse works closely with R&D teams, ensuring that every custom snack aligns with brand goals. From concept to production, the company’s collaborative approach helps streamline the development process, making it easier for brands to bring new products to market.

Legacy Bakehouse provides valuable insights on ingredients, formulations, and production techniques, ensuring that every product meets consumer expectations. Their team is hands-on throughout the process, refining product ideas quickly to reduce time-to-market and keep businesses responsive to emerging trends.

This collaborative approach allows businesses to innovate with confidence. Legacy Bakehouse becomes a trusted partner in the product development process, providing the expertise needed to create high-quality snacks that resonate with consumers.

Long-Term Partnerships

Customization is an ongoing process, and the snack industry is constantly evolving. Legacy Bakehouse builds long-term partnerships with clients, ensuring that brands can continue to innovate as market demands change. As consumer preferences shift, Legacy Bakehouse works with businesses to adjust products and create new offerings that meet these needs.

The long-term relationship with Legacy Bakehouse gives businesses the flexibility to adapt and evolve their snack components. Brands can rely on Legacy Bakehouse to help them stay ahead of the curve, whether it’s adjusting existing products or developing entirely new concepts to capture the next consumer trend.

The Future of Snack Customization with Legacy Bakehouse

Leading brands trust Legacy Bakehouse for their ability to provide customizable, high-quality snack components. Their expertise in product development, scalability, and meeting market demands ensures that businesses can create innovative snacks that stand out in a competitive market. From Pita Chips to Bagel Chips, Snack Mixes, Tortillas, and Breadsticks, Legacy Bakehouse’s customizable solutions allow brands to cater to diverse consumer preferences while maintaining high standards of quality and consistency. For businesses looking to innovate and stay ahead of trends, Legacy Bakehouse offers the flexibility and support necessary to succeed in today’s dynamic snack market.

Legacy Bakehouse Acquires Classic Cookie

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WAUKESHA, Wis.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Legacy Bakehouse (“Legacy”), a Wisconsin-based contract and private label manufacturer of baked snacks, announces acquisition of Mannon Specialty Foods, Inc. dba Classic Cookie (“Classic Cookie”), a Sevierville, TN-based baker of premium cookie products. This acquisition expands Legacy’s baking categories and geographic reach while adding a retail brand with national distribution. This is the second bakery acquisition by Legacy Bakehouse in six months, having acquired the production site and assets of Angelic Bakehouse in July of 2024.

Classic Cookie, founded in 1984, sells its premium cookies through Walmart as well as other national and regional retailers and distribution partners. The company’s products are also a favorite among fundraising organizations nationwide. Classic Cookie operates a 50,000 sq. ft. SQF commercial bakery in Sevierville, TN, which was recently expanded to accommodate continued strong growth.

Legacy Bakehouse is a 107-year-old, Wisconsin-based leader in developing and manufacturing a range of baked snacks and snack components, including pita chips, tortillas, rye chips, garlic chips, bread sticks, and more. Known for their outstanding quality and dependability, Legacy products are used by leading brands, emergent brands, and private labels. Legacy was acquired by Benford Capital Partners (BCP) in 2023.

“Classic Cookie is a major step, expanding our baked snacks capabilities, capacity, markets, and customers,” said Alain Vallet-Sandre, Chief Commercial Officer at Legacy Bakehouse. “Adding our contract manufacturing and private label capabilities to Classic Cookie’s strong sales channels, as well as expanding our salty/savory snacking platform to include sweet, rounds out our offerings, increasing Legacy’s attractiveness as a partner to a broader cross-section of customers.”

The Classic Cookie acquisition expands Legacy’s bakery categories and adds an emerging brand with retail distribution to Legacy’s portfolio. It also adds diverse cookie and brownie production capabilities to its contract manufacturing and private label product portfolio. The Sevierville, TN location will be the third production facility in Legacy’s growing production network.

“Classic Cookie is a strategic acquisition in our evolving baking platform,” said Brian Behm, Principal at Benford. “Classic Cookie’s primary channels, including national retail, vending, contract manufacturing, private label, and fundraising are complementary to Legacy’s.”

ABOUT LEGACY BAKEHOUSE

Founded in 1917, Legacy is one of the oldest commercial bakers and contract manufacturers in the greater Midwest. Headquartered in Waukesha, Wisconsin, Legacy operates two production facilities serving leading brands, emergent brands, and private label customers. Baked snacks and components produced by Legacy include pita chips, tortillas, bagel chips, rye chips, bread sticks, croutons, and more. For more information on Legacy Bakehouse, visit: legacybakehouse.com

ABOUT BENFORD CAPITAL PARTNERS

Founded in 2004, Benford Capital is a Chicago-based private equity firm focused on buying and building leading lower-middle market companies in partnership with founders and management. Since its inception, Benford Capital has acquired 55 companies and currently owns 15 platform companies. BCP’s industry areas of focus include industrial technology, consumer products and food, B2B e-commerce, and agricultural products and services. BCP is currently investing from its $200 million Fund II and has approximately $350 million of total capital under management. For more information, please visit benfordcapital.com.

Legacy Bakehouse Shines at PLMA 2024: A Record-Breaking Success

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The 2024 Private Label Trade Show, organized by the Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA), was an extraordinary event that exceeded all expectations. Held from November 17-19 in Chicago, the show broke attendance records with a staggering 14,000 attendees from the store brand and retailing industries. Legacy Bakehouse was thrilled to be part of this phenomenal gathering, showcasing our innovative products and connecting with industry leaders.

Unprecedented Attendance and Energy

The bustling show floor was a testament to the growing importance of private label brands. With 1,821 exhibitors from 60 countries, including 700 first-time participants, the energy was palpable. Our team at Legacy Bakehouse was impressed by the constant flow of visitors to our booth, reflecting the industry’s keen interest in high-quality, innovative snack options.

Spotlight on Legacy Bakehouse Products

Our booth was a hub of activity throughout the show, with attendees eager to explore our range of products. Our Pita Chips and Tortillas were particular standouts, garnering significant attention from retailers and industry professionals alike. The positive feedback we received on these items was truly heartening and reinforced our commitment to delivering top-notch private label solutions.

Sampling Success

One of the highlights of our participation was the opportunity to share our products directly with attendees. We were delighted to hand out thousands of sample pouches of our Pita Chips, Rye Chips, and Snack Mix. The enthusiastic response to these samples was overwhelming, with many visitors returning for seconds and thirds! This direct interaction allowed us to showcase the superior taste and quality of our products, leaving a lasting impression on potential partners and customers.

Emerging Trends and Legacy Bakehouse

The show highlighted several emerging trends in the private label sector, including a growing demand for convenient, high-quality snacks. Our Pita Chips and Snack Mix align perfectly with this trend, offering delicious, easy-to-enjoy options for health-conscious consumers. Additionally, the interest in innovative flavors and textures played right into our strengths, with our diverse range of products meeting the evolving tastes of today’s consumers.

A Heartfelt Thank You

We at Legacy Bakehouse want to extend our sincere gratitude to everyone who visited our booth during the PLMA 2024 show. Your interest, feedback, and enthusiasm for our products were truly inspiring. These interactions are invaluable in helping us continue to innovate and improve our offerings.

The success of this year’s PLMA show, with its record-breaking attendance and vibrant atmosphere, reflects the dynamic nature of the private label industry. As we look to the future, Legacy Bakehouse is more committed than ever to delivering exceptional products that meet the needs of retailers and consumers alike. We’re already looking forward to next year’s show and the opportunity to once again showcase our latest innovations in the world of private label snacks and baked goods.

Legacy Bakehouse Acquires Assets of Angelic Bakehouse

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WAUKESHA, Wis.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Legacy Bakehouse announces the completion of its acquisition of Angelic Bakehouse in Cudahy, Wisconsin, a unit of T. Marzetti Company. The asset purchase enables Legacy Bakehouse to grow its core business while adding new customers and product categories.

The Angelic facility is a 4-acre location with 42,000 sq. ft. of production space. Built as a commercial bakery in 2013, the existing manufacturing equipment and similarity of operations enable rapid assimilation into the existing production footprint.

Founded in 1917, Legacy Bakehouse is a 100+-year-old, Wisconsin-based leader in developing and manufacturing a range of baked snack components, including rye chips, garlic chips, bread sticks, pita chips, and more. Known for their outstanding quality and dependability, they are used by leading brands, emergent brands, and private labels.

“Speed and quality. We took possession on June 27 and immediately began implementing our plan to start up operations, including implementing our quality and safety procedures to start production by the end of July. That combination of quality and speed is what our customers count on,” said Peter Sardina, President, Legacy Bakehouse.

Legacy Bakehouse was acquired by Benford Capital Partners (“Benford”) of Chicago in 2023. An infusion of capital enabled the firm to expand quickly, adding new leadership, key talent, upgrading equipment, and expanding production capacity and capabilities.

“We acquired Legacy Bakehouse in 2023 as a platform in the food and consumer sector. The Angelic acquisition is the latest expansion of the Legacy platform. The similar capabilities and proximity of the two facilities enable resource and best practice sharing to drive customer service, growth, and profitability,” said Brian Behm, Principal at Benford.

ABOUT LEGACY BAKEHOUSE

Founded in 1917, the 107-year-old firm is one of the oldest continuously operating commercial baking and contract manufacturers in Wisconsin and the greater Midwest. Headquartered in Waukesha, Wisconsin, the firm operates two Wisconsin production facilities serving the needs of leading brands, emergent brands, and private label customers. The company’s expanding production footprint focuses on baked snack components, including pita chips, bagel chips, rye chips, bread sticks, croutons, and more. The company combines a long history with modern production capabilities, tailoring solutions to customers’ needs. For more information on Legacy Bakehouse, visit: legacybakehouse.com.

ABOUT BENFORD CAPITAL PARTNERS

Founded in 2004, Benford Capital is a Chicago-based private equity firm focused on buying and building leading lower-middle market companies in partnership with founders and management. Since its inception, Benford Capital has acquired 50 companies and currently owns 15 platform companies. BCP’s industry areas of focus include industrial technology, consumer products and food, B2B e-commerce, and agricultural products and services. BCP is currently investing from its $200 million Fund II and has approximately $350 million of total capital under management. For more information, please visit benfordcapital.com.