7 Packaged Foods Business Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: January 9th, 2024

Start A Packaged Foods Business

A packaged foods business involves the production and sale of pre-packaged food items that are ready for consumption. This type of business can encompass a range of products, including snacks, convenience meals, canned goods, and frozen items.

Entrepreneurs in this field focus on creating appealing and convenient food options for consumers. They strive to provide tasty and convenient food solutions to meet the growing demand for quick and easy meals in today's busy world.

Given the fast-paced lifestyle of people today, the packaged foods business presents a profitable opportunity for entrepreneurs looking to capitalize on this trend and cater to the needs of busy consumers seeking quick and satisfying food options.

Here are some real life success stories of starting a packaged foods business:

1. Pip & Nut ($12M/year)

How much they make: $12M/year
How much did it cost to start: $12K
Current team size: 30

How I made it: Pippa Murray, Pip & Nut

Pip & Nut, a nut butter brand founded in 2013, is now present in 6,000 stores throughout the UK and Europe and has a team of 20+ people, all while dedicated to supporting local communities and reducing carbon print.

About

They started Pip & Nut over 11 years ago

Revenue

They grew the business to $1M/month

Costs

It cost $12000 to start the business

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Learn more about starting a packaged foods business:

Where to start?

-> How much does it cost to start a packaged foods business?
-> Pros and cons of a packaged foods business

Need inspiration?

-> Examples of established packaged foods business
-> Marketing ideas for a packaged foods business

Other resources

-> Packaged foods business tips

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2. Jaju Pierogi ($960K/year)

Jaju Pierogi, founded by sisters Casey and Vanessa White, started as a side project selling pierogi at farmers' markets and pop-up events. With a background in the corporate world and a love for their Polish heritage, they saw a gap in the market for high-quality, handmade pierogi. Fast forward to August 2022, Jaju Pierogi is now in multiple grocery chains and over 650 specialty independent stores, with a monthly revenue of $80,000-$100,000.

How much they make: $960K/year
How much did it cost to start: $3.5K
Current team size: 5

Our Grandfathers Recipe Inspired Us To Start A $1M/Year Pierogi Business

Jaju Pierogi started off as a side hustle at farmers' markets and festivals back in 2016, and as of August 2022, they are in multiple grocery chains and over 650 specialty independent stores with a monthly revenue hovering between $80,000-$100,000.

About

Casey started Jaju Pierogi over 7 years ago

Revenue

Casey grew the business to $80K/month

Costs

It cost Casey $3500 to start the business

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5. drimmle & do

Where they're located: bethesda
How much did it cost to start: $-34
Current team size: 2

6. Buy Seafood Online

We are a family-owned business that has been serving Michigan since 1980.

Where they're located: Oceanside, California, United States

7. Pip & Nut

At Pip & Nut we're obsessed with making the tastiest natural peanut & almond butters. Absolutely no palm oil or unnecessary ingredients. Choose your favourite flavour online today. High in fibre; source of protein; natural ingredients. Delivered to your door.

How much they make:
Where they're located: London, UK
How much did it cost to start: $12K
Current team size: 30