Baxters North America has East and West Coast operations and the capabilities to support the entire product development, commercialization, and distribution process, from initial ideation to launch. Our capabilities include:

R&D

  • Specification development
  • Formulation design
  • Shelf life evaluation
  • Advanced nutritional product testing
  • Sensory evaluation

Production

  • Process design
  • Engineering
  • Versatile processing
  • Static and rotational retorts
  • Multi-stage filling
  • Flexible batching
  • Continuous and batch blanching
  • Blending
  • Refrigerated and frozen capabilities
  • Thermal stabilization and processing
  • Homogenization
  • Allergen control program
  • Flexible product transfer capabilities
  • Continuous pasteurization tunnel

Quality Control & Safety

  • GFSI (SQF Level 3) approved vendors
  • Thermal process authority
  • Tailored inspection monitoring system
  • Compliant for HACCP, FDA, USDA, and Organic
  • Regulatory compliance support

Packaging

  • Packaging engineering resources
  • State-of-the-art primary packaging equipment
  • Multiple formats: trays, pouches, bowls, and cups

Supply Chain & Logistics

  • Ingredient sourcing and procurement
  • Supply chain, sales, and operations planning
  • Warehouse and distribution center (ambient, refrigerated, frozen)
  • East and West Coast operations

Business Support

  • Project management
  • Marketing strategy
  • Finance