| Name | Title | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|
Jim Schorno |
Chief Technology Officer | Profile |
Since 1997, The Food Source mission was to be different... say yes when all others say no. Seasonings, blends & ingredients produced to your brand`s criteria. Non-GMO, Organic, country-of-origin specificity, microbiological reduction methods, retail-to-bulk packaging options all while maintaining the balance necessary to serve food manufacturers, both large & small. Balance is key at The Food Source. Balance between producing and sourcing a global library of ingredients and seasonings, while meeting the supply needs of a boutique retail brand. Balance between meeting the supply and regulatory needs of Fortune 500 food companies, while assisting a start-up with Non-GMO Project documentation. This is the balance that we achieve on a day in and day out basis. Through our dedication to supplying the most comprehensive global library of dry ingredients, and ensuring that each seasoning is customized to your criteria, you`ll discover that our ingredients, seasonings and processes are crafted to perfection.
What if you weren`t afraid to read the ingredients on a hot dog package? Or better yet, what if you weren`t afraid to know where the meat in your hot dog came from? These questions were the inspiration behind Applegate. I grew up in the meat and potatoes era of the 1950s, when a meal wasn`t a meal without meat. However, when I went away to college in the `70`s, my ideas about food expanded. There, I was exposed to vegetarianism, macrobiotics, and food gurus. In the co-op I belonged to, we bought granola, yogurt, and grains in bulk, and ate them with local fruits and vegetables. While I appreciated the quality and health benefits of these foods, I still craved meat. While shopping one day, I saw nitrite-free bacon and had an epiphany: I could feel good about eating meat if it didn`t contain ingredients I knew were bad for me. Meat and I were reunited. In my 20s I tried my hand at a number of different jobs, none of which satisfied my desire to build something from the ground up. I started looking for a business to grow and stumbled upon Jugtown Smokehouse through a combination of intuition and serendipity. At the time, Jugtown was a family owned business specializing in nitrite-free bacon (de ja-vu!). While it bore no resemblance to what Applegate is today, I could see its potential. I also knew there had to be more people out there who would appreciate healthy meat products, and decided to buy the business. As it turns out, countless people have a love/hate relationship with meat and are thrilled to find products they can finally feel good about eating. People like you have helped build Applegate over the last 25 years. With that support, you`ve helped preserve the nearly 1,000 farms that supply us with humanely raised meat that is free from antibiotics or hormones. So…What if you weren`t afraid to read the ingredients on a hot dog package? Like me, you`d feel better about eating them, and serving them to your family. That simple idea has always been, and will continue to be, what drives Applegate. From our table to yours, thank you for joining the movement.
The mission of the Del Sol Food Company is to meet and exceed the demands of our customers while producing food products of the highest quality. With integrity we will expand our company in a controlled and profitable manner, while providing courteous and professional service to all our business associates.