Advanced Food Technologies

About Advanced Food Technologies

Advanced Food Technologies, operating as Roskam Foods, is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Founded in 1923 as a single-product operation, the company has grown into one of the largest multi-category external food manufacturers in the United States. The business is investor-backed and employs approximately 2,400 people across eight facilities in the U.S. and Canada. The company provides co-manufacturing services for branded food companies, national retailers, and private-label partners. Its processing platforms include twin- and single-screw extrusion for direct-expanded cereals, protein crisps, and snack puffs; end-to-end baking with dough mixing, sheeting, proofing, baking, and tempering; specialty snack processing such as drying, seasoning, air popping, and particulate application; and advanced packaging in stand-up pouches, dual-compartment cups, bag-in-box, and bulk super-sacks. In-house engineering supports feasibility studies, line design, capital assessments, and turnkey capital project management. The combined footprint exceeds two million square feet of manufacturing and warehouse space with more than 50 production and packaging lines. Roskam serves the snack food, confectionery, frozen meal, pizza dough, dry baking mix, cereal, and granola categories. Its five specialized platforms—Baked Snacks & Popcorns, Frozen Foods, Dry Mix Blending, Cereal & Granola, and Confectionary—span frozen, refrigerated, and shelf-stable temperature states. Customers include national brands, store-brand programs, and private-label partners seeking large-scale, multi-category production consolidation. The company emphasizes a partner-first mindset, disciplined execution, and continuous investment in new technologies and formats. All facilities hold SQF Level II and III certification, with additional USDA Organic, Non-GMO Project Verified, Keto Certified, Fair Trade, and Kosher certifications. Dedicated peanut-free facilities and controlled allergen protocols address sensitive ingredient handling. Integrated R&D, packaging development, supply chain logistics, and project management support take concepts from ideation through commercialization.

Equipment

• Twin-screw extrusion lines
• Single-screw extrusion lines
• Pilot lines for scalability testing

Company details

Location

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Company type

Contract manufacturer / job shop

Employees

2400

Founded

1923

Certifications

SQF Level II, SQF Level III, USDA Organic, Fair Trade, Kosher

Listed under

• Food & Beverage Processing in Michigan

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