Country Pure Foods, Inc.

Business Description

Country Pure Foods (CPF) is a leading provider of branded and private label beverages and juice-based product solutions for various commercial channels, including grocery retailers, healthcare providers, educational institutions as well as industry-leading foodservice distributors. As the parent company of Silver Springs Citrus, Natural Country Farms, Ohio Pure Foods, Ardmore Farms and Cal-Tex Citrus Juice, the Company is positioned as one of the largest producers of better-for-you beverages and other natural juice products in the country.

Value Creation

Strategic Growth & Market Expansion

• Product Innovation​ – Significantly increased investment in product development which led to major wins in private label plant-based milk and several blended juice products
• Improved Quality of Earnings – Exited low-margin co-packing relationships to free up capacity for higher value opportunities
• Operational Improvements​ – Enhanced financial analytics and procurement minimized margin volatility and supported sustainable growth
  

Data & Digital Transformation

• Data Warehouse and Analytics​ – Centralized data warehouse and PowerBI provided detailed invoice-level visibility and actionable insights
• Advanced Data Capture Tools​ – Redzone eliminated manual processes and enabled real-time reporting across platforms
• Optimized Operations and Sales​ – Digital initiatives optimized pricing, improved operations and enhanced salesforce effectiveness

Operational Excellence

• Manufacturing Capacity Expansion​ – CPF expanded plant-based and aseptic manufacturing capacity to meet growing demand and improve operational efficiency
• Strategic Equipment Investments​ – Investments in critical equipment optimized facility utilization and enhanced production capabilities
• Logistics Partnership​ – Collaboration with a third-party logistics provider streamlined freight management and reduced operational costs
• Production Footprint Consolidation​ - CPF consolidated production footprint and centralized operations for scalability and cost control, resulting in a leaner, more efficient network

Human Capital Upgrades

• Executive Transition Management​ – Rebuilt the C-Suite while successfully managing retirement transitions to ensure smooth leadership continuity and organizational stability
• Enhanced Organizational Capability​ – Upgraded talent and expertise positioned the company to execute its strategic vision and sustain high performance