Baldwin Richardson Foods is a true service business that offers customers a range of services, including flavor innovation, product development, procurement, logistics, customer service, and consumer insights. Our overall approach is to build long-lasting, strategic partnerships with our customers and suppliers.
Founded and headquartered in Chicago, Baldwin Ice Cream was a longstanding household name in the Chicagoland area with a strong consumer base. It was also one of the largest African-American-owned food companies in the U.S.
Eric Johnson, a second-generation entrepreneur, purchases Baldwin Ice Cream Co from trailblazing businesswoman, Jolyn Robichaux. This acquisition resulted in significant distribution and sales growth.
Baldwin Ice Cream Company purchased Richardson Foods, creating Baldwin Richardson Foods (BRF). The combined company evolved into a full-service retail and food service ingredient company with strong relationships with some of America’s favorite quick-service restaurants and casual dining chains.
BRF entered the industrial marketplace when it began supplying ingredients to food manufacturers. Later, with the acquisition of the Industrial Products Division of The J.M. Smucker Company, the company greatly expanded its presence in this market.
BRF invests in digital transformation and operational infrastructure. These enhancements drove operational efficiency and unlocked capacity, ensuring the ability to meet increasing customer demand with innovative, high-quality solutions.
BRF entered a new era of bigger, bolder moves with the expansion into aseptic beverage manufacturing. The asset purchase in Corona, CA marks a milestone in our company's history, expanding our leadership position as a full-service liquid products manufacturer in the food and beverage industry.
BRF acquired Pennsauken Packing Company, LLC. The purchase of this New Jersey-based facility expanded our aseptic beverage manufacturing capabilities into new geographies, enabling us to serve customers from coast-to-coast and accelerating our long-term commercial strategy.
Led by the next generation, BRF has grown in size, sophistication, and capability. As a true partner, we drive continuous growth by helping our customers succeed with end consumers. We identify, develop, and scale emerging trends, delivering what consumers want today and into the future.
HOW WE’RE GUIDED BY HEART & PURPOSE TO SHOW WE
Work together as one inclusive team. Celebrate diversity. Welcome all perspectives. Lean on each other to uncover opportunities and improve ideas.
Rise to the challenge. Anticipate change. Adapt to meet evolving needs. Innovate. Keep an entrepreneurial spirit. Do what’s Right, even when it’s hard.
Go for the win. Consistently deliver positive results. Provide exceptional products done right the first time.
Stay accountable. Safely accomplish what you set out to do. Go the extra mile. Deepen relationships with our people, partners, and communities.
Commitment to Diversity
Our People
Our Impact
We’re a balance of unique flavors, and would love to see what you can bring to the table.
