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Bellisio Foods Incorporated (formerly Michelina's) is a major diversified American
frozen food
manufacturer based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Founded by food industry pioneer Jeno Paulucci
, the company is named after Paulucci's familial home in Italy, Bellisio Solfare. Bellisio's products are primarily sold in the United States, but the company distributes its products in over 12 countries worldwide, including Canada, Australia, Russia and China. As the third largest producer of frozen entrées in the United States, Bellisio has an average daily production capacity of over two million meals.
Today, Bellisio markets more than 400 products spanning across a wide variety of categories, including single and multi-serve entrees, snacks, side dishes and specialty sauces. While most of Bellisio's products are branded, the company also manufactures private label and co-pack retail products and also designs items for the foodservice industry. Some of Bellisio’s brands include: Michelina’s, Michelina’s Lean Gourmet, Michelina’s Budget Gourmet, Fusion Culinary, Arden Kitchens, Charrito’s and Howlin’ Coyote.
Fusion Culinary Center, a wholly owned subsidiary of Bellisio based in Lakeville, Minnesota
, conducts research and development for many national restaurant chains. Bennigan's
Grill and Tavern recently named Fusion its "Vendor of the Year" for their culinary work.
Originally produced in Duluth, Minnesota
, Bellisio’s products now ship from its facility in Jackson, Ohio
. A number of R&D functions still operate out of Duluth, as well as the packaging and financial departments. The executive offices of Bellisio are located in Minneapolis, Minnesota
.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
frozen food
Frozen food
Freezing food preserves it from the time it is prepared to the time it is eaten. Since early times, farmers, fishermen, and trappers have preserved their game and produce in unheated buildings during the winter season. Freezing food slows down decomposition by turning water to ice, making it...
manufacturer based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Founded by food industry pioneer Jeno Paulucci
Jeno Paulucci
Jeno F. Paulucci was an American businessman and entrepreneur famous for starting over seventy companies during his long career. Paulucci's most well-known ventures included his frozen food company, Michelina's Inc., and food products such as Jeno's Pizza Rolls and the Chun King line of Chinese food...
, the company is named after Paulucci's familial home in Italy, Bellisio Solfare. Bellisio's products are primarily sold in the United States, but the company distributes its products in over 12 countries worldwide, including Canada, Australia, Russia and China. As the third largest producer of frozen entrées in the United States, Bellisio has an average daily production capacity of over two million meals.
Today, Bellisio markets more than 400 products spanning across a wide variety of categories, including single and multi-serve entrees, snacks, side dishes and specialty sauces. While most of Bellisio's products are branded, the company also manufactures private label and co-pack retail products and also designs items for the foodservice industry. Some of Bellisio’s brands include: Michelina’s, Michelina’s Lean Gourmet, Michelina’s Budget Gourmet, Fusion Culinary, Arden Kitchens, Charrito’s and Howlin’ Coyote.
Fusion Culinary Center, a wholly owned subsidiary of Bellisio based in Lakeville, Minnesota
Lakeville, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 43,128 people, 13,609 households, and 11,526 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,192.4 people per square mile . There were 13,799 housing units at an average density of 381.5 per square mile...
, conducts research and development for many national restaurant chains. Bennigan's
Bennigan's
Bennigan's is an Irish pub-themed casual dining restaurant chain with locations throughout the United States, and in 14 countries and 15 territories outside the continental U.S...
Grill and Tavern recently named Fusion its "Vendor of the Year" for their culinary work.
Originally produced in Duluth, Minnesota
Duluth, Minnesota
Duluth is a port city in the U.S. state of Minnesota and is the county seat of Saint Louis County. The fourth largest city in Minnesota, Duluth had a total population of 86,265 in the 2010 census. Duluth is also the second largest city that is located on Lake Superior after Thunder Bay, Ontario,...
, Bellisio’s products now ship from its facility in Jackson, Ohio
Jackson, Ohio
Jackson is a city in and the county seat of Jackson County, Ohio, United States. The population was 6,184 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Jackson is located at ....
. A number of R&D functions still operate out of Duluth, as well as the packaging and financial departments. The executive offices of Bellisio are located in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis , nicknamed "City of Lakes" and the "Mill City," is the county seat of Hennepin County, the largest city in the U.S. state of Minnesota, and the 48th largest in the United States...
.