2016 HISTORIC EVENT
Heritage Health Food acquires WORTHINGTON frozen and the Cedar Lake plant!
In 2016, Heritage Health Food, Inc. announced that it had acquired both the Cedar Lake Food Company, both the physical plant and product line as well as the frozen line of WORTHINGTON® products!
Heritage Health Food, Inc. is proud to continue manufacturing, selling and distributing WORTHINGTON frozen and has done everything in its power to make the transition as seamless as possible. This was a monumental undertaking and our team worked very hard behind the scenes laying the groundwork for rapidly merging these exceptional brands under one company.
It is our goal to truly continue the heritage and shape the future of the health food industry. We ask for your prayers and support as we work together through this transition period and look to fulfill this important mission.
Frequently Asked Questions
Your questions about the Worthing and Cedar Lake acquisitions answered!FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Are you going to quit making any of the WORTHINGTON products?
NO, our plans for now are to continue making all current WORTHINGTON products.
What will the name of the new company be?
Although our company now exclusive manufactures the WORTHINGTON brand, as a parent company, we will continue to operate under the corporate name Heritage Health Food, Inc. The brand WORTHINGTON will remain distinct and separate with new innovation coming under that name.
Are you going to make some of the old Worthington products?
Many of the old WORTHINGTON favorites that were discontinued over the years were our favorites too! Over time, we may consider bringing some back and we will let you know through our website at eatWORTHINGTON.com.
Where are you going to make all these products?
We will be manufacturing all the WORTHINGTON Frozen products in our plant in Cedar Lake, Michigan.
What about the Worthington canned products?
The Worthington canned products have been sold to another company and are currently being produced under the Loma Linda label. In addition, Heritage Health Food, Inc. will no longer be producing canned products under the Cedar Lake or the Heritage label.
Where can I buy Heritage manufactured products?
All WORTHINGTON frozen products will continue to be marketed, distributed, and sold in all the same places as formerly available with many hundreds more locations added each month! If you have any further questions on a specific region/market, please contact our Sales Team.
How can I get pricing and sales information on the new Heritage company and its family of brands?
All of our products are currently being merged together under one price list and one brand. Please reach out to our sales team to discuss what your questions are and how we can set you up as a customer with the necessary information you need.
Jay Jones, VP of Sales and SDA Sales jjones@heritagehealthfood.com
Brandon Otis, Regional Sales Manager botis@heritagehealthfood.com
What is Heritage Health Food?
Heritage Health Food was started in 2009 and manufactured and distributed vegan & vegetarian frozen & dry products, under the brands – Heritage, and Kim’s Simple Meals. Heritage purchased both the Cedar Lake Food company and the Worthington frozen product line in 2016 and moved its manufacturing to the Cedar Lake plant in Michigan. Heritage Health Food continues to manufacture and distribute to all channels & marketplaces in both the US and International.