A growing company with roots in California that specializes in the production of liquid and dry food products is expanding its presence in Phoenix.
With roots reaching back to its founding in San Francisco in 1988, United Foods International has emerged as an industry leader in custom liquid processing that is used in everything from dipping sauces, soup bases, marinades, and soy-based sauces.
The company’s dry products come in the form of batter and baking mixes, powered broth, and spice blends and seasoning powders.
A large portion of UFI’s products supply both restaurants and retail outlets across the country.
With production facilities located throughout Asia and along the West Coast in the U.S., UFI’s new Phoenix facility marks the company’s second location in the city: it opened a more than 100,000-square-foot manufacturing plant at 777 South 67th Avenue in 2021.
The new facility will go up in the Envision Dobbins 202 West Industrial Park and will measure around 126,000 square feet.
Upon completion, the new plant will be capable of annually processing some 2.5 million gallons of liquid that will be turned into powders. Future facility work may see the company doubling that capability to around 5 million gallons.
In announcing the new facility, Take Shimura, UFI president, remarked: “Beyond the mainstream flavors, our goal is to provide consumers with a taste of Japanese and Asian cultures through our diverse range of offerings, while also supporting the local economy by creating jobs and partnerships.”
By Garry Boulard
