Packaged Foods Business

Packaged Foods Business Success Stories [2024]

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Updated: October 8th, 2024

A packaged foods business involves the production and sale of pre-packaged food items that are ready for consumption. This type of business can encompass a range of products, including snacks, convenience meals, canned goods, and frozen items.

Entrepreneurs in this field focus on creating appealing and convenient food options for consumers. They strive to provide tasty and convenient food solutions to meet the growing demand for quick and easy meals in today's busy world.

Given the fast-paced lifestyle of people today, the packaged foods business presents a profitable opportunity for entrepreneurs looking to capitalize on this trend and cater to the needs of busy consumers seeking quick and satisfying food options.

In this list, you'll find real-world packaged foods business success stories and very profitable examples of starting a packaged foods business that makes money.

1. Jaju Pierogi ($960K/year)

Jaju Pierogi, founded by sisters Casey and Vanessa White, started as a side project selling pierogi at farmers' markets and pop-up events. With a background in the corporate world and a love for their Polish heritage, they saw a gap in the market for high-quality, handmade pierogi. Fast forward to August 2022, Jaju Pierogi is now in multiple grocery chains and over 650 specialty independent stores, with a monthly revenue of $80,000-$100,000.

How much money it makes: $960K/year
How much did it cost to start: $3.5K
How many people on the team: 5

Our Grandfathers Recipe Inspired Us To Start A $1M/Year Pierogi Business

Jaju Pierogi started off as a side hustle at farmers' markets and festivals back in 2016, and as of August 2022, they are in multiple grocery chains and over 650 specialty independent stores with a monthly revenue hovering between $80,000-$100,000.

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