Lakeside Foods

Lakeside Foods, Inc. is a premier producer and supplier of high-quality canned vegetables, frozen vegetables, frozen whipped topping and frozen appetizers for the retail, food service, and industrial sectors. Founded in 1887 as a small pea canning company in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Lakeside Foods has grown to 13 processing locations in three states, with nearly 1,000 employees year-round and more than 2,000 during seasonal production.

We remain family owned and committed to working with local family farmers to grow our produce. We're focused on providing safe, quality food for our customers. Our processing facilities meet the highest level of food safety certification and are located near our crops, ensuring maximum freshness of our products from farm to table.

What makes Lakeside unique compared to other employers in the industry and in the region?

• We bring a long heritage and a commitment to continued growth.
• We’re driven to work hard and create new products and offerings.
• We’re committed to the communities where we operate.
• We’re down to earth and approachable.
• We treat employees like part of our family.
• We’re friendly and welcoming – to our customers and to our employees.