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35K+ food manufacturers. Most aren't in any B2B sales database.

Co-packers, beverage producers, and specialty food manufacturers are registered with the FDA, certified through SQF or BRC programs, and listed in food trade show exhibitor rolls. They don't show up in ZoomInfo because they were never the audience those tools were designed for.

35K+ Food manufacturers in the US, processors, co-packers, and beverage producers
78% Are small to mid-size operations, under 250 employees
< 5% Are in traditional lead gen tools, invisible to ZoomInfo, Apollo, etc.
< 2 min To build your list in Fold Talk, any category, any certification, any region

AI agents that find food manufacturers where they actually register and certify.

Food manufacturer decision-makers aren't on social media discussing their next ingredient supplier. They're in FDA facility registrations, GFSI certification databases, trade show exhibitor lists, and USDA inspection records. Fold Talk's AI agents search these sources in real time to surface facility size, certifications, product categories, and growth signals.

Researching“Food manufacturers in the Midwest with SQF Level 3 certification”
Sources
FDA Facility Registrations2,840 facilities1.1s
SQF / BRC Certifications1,260 certified0.9s
Food Trade Show Exhibitors872 companies0.7s
USDA Inspection Records1,940 facilities1.0s
Google Maps1,130 businesses0.5s
State Food Processor Licenses3,420 licenses0.8s
Indeed & Food Mfg Jobs547 postings0.4s
Organic / Non-GMO Databases683 certified0.6s
8/8 complete · 12,692 results → 45 qualified
Qualified results4 leads · 6 columns
Score
Company
Location
Employees
Reviews
Signal
1
97
PG
Prairie Gold Foods
Des Moines, IA
120
4.5 ★ (18)
SQF L3, new gluten-free line
2
94
GP
Great Plains Meats
Omaha, NE
210
4.6 ★ (24)
New USDA facility opened
3
91
HD
Heartland Dairy Processors
Milwaukee, WI
175
4.4 ★ (31)
Added plant-based product line
4
88
BS
Buckeye Snack Co
Columbus, OH
95
4.7 ★ (12)
Hired VP R&D, 3 food scientists

Find your ideal food manufacturer prospect. Qualified list in under 2 minutes.

Food safety certification as a qualifier

An SQF Level 3 or BRC AA-grade facility is a different buyer than an uncertified operation. Fold Talk pulls certification levels from GFSI databases so you can target manufacturers that invest in quality systems and are ready for enterprise supply chains.

FDA registration as proof of operation

Every food manufacturer selling in the US must register with the FDA. Fold Talk searches the FDA facility registration database to identify active manufacturers by product category, giving you a verified universe of real food production operations.

Trade show exhibitors as in-market signals

Food manufacturers exhibiting at Expo West, IFT, or Pack Expo are actively evaluating ingredients, packaging, and equipment. Fold Talk indexes exhibitor lists to surface companies that are in buying mode right now.

Product line launches as growth signals

When a manufacturer launches a new product line, they need new ingredients, packaging, equipment, and distribution. Fold Talk tracks new product announcements and FDA label submissions to identify manufacturers at peak investment moments.

Frequently asked questions.

Can Fold Talk find food manufacturers owners and decision-makers?

Yes - Fold Talk searches Google Maps, industry directories, licensing databases, and the live web to find food manufacturers along with verified owner names, emails, and phone numbers. Traditional databases like Apollo and ZoomInfo have poor coverage of this vertical because they rely on social profile data, which most food manufacturers owners don't maintain.

Why can't I find food manufacturers in Apollo or ZoomInfo?

Apollo and ZoomInfo index social profiles and enterprise firmographics. Most food manufacturers owners are missing from traditional B2B databases or enterprise records. Fold Talk is built differently - it searches Google Maps, state licensing boards, industry-specific directories, review sites, and real-time web data to find food manufacturers that traditional B2B databases miss entirely.

What information does Fold Talk return for food manufacturers?

Fold Talk returns company name, owner/decision-maker name, verified email, direct phone number, address, Google rating, review count, employee count, and any available growth signals like recent hires, new locations, or service expansions. All contact data is verified in real time.

How is Fold Talk different from Apollo, ZoomInfo, or Clay?
  • Cheaper: Paid plans from $99/month.
  • Simpler: Start with one prompt, no filters, booleans, or new tool to learn.
  • Same depth: We integrate the same kinds of data sources as Clay, without giving up simplicity.
How accurate is the contact data for food manufacturers?

Emails are 95%+ accurate. Fold Talk waterfall-enriches across multiple providers and verifies in real time. Phone numbers are validated the same way. For food manufacturers specifically, Fold Talk cross-references multiple sources to ensure you're reaching the actual owner or decision-maker, not a generic info@ address.

Can I search for food manufacturers by city or state?

Yes. Just describe what you're looking for - "Find food manufacturers in Phoenix with 4+ stars and 10+ employees" - and Fold Talk handles the rest. You can filter by any combination of location, size, ratings, reviews, hiring activity, or growth signals.

Can I import my own list of food manufacturers to enrich?

Yes. Upload a CSV of your existing food manufacturers contacts and Fold Talk will fill in missing data - verified emails, direct phone numbers, owner names, and company details. You can also use your existing list to find lookalike companies that match the same profile.

What data sources does Fold Talk use?

Fold Talk aggregates 15+ sources including Google Maps, social company profiles, job postings, tech stack data, state licensing databases, industry directories, review sites, and real-time email and phone verification. The combination gives Fold Talk coverage that no single database can match.

Does Fold Talk include social and email sequencing?

Yes - and it's free on every paid plan. The built-in Sequencer runs multi-step social and email cadences from your own connected accounts. Up to 10 steps per channel, unlimited sends, multi-account rotation, and one shared inbox for replies. No add-on, no per-seat fee, no exporting to Instantly or Smartlead.

How does pricing work?

Usage is spent per step - fetches, research, and enrichments each cost different amounts. Plans start at $99/mo for $165 of usage. Most users find a single list of 50-100 leads costs a few dollars.

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