Founded 1974 in Grand Rapids, MI. Scratch-made soups packaged frozen in boilable bags. Also produces sauces and dips. Serves restaurants, grocery stores, institutional foodservice, schools, and churches. Known for flexibility in new recipe development.
Early Stage ($5K – $50K / run)Sampling & Pilot (Under $5K / run)
Profile reviewed as of: August 14, 2026
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FDA Registered USDA Inspected
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Gene LaCroix
CEO
BRANDS SHIPPEDWho they've made.
Bagger Dave’s
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Lupita Distaso
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The Onion Crock team is very thorough and flexible in developing new recipes from our concept and to align to our safety and high-quality standards. They met our needs and unique requirements in a timely manner. When it comes to understanding their cooking and packaging programs, they have proved to have a well-planned work and process, easy to be audited and well detailed, always meeting our expectations in full. The Onion Crock is a true business partner and a great source, bringing solutions to delight our guests and support our menu creation needs!
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