Who is Bridgford Foods Corporation

Who is Bridgford Foods Corporation?
Family owned business that traces it’s roots back 77 years to 1932 in San Diego, CA. Uniqueness, high quality and consistency of products have been the main objectives of Bridgford Foods Corporation. The principle products include: Frozen Bread Dough Products Frozen Fully-Baked Breads, Rolls and Buttermilk Biscuits Frozen Micro-Ready Sandwiches and Meal Kits Long Life, Shelf-Stable, Stay Fresh Sandwiches & Meal Kits Sliced Lunch Meats Beef Jerky and Meat Snacks Shelf-Stable Dry and Semi-Dry Sausage Products Headquartered in Anaheim, CA with four additional facilities located in Dallas, TX (2), Chicago, IL and Statesville, NC. Presently employ 675 people and products are sold in all 50 states, Canada and several overseas locations.
History of Stay Fresh Sandwiches
Originally developed for the United States Military. Required a Sandwich which had a three year shelf life and tasted great on day one or day 1,095. When originally tested by Natick the product scored exceptionally well. One of the highest acceptance scores of any new product introduction. Tested with the United States Marines during an operation in Fallujah. Currently incorporated into the “First Strike Ration”.
What are Stay Fresh Sandwiches?
Ready to eat, 3.5-oz, 3.1-oz and 2.5-oz shelf-stable sandwiches (ounce weight will vary depending upon sandwich variety). No refrigeration required. 3 year shelf life if maintained at 75 degrees. Combination of packaging and ingredients. Great for camping, hunting, fishing, hiking, boating, etc. Household emergency kits. Preparing for the expected as well as the unexpected.
Stay Fresh Sandwich Varieties
Bridgford Foods Corporation currently offers five varieties of Stay Fresh Sandwiches:
Honey Barbecue Beef	290 Calories
Honey Barbecue Chicken	290 Calories
Pepperoni	270 Calories
Italian Style (Sausage, Pepperoni and Sauce)	320 Calories
Bacon Cheddar	330 Calories
Consumption Directions
DIRECTIONS: Sandwich was designed to be eaten straight from pouch; however, it can also be heated via one of the following methods: AS IS: Tear open the pouch at tear notches. Remove Sandwich and eat. MRE/FLAMELESS HEATER: Place unopened pouch in MRE/Flameless Heater and follow the MRE/Flameless Heater heating directions. Tear open the pouch at tear notches. Remove Sandwich and eat. BOILING WATER: Immerse unopened pouch in boiling water for 6 minutes.* Tear open the pouch at tear notches. Remove Sandwich and eat. MICRO-WAVE: Remove sandwich from pouch, wrap in a paper towel and microwave on high for 20 to 30 seconds.* TOASTER OVEN: Remove sandwich from pouch, place on a baking sheet and place in an oven at 350oF for 8 to 10 minutes.* *(recommended heating times.)
	Nutrition Facts Serving Size (88g) Servings Per Container Calories 330 Calories from Fat 130 Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Amount/Serving % Daily Value Total Fat 15g 22% Saturated Fat 5g 25% Trans Fat 2g Cholesterol 20mg 6% Sodium 690mg 29% Total Carbohydrate 37g 12% Dietary Fiber 2g 7% Protein 12g Vitamin A 2% • Calcium 6% • Iron 10% Not a significant source of sugars, and vitamin C. Ingredients: Bread (Enriched Flour [Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid], Water, Cheddar Flavored Flakes [Hydrolyzed Vegetable Oil, Corn Syrup Solids, Wheat Flour, Milk, Maltodextrin, Salt, Lactic Acid, Enzyme Modified Cheese (Milk, Salt, Enzymes), Natural Flavors, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Carbonate, Disodium Phosphate, Annatto {for color}], Partially Hydrogenated Soybean and Cottonseed Oil, Glycerol, Yeast, Salt, Sucrose Ester, Dough Conditioners [Wheat, Flour, Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Esters of Mono- and Diglycerides {DATEM}, Soy Oil, L-Cysteine Hydrochloride, Enzyme, Ascorbic Acid, Azodicarbonamide {ADA}], Gum Arabic, Butter Flavor [Modified Food Starch, Maltodextrin, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Water, Soy Lecithin], Glucono-Delta- Lactone, Calcium Sulfate, Xanthan Gum, Sorbic Acid), Bacon (Cured with Water, Salt, Hickory Smoke Flavor, Sugar, Dextrose, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrite).
	Nutrition Facts Serving Size (100g) Servings Per Container Calories 290 Calories from Fat 80 Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Amount/Serving % Daily Value Total Fat 9g 14% Saturated Fat 2.5g 13% Trans Fat 2.0g Cholesterol 20mg 6% Sodium 670mg 28% Total Carbohydrate 41g 14% Dietary Fiber 2g 10% Sugars 8g Protein 11g Vitamin A 4% • Calcium 8% • Iron 15% Not a significant source of vitamin C. Ingredients: Bread (Enriched Flour [Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid], Water, Partially Hydrogenated Soybean and Cottonseed Oil, Glycerol, Yeast, Salt, Sucrose Ester, Dough Conditioners [Wheat, Flour, Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Esters of Mono- and Diglycerides {DATEM}, Soy Oil, L-Cysteine Hydrochloride, Enzyme, Ascorbic Acid, Azodicarbonamide {ADA}], Gum Arabic, Calcium Sulfate, Xanthan Gum, Sorbic Acid), Barbecue Beef (Beef, Tomato Paste [Tomato Paste, Salt, Citric Acid], Brown Sugar, Mustard, Glycerol, Honey, Molasses, Spices and Flavorings, Beef Broth, Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Salt, Rice Syrup, Vinegar Flavor [Sodium Diacetate, Citric Acid, Potassium Citrate, Glucono-Delta-Lactone], Worcestershire Sauce [Distilled Vinegar, Molasses, Corn Syrup, Water, Salt, Caramel Coloring, Sugar, Spices, Anchovies, Flavoring, Tamarind], Dried Onions, Smoke Flavoring, Sodium Phosphate).
	Nutrition Facts Serving Size (100g) Servings Per Container 1 Calories 290 Calories from Fat 80 Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Amount/Serving % Daily Value Total Fat 9g 14% Saturated Fat 2.5g 13% Trans Fat 1.5g Cholesterol 15mg 5% Sodium 680mg 28% Total Carbohydrate 41g 14% Dietary Fiber 2g 10% Sugars 8g Protein 12g Vitamin A 4% • Calcium 8% • Iron 8% Not a significant source of vitamin C. ¨ Ingredients: Bread (Enriched Flour [Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid], Water, Partially Hydrogenated Soybean and Cottonseed Oil, Glycerol, Yeast, Salt, Sucrose Ester, Dough Conditioners [Wheat, Flour, Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Esters of Mono- and Diglycerides {DATEM}, Soy Oil, L-Cysteine Hydrochloride, Enzyme, Ascorbic Acid, Azodicarbonamide {ADA}], Gum Arabic, Calcium Sulfate, Xanthan Gum, Sorbic Acid), Barbecue Chicken (Chicken, Tomato Paste [Tomato Paste, Salt, Citric Acid], Brown Sugar, Mustard, Glycerol, Honey, Molasses, Spices and Flavorings, Chicken Broth, Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Salt, Rice Syrup, Vinegar Flavor [Sodium Diacetate, Citric Acid, Potassium Citrate, Glucono-Delta-Lactone], Worcestershire Sauce [Distilled Vinegar, Molasses, Corn Syrup, Water, Salt, Caramel Coloring, Sugar, Spices, Anchovies, Flavoring, Tamarind], Dried Onions, Smoke Flavoring, Sodium Phosphate).
	Nutrition Facts Serving Size (100g) Servings Per Container 1 Calories 320 Calories from Fat 120 Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Amount/Serving % Daily Value Total Fat 14g 21% Saturated Fat 4.5g 21% Trans Fat 2.0g Cholesterol 10mg 3% Sodium 730mg 30% Total Carbohydrate 39g 13% Dietary Fiber 2g 8% Sugars 3g Protein 11g Vitamin A 4% • Calcium 8% • Iron 10% Not a significant source of vitamin C. Ingredients: Bread (Enriched Flour [Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid], Water, Partially Hydrogenated Soybean and Cottonseed Oil, Glycerol, Yeast, Salt, Sucrose Ester, Dough Conditioners [Wheat Flour, Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Esters of Mono- and Diglycerides {DATEM}, Soy Oil, L-Cysteine Hydrochloride, Enzyme, Ascorbic Acid, Azodicarbonamide {ADA}], Gum Arabic, Calcium Sulfate, Xanthan Gum, Glucono-Delta- Lactone, Sorbic Acid), Tomato Sauce (Tomato Paste [Tomatoes, Tomato Juice, Salt, Citric Acid], Glycerol, Parmesan/Romano Cheese [Pasteurized Cow’s Milk, Culture, Salt, Enzymes], Olive Oil, Sugar, Garlic Powder, Dried Onions, Spices, Salt), Marinated/Cooked Sausage (Italian Sausage [Pork, Salt, Water, Dextrose, Spices and Flavorings, Monosodium Glutamate, Sodium Nitrite], Rice Syrup, Glycerol, Water, Salt, Spices), Pepperoni (Pork, Beef, Salt, Water, Dextrose, Paprika, Spices and Flavorings, Lactic Acid Starter Culture, Oleoresin of Paprika, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrite, BHA, BHT), Mozzarella Cheese Powder (Mozzarella Cheese [Pasteurized Milk, Cultures, Salt, Enzymes], Disodium Phosphate). Contains 21% Meat
	Nutrition Facts Serving Size (70g) Servings Per Container 1 Calories 270 Calories from Fat 130 Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Amount/Serving* % Daily Value* Total Fat 15g 23% Saturated Fat 5g 24% Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 20mg 7% Sodium 580mg 24% Total Carbohydrate 25g 8% Dietary Fiber 1g 5% Protein 10g Vitamin A 4% • Calcium 4% • Iron 8% Not a significant source of sugars, and vitamin C. Ingredients: Bread (Enriched Flour [Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid], Water, Partially Hydrogenated Soybean and Cottonseed Oil, Glycerol, Yeast, Salt, Sucrose Ester, Dough Conditioners [Wheat, Flour, Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Esters of Mono- and Diglycerides {DATEM}, Soy Oil, L-Cysteine Hydrochloride, Enzyme, Ascorbic Acid, Azodicarbonamide {ADA}], Gum Arabic, Calcium Sulfate, Xanthan Gum, Glucono-Delta-Lactone, Sorbic Acid), Pepperoni (Pork, Beef, Salt, Water, Dextrose, Paprika, Spices and Flavorings, Lactic Acid Starter Culture, Oleoresin of Paprika, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrite, BHA, BHT).