Today Summit Hill Foods is a leading flavor and ingredients company. But we started as a small family-owned bakery nearly 80 years ago. Our history of hard work and innovation makes us the adaptable, forward-thinking, continuously growing company that we are today. And our rich family heritage means we do it with unwavering hospitality and commitment to quality.
Who We Are
It all started with a vision...
1941
Claude Parrish begins City Baking.
1952
Parrish Bakeries is Incorporated.
Sweets & yummy treats! Bread, doughnuts, Honey Buns, Nabs, Puff-Pastry Turnovers grow the business.
1967
Claude passes the torch to his daughter Gaynelle and her husband Vernon Grizzard, who sell Parrish Bakeries to Pet, Inc. frozen foods.
1971
The Grizzards founded Coosa Baking Company & acquire Southeastern Mills as growth explodes.
Famous for Fast Break, Hermit Bars, Macaroons, Nature Valley Granola Bars, Whirly Birds, Wafers & More!
1978
Coosa Baking division sells to Campbell Taggart. Southeastern Mills expansion continues.
1983
Southeasten Mills founded Mondo Baking Company who assisted major brands in R&D of many of the world’s most famous convenience foods.
1990
Southeastern Mills expands, opening Milner Milling which supplies flour in bulk to foodservice customers.
1994
High performance workplace philosophy adopted by company.
1999
Custom food coatings business & facility built to service B2B.
2000
At one time all Kellogg’s Rice Krispies Treats in the world were made in Rome, GA! Eventually leading Kellogg’s to purchase Mondo Baking Company.
2006
Center of Innovation built to support booming Custom Food Solutions division.
2008
Acquisition of Sportsman’s Recipes, and launch of Shore Lunch premium soup, breading & batter mixes.
2009
Southeastern Mills purchases Superior Quality Foods and begins to promote the Better Than Bouillon® food base brand to critical acclaim among culinary experts.
2014
Cereal Food Processors, Milner Milling, and Pendleton Flour Mills merge to form the third largest flour miller in the nation. Grain Craft, Southeastern Mills sister company, is comprised of 15 milling facilities that are spread from coast-to-coast.
2015
Acquires The Original Louisiana Brand Hot Sauce and associated brands from long time, Louisiana-based, Bruce Foods Corporation.
2019
Southeastern Mills acquires JMH Premium.
2019
New Culinary Innovation Center opens with 5,500 sq. ft. of lab, culinary, sensory and ideation space. New 140,000 sq. ft. distribution center to support current business and future growth.
2020
Southeastern Mills company rebrands to become Summit Hill Foods. Continues to service retail consumer & b2b businesses with best-in-class flavor solutions.
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What We Do
To families shopping the supermarket aisles, we are the creators of brands like Better Than Bouillon, Louisiana Hot Sauce, Shore Lunch and Southeastern Mills. And to our foodservice and industrial partners, we are respected for innovative solutions that increase satisfaction. Here's a look at how we got there.
Our culture is the main ingredient in creating food experiences that satisfy the world’s appetite.
How We Do It
Trust
We hold ourselves and each other to high standards. We establish trust by acting with humility, thinking positively, communicating openly and always doing the right thing.
Value
We value each member of our team and their role in decision-making. We invest in people with competitive wages and benefits, as well as training, mentoring and resources.
Excellence
We set high expectations for ourselves that drive us to improve every day, learn from our experiences, and innovate. We work hard, individually and as a team, to consistently exceed expectations.
Safety
We hold ourselves and each other to high standards. We establish trust by acting with humility, thinking positively, communicating openly and always doing the right thing.
Community
We make a positive impact the communities where we do business. We implement sustainable business practices to preserve the environment and ensure good jobs for future generations.
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