Business Details
39 Years
experience
Trusted Food Manufacturing & Co-Packing Services in Virginia Beach
Since 1987, Ashman Distributing has been a trusted partner in the food industry, dedicated to delivering high-quality sauces, rubs, and co-packed products. Our family-owned business combines decades of experience with a commitment to innovation, ensuring every product meets rigorous safety and quality standards. We specialize in transforming culinary ideas into market-ready solutions through a seamless process that includes recipe development, FDA compliance, and full-scale production.With a focus on personalized service, we support both emerging entrepreneurs and established brands, offering tailored manufacturing solutions that preserve the integrity of each client's vision. Our team's expertise in acidified foods and private labeling has solidified our reputation as a leader in the Hampton Roads area, serving customers from startups to national grocery chains.
Services
Sauce Manufacturing
Co-Packing Services
Private Labeling
FDA Compliance
Wholesale Distribution
Details
- Year established: 1987
Highlights and features
- We offer 38 years of specialized expertise in sauce and rub manufacturing.
- Our full-service capabilities cover FDA compliance and large-scale production.
- We maintain rigorous quality control for acidified foods and custom formulations.
- Our team provides personalized support from recipe development to distribution.
- We serve clients from startups to national grocery chains with tailored solutions.
What people say
Highest quality products
Professional and seamless
Great experience
Best bottler
Family recipe preserved
Services
Sauce Manufacturing
Ashman Distributing specializes in producing premium sauces and rubs with over 38 years of expertise. Our full-service process includes recipe scaling, FDA compliance testing, and large-scale production. We maintain strict quality control for acidified foods while preserving the unique flavor profiles of each client's formulation.
Co-Packing Services
We provide comprehensive co-packing solutions for food brands seeking to bring their products to market. Our services include recipe development, nutritional labeling, and packaging preparation. With FDA-registered facilities, we ensure all products meet federal safety standards while maintaining the integrity of your brand's original concept.
FDA Compliance
Ashman handles all regulatory requirements for food manufacturing, including Processing Authority Reviews and FDA registrations. Our team ensures acidified foods meet strict pH guidelines and maintains detailed documentation for both clients and federal inspectors, guaranteeing full compliance with current food safety standards.
Wholesale Distribution
We offer wholesale distribution of over 100 premium food products to retailers and restaurants nationwide. Our inventory includes signature sauces and custom formulations, with flexible ordering options and direct pricing support for businesses seeking to expand their product offerings through established supply chains.
Recipe Development
Our experts convert home recipes into commercially viable products through precise scaling and ingredient optimization. We maintain the original flavor profile while adapting formulations for 90-gallon batch production, ensuring consistent quality and compliance with food safety regulations throughout the manufacturing process.
People
Mary Ellen Power Rogers
Owner
Third-generation leader of The Cheese Shop of Virginia, partnering with Ashman for family recipe co-packing since 1971. Brings decades of culinary heritage to product development collaborations.
James McCombs
Owner
Founder of Daddy James BBQ Sauce, relying on Ashman's precision manufacturing for over a decade. Recognized for advocating Ashman's quality control and cost-effective production solutions.
Questions
What manufacturing services does Ashman offer?
We specialize in sauce and rub production, co-packing, private labeling, FDA compliance, and wholesale distribution for food brands and retailers.
How does the manufacturing process work?
Our 4-step process includes NDA protection, recipe conversion, FDA compliance testing, and nutritional labeling to ensure market-ready products.
What areas do you serve?
We serve clients nationwide with a strong presence in Virginia's Hampton Roads region and Williamsburg area businesses.
What payment options are available?
Contact our office directly for wholesale pricing details and payment arrangements tailored to your business needs.
How can I start a partnership?
Begin by signing our NDA and submitting a sauce sample for pH testing. Our team will guide you through each production phase.
