RETORT FOOD PRODUCTION YOUR PARTNER FOR THERMAL PROCESS MANUFACTURING Truitt Bros. has independently developed and successfully launched more than 1,000 products. East and west coast production facilities provide 400,000 square-feet of production capacity equipped with: Ingredient sourcing Process design and production scale up 27 rotational retorts Blendtherm™ preparation systems in both West and East production locations Packaging lines for all four formats – trays, pouches, bowls and cups Packaging for both low acid and high acid food production How does Truitt seal in flavors and goodness to make foods shelf-stable? Imagine the simple science behind a classic pressure cooker. It uses steam heat and pressure in a sealed vessel to cook and preserve fresh ingredients making them safe to store in a pantry. Our process is not that different! Our 27 industrial size rotational retorts use very hot water and pressure to thermally cook soups, sauces and entrées packed in convenient pouches, trays and bowls. This thermal processing in a state-of-the-art retort machine eliminates microbial organisms that can cause food spoilage, resulting in custom-prepared foods that are safe to store without refrigeration for the shelf life of the product. With retort processing, there’s no need to use any preservatives to seal in flavor, nutrition and quality. WATCH VIDEO TO LEARN MORE MEET BRUCE MCDONALD Industrial Development Manager Bruce started out as a production line worker at Truitt Bros. nearly 40 years ago. Working with customers from Asia, Europe, India and South America expanded his appreciation for world cultures and culinary passions. Today, he works with a cross-disciplinary team to advance the stovetop and laboratory food concepts developed by Truitt’s culinary team. “We find solutions,” Bruce proudly states. “I love helping people understand both the simplicity and the intricacy of how industrial food preparation takes place. Plus, I simply love cooking and great food!” As a trained musician, he sang classical choral literature for 20 years, as well as decades of church music. Bruce enjoys photography, traveling and spending time with his wife, children and two grandchildren. © 2021 TRUITT BROS. INC