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What We're About

Our company is driven by a deep passion and an unwavering commitment to delivering the highest quality products and maintaining a state-of-the-art facility.

We take pride in our flexibility to adapt to our customers' needs, offering tailored solutions that address unique challenges and help them succeed.

At the heart of it all is our teamwork- every member of our team works collaboratively, fostering a culture of support and excellence that powers everything we do.

Our History

How it all began

In the 1970's, Ann Tarrier, a mother with a passion for wholesome ingredients, started a small co-op with seven other women in her community. They sold mixed nuts, dried fruit, and other natural ingredients, fostering a spirit of collaboration and shared purpose.

However, Ann quickly realized she had bigger ambitions and decided to take control of her own destiny. With determination and a trusted partner by her side, she stepped out and founded her own business - focused on mixing nuts and dried fruits.

Her break-through came when she landed a deal supplying these nutritious blends initially for a major QSR in the area for their salad bars, which put her business on the map.

As demand grew, she began supplying other restaurant chains, becoming a trusted name in the foodservice industry.

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1979- Mother & Son Join Forces

In 1979, Ann's son, Tim Tarrier joined the family business, bringing fresh energy and ideas. By the mid 1980's, as tastes and trends evolved, so did the company. We began chopping candy for frozen yogurt shops, keeping up with the growing popularity of self-serve dessert stations.

When salad bars started to decline, Tim and Ann pivoted once again, moving into portion-controlled packaging for nuts and seeds- initially for a QSR restaurant and eventually for other fast-food giants.

The company also began co-packing for some of the largest candy and cookie manufacturers, opening new doors to larger restaurant chains. In the early days, manufacturers did not have a bulk option, so the team painstakingly opened individual candy bars by hand. Ann's tenacity and Tim's growing leadership helped the business continue to thrive.

1991

In 1991, Ann decided to step away from the business, leaving it in Tim's capable hands. Under his leadership, the company expanded even further, adapting to modern technology and refining the processes. We added a special roasting room for nuts, specialty equipment for precise chopping, and customized packaging options for their customers. With Tim's vision, we became known for our personalized service, quick response times, and the ability to meet the specific needs of our clients.

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Where We Are Now

Father & Son Take the Lead

As Tarrier Foods grew, Tim's son, Jordan Tarrier, joined the team, representing the third generation of leadership. Together, Tim and Jordan continue to build on Ann's legacy, ensuring the company remains an industry leader in supplying nuts, seeds, and specialty products to some of the biggest names in the restaurant and snack industries.

Tim and Jordan continue to embrace the entrepreneurial spirit that grew the company to where it is today. The team is always looking at ways to expand the company’s processing and packaging capabilities and they never shy away from looking at a project that might require new equipment or processes. With the success of the acquisition of the Rockin’ola brand, they are also looking at ways to partner with other established brands to help grow their offerings.

BEHIND THE DOOR

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Meet Our Tarrier Team

At the core of everything we do is our team - each member coming together, sharing ideas, and building a culture of support and excellence that drives our success.