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BOARDMAN, Oregon – Boardman Foods, Inc., a distinguished provider of premium recipe-ready onions, peppers, shallots, and zucchinis, is proud to announce a significant milestone in its corporate journey — a dynamic rebranding alongside the launch of its new consumer-facing website. This dual initiative not only celebrates over 30 years of the company’s unwavering commitment to excellence but also marks a new era in its brand identity.

The new website, located at www.BoardmanFoods.com, offers an enriching, user-friendly experience, underscoring Boardman Foods’ dedication to delivering the highest-quality recipe-ready produce to food manufacturers across the nation. It reflects the company’s evolution to a national leader in the food ingredient industry, mirroring its rebranded image.

Key Highlights of the New Website and Rebranding:

Our Evolved Identity: Discover the fresh look of Boardman Foods, reflecting our growth and future-forward vision.

Our Story: Journey through Boardman Foods’ transition from humble beginnings to a national premium food ingredient leader.

Product Showcase: A vibrant display of our recipe-ready frozen and fresh premium onions, peppers, zucchinis, and shallots.

Commitment to Quality: Insights into our consistent maintenance of the highest standards for over 30 years.

Learn About Our Food Safety Practices: Delve into our food safety, sustainability and quality-focused processes.

Community Engagement: A window into the company’s initiatives within the Boardman community and beyond.

Debbie Radie, Chief Operating Officer of Boardman Foods, remarked, “Our new website and rebranding are more than just a change in aesthetics; they’re a reflection of our evolution, values, and the strong relationships we’ve built with our clients and community. As we celebrate over 30 years in the business, these developments mark significant milestones in our ongoing pursuit of quality and excellence.”

The launch of the new website and the unveiling of the rebranding are testaments to Boardman Foods’ dedication to innovation in agricultural practices, sustainability, and customer engagement. Designed to provide an immersive experience, these initiatives enable consumers to deeply understand the company’s process of delivering the freshest, highest-quality produce from Pacific Northwest fields to kitchens across America.

Boardman Foods partnered with Fab Brands, a branding and design firm from Portland, Oregon, for its new branding and website design. Fab Brands is acclaimed for its unique branding approach, striking visual design, and cutting-edge web interfaces, particularly in the food and beverage and agricultural products sectors.

For more information about Boardman Foods and to explore the new website and brand identity, please visit www.BoardmanFoods.com or contact Debbie Radie as noted above.

About Boardman Foods, Inc.:

Boardman Foods, Inc., based in Boardman, Oregon, has been a leading supplier of onions, peppers, zucchinis, and shallots since its inception over three decades ago. With a commitment to sustainable farming and unparalleled quality, the company has evolved to become a trusted name in the food product ingredients industry, delivering fresh, flavorful, and recipe-ready produce nationwide.

We’re so pleased to announce that the American Frozen Food Institute honored our very own Debbie Radie, vice president of operations at Boardman Foods and member of the AFFI board of directors, with its inaugural Woman of the Year award in October 2022 at its annual Leadership Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona. The award recognizes “an outstanding female AFFI member employee for her passion for the frozen food industry and her leadership.”

“Debbie has long been active within AFFI, where she shares her expertise and energy,” said AFFI CEO Alison Bodor.

This new award was created and presented in partnership with Frozen & Refrigerated Buyer to celebrate the women in the frozen food industry.

Debbie was genuinely surprised when her name was called to come on stage and receive her award. “It took me about 24 hours of just taking it all in,” she said. “When I really thought about it, the best part of this award was that Boardman Foods is an innovative, creative, and insightful company that thinks and reacts as challenges arise, whether it’s COVID, childcare, or new food safety regulations. So, we as a company and me as a leader get to take on those challenges and react to them in a very nimble way. Brian Maag, our president, likes to say, ‘keep our knees bent,’ and I think that’s really true. Being able to get this award, the first Woman of the Year award, is a big, big honor.”

Debbie also took time to thank the many people who mentored and supported her during her time at Boardman Foods. “They wanted my input, my advice, my experience to be heard and recognized, and it’s so great to be in an industry that is forward-thinking, accepting and embracing women. I feel delighted to bring this award home to the Boardman Foods team who have been and are ready to lean in as we face new challenges and opportunities.”

Congratulations Debbie on your well-deserved honor!

Boardman Foods is thrilled to share the exciting news that the Families First Childcare Center, an initiative we proudly established and support, has been honored with the 2023 Oregon Visionary Award. This prestigious recognition was formally presented at the Vision Oregon Event at the Portland Art Museum on October 25.

The Oregon Visionary Award, conferred by Oregon Business & Industry (OBI), is a testament to extraordinary contributions toward strengthening Oregon’s economy and fostering shared prosperity. The award acknowledges those who have innovatively solved significant problems within our community.

The Families First Childcare Center stands as a beacon of Boardman Foods’ long-standing commitment to supporting working families. This initiative, which began nearly two decades ago under the leadership of our Chief Operating Officer, Debbie Radie, has evolved significantly to address the crucial need for accessible child care.

Our journey began in 2004 with the creation of a licensed after-school program within our facility, primarily serving the children of our employees. This program provided crucial homework assistance and educational support, greatly benefiting working parents. During the challenging times of the COVID pandemic, we expanded our services, petitioning for a full-day program to accommodate school-age children. This expansion allowed us to extend our services beyond our employees, embracing the wider community.

In January 2021, this vision took a substantial leap forward with the formation of Families First Childcare Center LLC by our owners, Brian Maag and Thomas Flaherty. By April 2022, the center transitioned into the nonprofit Families First Childcare, receiving significant support not only from Boardman Foods but also from other area employers such as Threemile Canyon Farms, Tillamook County Creamery Association, Lamb Weston, and Amazon.

Today, the center operates from the Neal Early Learning Center at the Port of Morrow, providing year-round childcare services from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays. It serves as a model of corporate responsibility and community engagement, embodying our dedication to the well-being of our employees and their families.

We are honored to join the ranks of past Visionary Award winners, including Looptworks founder Scott Hamlin, Dutch Bros Coffee, Alando Simpson with COR Disposal and Recycling, Rogue Food Unites, and Bill and Karla Chambers of Stahlbush Island Farms. These esteemed awardees reflect the innovation and collaborative spirit that are vital to Oregon’s progress.

This award not only recognizes Boardman Foods but also celebrates our collective efforts to create a supportive environment for our employees and their families. Together, we are building a brighter future for our community.

– Boardman Foods, Inc.