Iya Foods

Naperville,  IL 
United States
https://www.iyafoods.com/
  • Booth: 53

Iya Foods focuses on good food made with good ingredients. Our products are delicious, nutritious, and created for ingredient-conscious consumers who are focused on overall well-being. As consumer demand for bold and exciting flavor grows, Iya continues to meet this demand by innovation through ingredients and snack technology.

Iya’s approach focuses on a food ecosystem that is sustainable, climate change resilient, and affordable.

Recently, we expanded to a new, approx. 40,000 sq ft facility with fully automated and cost-effective co-manufacturing capabilities that include:

  • Baked Snacks
  • Dry Blending
  • Material Control
  • R&D GF Product Innovation Kitchen


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  • (Jan 12, 2023)

    Overview

    At Iya, we believe that good food starts with good ingredients. Since our founding, we have been focused on innovating everyday foods with alternative, sustainable ingredients that are good for consumers and the planet.

    We have experience working with private label sourcing managers for major grocery chains and brands. Our infrastructure supports a broad range of client needs, food safety, and quality standards that our customers would expect.

    Packaging Options

    We offer flexible MOQs and trial runs. We implement quality testing on all finished products prior to their shipment and are able to respond to short lead times. Our talented design team will work with your images and your logos to come up with a label that suits your needs and specifications.

    R&D

    We have an extensive list of Private Label products that have been created and tested in our innovative R&D kitchen. Choose from this wide-ranging list or let us work with you to create something completely new. Our R&D staff, test kitchen, and quality control specialists will work to develop the perfect product.

    Products

    Iya Foods has a wide portfolio of flour blends, baking mixes, spices blends, and baked snacks available under our own brand or private labeled. Our creative product development team is continually working to add exciting and new innovative options.

    Baking Mixes

    • Pancakes & Waffles                                                  

    • Corn Bread                                                                      

    • Muffins                                                                           

    • Cake                                                                             

    • Cookies                                                                             

    • Brownies     

    Snacks    

    • Bars

    • Biscuits

    • Brittles

    • Cookies

    • Crisps

    • Crackers

  • After 7 years in our founding facility, we are excited to announce our state-of-the-art, manufacturing expansion. We have a lot to offer with our new co-man capabilities, and our full-service manufacturing solutions are perfect for partners looking to create innovative products, particularly Gluten-Free.

    We are a certified Gluten-Free facility.

    • Iya’s New approx. 40,000 sq ft facility: We recently moved into a new fully automated facility in Naperville, IL with three primary manufacturing capabilities:
      • Baked Snacks
        • Bars
        • Brittles
        • Crisps
        • Cookies (Soft or Crunchy)
        • Crackers
        • Other GF Snack Solutions
      • Dry Blending: Up to 10,000,000 LBS/shift/year blending capacity
        • Baking Mixes
        • Cooking Mixes
        • Spice Blends
        • Other dry mixes
      • Material Control: We’ve added these capabilities below to enable product consistency and significant cost savings:
        • Sifting & Screening
        • Metal Detection
        • Material X-ray
        • Oxidation Control
        • Snack Aging & Shelf Life
    • R&D Product Innovation Kitchen
      • Our new facility comes with an innovative R&D kitchen led by a team of sweet and savory specialists with expertise in Human Nutrition. We offer our experience to help you improve your existing products and/or transform your ideas to scalable manufacturing formulas.
    • Iya’s Process
      • Formula Ownership – Customer Friendly NDAs and Manufacturing Contracts
      • Included Material Control (savings of up to $.60 per lbs)
      • Flexible Trial Run MOQs
      • Price Match – Iya will endeavor to match/beat your current co-man pricing.
      • Supply Chain Reliability

    Iya is currently offering exciting co-manufacturing customer incentives to celebrate the opening of our new facility. We are filling up our 2023 manufacturing schedule and would love an opportunity to discuss your co-manufacturing needs with you.


 Products

  • Chocolate Orange Bundt Cake Baking Mix
    This premium blend is a Gluten-Free, Non-GMO, and Kosher baking mix that makes for a flavorful, indulgent dessert. We use real unsweetened cocoa powder from West Africa, 100% Orange Juice Powder and no preservatives, additives, or artificial ingredients....

    • REAL FOOD INGREDIENTS – Our mix is made with pure cocoa, real cocoa nibs, and 100% orange juice powder. This premium blend is Certified Gluten-Free, Non-GMO, and Kosher. Free from preservatives, additives, or anything artificial.
    • BALANCED FLAVOR – Iya’s Bundt Cake mix provides a balanced flavor that is deliciously satisfying and makes for the perfect dessert. Indulge in this rich, moist chocolate cake for every occasion!
    • USES – Our mix is simple and easy to use. Try making Bundt Cake, Mini-Bundt Cakes, cupcakes, and more.
    • SHARE THE LOVE – More than two-thirds of the world’s cocoa comes from West Africa. We work closely with our partners to ensure that the African farmers who grow our cocoa are paid fairly and on time.
  • Sweet Corn and Creamy Coconut Cornbread Mix
    We carefully selected our ingredients to create a perfect combination of soft, sweet, and fluffy cornbread with crispy, golden edges. Enjoy this tribute to classic, American cornbread with a delicious tropical twist....

    • REAL FOOD INGREDIENTS – Iya’s Cornbread Mix is made with U.S. grown yellow corn, organic coconut, and real honey. This premium blend is Certified Gluten-Free, Non-GMO, and Kosher. Free from preservatives, additives, or anything artificial. 
    • BALANCED FLAVOR – We carefully selected our ingredients to create a perfect combination of soft, sweet, and fluffy cornbread with crispy, golden edges. Your favorite, classic cornbread now comes with extra flavor and a tropical twist!
    • CULTURAL MIX – Corn and fresh coconut is a popular favorite that is seen in West Africa, the Caribbean, and parts of Asia. It is the perfect flavor combination that is balanced, creamy, and delicious.
    • EASY BAKE – This baking mix is simple to use. Just add eggs, milk, and oil to Iya’s Baking Mix, and then bake and enjoy. Bake as a side dish, eat as a snack, create a cornbread waffle, serve alongside your favorite chili recipe, and more!
  • Sweet Cinnamon Plantain Pancake & Waffle Mix
    This premium blend is a Gluten-Free, Non-GMO, and Kosher mix that makes for a perfect start to your day! We use nourishing flours, green plantains, real cinnamon, and no preservatives, additives, or artificial ingredients....

    • REAL FOOD INGREDIENTS – Iya’s Sweet Cinnamon Plantain Pancake & Waffle Mix is made with nourishing flours, green plantains, real cinnamon and is free from preservatives, additives, or anything artificial. Our premium blend is Certified Gluten-Free, Non-GMO, and Kosher.
    • RICH AND FLUFFY –The plantain and cinnamon flavor combination creates a unique spin on a traditional favorite! Add syrup, chocolate chips, or fresh fruit to these rich and fluffy pancakes for even more fun.
    • USES – Our mix is simple and easy to use. Try making pancakes, waffles, crepes, and more!
    • BREAKFAST ESSENTIAL – Make your new favorite pancakes or waffles in minutes. Each 12oz bag makes about 16 pancakes. The best breakfast option to kickstart your day.
  • Four Cheese Tigernut Chipers
    Iya's Chipers (TM) are a GF, crispy, crunchy, bold-flavored, snack
    Chipers combine the fun vibe of a chip with the healthy ingredients of a cracker!
    America's new favorite way to snack. Let's Eat....

  • All New - Chip in a Cracker. Everything you love about chips, just with good ingredients.

    People love crunchy, bold-flavored foods that they can enjoy as snack, or paired with sandwiches, salads, and more.  Iya's Chipers concept is a bold, delicious, and on-trend snack that is multi-use. Texture, taste, and ingredient functionality - We've created a better for you snack that is tasty and innovative. Our oven baked Chipers provide flavorful, fun snacking options for everyone. Our Four Cheese Tigernut flavor is a delicious blend of real Mozzarella, Parmesan, Monterey Jack, and Cheddar cheese with naturally sweet, creamy Tigernut.

  • Fiery Red Chili Chipers
    Iya's Chipers (TM) are a GF, crispy, crunchy, bold-flavored, snack
    Chipers combine the fun vibe of a chip with the healthy ingredients of a cracker!
    America's new favorite way to snack. Let's Eat....

  • All New - Chip in a Cracker. Everything you love about chips, just with good ingredients.

    People love crunchy, bold-flavored foods that they can enjoy as snack, or paired with sandwiches, salads, and more.  Iya's Chipers concept is a bold, delicious, and on-trend snack that is multi-use. Texture, taste, and ingredient functionality - We've created a better for you snack that is tasty and innovative. Our oven baked Chipers provide flavorful, fun snacking options for everyone. Our Fiery Red Chili flavor combines American chili with a hint of hot African pepper.