Bolthouse Fresh Foods earns honors for innovation

Bolthouse Fresh Foods has been named one of Fast Company’s 2025 Most Innovative Companies, earning a top-10 ranking. This recognition highlights the company’s commitment to transforming the fresh produce industry through disruptive packaging, product innovation and digital engagement — all while staying rooted in its 110-year legacy of quality and sustainability. Well-positioned for the next generation of consumers, Bolthouse Fresh Foods is reimagining how fresh produce and carrot products are grown, packaged, delivered and marketed to meet evolving consumer needs.

“Carrots are a staple in so many households, but the way consumers shop for and experience fresh produce is changing. We need to meet them where they are — with solutions that are convenient, fresh, and engaging," said Timothy Escamilla, CEO of Bolthouse Fresh Foods. "Carrots are a relevant and important part of affordable nutrition, playing a key role in healthy diets. We are constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in fresh produce — whether by reinventing snacking and mealtime, making fresh food more dynamic and shoppable, or leading the way in farming and packaging solutions that challenge industry norms. At Bolthouse Fresh Foods, we are not just following trends — we are creating them."

Redefining the Fresh Produce Experience
Following its 2023 relaunch as an independent company, Bolthouse Fresh Foods introduced Bolthouse Fresh, a consumer-facing brand designed to enhance engagement and revitalize the produce aisle. By focusing on intuitive packaging, innovative product formats and a digital-first approach, the company is making fresh carrots more accessible, versatile and shoppable than ever before.

Bolthouse Fresh is pioneering advancements in packaging sustainability, rolling out a first-of-its-kind TUV-certified compostable packaging in the fresh produce category. By combining its deep agricultural expertise with environmentally responsible solutions, the company is meeting the growing demand for eco-friendly grocery options while reinforcing its commitment to reducing waste and improving sustainability at scale.

At the consumer level, Bolthouse Fresh is making fresh produce more intuitive and accessible. Its color-coded packaging and clear messaging help shoppers incorporate carrots into different meal occasions — whether juicing in the morning, snacking in the afternoon, cooking at dinner or entertaining on weekends. The company’s Carrot Shakers and Carrot Side Dish Sizzlers introduce new shapes, seasonings and convenient preparation methods, making fresh carrots an easy and exciting choice for both meals and snacks.