Consistency helps flavor Blount’s success

CEO (OR EQUIVALENT):Todd Blount, president and CEO2014 REVENUE: $182 million2012 REVENUE: $127.7 millionREVENUE GROWTH: 43%
CEO (OR EQUIVALENT):Todd Blount, president and CEO2014 REVENUE: $182 million2012 REVENUE: $127.7 millionREVENUE GROWTH: 43%

Starting out in the late 1800s as a simple family oyster business, Blount Fine Foods has become anything but simple.

The company has transformed itself from a supplier and processor of shellfish into a major manufacturer of specialty soups and foods that can be found under the Blount, Legal Sea Foods and Panera Bread brands, and at retailers, including Stop & Shop, Costco and BJ’s Wholesale Club. Blount also makes private-label soups for supermarket delis.

The company operates production facilities in Warren and Fall River, employing nearly 400 workers.

This year, Blount started supplying two national grocery store chains with cold, ready-to-go, and hot, self-serve soups, according to Todd Blount, president and CEO.

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“Both are upscale and fit our types of products,” Blount said. “We worked hand-in-hand with each to develop a special program.”

This fall, the company is launching a new bowl offering that will allow products like macaroni and cheese to be presented ready to eat at the dinner table.

“With very low turnover, our customers deal with the same high-performing team year after year,” Blount said. “The reason our growth is noteworthy is it has been consistent for 15 years. Most of the fast-growing companies meet the numbers for several years, but not many years.” •

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