Contract Manufacturer for the World's Finest Companies Hearthside Food Solutions is the industry’s largest contract manufacturer and the largest private bakery in the US. Founded in 2009, we are one of the youngest and fastest growing companies in the industry. An industry leader in nutrition and energy bars, we also produce cookies, crackers, components, and other baked foods and snacks. Hearthside is also one of the industry’s largest contract packagers of food products. Today the company operates 24 facilities, including three in Europe. Innovation. The recipient of multiple industry innovation awards, Hearthside has been recognized as an innovator in R&D, commercialization, supply chain, and business processes. This relentless pursuit of improvement is part of our continuous improvement culture that delivers new value for leading customers.