Michelina's 3266512 225059002 2008-07-11T18:09:28Z Excirial 5499713 Reverted edits by [[Special:Contributions/65.91.180.82|65.91.180.82]] to last version by Nappymonster (using [[WP:HG|Huggle]]) '''Michelina's''', now Bellisio Foods Incorporated, is a major diversified [[United States|American]] [[frozen food]] manufacturer based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Founded by food industry pioneer [[Jeno Paulucci]], the company is named after Paulucci's mother, Michelina. With recipes dating back to the early 20th century, Bellisio markets authentic and quality conscious products in the United States, Canada, Australia, Russia and China. As the third largest producer of frozen entrées in the United States, Bellisio has an average daily production capacity of over 2 million meals. Today, Bellisio is comprised of over 70 brands of food with more than 200 entrées in various categories. Some of Bellisio’s brands include: Authentico, Budget Gourmet, Lean Gourmet, Michelina's, Signature, Yu Sing, Grande, The Family Table and BUNdinos. Currently, Bellisio is working to develop an innovative new line of premium products under the [[The Joy of Cooking]] brand. Fusion Culinary Center, a wholly owned subsidiary of Bellisio based in [[Lakeville, Minnesota]], conducts research and development for many national restaurant chains. [[Bennigan's]] Grill and Tavern recently named Fusion its "Vendor of the Year" for their culinary work. Originally produced in [[Duluth, Minnesota]], Bellisio’s products now ship from its facility in [[Jackson, Ohio]]. A number of R&D functions still operate out of Duluth, as well as the packaging and financial departments. The executive offices of Bellisio are located in [[Minneapolis, Minnesota]]. ==External links== *[http://www.bellisiofoods.com/ Bellisio Foods Corporate Website] *[http://www.fusionculinary.com/ Fusion Culinary Center Website] *[http://www.michelinas.com/ Michelina's Website] *[http://www.bundinos.com/ BUNdinos's Website] [[Category:Food industry]] [[Category:Food companies|Food industry]] [[Category:Brand name food products]]