About the company
Summer Garden Food Manufacturing is a food-production company in Boardman, Ohio that develops and manufactures sauces, condiments, and other prepared food products for retail, foodservice, and private-label customers. The company operates an expansive 10-acre campus with manufacturing buildings, research and development facilities, quality-assurance laboratories, and corporate operations. Its production capabilities include thermal fill, cold fill, retort, refrigerated processing, and pasteurization, allowing the facility to manufacture a broad range of shelf-stable and refrigerated foods. Summer Garden also provides product development, sensory evaluation, nutritional guidance, labeling support, analytical testing, and food-safety services through its dedicated R&D center. The business manufactures branded products including Gia Russa and also works as a co-packer for other food companies. Its Boardman facility is located at 500 McClurg Road in Ohio and has been documented as a food manufacturing establishment. The operation is part of Lassonde Industries’ U.S. food manufacturing network.