About

What We Offer

With more than 70 different snack and cookie options, our baking team is constantly experimenting and testing new recipes to appeal to our customers. We know our customers and deliver on what they’ve come to expect from our snack options.

Our products are:

baked with quality ingredients

nut-free bakery

individually wrapped for added freshness

Certified Kosher Dairy

Who We Serve

At Darlington Snacks, the tastes of our customers come first. That is why we take the time to understand the flavor favorites, dietary needs and regulations in each of our markets. All our snacks are baked in a nut-free facility, individually wrapped and shelf-life stable in dry storage. Our brands cover most nutritional needs for our market segments.

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When it comes to nutritious and delicious snacks to keep students full and focused, our snacks are Smart Snack approved, meeting and exceeding the USDA nutritional requirements for a one (1) ounce grain equivalent.

Busy college students need grab-and-go snacks and meal items like our individually packaged cookies and bars.

For little ones, popular flavors make easy snacks, desserts and breakfast items. All our snacks are CACFP compliant and nut-free! Items are available in bulk or individually wrapped. Fussy eaters? No problem!

We offer an array of snacks for every taste and dietary need. That includes traditional flavors and timeless favorites, as well as a sugar-free variety of soft baked cookies.

As consumers look for more healthy, flavorful vending choices, we offer sweet and savory options that fit the bill.

Need save-for-later snacks, desserts or side items for your foodservice or meals-on-wheels program? We have many easy-to-eat and easy-to-serve options.

Whether it’s an array of breakfast or snack selections, or crispy crackers for soups and salads, our snacks are popular options for restaurants and catering.

Take advantage of our quick, convenient snack and dessert choices, whether to welcome guests, use in vending machines, serve at meals or as an on-the-go snack.

Our snacks make dessert easy in cafeterias and boxed lunches. They’re also individually wrapped for easy meeting and event snack serving.

When it comes to nutritious and delicious snacks to keep students full and focused, we offer a variety of options that meet Smart Snack requirements.

Busy college students need grab-and-go snacks and meal items like our individually packaged cookies and bars.

For little ones, popular cookie and bar flavors make easy snacks, desserts and breakfast items – available in bulk or individual packs. Fussy eaters? No problem!

We offer an array of snacks for every taste and dietary need. 

As consumers look for more healthy, flavorful vending choices, we offer sweet and savory options that fit the bill.

Need save-for-later snacks, desserts or side items for your foodservice or meals-on-wheels program? We have many easy-to-eat and easy-to-serve options.

Whether it’s an array of breakfast or snack selections, or crispy crackers for soups and salads, our snacks are popular options for restaurants and catering.

Take advantage of our quick, convenient snack and dessert choices, whether to welcome guests, use in vending machines, serve at meals or as an on-the-go snack.

Our snacks make dessert easy in cafeterias and boxed lunches. They’re also individually wrapped for easy meeting and event snack serving.

A History of Innovative Snacks

Darlington Snacks is an established family-owned, commercial bakery providing nourishing pre-baked, packaged snacks to the foodservice industry. Our dedicated team is committed to providing customers with innovative, convenient, shelf-stable baked goods of the highest quality and taste experience. Darlington was founded in 1982, is privately held and based in Indiana.

Company Founded
Darlington, formerly known as Darlington Farms, was established.
1983
Distributors Established
After partnering with another investor, Phil Hockemeyer purchased the Darlington Farms and established a network of 65 distributors.
1997
School Breakfast Began
Darlington added innovative breakfast offerings, including breakfast bars and fruit strudels, to align with the new USDA School Breakfast Program.
mid 2000's
Darlington as We Know It
Phil Hockemeyer became sole owner of Darlington Farms and renamed it Darlington.
2011
Crave-N-Rave Introduced
Crave-N-Rave® products move away from traditional offerings to include more fun and exciting snack products.
2016
A Strong Future Ahead
With three strong brands, over 70 SKUs, experienced management and a dedicated team, Darlington is committed to offering innovative, delicious snacks and maintaining its strong partnerships.
1982
Industry Expansion
Phil Hockemeyer and BP Foods took over marketing and sales for Darlington Farms, expanding the business into different industries and gaining market share in healthcare.
1995
School Snack Growth
New cookie recipes were developed to meet the special requirements for school nutrition, gaining traction with several large public school systems.
2001–2002
Market Momentum
Darlington continued its strong growth in schools and healthcare.
2009
Appleways Introduced
Appleways® whole grain snacks were developed for schools and daycares to offer all-natural, clean-label baked goods.
2012
New Manufacturing Facility
Baking operations were moved in house after the purchase of a new manufacturing facility in Joplin, Missouri.
today

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