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JR Short continually invests in new technologies to create unique formulations and design new snack pellet shapes with appealing textures

Our pilot facility is located in Kankakee, Illinois (near Chicago) adjacent to our production facility

The facility includes a miniature versions of all the required equipment to produce and dry pellets

In addition, pilot facility houses a lab fryer, compression popping equipment, hot air-popping and seasoning applicator to produce finished product prototypes. The company’s pilot facility has a range of tools to create custom snack solutions that taste better, have better texture, and are better-for-you

We work with our clients to build lasting partnerships starting with collaboration in the pilot plant for innovation and problem solving that allows products to get to market faster. Our partnership with our clients results in creating custom snack solutions

Let us create custom snack solutions that taste better, have better texture, and ar
e better-for-you. Please complete this form to inquire about product development.
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