Lakeside Foods, with an average annual employment of 1700 people, has always sought to grow through diversification in the food processing industry. Its involvement in the USDA meat program began in 1975. In 1982, Lakeside entered the frozen vegetable market, with major investments made at the Manitowoc and Plainview Plants. The Company's product offering has grown into a diverse line of nutritional food products including canned and frozen vegetables, canned dry beans (kidney, black, pork & beans, etc.), jellies and preserves, frozen and shelf-stable meals, canned meats and stew, organic products, health beverage supplements, non-dairy frozen dessert toppings, salsa, and other sauces.