Flagship Food Group
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Food industry |
| Founded | January 2005 |
| Founder | Robert W. Holland |
| Headquarters | Denver , United States |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Adam Butler (CEO) |
| Products | Hatch Valley green chile products, branded and private-label foods, refrigerated and frozen Mexican foods, dips including guacamole, tortillas |
Insignia International, previously known as Flagship Food Group, operates as a worldwide diversified food enterprise catering to retail, grocery, foodservice, and associated industries. The organization underwent a rebranding initiative in March 2024.
History
Flagship Food Group was established in January 2005 with the goal of integrating several businesses into a broad-based food platform. Beginning in 2013, the company intensified its acquisition strategy to broaden its product range and extend its market presence.
Creo Capital Partners acquired several important subsidiaries: 505 Southwestern, located in New Mexico and specializing in Hatch Valley green chile products, was purchased in 2007; Treasure Valley Specialty Foods from Idaho, offering both branded and private-label products, was acquired in 2008; and Excelline Foods from California, producing private-label refrigerated and frozen Mexican foods, was added in 2010. In 2012, Flagship Food Group was established as a subsidiary to consolidate these businesses.
In 2014, Flagship enhanced 505 Southwestern’s production capabilities by opening an 80,000 square foot facility near Albuquerque. The company moved its headquarters from Los Angeles to Denver in 2015 to better coordinate with its manufacturing operations.
Flagship pursued international growth by acquiring the UK-based Atlantic Foods Group in 2013, followed by Oliver James Foods, Proper Pies in 2015, and Calder Foods in 2016. In 2017, it divested its European foodservice division to OSI Group to concentrate on its U.S. business.
Within the tortilla market, Flagship gained controlling stakes in La Tortilla Factory (California) and Tortilla King (Kansas) during 2021. The Santa Rosa production site was closed and operations were merged with Tortilla King’s Kansas facility in March 2024.
In February 2023, Flagship expanded its dip product line through the acquisition of guacamole manufacturer Yucatan Foods.
Adam Butler replaced founder Robert W. Holland as CEO in November 2023, reflecting a leadership change aligned with the company’s strategic expansion and rebranding plans.