Welcome to J&M Food Products Company whose sole mission is to be the world leader in the manufacture and marketing of properly certified, halal and dhabiha halal meals, rations and food products. Look for the J&M® brand name and the Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America’s (IFANCA) symbol to assure you that Islamic dietary requirements are being met.

1987

The corporation (founded in 1986) becomes the recognized creator of the children’s meals market in the US with its line of natural meals specifically developed for the taste and nutritional needs of children ages 2-10. Packaged in long shelf life, microwaveable, plastic pouches, meals are sold in grocery stores and by mail order through out the United States. The corporation's commitment to high quality standards and to refrigeration-free, shelf stable meals, continues today.

1993

The corporation expands its expertise by both (1) adding a line of adult meals, and (2) increasing its product line by marketing meals in long shelf life, microwaveable trays and boilable foil pouches.

1995

The corporation creates its J&M Food Products Company division. The mission of J&M Food Products Company is to focus solely on the development of the halal and dhabiha halal prepared meals market. All of the products produced, marketed and sold by J&M Company meet strict halal Islamic standards. J&M Food Products Company only offers products that are halal certified.

For the next 8 years, J&M Food Products Company Vice President is on the Board of Directors, Executive Board, and then Chairwoman of the Research & Development Associates, Inc. Members of this organization include American food manufacturers; food service providers; military officers and civilian procurement, logistics, planning, testing and lab personnel; all branches of the Armed Forces in the US, Canada and UK; and Army Quartermaster School.

1996

J&M Food Products Company takes its experience and creates and introduces the first certified Halal and Dhabiha Halal ration program into the US military system of field rations called MREs. This is an historic accomplishment in that it is:

1997

J&M Food Products Company co-authors and publishes the first international production manual documenting proper halal production standards and the need for trained, in-plant inspectors entitled, "Halal Industrial Production Standards". The Company sells the manual to companies and governments in 26 countries.

1998

J&M Food Products Company enters into partnership agreements with representatives in several Middle Eastern countries to develop long-term business opportunities and relationships with customers in the area.

1999

J&M Food Products Company is the only American food company to display halal certified food products at the bi-annual IDEX trade show, the largest defense trade show in the world, in Abu Dhabi, UAE. J&M Food Products Company management and representatives from Kuwait, UAE and Saudi Arabia work in the booth together to share product information with military and government delegations from about 40 countries. During the five days of the trade show, J&M Food Products Company has at least eight Arabic and English articles written in regional and local papers, one local TV interview, one Gulf regional women’s magazine article and a CBS-TV and radio interview about the business. J&M Food Products Company gains first-hand, important insights and understandings about its customers, food, customs and culture of the area.

At the first International Halal Food Show in Chicago, Illinois, IFANCA presents J&M Food Products Company with a Leadership Award, "For designing meals for the Muslim soldiers in the US Military."

Netherlands Air Force puts Florentine Lasagna meals on each of its aircraft as part of morale package.

J&M Food Products Company sells its rations to Saudi Arabian customers for delivery to Kosovo refugees.

2000

J&M Food Products Company Vice President meets with military customers with local partners in United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia.

2001

J&M Food Products Company again participates in the spring 2001 IDEX International Defense Trade Show in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

2003

US Military awards the Company the highest medal awarded by the US Military to civilians for Patriotic Service.

Commanding General of Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Defense Logistics Agency awards the Company a Certificate of Appreciation for its support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom.

National Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers awards an honorary Doctorate of Food Service for the Company's work with the US Military.

J&M Food Products Company's Vice President retires as Chairwoman of Research & Development Associates, Inc., a military and food industry organization in support of all US Armed Forces.

2004

Developed and introduced two new meal varieties: Lamb & Lentil Stew, and Lamb & Barley Stew, labeled in English and Arabic with a colorful product photo on the package.

Added dried papaya, pineapple and banana chips to military rations.

Added 9,000 square feet of assembly and warehousing space to accommodate increased military demand

2005

Added 31,640 square feet of warehouse space to facility.

Temporarily added an additional 11,000 square feet of warehouse space to store ration components through April.

J&M Food Products Company implementing RFID (radio frequency identification) tag system to be operational by the fall of 2006

Packaging:
Main course, J&M® refrigeration-free, halal meals are packaged in special long-life, boil-in-bag pouches or in microwaveable and boilable plastic trays.

International:
J&M Food Products Company sells religious meals to international militaries and government relief agencies on an as-needed basis and on a contract basis..

Emergencies:
J&M Food Products Company sells its meals to individuals, governments and institutions requiring meals for contingencies such as earthquakes, floods and hurricanes. Hospitals keep a supply on-hand for late or after-hours admittance.

Product Shipping:
Shipping is either via United Parcel Service (UPS) or Less Than Load (LTL) truck when applicable. International shipments are either by containers or air freight.

Institutions:
J&M Food Products Company sells its prepared halal certified and dhabiha halal certified meals to institutions to serve to their Muslim clients. The Company also prepares suggested menus for institutional use or general meal and special diet meal planning.

Credit Cards:
Visa and MasterCard accepted.