Joe Kuechenmeister

Director of Culinary

Joe Kuechenmeister is the Director of Culinary for Griffith Foods US, working to coordinate team activities that drive business in a purposeful way with customers across segments and professional channels. Previously, he worked as a restaurant/R&D chef in NYC for 12 years and was a Liquids Research Chef when he first joined Griffith Foods. He is a Certified Research Chef, member, and certification committee member of the Research Chefs Association.

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Griffith Foods Relaunches Bold Jalapeño Sauces 

Fire-Roasted Jalapeño Sauces Tap into Rising Demand for Mexican Inspired Flavors  Alsip, Ill., Oct. 23, 202...

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Versaterra™ Is Here: Plant-Based Protein Built for F...

Versatile, clean-label, plant-based protein made from simple ingredients  October 6, 2025 – ALSIP, IL...

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Griffith Foods Launches OptiYield

Griffith Foods Launches OptiYield Phosphate-Free Marinade System That Increases Cook Yield While Delivering...

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Griffith Foods Launches OptiTender Marinade: Revolut...

USDA Natural marinade provides enhanced tenderness while reducing cooking time by up to 25% in slow-cook ap...

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Griffith Foods Launches Flavour Glaze 3.0 an Innovat...

NON-GMO compliant product delivers bold flavors, vibrant colors, and retains crispy texture ALSIP, IL, Marc...

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Griffith Foods Mexico Advances Sustainability Goals ...

(Alsip, Ill.- June 17, 2024) — Griffith Foods, one of the largest food product development companies ...

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Griffith Foods launches Griffith Foods Connect

ALSIP, Il. – Griffith Foods, a global product development partner specializing in delicious and sustainable...

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Griffith Foods Partners with the LIVEKINDLY co.

Griffith Foods and the LIVEKINDLY co. are working together to nourish the world through accessible, nutriti...

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Griffith Foods Statement on Sterigenics

ALSIP, Ill. – Griffith Foods is a family-owned business with a proven 100 plus year record of improving foo...

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New Partnership with Protein Industries Canada

Griffith Foods is excited to announce our new partnership with Protein Industries Canada (PIC), an industry...

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Nourishing the World in Our Own Back Yard

We’ve learned a lot about the food industry since our founding more than 100 years ago, including tha...

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Griffith Foods Receives Midwest Food Matters Leaders...

Griffith Foods was honored and recognized for the company’s impact on the Midwest food industry at the 2016...

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