Full-service product development house with end-to-end manufacturing – better, smarter, and faster than ever before.
To be the food industry’s first call – known for our speed, trusted for our quality, and chosen for our reliability.
To solve the food industry’s toughest problems – creatively, collaboratively, and with unrivaled speed and execution.
Rubix Foods is a full-service product development house with end-to-end manufacturing capabilities. We blend culinary creativity, food science, and consumer intelligence to fuel innovation for the industry’s most exciting, high-momentum brands. From concept to commercialization, we streamline and accelerate the entire product development journey – delivering white-glove service, disciplined execution, and consistent results that raise the bar every time.
Spanning nearly four decades and five generations, Rubix is deeply rooted in innovation.
The Max Block Canning Company, founded in 1910, is sold to Vita Foods®; Aaron Block joins the business.
Aaron Block and Aaron Lapin co-found Reddi-Wip in Jacksonville, Florida.
Mickey Block, Aaron’s son, builds the first U.S. ultra-high temperature (UHT) dairy plant – extending shelf life from 14 to 60 days.
Mickey Block’s UHT dairy plant is acquired by Beatrice Foods Corporation.
Darifair Foods is founded as the first national dairy supplier.
Darifair becomes the nation’s largest producer of portion-controlled private label sour cream.
Darifair becomes a founding member of Research Chefs Association (RCA), shaping the future of Culinology®.
Darifair introduces mashed potato blends to foodservice.
Darifair introduces a clean-label cream alternative, improving nutrition, stability, color, and texture.
Darifair leads national dairy programs for leading foodservice brands.
Darifair invests in its first HTST skid rig, expanding R&D and culinary capabilities.
Third-generation Block family leadership begins, with a renewed focus on culinary and science.
Darifair introduces functional, clean-label specialty sauces to foodservice.
Darifair partners with Arbor Investments to accelerate growth.
Darifair breaks ground on its 50,000 sq. ft. Innovation Center and headquarters in Jacksonville, Florida.
Darifair rebrands as Rubix Foods, expanding beyond dairy into end-to-end product development.
Rubix Foods opens state-of-the-art Innovation Center in Jacksonville, Florida.
Rubix Foods Innovation Center achieves FDA-registered food manufacturing status.
Rubix Foods launches an award-winning influencer program delivering real-time, proprietary data to inform menu development.
Arbor Investments reinvests in Rubix Foods, ushering in new leadership and growth.
Rubix Foods names Ryan Smith CEO to lead its next phase of growth and innovation.
This first-of-its-kind facility in Jacksonville, Florida delivers food innovation from research to rollout, all under one roof.
We know that no two problems are alike. Sometimes you need a clean, smart and fully customized solution made at warp speed.
Got a problem? Good. We love problems. Tell us a little more about your food challenges and together, we’ll Rubix It!
