Family Roots.
Future Ready.
Built by grit. Grown by innovation.
2008
Rooted legacy
Founded in California’s Central Valley, Rolling Hills Nut Company began with a service-first mission and a commitment to integrity and trust.

Over the years, we became a reliable partner for high-quality almond processing, helping suppliers move beyond the commodity model.
2015
Expanding capabilities with Northside Food Company
To meet growing demand for value-added almond products, Rolling Hills launched Northside Food Company, expanding into almond flour, almond butter, and flavored nuts using in-house innovation and specialized equipment.
2025
Evolving into Nügredient Solutions
In 2025, Northside Food Company was renamed Nügredient Solutions to reflect expanded capabilities in formulation, co-manufacturing, and CPG brands.

Together with Rolling Hills, the group now offers full-spectrum almond solutions, from raw processing to custom ingredient innovation, while staying true to its grower-first roots.
2008
Rooted legacy
Founded in California’s Central Valley, Rolling Hills Nut Company began with a service-first mission and a commitment to integrity and trust.

Over the years, we became a reliable partner for high-quality almond processing, helping suppliers move beyond the commodity model.
2015
Expanding capabilities with Northside Food Company
To meet growing demand for value-added almond products, Rolling Hills launched Northside Food Company, expanding into almond flour, almond butter, and flavored nuts using in-house innovation and specialized equipment.
2025
Evolving into Nügredient Solutions
In 2025, Northside Food Company was renamed Nügredient Solutions to reflect expanded capabilities in formulation, co-manufacturing, and CPG brands.

Together with Rolling Hills, the group now offers full-spectrum almond solutions, from raw processing to custom ingredient innovation, while staying true to its grower-first roots.
Learn more about Nügredient
Our vision
To be the most trusted partner for almond growers, connecting tradition, innovation, and community from farm to future.
Our mission
To deliver grower-first almond processing solutions with integrity, flexibility, and a deep commitment to long-term success.
Our purpose
To walk alongside growers not just as a processor but as a true partner, empowering every orchard, every family, every future we serve. Together, we are building something that lasts.
Meet the people behind the partnership
What started as a small operation has evolved into a best-in-class almond processor. We’ve always believed in creating better systems, and that belief now powers both our legacy and our future.
Bob Farinha
Founder, CEO
Kurt Benhoff
Vice President - Sales
Michael Hawkinson
Vice President - Operations
Brian Graves
Vice President - Finance
Mandi Dias
Vice President - HR
The values we grow by
Trust
Decades of dependable partnerships
Transparency
Open books, open dialogue
Integrity
Doing right, not just what’s easy
Community
Rooted in people, not just product
Innovation
Always looking
forward
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