""He'd bring it in... and we would taste it. And then he would say, 'add a little more spice,' or 'let's tone the vegetables down.' Then he'd take it back to the kitchen... back and forth.""
""We started the business so that we could support her. You know, you had to put her through college... So we had to at least make enough money to put her through school.""
""We never planned on being in big business. It just kind of happened.""
Amy's Kitchen, founded by Andy and Rachel Berliner, began as a means to fund their daughter Amy's education. Over 37 years, it evolved into a billion-dollar frozen food empire, employing nearly 2,000 people. The original chef, Fred, played a crucial role in developing recipes through domestic tasting sessions. Despite its growth, the Berliners emphasize their commitment to traditional methods rather than modernization, reflecting their initial intentions of creating a sustainable business for their family.
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