Published on June 11, 2026 5:57 pm
Last Updated on June 11, 2026 6:41 pm
The Krusteaz Company has announced that its Effingham manufacturing facility is now producing Ghirardelli® Premium Refrigerated Cookie Dough, a new product line that will be distributed to retailers nationwide. The launch includes two varieties: Classic Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough and Chocolate Chip Brownie Cookie Dough, bringing Ghirardelli’s signature chocolate experience to the refrigerated baking aisle.
“This exciting product is proudly made at The Krusteaz Company’s Plant here in Effingham,” said Dan Regenhardt, Plant Manager of the Effingham facility. “The entire team of Makers at the plant can’t wait for members of the community to try both Chocolate Chip Cookie and Brownie Cookie premium cookie doughs. It will be coming to stores this summer.”
The new product line represents continued growth and innovation at the Effingham facility while showcasing the community’s role in producing premium food products enjoyed by consumers across the country.
Continental Mills, Inc., d.b.a. The Krusteaz Company is a family-owned company founded in 1932 and known for its baking, breakfast, and snack brands. With more than 90 years of baking expertise, the company manufactures products under the Krusteaz® brand and partners with leading brands, including Ghirardelli and Red Lobster, to deliver high-quality products to consumers nationwide.
The Effingham facility plays an important role in the company’s manufacturing network, producing products that reach customers throughout the United States. The addition of the Ghirardelli refrigerated cookie dough line further strengthens Effingham’s position as a key production hub for innovative baking products.
