Scaling High-Volume Travel Snack Programs Through Integrated Fulfillment

For more than a decade, Stephen Gould has supported one of North America’s largest airline snack programs through integrated sourcing, inventory management, fulfillment, and distribution services. Operating from our Duluth, Georgia facility, the team manages the assembly and distribution of millions of snack packs annually, helping deliver a consistent passenger experience while simplifying supply chain operations for the customer. Today, the program continues to grow, with projections exceeding 70 million snacks distributed this year.

The Challenge

Managing a large-scale travel snack program requires precise coordination across multiple suppliers, products, and delivery schedules. The customer needed a partner capable of receiving nationally recognized snack brands, maintaining inventory, assembling high volumes efficiently, and ensuring products were delivered accurately and on time to support a nationwide flight network. The solution needed to be scalable, dependable, and flexible enough to adapt to changing passenger demand.

The Solution

Stephen Gould developed a comprehensive fulfillment solution centered within its Duluth, Georgia operation. By combining sourcing expertise, inventory management, automated assembly equipment, and distribution capabilities under one roof, the team streamlines the entire process from procurement through delivery. The operation currently assembles snack packs featuring popular brands including Cheez-It and MadeGood, leveraging specialized equipment and dedicated personnel to maximize throughput, consistency, and quality.

The Result

What began as a fulfillment program has evolved into a long-standing operational partnership that continues to scale year after year. Today, Stephen Gould’s Duluth facility is projected to process more than 70 million snack packs annually, demonstrating the organization’s ability to manage high-volume consumer product programs with exceptional reliability and efficiency. Stephen Gould provides a streamlined solution that helps keep products moving while supporting one of the largest travel snack programs in North America.