Northeast Foods is a major commercial bakery specializing in hamburger buns and rolls for fast-food chains, most notably McDonald's. Founded in 1943 and headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, the company operates bakeries across the Eastern United States under names such as Schmidt Baking Company and H&S Bakery. It produces a variety of fresh and frozen breads, buns, English muffins and bagels for foodservice, retail and institutional customers. Northeast Foods emphasizes consistency, quality and food safety, employing state-of-the-art baking technology and rigorous quality systems. The company is family-owned and known for its long-term partnerships with major quick-service restaurant chains.