Sterling Foods is a bakery specializing in shelf-stable and ready-to-eat bakery products for military, government and commercial markets. Founded in 1971 and based in San Antonio, Texas, the company supplies long-shelf-life breads, cakes, cookies, pastries and snack kits for U.S. military rations (MREs) and humanitarian aid programs. Sterling also produces commercial products such as buns, rolls and muffins for airlines, foodservice and retailers. It operates SQF-certified facilities and offers R&D, custom formulation and co-packing services. Sterling Foods is committed to quality, innovation and supporting armed forces worldwide.