Company Information: Innotech Products, Ltd. and HeaterMeals

     HeaterMeals is a line of packaged food and beverage products that incorporate our patented self-heating technology.    Without the need for electricity or an open flame, HeaterMeals can provide "A Hot Meal Anytime, Anyplace."  With nine tasty menu selections, including breakfast, HeaterMeals has become the Number 1 shelf-stable, self-heating emergency meal.

     Over the years, HeaterMeals has evolved.  It is no longer just self-heating entrees and meal kits, but now includes the world's first self-heating beverage kit, Cafe2Go.  It includes everything needed to enjoy your favorite hot beverage, coffee, tea or hot cocoa, Anytime, Anyplace.  The HeaterMeals and Cafe2Go brands are part of Innotech Products, Ltd. 

      Innotech Products, Ltd. specializes in the research & development, manufacture and marketing of portable self-heating technologies, and packaged food and beverage products that incorporate them. We started our business in 1990, after our research efforts resulted in the development of a patented heater that was approved by the U.S. Government for use by the military. These "Flameless Ration Heaters" (FRHs)are non-toxic, water-activated and inserted into "Meals, Ready-To-Eat" (MREs) as MRE Heaters for heating individual rations for U.S. soldiers in the field. Since introduction, our company has sold over 1.5 Billion FRH MRE Heaters for use by the U.S. Military Armed Forces.

        In 1994, we began marketing a self-heating meal for the general public under the trademark name, HeaterMeals® designed to allow civilian consumers to enjoy "A Hot Meal, Anytime, Anyplace"™.  HeaterMeals Self-Heating Meals come in an assortment of seven, great tasting, shelf stable entrees, a utensil pack, a pouch of water to start the food heater, and our patented Food Heater.

     In 2003, we upgraded the Food Heater to the current InnotechFood Heater Pouch, reducing the food heating time by 20%.  This had the additional benefit of reducing the size of the HeaterMeals outer package by  33%, resulting in easier storage and less waste.  Our package design and logo was revised for a new look in 2005.

     HeaterMeals are sold to first responders such as Police, Fire, Paramedics and EMTs.  We also continue to sell to our original target audience, truck drivers, in over 1200 truck stops across the country.  Other key consumers include hunters, fishermen, outdoorsmen, boaters, construction workers and people "on the go."  You can find HeaterMeals in select sporting goods and other retail stores. 

HeaterMeals Entrees 2005 to present

     In 2000, we began marketing a new, self-heating product for replacement foodservice situations directed at such groups as the Active Military, the National Guard, Army Reserves, Emergency Preparedness agencies such as the American Red Cross, FEMA and all First Responders, and Construction and Utility Companies.  This new product was introduced under the trademark name, HeaterMeals Plus™, The Self-Heating Meal, PLUS all the fixings.

 
 HeaterMeals Plus Meal Kits 2004 to present

     HeaterMeals Plus is a full course meal.  Each meal includes a ¾ lb. HeaterMeals self-heating entrée, a beverage, and other snack foods like cookies, apple sauce, bread sticks, and trail mix, to name a few, along with seasonings, cutlery and a napkin.  HeaterMeals Plus Complete Meal Kits come in an assortment of nine, great tasting lunch and dinner entrées, and one breakfast meal kit.

     In 2006, we introduced HeaterMeals 3, a self-heating meal kit with up to a 3-year shelf life, based on the production date.  Like the other HeaterMeals products, HeaterMeals 3 provides a large ¾ lb. entrée and additional fruit and snack items, cutlery, a napkin, and a beverage mix.  HeaterMeals 3 Self-Heating Meal Kits come in an assortment of five great tasting entrées for lunch and dinner.

     HeaterMeals EX Entrees, were developed in 2008. HeaterMeals EX were designed for EXtended Storage of up to 5 years, based on the production date.  Combining the benefits of long-term storage, and lower sodium recipes (like other HeaterMeals products), HeaterMeals EX Entrees offer a simple solution for emergency continuity planning and disaster response feeding.

     In 2009, HeaterMeals introduced Cafe2Go, THE Self-Heating Beverage Kit!  With an 18-month shelf-life, based on the production date, Cafe2Go includes everything you need to serve 18 cups of your favorite hot beverage!  Cafe2Go is available in 4 kit types, Coffee, Hot Cocoa, a Variety Kit and new in 2011, The Self-Heating Soup Kit.  It's ideal for all outdoor operations and activities.  Enjoy a Hot Beverage when you're on the go!

     As a supplier of emergency meals, we understand the need to reach destinations quickly.  Because of that, HeaterMeals has created strategic partnerships with package and freight movers to ensure that no matter where you are, you can get meals quickly in times of emergency.  In fact, HeaterMeals can reach 79% of the U.S. population in just 24 hours after the shipment has left our Cincinnati facility.  We understand urgency, and have taken steps to make sure our customers are served when they need it most. 

     HeaterMeals is a GSA vendor.  We have had a GSA Contract in place since 2000.  Our GSA Contract GS-07F-5473R is effective through 12/12/2014.  Visit our GSA page to learn more.

     Since the introduction of HeaterMeals, HeaterMeals Plus, HeaterMeals 3, HeaterMeals EX, and Cafe2Go, we have sold over 25 million self-heating meals.

     In 2010, Innotech Products began handling all sales and distribution activities for a line of Chemical/Biological Detection and Defense products manufactured by TRUETECH.  As the Master Distributor, Innotech makes this family of products available for use by First Responders, including Law Enforcement, Fire, EMS, HAZMAT, Disaster & Emergency Services Teams and Hospitals.