Mancini Brands, LLC has voluntarily turned toward bankruptcy protection. The specialty food company recently submitted its petition in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida. The court records reviewed for this report do not specify a reason for the filing.
Note: Chapter 11 allows businesses to reorganize their debts while continuing operations under court supervision. Mancini Brands, LLC has filed for Chapter 11 subchapter V, which provides a streamlined Chapter 11 process for qualifying small business debtors. A Chapter 11 filing does not necessarily mean that a business is closing. For additional information, readers are encouraged to contact the business directly.
Mancini Brands, LLC Files for Bankruptcy
According to the records available on the PACER database, the company submitted its petition on October 8. The filing lists unsecured claims involving several vendors and other creditors. Filing records also pinpoint claims tied to equipment, county taxes, wages, loans, and credit cards.
Mancini Brands, LLC submitted a list of unsecured creditors, which share insights related to the claims. The listed creditors include Hancock Whitney Bank, PickWick Capital Partners, NextEra Energy Services, and others.
Highlights from the Petition
The case records indicate that after administrative expenses are paid, no funds will be available to unsecured creditors.
Other than this, the records show that the company faces a notable financial gap. According to its summary of assets and liabilities, while the company’s estimated liabilities are over $3 million, its assets are approximately $105,136.
Mancini Brands, LLC’s list of equity security holders shows that Alan F. Mancini and Deborah L Mancini hold 50% of the company, each.
Court records classify the company as a small business debtor and note that it is proceeding using Subchapter V.
Alan Mancini, the company’s president, signed the petition before it was filed with these details in the court.
Attorney Buddy D. Ford, Esquire of Ford & Semach, P.A. is representing the company.
A summary of the Chapter 11 petition is shared here:
- Filing Date: October 8, 2026
- Court and Jurisdiction: U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida
- Type of Filing: Active, Voluntary Petition
- Chapter: 11, Subchapter V
- Case Number: 8:26-bk-09155-CPM
- Estimated Assets: Between $100,001 and $500,000
- Estimated Liabilities: Between $1,000,001 and $10 million
- Estimated Creditors: Between 100 and 199
About the Company
Mancini Brands, LLC is a family-owned specialty food company that has been operating since 1922. According to its LinkedIn page, the fourth-generation company is also known by its name Mancini Foods.
The company’s website shows that it produces Italian American food products. These include sweet roasted red peppers, fried peppers, fried cayenne peppers, and sautéed onions. Its products are designed for use in several dishes, including sandwiches, pizzas, salads, sauces, and other meals. The products are sold through its online store alongside grocery retailers, including ShopRite, Walmart, and Publix.
The company also provides ingredient sourcing, manufacturing, product development, and co-packing.
The upcoming court rulings could be crucial in how Mancini Brands, LLC manages its creditor obligations and maintains its financial position.
