One of the frozen food manufacturers in Belleville, Illinois, has made a Chapter 11 filing. Triple Sticks Foods, LLC, known for its grab-and-go frozen deli sandwiches, is seeking to reorganize its finances.
According to court filings, the company’s liabilities significantly exceed its assets. The petition also lists more than 100 creditors.
Triple Sticks Foods, LLC Enters Bankruptcy
Founded by Joseph Trover, a 30-year industry veteran, the company has now filed for bankruptcy protection.
According to filings from PacerMonitor, the company filed its Chapter 11 petition on April 16, 2026. Joseph Trover signed the petition as the company’s authorized representative.
Proceedings are being held in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Illinois. Attorney Eric C. Peterson of Spencer Fane is the legal counsel of the debtor.
Case Details
Operations at Triple Sticks Foods, LLC, are expected to continue as normal during the proceedings. Other crucial details of the Chapter 11 petition, which can also be found on PACER, are here:
- Filing Date: April 16, 2026
- Court and Jurisdiction: U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Illinois
- Type of Filing: Active, Voluntary Petition
- Chapter: 11
- Case Number: 26-30341
- Estimated Assets: Between $1,000,001 and $10 million
- Estimated Liabilities: Between $10,000,001 and $50 million
- Estimated Creditors: Between 200 and 999
- Reason for Filing: Restructure business under court supervision
Court filings further indicate that funds will be available for distribution to the unsecured creditors.
About the Company
According to its LinkedIn page, Triple Sticks Foods, LLC was founded in 2017. Through the years, the contract food manufacturing company has been preparing frozen items from a 36,000-square-foot facility.
As of now, it has around 75 employees who serve a range of offerings, including frozen deli sandwiches, meal kits, pizzas, and other items. Through the years, the company has received certifications from SQF and is prepared for FDA/USDA.
The debtor has not released any update regarding the Chapter 11 filing publicly yet. However, the outcome of this restructuring is expected to hinge on its ability to reduce the gap between assets and liabilities.
