Who We Are
From People To Products To Partners, Our Team Is Dedicated To Inspiring And Creating Extraordinary Solutions Tailored To You.
The Ventura Foods Journey
1996
Ventura Foods was formed as a privately held joint venture between Mitsui & Co., and CHS, Inc. following the merger of Wilsey Foods and Holsum Foods.
2005
Marie’s Dressings and Dean’s Dips join the portfolio
2008
Ventura Foods opens its Ontario, California manufacturing plant and production begins.
2009
Chris Furman is appointed President and CEO
2012
Ventura Foods expands its Chambersburg, PA plant, adding 115,000 square feet and state-of-the-art production capacity.
2014
Ventura Foods expands operations through a strategic agreement with Oleo-Fats in the Philippines and opens International offices in Mexico and Singapore
2016
Ventura Foods acquires the Dressings, Sauces and Mayonnaise business of Cargill, including a manufacturing facility in Port St. Lucie, Florida.
Ventura Foods Canada launches following the acquisition of the sauces and condiments business of Wing’s Foods. Ventura Foods Canada includes manufacturing facilities in Toronto and Edmonton.
2018
Ventura Foods opens a new innovation Center in Brea, CA with a fully equipped commercial kitchen, product development lab, sensory testing space and conference facility.
2020
Ventura Foods expands operations in Mexico through a strategic agreement with Groupo Altex.
The Way Extraordinary Is Made
Building the Best Possible Solutions Through a Mix of Product Options
Deep Expertise In A Portfolio of Categories
Experts And Unique Resources For Value-Added Services
Food Innovation
Culinary Solutions
Product Development
Category Management
Risk Management
Digital E-Commerce
Inspiration and Resources That Help You Innovate
Leading by Expertise
We pride ourselves on our world-class CPG and food manufacturing expertise.
Operational Expertise
MEET THE LEADERSHIP TEAMInternational Expertise
Our Worldwide PresenceCulinary Expertise
MEET THE CULINARY TEAMOur Respectful Workplace
What gives us our Edge? Our incredible team, nearly 4,000 strong, supports, celebrates, and pushes one another to reach higher every day.