Who We Are

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.

Marie’s Dressings and Dean’s Dips join the portfolio

Ventura Foods opens its Ontario, California manufacturing plant and production begins.

Chris Furman is appointed President and CEO

Ventura Foods expands its Chambersburg, PA plant, adding 115,000 square feet and state-of-the-art production capacity.

Ventura Foods expands operations through a strategic agreement with Oleo-Fats in the Philippines and opens International offices in Mexico and Singapore

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.

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.

Ventura Foods expands operations in Mexico through a strategic agreement with Groupo Altex.