General Info

Ventura Foods specializes in the production of shortenings, dressings, margarines, sauces, flavor bases and edible oils. Founded in 1919, the company manufactures and markets a range of branded and private-label products. Ventura Foods offers products under the Smart Balance, Marie's Dressing and Hidden Valley brand names. It also produces a selection of sauces and mayonnaise under the Classic Gourmet brand name. The company maintains plant locations in California, Oregon, Texas, Alabama, Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, Pennsylvania and Louisiana. It offeers product category logistics and sales and marketing services. Ventura Foods operates one of the United States largest processing plants in Minnesota. It serves the food service and retail industries.