General Info

Van s International Foods is the manufacturer of Van s waffles. In 16th century Belgium, the Van Dam family started hand baking a secret waffle recipe in irons over an open flame. As they sold the waffles, their bakeries began to flourish in Brussels. In 1964, the Belgian waffle was introduced to American at the New York World s Fair, where the Van Dam s waffle was first served. The company manufacturers a variety of waffle lines, include hearty oats, gourmet, Belgian, organic, wheat free and mini waffles. It also offers a range of stuffed sandwiches that include egg and cheese and pepperoni pizza flavors. The company is a subsidiary of Catterton Partners, which provides capital to companies to support acquisitions, management buyouts, recapitalizations and turnarounds, as well as investment capital to support a company s continued growth and development. Van s International Foods maintains a location in Los Angeles.