Lancaster Colony Corp. is a US-based manufacturer of specialty food products, serving retail and foodservice channels across the United States. Since its incorporation in 1961, the company has focused on developing distinctive, high-quality offerings that cater to evolving consumer tastes and preferences. Lancaster Colony’s product portfolio spans several categories, with an emphasis on value-added convenience and unique flavor profiles.
The company’s core product lines encompass salad dressings, dips and sauces, dessert mixes, seasonings, and frozen bread products. Its flagship brand, Marzetti, is widely recognized for a range of dressings and dips sold in supermarkets nationwide. Other notable brands under the Lancaster Colony umbrella include New York Brand sauces, Sister Schubert’s premium dinner rolls, and Kaffenberger Farm salad toppings and dessert products. Through these brands, the company delivers shelf-stable, refrigerated and frozen solutions designed to meet the needs of both home cooks and professional chefs.
Lancaster Colony operates multiple production facilities located primarily in Pennsylvania and the Midwest, supporting a national distribution network that partners with grocery chains, mass-market retailers, and the foodservice industry. The company’s manufacturing capabilities emphasize quality control and process innovation, with a commitment to maintaining high standards of food safety and operational efficiency. Strategic supply chain management enables Lancaster Colony to source raw materials from regional growers and suppliers, reinforcing its reputation for freshness and consistency.
Founded in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Lancaster Colony Corp. has grown from a regional family enterprise into a publicly traded company listed on the Nasdaq. Over the decades, it has expanded its brand portfolio through product development and selective acquisitions. The company is led by President and Chief Executive Officer William M. Stine III, whose leadership continues to guide Lancaster Colony’s pursuit of product innovation and market expansion while upholding the company’s heritage of quality and customer service.