American Industry Overview: Pickled Fruits and Vegetables, Vegetable Sauces and Seasonings and Salad Dressings
This category covers establishments primarily engaged in pickling and brining fruits and vegetables and in manufacturing salad dressings, vegetable relishes, sauces, and seasonings.
Industry Snapshot
Diversified multibillion dollar companies like H.J. Heinz Company, Kraft General Foods, Inc., and Unilever Best Foods North America were the major producers of pickles, sauces and seasonings, and salad dressings in the early 2010s. However, small, regional independents often accounted for many familiar products. The fruit and vegetable canning industry reflects the trends that influence other food processors as consumers...