Bob Evans Farms, Inc. is a prominent producer and distributor of refrigerated grocery products, focusing on sausages, bacon, mashed potatoes, macaroni & cheese, and various breakfast and side dishes. Founded in 1948 in Gallipolis, Ohio, by Bob Evans, the company began with high-quality sausage production for his restaurant and has since expanded significantly. It became incorporated in 1957 and has grown through partnerships and acquisitions, including Owens Country Sausage in 1987.
The company produces over 60 varieties of sausage and bacon, along with leading refrigerated dinner sides like mashed potatoes and macaroni & cheese. Bob Evans Farms operates four key production facilities in Ohio, employing hundreds of workers dedicated to maintaining farm-fresh quality. The company supplies grocery stores nationwide, emphasizing convenience foods that cater to modern dining needs.
Operator of a chain of restaurants based in New Albany, Ohio. The company offers baked foods, cupcakes, pasta and snacks, enabling consumers and visitors to access a wide range of food for their consumption.
Operator of meal planning platform intended to make it easier for families to create healthy and delicious meals. The company's platform offers a variety of meal recipes and fresh ingredients sourced from local farms delivered in custom portions, enabling families to save time and money on meal planning, and it also helps them to eat healthier and more delicious meals.
Johnsonville is a privately-owned sausage company based near Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin. Founded in 1945 by Ralph F. and Alice Stayer, it has grown from a small butcher shop into the largest sausage brand by revenue in the United States. The company remains family-owned and employs around 4,000 people globally.
Johnsonville produces over 70 types of sausage products, including brats, Italian sausage, breakfast sausage, chicken sausage, and meatballs. The company is recognized for using premium cuts of pork in its products and offers specialty items tailored to specific markets in the U.S. and Asia. Johnsonville's products are available in more than 45 countries and are served in over 140 sports stadiums across the U.S. The company has the largest sausage processing capacity in the country, processing 3,400 pigs daily.