The facility in Jefferson, Wisconsin incorporates advanced digital manufacturing tools that enable paperless operations, real-time data visualization and enhanced traceability.
The planned transition comes as the South Jersey-based company builds on its position as a manufacturer of premium and organic private label sauces and dressings.
Ken's Foods implemented an on-machine architecture with Rockwell Automation PowerFlex 350 variable frequency drives (VFDs) accessible directly on production equipment, simplifying operations and delivering measurable gains.
Based in Scafati, Italy, and founded by Antonio Romano in 1972, La Regina has been a key partner of Rao’s Homemade since 1993 and produces all Rao's Homemade tomato-based sauces today.
The companies say this combination is positioned to unlock new regions, flavors, innovation and consumption occasions in both retail and foodservice channels across the combined business.
The company has unveiled a refreshed vision and values that brings its full portfolio of brands together, including Litehouse, Organicville, Veggiecraft, Sky Valley and partnered licensed brands including Flavortown, and Zaxbys.
Marzetti says the transaction reinforces its expanding position in the sauce category and is expected to provide additional growth opportunities through its retail and foodservice distribution network.
Ventura Foods operates as a joint venture of CHS, Inc., a global agribusiness and the largest farmer-owned cooperative in the United States, and Mitsui & Co., a global trading and investment company.
