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Ventura Foods
Ventura Foods is a asset manager based in Irvine, founded 1996; the Altss profile covers its classification, headquarters, registration, AUM band, and key...
Ventura Foods
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General information
Firm type
Asset Manager
Year founded
1996
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Irvine
Corporate office
17800 Laguna Canyon Rd Suite 300, Irvine, CA 92618, United States
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who owns Ventura Foods and how is it governed?
Ventura Foods is a privately held joint venture between CHS Inc., the largest farmer-owned cooperative in the United States, and Mitsui & Co., the publicly traded Japanese trading house. The structure was created in 1996 through the merger of Wilsey Foods and Holsum Foods. Specific governance or board composition details beyond the two parent entities are not publicly disclosed.
How does Ventura Foods compete in the edible oils and sauces market?
It competes as a custom manufacturer against vertically integrated commodity processors such as Stratas Foods and Bunge's foodservice division. Ventura's differentiation is its combination of culinary R&D, proprietary blending capabilities, and the raw-material access provided by its CHS and Mitsui parents — essentially functioning as a white-label formulation partner.
Does Ventura Foods sell directly to consumers or through retail brands?
No. Ventura Foods operates as an industrial B2B supplier and does not market branded products to consumers. Its formulations appear inside restaurant kitchens, concession stands, and co-manufactured food products, but the Ventura name is not visible on grocery shelves or menu boards.
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