Sanfilippo John B & Son Inc. (JBSS) is a renowned processor, packager, marketer, and distributor of nut and dried fruits products. The company operates in the United States and further provides its products to consumers across the globe in more than 60 countries. It functions under different brand names, including Fisher, Orchard Valley Harvest, Squirrel Brand and Sunshine County. Founded by John B. Sanfilippo in 1922, the company's long-standing history boasts of their unwavering commitment to quality and innovative food solutions.
The company has been listed on the Nasdaq under the symbol "JBSS" since 1991. Across its whole operation, JBSS handles nuts and dried fruits of a comprehensive range, from peanuts, almonds, cashews, black walnuts, English walnuts, to macadamias, pecans, and pistachios, among others.
JBSS serves customers in various segments: commercial, consumer, international, and contract packaging. Its prominent consumer presence is seen in the retail grocery, club store and mass merchandiser marketplace, with their products either under their own brands or as ingredients in other retail products.
Commercially, they serve customers in the confectionary, cereal, dairy, and bakery industries by offering various nut-based ingredients. Similarly, in the international segment, JBSS's products reach consumers either as retail or commercial ingredients in many parts of the world through their network of exclusive distributors. Lastly, their contract packaging services are a testament to their manufacturing prowess, where they package nuts and dried fruits in diverse forms for a broad range of customers under their me-too, private labels and alternative brands.
The company has established a sturdy reputation for its unwavering commitment to safety, quality, innovation, and service. Their quality control is stringent, observing rigorous standards to ensure they deliver only top-tier products. Furthermore, JBSS is dedicated to industry innovation, consistently introducing new products and packaging designs to meet evolving trends.
Moreover, JBSS takes its corporate social responsibility seriously. They are committed to implementing sustainable practices across all business operations, from sourcing, processing, packaging, to delivery, based on their strong belief that businesses must play a pivotal role in preserving and improving the environment for future generations.
Manned by over 1300 employees across four processing plants in the United States, JBSS's commitment to excellence, innovation and sustainability has established it as one of the behemoths in the nut and dried fruit industry.