WHO WE ARE

At Hometown Food Company we don’t only hold some of America’s most beloved baking brands, we’re inspired by them. We believe that like a favorite recipe, great things come from the correct ingredients, years of expertise and plenty of care. Because together, they can grow into something beyond the sum of their parts. As any good baker knows, when you combine the right ingredients and add a little heat, they Rise Together.
Hometown Food Company is owned by private equity firm
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OUR LOCATIONS

Our state of the art manufacturing facilities are located throughout the U.S. and provide convenient access to transportation lanes that are within hours of high population centers. While we are focused on growing our iconic brands, we can help others grow their businesses through our Contract Manufacturing capabilities. We produce a variety of products in multiple packaging formats and service many channels including Grocery, Mass Merchandisers, Warehouse Clubs, Convenience, Foodservice, and Distributors/Wholesalers.

Our Locations

OUR HISTORY

Our family of brands have stood the test of time and have been delighting families for generations, as far back as the late 1800’s!

1872

Founded by Charles Alfred Pillsbury

1883

Founded by J. Allen Smith originally as J. Allen Smith & Company

1899

Founded by Richard Lindsey Sr. as Royal Flour Mill

1936

Hungry Jack launched by Pillsbury as a pancake flour

1965

Doughboy was created by Rudy Perz

1994

Hungry Jack introduces first of its kind microwavable syrup bottle

2018

Brynwood VII completes the purchase of the baking brands and manufacturing assets

2018

Creates Hometown Food Company and strategically locates the headquarters in Chicago, IL

2019

Hometown Food Company Acquires the Arrowhead Mills® and SunSpire® Brands from The Hain Celestial Group, Inc.

2021

Brynwood Acquires De Wafelbakkers into the Portfolio.

2022

Hometown Food Company Acquires Birch Benders from Sovos Brands.