Lancaster Colony Corporation
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in mil. unless spec.- CEO
- David A. Ciesinski
- Full Time Employees
- 3,400
- Sector
- Consumer Defensive
- Industry
- Packaged Foods
- Address
- 380 Polaris Parkway Westerville OH United States of America 43082
- IPO Date
- Mar 17, 1980
- CIK
- 0000057515
- Website
- lancastercolony.com
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- Lancaster Colony Corporation, now rebranded as The Marzetti Company (ticker: MZTI), is a specialty food manufacturer primarily engaged in the production and marketing of food products for retail and foodservice markets in the United States. The company’s core products include salad dressings under brands such as Marzetti, Simply Dressed, Cardini's, and Girard's; dips; frozen garlic bread via the New York Brand Bakery; frozen yeast and dinner rolls marketed under Sister Schubert's; croutons and salad toppings through brands like New York Brand Bakery and Chatham Village; and frozen pasta under the Marzetti Frozen Pasta brand. It also produces branded shelf-stable sauces including licensed products for Olive Garden, Buffalo Wild Wings, and Chick-fil-A. Distribution primarily targets retail chains, restaurants, and foodservice operators through sales personnel, brokers, and distributors. The company operates in two segments: Retail and Foodservice, with its headquarters located in Westerville, Ohio. Lancaster Colony was originally incorporated in 1961. Recent significant changes include the official rebranding from Lancaster Colony Corporation to The Marzetti Company in July 2025 to better align corporate identity with its flagship brand and industry positioning. The company completed a strategic acquisition of a sauce and dressing manufacturing facility in Atlanta in early 2025, enhancing its production capabilities and expanding its supply chain presence. Financially, the company reported growth in net sales and gross profit in fiscal year 2025, with efforts focused on margin expansion through productivity initiatives and supply chain simplification. The company also entered a temporary supply agreement generating notable non-core sales and continues to invest in product innovation, including new flavors and expanding licensing programs with brands like Texas Roadhouse. Additionally, The Marzetti Company has raised its dividend, signaling a strategic focus on shareholder returns and business growth. These strategic moves support its growth plan centered on accelerating core business growth, expanding through mergers and acquisitions, simplifying operations, and broadening its product portfolio. Overall, The Marzetti Company operates within the specialty foods industry serving both retail consumers and foodservice operators across the U.S., leveraging a diverse product range from dressings and sauces to frozen baked goods and pasta, supported by a strong portfolio of proprietary and licensed brands. The company continues to emphasize innovation, operational efficiency, and strategic acquisitions to drive growth and shareholder value.
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