SANFILIPPO JOHN B & SON INC

Founded in 1922 and based in Elgin, Illinois, John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. processes and distributes tree nuts and peanuts through its subsidiary JBSS Ventures, LLC. The company's product portfolio spans raw and processed nuts including almonds, pecans, peanuts, walnuts, cashews, macadamia nuts, and pistachios in various styles and seasonings. Beyond whole nuts, the company manufactures granola bars, energy bars, and nut bars; peanut butter and tree nut butters; salad toppings and dried fruit products; and chocolate and yogurt coatings. Its snack offerings also include sunflower kernels, pepitas, snack mixes, chickpea snacks, and cheese-based products.

The company operates multiple consumer brands including Fisher, Orchard Valley Harvest, Squirrel Brand, Southern Style Nuts, and Just the Cheese, alongside private label manufacturing. Distribution channels include retailers, wholesalers, and commercial ingredient customers served through independent brokers and distributors. The company maintains a retail store operation and provides bulk food products and recipe ingredients to food manufacturers and foodservice operators.

With approximately 1,900 full-time employees, the company operates primarily within the United States market. The business spans packaged nut products, confectionery items, and snack foods, positioning it within the broader packaged foods sector.