John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. is a leading processor and distributor of tree nuts and snack nut products. Based in Elgin, Illinois, the company specializes in roasting, seasoning, and packaging a wide variety of nuts including almonds, walnuts, peanuts, pistachios and mixed nut blends. Its operations serve retail, foodservice and industrial customers across North America, Europe and Asia, with both branded offerings and private label solutions.
Under flagship brands such as Fisher, Orchard Valley Harvest and Squirrel Brand, John B. Sanfilippo & Son offers an extensive portfolio of snack nuts in formats ranging from single-serve packs to bulk containers. The company also produces granola and trail mix products, leveraging its roasting and flavoring expertise to innovate in the better-for-you snack category. A dedicated research and development team focuses on clean-label ingredients and new packaging designs to meet evolving consumer preferences.
Founded in 1922 by John B. Sanfilippo, the company began as a small walnut distributor in California’s Central Valley before relocating its headquarters to Illinois. Over the decades, it expanded through strategic acquisitions and the addition of new processing facilities in California, Georgia and Oregon. Today its supply chain spans growers and raw materials suppliers around the globe, ensuring consistent quality and reliable year-round availability.
John B. Sanfilippo & Son remains family-controlled, with fourth-generation members of the Sanfilippo family actively engaged in its leadership. John R. Sanfilippo IV serves as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, supported by a management team with deep industry experience in food manufacturing, quality assurance and global logistics. The company’s governance emphasizes long-term value creation, sustainability initiatives and strong relationships with growers, customers and community stakeholders.
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