Bonduelle is a French family-run and publicly traded company with a long history of expertise in the harvesting and processing of ready-to-use vegetables, in all their forms. Founded in 1853 by Louis Bonduelle, the group provides over 100 countries with vegetables that are preserved using natural processes, in line with the fundamental values at the base of the company's creation and development. Bonduelle has an equally long history of growth and acquiring businesses aligned with their vision to create a plant revolution to have a positive impact on the planet and people. All the businesses Bonduelle has acquired are part of their long-term strategy and continue to be part of the company's global footprint.
In 2018 Bonduelle made the acquisition of Ready Pac Foods, the U.S. market leader in single serve salad bowls. Based in California, Bonduelle Fresh Americas (BFA) is the #1 producer of single-serve salad bowls in the U.S. through its Bistro Bowl® suite of products and its legacy of innovation and culinary expertise. Bonduelle Fresh Americas is also a producer of fresh-cut produce, offering packaged salads, fresh-cut fruits, and mixed vegetables to its retail and foodservice customers. With 4 production facilities located in Irwindale (CA), Jackson (GA), Florence and Swedesboro (NJ), and employs about 3,500 full-time employees with a national presence in the U.S. and a wide customer base. BFA is a branded focused business with a desire to drive best in industry operating efficiency and a positive impact.