Red Gold

What Red Gold does

Red Gold, Inc. is a family-owned food manufacturing company headquartered in Elwood, Indiana, that produces canned tomato products and related condiments. Founded in 1942 and now in its fourth generation of Reichart family ownership, the company is described as the largest privately held tomato products manufacturer in the United States, operating with approximately 1,600 employees and distributing products to every U.S. state and over 25 countries. It serves consumer retail through three brands (Red Gold, Red Pack, Tuttorosso), plus B2B segments including foodservice, store brand/private label co-manufacturing, industrial bulk supply, international export, and contract co-pack manufacturing.

The company operates a vertically integrated supply chain built on a proprietary seed breeding program producing 4-5 new tomato varieties per year, 7 commercial greenhouses utilizing 20+ varieties, and long-standing partnerships with 35 family-owned farms across Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana. Tomatoes are harvested at peak ripeness and steam-packed into Non-BPA lined cans, producing 23 product categories, 389 flavor/cut combinations, and 44 container sizes. All products are Non-GMO with no artificial colors, and the Red Gold and Red Pack brands hold ChefsBest Excellence Awards. Tuttorosso is positioned as the #1 Italian-Inspired canned tomato brand in the U.S.

Red Gold operates a sales-led, multi-channel go-to-market with direct distribution to retail and foodservice operators, channel partner relationships for private label and foodservice, and dedicated logistics and product development capabilities. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. The company is privately held with no disclosed external investors, parent company, subsidiaries, acquisitions, or public offering, and holds the registered trademark "Family Owned, Grown & Made."

Name

Red Gold

Legal name

Red Gold, Inc.

Website

https://redgold.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1942

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Red Gold is a family-owned, fourth-generation U.S. food manufacturer producing canned tomato products and condiments under the Red Gold, Red Pack, and Tuttorosso brands, serving consumer retail, foodservice, private label, industrial, export, and co-pack customers across all 50 states and 25+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Canned Tomato Products

NAICS

Fruit and Vegetable Preserving and Specialty Food Manufacturing (3114), Specialty Canning (311422)

SIC

Canned, Frozen & Preservd Fruit, Veg & Food Specialties (2030), Canned, Fruits, Veg, Preserves, Jams & Jellies (2033), Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Canned & Jarred Fruit & Vegetable Processing (Canning, Bottling) (AFAKAFAH)

Keywords

• Canned tomato products
• Tomato processing
• Private label manufacturing
• Foodservice tomato products
• Tomato condiments

Headquarters

HQ city

Elwood

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Consumer Retail Products: Sale of premium canned tomato products under Red Gold, Red Pack, and Tuttorosso brands through retail stores. Products include whole peeled tomatoes, diced tomatoes, ketchup, sauces, and condiments.
2. Foodservice Products: Manufacture and sale of tomato products for commercial foodservice operators including restaurants, K12 schools, healthcare facilities, colleges and universities, and convenience stores.
3. Store Brands / Private Label: Co-manufacturing tomato products for retail store brands, offering quality that matches or surpasses national brand equivalents.
4. Industrial Products: Bulk tomato products in drums, totes, and bag-in-box formats for industrial food processing customers.
5. Export: International sales of tomato products to over 25 countries worldwide through export channel.
6. Co-Pack Manufacturing: Contract manufacturing services creating custom tomato-based products formulated for specific customer needs with over 80 years of industry experience.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Red Gold is a food manufacturer that produces premium canned tomato products including whole peeled tomatoes, diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, ketchup, and specialty condiments under three consumer brands (Red Gold, Red Pack, Tuttorosso). The company also manufactures private label/store brand products, foodservice products, industrial bulk tomato products, and offers contract co-pack manufacturing, serving both retail consumers and commercial/industrial buyers across all U.S. states and 25+ countries.

Product overview

Red Gold is a food manufacturing company operating as the largest privately held manufacturer of tomato products in the United States. The company offers three main consumer brands—Red Gold (premium canned tomatoes and condiments), Red Pack (premium peeled plum tomatoes), and Tuttorosso (#1 Italian-inspired canned tomatoes)—along with B2B segments including Foodservice, Store Brands/Private Label, Co-Pack, Export, and Industrial. Products span 23 different product categories, formulated for 389 different combinations of flavors and cuts, packed in 44 different containers and sizes. The portfolio includes whole peeled tomatoes, diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, ketchup, and specialty condiments, all featuring Non-GMO ingredients with no artificial colors in Non-BPA lined cans.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Red Gold Tomatoes: Family Owned, Grown & Made in the USA. ChefsBest Award-Winning Quality Tomato Products.
• Red Pack Tomatoes
• Tuttorosso Tomatoes

Products and services

• Red Gold (Brand) Premium family-owned canned tomato products including whole peeled tomatoes, diced tomatoes, ketchup, and condiments. Award-winning quality with Non-GMO ingredients, no artificial colors, packed in Non-BPA lined cans. Sold through retail grocery stores nationwide.
• Red Pack (Brand) Premium quality canned tomatoes packed in puree. ChefsBest Award-winning whole peeled plum tomatoes, positioned as a premium private-label alternative for retail consumers.
• Tuttorosso (Brand) The #1 Italian-Inspired canned tomato brand in the US, featuring whole peeled, diced, crushed, and sauce varieties. Positioned for consumers seeking Italian-style quality in tomato products.
• Foodservice Products Tomato products for commercial foodservice operators including restaurants, K12 schools, healthcare facilities, colleges and universities, and convenience stores. Available in PCs, bottles, and back-of-house packaging formats.
• Store Brands / Private Label Private label tomato products manufactured for retail store brands, offering quality matching or exceeding national brand equivalents. Serves as a one-stop shop for all private brand tomato needs.
• Co-Pack Manufacturing Contract manufacturing service creating custom tomato-based products formulated for specific customer needs, leveraging over 80 years of industry experience in developing high-quality products.
• Industrial Products Bulk tomato products in drums, totes, and bag-in-box formats for industrial food processing manufacturers and other large-scale bulk tomato product needs.
• Export Tomato products distributed internationally through export channels to over 25 countries worldwide, supporting international business growth across global markets.
• Folds of Honor Product Line Special branded product line where a portion of proceeds supports the Folds of Honor Foundation, providing educational scholarships for children and spouses of fallen or disabled American military service members and first responders.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products sold in every U.S. state and over 25 countries worldwide
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Folds of Honor FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Folds of Honor Foundation provides educational scholarships for children and spouses of fallen or disabled American military service members and first responders. A portion of the proceeds from each purchase of Red Gold Folds of Honor products goes directly to aid this mission.
• 35 Family-Owned Farms (Ohio, Michigan, Indiana)coreOthersFour generations of partnership with 35 family-owned farms across Ohio, Michigan and Indiana to grow highest quality, best tasting tomatoes. Red Gold controls from seed to harvest, utilizing its own seed breeding program.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hunt's (Conagra Brands): Hunt's is a leading U.S. branded canned tomato product line owned by Conagra Brands, competing head-on with Red Gold, Red Pack, and Tuttorosso in retail canned tomatoes, sauces, and paste. Directly comparable on product, channel (retail and foodservice), and target consumer.
• Heinz (The Kraft Heinz Company): Heinz is the dominant U.S. ketchup brand and a major player across tomato-based condiments and sauces, competing with Red Gold across retail, foodservice, and industrial ketchup and sauce SKUs. Highly comparable on category overlap, scale, and channel mix.
• Del Monte Foods: Del Monte Foods produces canned tomatoes, sauces, and related tomato-based products (including the Contadina line) sold through retail and foodservice channels. Directly comparable to Red Gold on canned tomato SKUs and broad grocery and foodservice distribution.
• Stanislaus Food Products: Stanislaus is a U.S. tomato processor specializing in premium canned tomato products (whole peeled, crushed, pizza sauce) targeted primarily at foodservice and independent restaurants. Comparable to Red Gold on tomato-product depth and foodservice focus.
• Muir Glen (General Mills): Muir Glen is a leading U.S. organic canned tomato brand owned by General Mills, competing in the premium and clean-label retail tomato segment that overlaps with Tuttorosso and Red Pack. Directly comparable on product positioning and retail channels.
• Pastene: Pastene produces Italian-style canned tomatoes, sauces, and pasta products sold through U.S. retail and foodservice channels. Comparable to Tuttorosso's Italian-inspired positioning and to Red Gold's broader retail tomato assortment.
• Seneca Foods: Seneca Foods is a major U.S. private-label and branded canned fruit and vegetable manufacturer with significant tomato processing capacity. Comparable to Red Gold on canned vegetable processing scale, private-label/store-brand exposure, and broad-channel distribution.

Broad incumbents

• Bonduelle Group: Bonduelle is a large global producer of canned and frozen vegetables, including significant tomato products, serving retail and foodservice in the Americas and Europe. Comparable on canned/preserved vegetable manufacturing scale and multi-channel distribution breadth.
• Conagra Brands (parent context): Conagra Brands is a large diversified U.S. packaged-foods platform whose Hunt's line directly competes with Red Gold and whose broader portfolio (Birds Eye, Healthy Choice) overlaps in retail, foodservice, and frozen/preserved categories. Provides a public-market benchmark for category economics at scale.
• Kraft Heinz (parent context): The Kraft Heinz Company operates a vast portfolio across condiments, sauces, and meals that competes with Red Gold across retail and foodservice. Comparable as a benchmark for branded-and-private-label tomato product strategy and global distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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