Mrs. Gerry's Kitchen

What Mrs. Gerry's Kitchen does

Mrs. Gerry's Kitchen is a privately held U.S. prepared-foods manufacturer headquartered in Albert Lea, Minnesota, producing a portfolio of refrigerated salads, side dishes, dips, desserts, proteins, and convenience foods sold under the Mrs. Gerry's and Prepared-to-Party brands. Founded in 1973, the company has operated continuously for over five decades and employs 101-250 people at its single manufacturing facility. Its core production technology centers on premium ingredient handling, gentle mixing processes, and sourcing of locally grown potatoes, with offerings spanning vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, low-fat, low-sodium, and fat-free dietary options alongside a Clean Label initiative.

The company distributes nationally through three channels: retail grocery aisles, deli counters, and foodservice distributors, with both retail-pack and bulk sizes. Its product portfolio is organized into ten categories — Side Dishes, Coleslaws, Desserts, Dips, Salad Kits, Pasta Salads, Potato Salads, Proteins, Specialties, and Grab & Go — and is supported by a 14+ person direct sales force covering retail wholesale, national accounts, and foodservice/chain restaurant segments. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; the revenue model is wholesale unit sales through distributors and direct retail/foodservice accounts.

The business is led by CEO Kevin Green (appointed 2023), with recent senior sales hires in 2024-2025 indicating investment in retail national accounts, wholesale coverage, and a newly created Customer Success function. Ownership is private and independent (Mrs. Gerry's Kitchen, LLC, a Minnesota LLC), with no disclosed venture capital, private equity, or parent-company affiliation. No revenue, funding, M&A, or partnership activity is disclosed in available materials.

Name

Mrs. Gerry's Kitchen

Legal name

Mrs. Gerry's Kitchen, LLC

Website

https://mrsgerrys.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Mrs. Gerry's Kitchen is a privately held U.S. prepared-foods manufacturer, founded 1973 and based in Albert Lea, Minnesota, producing refrigerated salads, side dishes, dips, and Grab & Go products distributed nationally through retail grocery, deli, and foodservice channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Prepared Salads and Side Dishes

NAICS

Food Manufacturing (311)

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000), Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products (2090)

akta.pro primary industry

Prepared salads, sandwiches & wraps manufacturing (AFAKAHAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Refrigerated Dips & Spreads (Cream Cheese, Hummus, Salsa, Guacamole) (CRADACAG), Seafood Salads, Spreads & Dips (e.g., Tuna/Crab Salad, Pâtés) (AFANALAF)

Keywords

• Prepared salads
• Side dishes
• Food manufacturing
• Deli products
• Refrigerated sides

Headquarters

HQ city

Albert Lea

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Mrs. Gerry's Kitchen manufactures and distributes prepared salads and side dishes, including potato salad, coleslaw, pasta salad, mashed potatoes, macaroni & cheese, dips, desserts, proteins, and specialty sides. Products are sold in retail and bulk sizes through grocery aisles, deli counters, Grab & Go sections, and foodservice distributors throughout the United States.

Product overview

Mrs. Gerry's Kitchen is a prepared foods company specializing in salads and side dishes, operating as a single unified product portfolio rather than a platform architecture. The company offers ten product categories: Side Dishes, Coleslaws, Desserts, Dips (Prepared to Party brand), Salad Kits, Pasta Salads, Potato Salads, Proteins (egg, chicken, seafood, tuna salads), Specialties (vegetables, beans, relishes), and Grab & Go convenience products. These products are distributed throughout the United States in both retail and bulk sizes via retail and food service companies. Products are available at deli counters and in grocer aisles, and can be heated using boil-in-the-bag methods for certain items.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Side Dishes Prepared side dish products including mashed potatoes, macaroni & cheese, and complementary sides sold to retail grocery and foodservice customers in retail and bulk sizes.
• Coleslaws
• Desserts
• Dips
• Salad Kits
• Pasta Salads
• Potato Salads
• Proteins
• Specialties
• Grab & Go

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Litehouse Foods: Refrigerated dressings, dips, sauces, and cheese products sold at retail deli and grocery. Highly comparable in channel (deli/grocery), refrigerated format, and ingredient-quality positioning.
• Reser's Fine Foods: Major U.S. manufacturer of refrigerated prepared salads, side dishes, and dips sold through retail and foodservice. Directly comparable product mix (potato salad, pasta salad, coleslaw, dips) and channel strategy to Mrs. Gerry's Kitchen.
• Garden Fresh Gourmet: Refrigerated salsas, hummus, and dips sold primarily through retail deli and grocery. Directly comparable in refrigerated dips and deli-channel go-to-market strategy.

Broad incumbents

• Marzetti Company: Larger publicly traded manufacturer of refrigerated dressings, dips, and pasta/potato side dishes under Marzetti, T. Marzetti, and sister brands. Competes head-to-head in retail refrigerated sides but at greater scale and broader portfolio.
• Taylor Farms: One of the largest producers of fresh-cut vegetables, salads, and prepared meal kits for retail and foodservice. Comparable in fresh/prepared salads and foodservice distribution but at significantly larger scale.
• Kraft Heinz: Global CPG incumbent with extensive presence in condiments, dressings, and prepared sides. Competes through national brands, private label supply, and disproportionate retailer leverage that can pressure niche players like Mrs. Gerry's.
• Hometown Food Company: Holding company for shelf-stable and refrigerated brands including Pillsbury, White Lily, and others. Adjacent competitor in side-dish-adjacent categories with broader branded portfolio and stronger retailer leverage.
• Hanover Foods: Manufacturer of canned vegetables, pickled products, and prepared refrigerated sides. Comparable in foodservice and retail prepared vegetable/side dishes, though more weighted to shelf-stable formats.
• Bob Evans Foods: Refrigerated and frozen breakfast, side, and entrée products sold through retail grocery. Comparable in refrigerated side dishes and foodservice distribution, though broader in category scope.

Emerging players

• Sabra Dipping Company: Leading manufacturer of hummus and refrigerated dips under the Sabra brand. Comparable in refrigerated dip category and retail grocery distribution, though focused on plant-based Middle Eastern formats.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/mrsgerrys
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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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