Seneca Foods

What Seneca Foods does

Seneca Foods Corporation is a vertically-integrated North American processor of canned, frozen, and packaged fruits and vegetables, founded in 1949 and headquartered in Fairport, New York. The company produces its own seeds, contracts with over 1,100 American family farms across 200,000+ acres, operates the only self-made can manufacturing operation in North America (including BPA-free lining capability), runs in-house thermal processing, and distributes finished product through 15+ strategically-located plants spanning Wisconsin, Minnesota, New York, Michigan, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Arizona. Its product portfolio centers on peas, corn, green beans, pumpkin, sauerkraut, cherries, and a broad bean line, sold under the Seneca house brand plus six acquired or heritage brands: Libby's, Green Giant (consolidated via the 2023 shelf-stable and 2026 frozen acquisitions from B&G Foods, $63.2M for the frozen leg), Aunt Nellie's, Green Valley, CherryMan, and READ.

The company sells through four channels: retail private label (large share of grocery private-label canned and frozen vegetables), branded retail, foodservice and restaurant chains, and industrial/contract packaging, distributing to approximately 55 countries. Revenue is generated almost entirely through one-time unit sales of physical packaged goods with no disclosed SaaS, subscription, or licensing model. FY26 (twelve months ended March 31, 2026) net sales reached $1.66 billion, up from $1.58 billion in FY25, with gross margin expanding to 13.9% (from 9.5%) and a record FIFO diluted EPS of $14.15. Seneca trades on NASDAQ under SENEA and SENEB with approximately $1.01 billion market capitalization and an enterprise value near $1.33 billion, included in the S&P SmallCap 600 and Russell 2000/3000 indices. The company is led by President and CEO Paul L. Palmby (since October 2020) with Kraig H. Kayser serving as non-executive Chairman of the Board (since November 2021).

Name

Seneca Foods

Legal name

Seneca Foods Corporation

Website

https://senecafoods.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1949

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Seneca Foods is a vertically-integrated North American processor of canned, frozen, and packaged fruits and vegetables, selling branded (Libby's, Green Giant, Aunt Nellie's) and private-label produce to retail, foodservice, industrial, and international customers across approximately 55 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Packaged Fruits and Vegetables

NAICS

Fruit and Vegetable Preserving and Specialty Food Manufacturing (3114), Cookie and Cracker Manufacturing (311821), Food Manufacturing (311), Cookie, Cracker, and Pasta Manufacturing (31182)

SIC

Canned, Fruits, Veg, Preserves, Jams & Jellies (2033), Food And Kindred Products (2000), Canned, Frozen & Preservd Fruit, Veg & Food Specialties (2030), Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products (2090)

akta.pro primary industry

Ethnic Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Wholesale (AFAIAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

International Specialty Ingredients & Import Markets (CRAHAFAL), Ethnic Groceries & Shelf-Stable Foods Wholesale (AFAIAIAA)

Keywords

• Canned fruit and vegetables
• Frozen vegetable processing
• Private label food manufacturing
• Shelf-stable produce
• Food contract packaging

Headquarters

HQ city

Modesto

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices15 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Packaged Fruits and Vegetables Sales: Manufacture and sale of canned, frozen, and packaged fruits and vegetables through branded products (Libby's, Green Giant, Aunt Nellie's, Green Valley, CherryMan, READ, Seneca) and private label arrangements
2. Foodservice and Industrial: Products sold to foodservice operators, restaurant chains, and industrial customers for use in food preparation or as ingredients
3. International Sales: Products distributed to approximately 55 countries worldwide

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Seneca Foods manufactures and sells canned, frozen, and packaged fruits and vegetables through fully vertically integrated operations—from seed production and crop harvesting through in-house can manufacturing and thermal processing to nationwide and international distribution. Its portfolio is sold under its own brands (Seneca, Libby's, Green Giant, Aunt Nellie's, Green Valley, CherryMan, READ, Seneca Snacks) and via private label arrangements to retail, foodservice, restaurant chain, industrial, and export customers in approximately 55 countries.

Product overview

Seneca Foods is a highly vertically-integrated food company offering canned, frozen, and packaged fruits and vegetables. The company produces seeds, harvests crops, manufactures its own containers, and distributes a wide range of nutritious products. The product portfolio centers on core vegetable categories including peas, corn, green beans, and various beans (pinto, black, kidney, garbanzo, cannellini, great northern, chili), along with pumpkin, sauerkraut, red cabbage, potatoes, squash, brussels sprouts, onions, soybeans, and southern greens. The company also produces frozen vegetables and vegetable blends, significantly expanded through the March 2026 acquisition of the Green Giant U.S. frozen business. Products are sold under multiple brands: the Seneca house brand, Libby's (historic vegetable brand), Green Giant (unified with March 2026 frozen acquisition), Aunt Nellie's (pickled beets and onions), Green Valley (organic/non-GMO), CherryMan (maraschino cherries), READ (salads), and Seneca Snacks (chips). The company operates primarily in canned and frozen formats, with organic and private label options available.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Peas Canned and frozen peas packed fresh from the field in various sieve sizes and mixes—from early June petite peas to larger mature peas—available in cans, plastic cups, poly bags, and bulk boxes for retail private label, branded, foodservice, and industrial customers.
• Corn Sweet corn processed and packed in whole kernel and corn-on-the-cob varieties—including Supersweet Yellow Cut, Cream Style, Supersweet White Cut, and Supersweet Cob—for retail, foodservice, and industrial customers.
• Green Beans Low-fat, versatile green beans available in Cut, French Sliced, Cut & Shellie, and Whole varieties, including IQF (Individually Quick Frozen) formats that preserve taste, texture, and nutritional value.
• Broccoli Broccoli cuts processed at optimal moment for quality, available in Florets, Cuts, and Spears varieties in steamable poly bags for retail and foodservice customers.
• Pumpkin Premium pumpkin purée made from naturally sweet, vine-ripened Dickenson and Golden Delicious pumpkins, available in cans, aseptic, and bulk bag formats for retail, foodservice, and industrial customers.
• Cannellini Beans Premium cannellini beans processed and packed to preserve flavor and natural texture, available in low sodium and organic varieties.
• Pinto Beans Pinto beans processed to preserve creamy, moist texture, available with garlic option for dips, salads, and meat or meatless recipes.
• Black Beans Black beans rich in cholesterol-lowering fiber and antioxidants, processed to preserve original shape and velvety texture, available in Cuban Style variety.
• Dark Red Kidney Beans Premium dark red kidney beans accepted only at deepest red color and highest quality flavor, a good source of folate, potassium, iron, manganese, copper, and zinc.
• Garbanzo Beans Garbanzo beans (chickpeas) rich in carbohydrates, fiber, and proteins with a buttery taste and nutlike texture, available without sulfites.
• Refried Beans Blend of slow-cooked pinto or black beans with traditional seasonings, available in Vegetarian, Fat Free, Spicy, Seasoned, with Lard, and Black Beans with Jalapeno varieties.
• Chili Beans Chili beans made with finest pinto beans for flavorful, hearty product, used in chili, soups, dips, or refried beans, available in 30 oz and 108 oz cans.
• Great Northern Beans Medium-size oval beans with thin white skin, low in fat, cholesterol-free, packed with protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals, available in 200X130 mm pouch.
• Sauerkraut Cured sauerkraut that is firm and crisp with traditional tangy flavor, low in calories with no fat or cholesterol, available in Bavarian style, glass jar, and can formats.
• Red Cabbage Pickled red cabbage that is crisp, naturally fat-free, with sweet and sour flavor, available in 105 oz can format.
• Mixed Vegetables Blend of peas, diced carrots, corn kernels, green beans, diced potatoes, celery, and lima beans, available with or without potatoes, blended for eye appeal, flavor, and variety.
• 4-Way Mixed Vegetables Blend of sweet corn, sweet peas, cut green beans, and lima beans, available in 50 lb bulk box and 40 oz poly bag for foodservice and industrial customers.
• Potatoes Potatoes harvested and packed at peak flavor and freshness, versatile for stews, casseroles, soups, and chowders, available sliced in 102 oz can with calcium chloride.
• Squash Yellow squash and zucchini available sliced, a source of complex carbohydrate, fiber, potassium, and Vitamin A, used for pie fillings, soups, and casseroles.
• Brussels Sprouts Baby Brussels sprouts, a member of the cabbage family, higher in protein than other green vegetables and contains powerful cancer-fighting compounds.
• Onions Pearl and diced onions with a balance of sweetness, crunchiness, and bright piquant flavor, available in 14 oz glass jar and 10 oz bulk formats.
• Soybeans (Mukimame and Edamame) Soybeans from the legume family providing protein and fiber, available in Mukimame (Shelled) and Edamame (Pods) in 10KG bulk box.
• Southern Greens Rich in beta-carotene and vitamins C and K, available in chopped kale, collard greens, and chopped turnip greens varieties.
• Wax Beans Bright yellow wax beans with mild flavor, versatile for soups and salads, can be combined with green beans for colorful side dishes.
• Maraschino Cherries Maraschino cherries picked at peak ripeness for pies, desserts, drinks, salads, and pastries, grown primarily in Michigan, Oregon, and Washington.
• Frozen Vegetables and Vegetable Blends Frozen vegetables, vegetable blends, and frozen beans sold to retail private label, branded, and foodservice customers, with the line significantly expanded via the March 2026 Green Giant U.S. frozen business acquisition from B&G Foods.
• Libby's Branded Products Libby's branded canned vegetable products—anchored by pumpkin—with strong presence in American holiday traditions.
• Green Giant Branded Products Iconic Green Giant branded canned and frozen vegetables, reunified under Seneca Foods after the November 2023 shelf-stable and March 2026 frozen U.S. business acquisitions from B&G Foods.
• Aunt Nellie's Branded Products Aunt Nellie's brand specializing in pickled beets and onions for retail consumers.
• Green Valley Organic Branded Products Green Valley organic and non-GMO branded products including ready-to-eat dry soak beans, pumpkin, and seasonal vegetables, low in fat, cholesterol free, and packed with protein and fiber.
• CherryMan Branded Maraschino Cherries CherryMan branded maraschino cherries with multi-decade grower relationships in Michigan, Oregon, and Washington.
• READ Branded Salad Products READ brand for canned salad products targeted at retail consumers.
• Seneca Snacks (Fruit and Vegetable Chips) Seneca Snacks branded fruit and vegetable chips produced at the Yakima, WA facility.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% of produce grown domestically in the US
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• B&G FoodscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 March 2026B&G Foods sold the Green Giant U.S. frozen business to Seneca Foods for $63.2 million, including the Green Giant brand, frozen inventory, and manufacturing operations in Yuma, AZ. Seneca also entered into a Supply Agreement for certain Green Giant frozen products produced in Irapuato, Mexico by B&G Foods. This acquisition reunites the Green Giant frozen and shelf-stable businesses under Seneca's ownership.
• American Family FarmscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeneca partners with approximately 1,200 vegetable and fruit growers for over 200,000 acres of produce. Growers are primarily located in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, New York, Michigan, Oregon, and Washington. Many farm families have been growing vegetables for 3 or 4 generations.
• Cornell UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeneca partners with Cornell University on joint research projects related to seed breeding and agriculture.
• RIT (Rochester Institute of Technology)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeneca partnered with RIT to install recycling equipment at the Geneva, NY facility, improving landfill avoidance by more than 50%.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bonduelle Group: Bonduelle is a global leader in canned and frozen vegetables with extensive North American operations. Directly competes with Seneca in both canned and frozen vegetable categories and shares the same vertically-integrated farm-to-can strategy.
• McCain Foods: McCain Foods is the world's largest producer of frozen french fries and a major producer of frozen vegetables globally. Competes with Seneca in frozen vegetables and operates a vertically-integrated agricultural model similar to Seneca's.
• Del Monte Foods: Del Monte Foods is one of the largest producers of canned fruits, vegetables, and tomato products in North America. Directly competes with Seneca across canned fruit, vegetable, and tomato categories serving retail private label and branded channels.
• Hanover Foods: Hanover Foods is a Pennsylvania-based canned vegetable, bean, and pickle producer operating similar can manufacturing and vegetable processing capabilities. Directly competes with Seneca in private label canned vegetables and beans.
• B&G Foods: B&G Foods is a packaged food company that previously owned both Green Giant U.S. shelf-stable and frozen businesses (now acquired by Seneca). Competes with Seneca in shelf-stable vegetables, canned tomatoes, and a broad portfolio of center-store grocery products.
• Lakeside Foods: Lakeside Foods is a Wisconsin-based manufacturer of canned and frozen vegetables, particularly peas, corn, and beans. Closely comparable regional competitor with similar product mix, Midwestern processing footprint, and contract grower network.

Broad incumbents

• General Mills: General Mills is a major packaged food incumbent that previously co-owned the Green Giant brand and remains a significant player in frozen and shelf-stable vegetables through other brands. Represents a much larger competitor with broader grocery portfolio and stronger DSD distribution.
• Conagra Brands (Birds Eye): Conagra Brands owns Birds Eye, the leading North American frozen vegetable brand. Directly competes with Seneca's frozen vegetable line post-Green Giant acquisition and is a much larger incumbent across the broader frozen food category.
• Dole Food Company: Dole Food Company is a global producer and marketer of fresh and packaged fruits and vegetables. While primarily fresh, Dole competes with Seneca in canned fruit, fruit cups, and shelf-stable fruit products.

Regional players

• Tree Top (Selma Marketing): Tree Top is a grower-owned cooperative producing apple juice, canned applesauce, and dried fruit products. Comparable as a vertically-integrated fruit processor with a strong regional grower base, though primarily focused on apple-based products.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A9 records

Investments

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