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Hunt's[edit]

Hunt's is a brand of preserved tomato products owned by ConAgra Brands, Inc. The brand is known for its wide range of tomato-based products, including canned tomatoes, tomato sauce, ketchup, and pasta sauces. Hunt's products are a staple in many households and are used in a variety of culinary applications.

History[edit]

Hunt's was founded in 1888 by Joseph and William Hunt in Sebastopol, California. Initially, the company focused on canning fruits, but it soon expanded into tomato products, which became its primary focus. Over the years, Hunt's has grown to become one of the leading brands in the tomato product industry.

Products[edit]

Hunt's offers a diverse range of tomato products, including:

Canned Tomatoes: Available in whole, diced, crushed, and stewed varieties, Hunt's canned tomatoes are a versatile ingredient used in many recipes.
Tomato Sauce: Hunt's tomato sauce is a key ingredient in many dishes, providing a rich tomato flavor.
Ketchup: Hunt's ketchup is a popular condiment, known for its thick consistency and tangy taste.
Pasta Sauces: Hunt's offers a variety of pasta sauces, including traditional, garlic, and herb flavors.

Production Process[edit]

Hunt's tomatoes are grown in the fertile regions of California, where the climate is ideal for tomato cultivation. The tomatoes are harvested at the peak of ripeness and processed quickly to preserve their flavor and nutritional value. Hunt's uses a unique flash-steaming technique to peel the tomatoes, which helps retain their natural taste and texture.

Marketing and Branding[edit]

Hunt's has a strong brand presence and is recognized for its commitment to quality. The brand's marketing campaigns often emphasize the natural and fresh taste of its products. Hunt's logo, featuring a red tomato, is a symbol of the brand's dedication to delivering high-quality tomato products.

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-'''Hunt's''' is an American brand of preserved tomato products owned by Conagra Brands. The company was founded in 1888, in Sebastopol, California, as the Hunt Bros. Fruit Packing Co. by Joseph and William Hunt. The brothers relocated to nearby Santa Rosa in 1890, and then to Hayward in 1895. This small canning operation grew rapidly, focused on canning the products of California's booming fruit and vegetable industries. By 1941, the plant shipped a million cans of soup, fruits, vegetables, and juices daily.
+== Hunt's ==
+[[File:Hunts_logo.svg|thumb|right|Hunt's logo]]
+'''Hunt's''' is a brand of preserved tomato products owned by [[ConAgra Brands]], Inc. The brand is known for its wide range of tomato-based products, including canned tomatoes, tomato sauce, ketchup, and pasta sauces. Hunt's products are a staple in many households and are used in a variety of culinary applications.
 == History ==
-[[Joseph Hunt]] and [[William Hunt]] founded Hunt's in 1888. The company was originally a small canning operation, specializing in canned [[tomato]] products. In 1943, Hunt's was taken over by [[Val Vita Food Products]] - a competing firm founded in 1933 by [[Norton Simon]] and three business partners. In 1948, Val Vita merged with Hunt's Foods, Inc. to become Hunt Food and Industries, Inc.
+Hunt's was founded in 1888 by Joseph and William Hunt in [[Sebastopol, California]]. Initially, the company focused on canning fruits, but it soon expanded into tomato products, which became its primary focus. Over the years, Hunt's has grown to become one of the leading brands in the tomato product industry.
-The company changed hands several times in the 20th century and was bought by [[Conagra Brands]] in 1990. Today, Hunt's is known for its canned tomato products, including sauce, paste, diced, whole, stewed, puree, and crushed tomatoes, and other specialty tomato products.
 == Products ==
-Hunt's is best known for its canned tomato products, which are made using a proprietary process called "FlashSteam". Instead of using lye to peel the tomatoes, Hunt's peels them using steam. This process is believed to give the tomatoes a fresh, vine-ripened flavor.
+Hunt's offers a diverse range of tomato products, including:
-In addition to its tomato products, Hunt's also produces a wide range of other food products, including [[BBQ sauce]], [[ketchup]], [[pasta sauce]], and canned [[beans]].
+* '''Canned Tomatoes''': Available in whole, diced, crushed, and stewed varieties, Hunt's canned tomatoes are a versatile ingredient used in many recipes.
+* '''Tomato Sauce''': Hunt's tomato sauce is a key ingredient in many dishes, providing a rich tomato flavor.
+* '''Ketchup''': Hunt's ketchup is a popular condiment, known for its thick consistency and tangy taste.
+* '''Pasta Sauces''': Hunt's offers a variety of pasta sauces, including traditional, garlic, and herb flavors.
-== In Popular Culture ==
+== Production Process ==
-Hunt's has been mentioned in various forms of media and has been a staple in American kitchens for decades. The brand's products have been featured in numerous recipes and cooking shows.
+Hunt's tomatoes are grown in the fertile regions of [[California]], where the climate is ideal for tomato cultivation. The tomatoes are harvested at the peak of ripeness and processed quickly to preserve their flavor and nutritional value. Hunt's uses a unique flash-steaming technique to peel the tomatoes, which helps retain their natural taste and texture.
-== See Also ==
+== Marketing and Branding ==
-* [[Conagra Brands]]
+Hunt's has a strong brand presence and is recognized for its commitment to quality. The brand's marketing campaigns often emphasize the natural and fresh taste of its products. Hunt's logo, featuring a red tomato, is a symbol of the brand's dedication to delivering high-quality tomato products.
-* [[Heinz]]
-* [[Del Monte Foods]]
-== References ==
+== Related Pages ==
-<references />
+* [[ConAgra Brands]]
+* [[Tomato]]
+* [[Ketchup]]
+* [[Canned food]]
-[[Category:Food and drink companies of the United States]]
+[[Category:Food brands]]
-[[Category:Conagra Brands]]
+[[Category:ConAgra Brands]]
-[[Category:Companies based in California]]
+[[Category:Tomato products]]
-[[Category:American brands]]
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+File:Val Vita Foods-Hunts foods workers circa 1940.jpeg|Hunt's
+File:Val Vita Foods workers Fullerton, California 1940.jpeg|Hunt's
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