Hunt’s is the name of a brand of preserved tomato products owned by ConAgra Foods, Inc. 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.
In 1943, Hunt’s was taken over by Norton Simon’s Val Vita Food Products – a competing firm founded in the early 1930s. The merged firm kept the Hunt’s name and incorporated as Hunt Foods, Inc. The new management decided to focus the company on canned tomato products, particularly prepared tomato sauce.
Hunt’s later merged with Wesson (producer of cooking oil) to form Hunt-Wesson Foods, which later merged with Beatrice Foods. The brand was sold to ConAgra along with many other former Beatrice brands in 1990.
Besides canned tomato sauce, the Hunt’s brand appears on tomato paste, diced, whole, stewed, and crushed tomatoes, spaghetti sauce, ketchup, barbecue sauce, and their Family Favorites line of canned recipe helpers. It also is the brand name appearing on ConAgra’s Manwich brand sloppy joes products as well as Hunt’s Snack Pack Pudding.
Hunts Whole
Rich with Fresh Possibilities
Key Characteristics: Whole, firm 100% natural tomatoes packed in their own juices.
Key Ingredient in: Soup, stew, spaghetti sauce, casseroles, chili
Hints from Hunt’s
Whole tomatoes can be chopped, hand-crushed or slow-simmered to the perfect size for any recipe
Hunts Diced
A Spectrum of Flavor Convenience
Key Characteristics: 100% natural tomatoes diced and packed in their own juices.
Key Ingredient in: Italian and Mexican dishes, chili, soups, stews
Hints from Hunt’s
Keep on hand as a year-round alternative to produce tomatoes: Saves time without sacrificing fresh flavor
Hunts Stewed
Slow-Cooked for Best Taste
Key Characteristics: 100% natural tomatoes sliced and seasoned with onions, celery and bell peppers.
Key Ingredient in: Vegetable dishes, casseroles, soups, sews, chili, Mexican and Italian dishes
Hints from Hunt’s
Just heat and serve as is for a great side dish. Add sauteed sliced zucchini and onion for a simple ratatouille.
Hunts Crushed
Pure Tomato Texture Cooks Love
Key Characteristics: 100% natural tomatoes concentrated for a texture between sauce and diced.
Key Ingredient in: Homemade pasta sauces with hearty authentic texture.
Hints from Hunt’s
Add them to everyday salsa for more body and fresh taste. Try chopped onions and cilanto for even more flavor.
Hunts Paste
The Essence of Tomato Taste
Key Characteristics: 100% natural tomatoes strained to an extra-thick paste with salt, spices and flavors.
Key Ingredient in: Pasta sauce, lasagna, pizza, chili, casseroles, soups and stews
Hints from Hunt’s
Use it like bouillon: Just add a tbs. or two to soups, sauces, crockery dishes or gravy to perk up flavor.
Hunts Puree
Expertly Crafted for Top Meals
Key Characteristics: 100% natural tomatoes crafted to a texture between paste and crushed.
Key Ingredient in: Soups, gravies, sauces, casseroles and meatloaf
Hints from Hunt’s
Try them in your favorite soups, gravies, sauces, casseroles or meatloaf to add body and blend flavors.
Hunts Sauce
Rich, Smooth and Versatile
Key Characteristics: 100% natural tomatoes slow-cooked with salt, spices and flavors for the perfect sauce.
Key Ingredient in: Pasta sauces, lasagna, meatloaf, chili, stews, casseroles,
and Mexican dishes
Hints from Hunt’s
Blend 1 can (8 oz.) with 3 tbs. brown sugar, then pour over meatloaf and bake for great presentation and taste.
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