# G.L. Mezzetta, Inc. G.L. Mezzetta, Inc., known as **Mezzetta**, is a prominent food processor in the United States, specializing in glass-packed peppers, olives, and a variety of specialty foods. With a rich history dating back to 1935, the company was founded by Italian immigrant Giuseppe Luigi Mezzetta and his son Daniel in San Francisco. Initially, Mezzetta served as a distributor of imported specialty food items to delicatessens and restaurants in the area. ## Key Facts: - **Headquarters**: American Canyon, California, USA - **Industry**: Fruit and Vegetable Preserving and Specialty Food Manufacturing - **Products**: Olives, pickled peppers, pasta sauces, and other pickled vegetables - **Brands**: MEZZETTA, Napa Valley Bistro (wine-based pasta sauces) - **Facilities**: Occupies a 200,000-square-foot plant in the Green Island Industrial Park - **Ownership**: Privately held, operated by fourth-generation family member Jeff Mezzetta ### Company Milestones: - **1973**: Management taken over by Ron Mezzetta, Daniel's son - **1980**: Began packaging and distributing food products for retail sale - **1993**: Acquisition of Kona Coast Hawaiian Sauces and Marinades - **1995**: Relocation to a new factory in American Canyon, CA ### Community Engagement: - Sponsors an annual ""Make That Sandwich"" recipe contest with a $25,000 first prize ### Corporate Social Responsibility: - **ESG Ranking**: Engages in environmental, social, and governance practices, with a specific ESG ranking available upon request