John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. JBSS

Company Overview

John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. (NASDAQ: JBSS) is a U.S.-based food processing and distribution company specializing in tree nuts, peanuts, dried fruit, snack mixes, and related products. The company operates within the packaged foods and snack foods industries, supplying both branded and private-label products to retail, commercial ingredient, and foodservice customers. Its principal revenue drivers include branded consumer snack products sold under names such as Fisher, Orchard Valley Harvest, Squirrel Brand, and Southern Style Nuts, along with contract manufacturing and private-brand production for major retailers.

Founded in 1922 by John B. Sanfilippo Sr., the company began as a wholesale nut and produce business in Chicago and evolved into a vertically integrated processor and marketer of snack products. Over time, JBSS expanded through acquisitions, product diversification, and the development of nationally distributed consumer brands. The company’s strategic positioning is supported by long-standing retailer relationships, integrated sourcing and processing capabilities, and expertise in nut procurement, roasting, seasoning, packaging, and distribution.