Schlotterbeck & Foss
About Schlotterbeck & Foss
Augustus G. Schlotterbeck and Charles S. Foss founded Schlotterbeck & Foss Company in Portland, Maine in 1866. The company began as a prescription apothecary shop, moving to patented medicines and flavoring extracts. From the horse & buggy days to the present, Schlotterbeck & Foss has earned and maintained a reputation for quality products and fair dealings.
Behind our rich (and delicious) history lies a solid foundation of innovation. While honoring those time-tested recipes that secured our reputation, we keep ourselves open to new trends. We’re constantly tasting, sampling and looking for ways to improve and expand our offerings to grow with our customers.
For us, that means a blend of tradition and technology, taking the best from both worlds. While our manufacturing process has been streamlined through computerization, our cooking is still done in small batches, with the care of handcrafting, to bring out the most vibrant flavors. Our company is housed in a historic building, but our facility glistens with stainless steel pipes, specialty kettles and the latest machinery. We have a broad and diverse distribution base, yet we still pack all of our products by hand.
We measure our success by product quality and living our values: remaining dedicated to a small-batch manufacturing process, in which every employee has a sense of ownership, and using only the finest ingredients. To that end, our fudges are made of the finest Dutch cocoas, our vanillas from the best Madagascar beans, and our coffees from specialty roasted beans grown around the world. The fruits and vegetables in our sauces and salsas are the freshest available and, whenever possible, organic. The seasonings and spices we choose for our dressings, grilling sauces, mustards and marinades are all-natural. We believe you can taste the goodness of quality ingredients and careful craftsmanship.
About UsBehind our rich (and delicious) history lies a solid foundation of innovation. While honoring those time-tested recipes that secured our reputation, we keep ourselves open to new trends. We’re constantly tasting, sampling and looking for ways to improve and expand our offerings to grow with our customers.
For us, that means a blend of tradition and technology, taking the best from both worlds. While our manufacturing process has been streamlined through computerization, our cooking is still done in small batches, with the care of handcrafting, to bring out the most vibrant flavors. Our company is housed in a historic building, but our facility glistens with stainless steel pipes, specialty kettles and the latest machinery. We have a broad and diverse distribution base, yet we still pack all of our products by hand.
We measure our success by product quality and living our values: remaining dedicated to a small-batch manufacturing process, in which every employee has a sense of ownership, and using only the finest ingredients. To that end, our fudges are made of the finest Dutch cocoas, our vanillas from the best Madagascar beans, and our coffees from specialty roasted beans grown around the world. The fruits and vegetables in our sauces and salsas are the freshest available and, whenever possible, organic. The seasonings and spices we choose for our dressings, grilling sauces, mustards and marinades are all-natural. We believe you can taste the goodness of quality ingredients and careful craftsmanship.
Good Clean Food Since 1866
When you’ve been in business for over 150 years, you learn a lot. From our beginning in 1866 as a prescription apothecary shop, founders Augustus G. Schlotterbeck and Charles S. Foss earned a reputation for quality handcrafted products and fair dealings. They maintained these principles when they moved on to develop patented medicines and flavoring extracts in the 20th century.
In the 21st century we have kept with tradition and emerged as a leader in the private label, premium sauces, marinade and condiments’ space. Our core competency in product development supports our proprietary small batch manufacturing capabilities, resulting in marquee specialty foods. Our unmatched product development, using our selection of organic, clean label and non-GMO ingredients allows us to offer highly differentiated, innovative products that drive consumer loyalty.
Through the evolution of the company we have not changed our high standards, attention to detail and quality products. Our fudges are made of the finest Dutch cocoas and our coffees from specialty roasted beans grown around the world. The fruits and vegetables in our sauces and salsas are the freshest available and, whenever possible, organic. The seasonings and spices we choose for our dressings, grilling sauces, mustards and marinades are all-natural.
Though others may try to imitate our flavors, the main missing ingredient is always experience. No one in the industry does it better, because no one has done it longer. So indulge yourself in our products and discover why we’ve been pleasing palates for over 150 years.
CareersWhen you’ve been in business for over 150 years, you learn a lot. From our beginning in 1866 as a prescription apothecary shop, founders Augustus G. Schlotterbeck and Charles S. Foss earned a reputation for quality handcrafted products and fair dealings. They maintained these principles when they moved on to develop patented medicines and flavoring extracts in the 20th century.
In the 21st century we have kept with tradition and emerged as a leader in the private label, premium sauces, marinade and condiments’ space. Our core competency in product development supports our proprietary small batch manufacturing capabilities, resulting in marquee specialty foods. Our unmatched product development, using our selection of organic, clean label and non-GMO ingredients allows us to offer highly differentiated, innovative products that drive consumer loyalty.
Through the evolution of the company we have not changed our high standards, attention to detail and quality products. Our fudges are made of the finest Dutch cocoas and our coffees from specialty roasted beans grown around the world. The fruits and vegetables in our sauces and salsas are the freshest available and, whenever possible, organic. The seasonings and spices we choose for our dressings, grilling sauces, mustards and marinades are all-natural.
Though others may try to imitate our flavors, the main missing ingredient is always experience. No one in the industry does it better, because no one has done it longer. So indulge yourself in our products and discover why we’ve been pleasing palates for over 150 years.
Job Opportunities at Schlotterbeck & Foss
Would you enjoy working for a growing company in a fast paced environment? Do you take pride in your work? If so, Schlotterbeck & Foss might have the job for you!
Schlotterbeck & Foss is New England’s oldest manufacturer of sauces, condiments, dressings, and dessert sauces. Today, we still produce in small batches, with the care of handcrafting to bring out the most vibrant flavors. We have earned and maintained a reputation for quality, local products and great service and we’re looking for team players to be a part of it all. Interested?
Food ServiceWould you enjoy working for a growing company in a fast paced environment? Do you take pride in your work? If so, Schlotterbeck & Foss might have the job for you!
Schlotterbeck & Foss is New England’s oldest manufacturer of sauces, condiments, dressings, and dessert sauces. Today, we still produce in small batches, with the care of handcrafting to bring out the most vibrant flavors. We have earned and maintained a reputation for quality, local products and great service and we’re looking for team players to be a part of it all. Interested?
Inspiring Customer Loyalty With the Freshest and Finest Ingredients
Our unmatched product ideation and customization capabilities yield products with large cuts of ingredients–like blueberries, corn, mangos and whole garlic cloves—that retain the ingredient shape, texture, taste and integrity through a proprietary preparation, cooking and packaging process, offering both superior flavor and cling.
Our unmatched product ideation and customization capabilities yield products with large cuts of ingredients–like blueberries, corn, mangos and whole garlic cloves—that retain the ingredient shape, texture, taste and integrity through a proprietary preparation, cooking and packaging process, offering both superior flavor and cling.
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