Hellmann's Thousand Island Dressing

Hellmann's Thousand Island Dressing is a classic creamy condiment used for salads and sandwiches. The brand traces its origins back to 1913 in New York City, where German immigrant Richard Hellmann began selling his signature mayonnaise. Over more than a century, Hellmann's evolved from a local deli product to a global brand.

Manufacturing takes place in various locations globally to serve local markets; for instance, products sold in North America are often produced in the United States, while those in the UK and Europe are manufactured in regional facilities like those in the United Kingdom. Historically, Hellmann's was owned by Bestfoods (formerly CPC International) until its acquisition by the British multinational Unilever in 2000.

In early 2026, a significant shift in ownership occurred through a multi-billion-dollar transaction where Unilever merged its food business with McCormick & Company. This deal resulted in a combined food entity where McCormick holds a substantial interest, though the transition involves a complex structure where former Unilever shareholders and McCormick both retain stakes in the combined portfolio containing Hellmann's and Knorr.