Uncle Dan's Salad Dressing and Dip Mix

Uncle Dan's is an iconic American brand known primarily for its dry seasoning mixes used to create dressings and dips. The brand was founded in 1966 by Dan Stevens in Billings, Montana. Its signature product, the Classic Ranch dressing mix, gained a loyal following for its distinct flavor profile that differentiated it from other national competitors. The brand focuses on 'create-your-own' freshness, allowing consumers to mix the dry herbs with their choice of buttermilk, mayonnaise, or sour cream.

Over the decades, the company relocated its base of operations to the Pacific Northwest. Today, Uncle Dan's continues to manufacture its products in the United States, primarily out of facilities in Washington state. The brand has remained relatively independent in terms of its core identity, focusing on regional distribution while expanding its e-commerce presence to reach fans across North America.

Currently, the brand is owned by Uncle Dan's, Inc., which is headquartered in Spokane, Washington. The company has maintained its status as a family-owned or closely-held private entity rather than being absorbed by a massive multinational conglomerate. This has allowed the brand to maintain its original recipes and quality control standards that have defined its place in the American pantry for over half a century.