Campbell's Country Ladle Minestrone soup

Campbell's Country Ladle Minestrone is a staple within the Australian canned soup market, known for its focus on hearty, vegetable-rich recipes. The brand originates from the United States, where Joseph Campbell and Abraham Anderson founded the original company in 1869 in Camden, New Jersey. The 'Country Ladle' sub-brand itself is tailored specifically to the Australian palate and market.

In Australia, the product is manufactured at the long-standing Campbell's facility in Shepparton, Victoria. While the Campbell's brand name is globally iconic and synonymous with the American Campbell Soup Company, the ownership structure of the Australian operations changed significantly in 2019.

The Australian business, including the Shepparton manufacturing site and the local rights to the Campbell's brand, was acquired by the global private equity firm KKR (Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. LP) as part of its purchase of the Arnott’s Group. Today, the product is managed by The Arnott’s Group (headquartered in Sydney, Australia), which operates under the ultimate ownership of KKR, headquartered in the United States. The Campbell's trademark is used in Australia under license from the original US parent company.