Best Foods Real Mayonnaise

Best Foods Real Mayonnaise is one of the most recognized condiment brands globally, particularly in the Western United States and Asia-Pacific markets. The brand shares a nearly identical identity with Hellmann's, which is sold in the Eastern United States, Europe, and Canada. The product is famous for its 'Real Mayonnaise' recipe made with whole eggs, oil, and vinegar.

The brand originated in San Francisco, California, when Postum Cereal Company (later General Foods) acquired a mayonnaise business that would eventually become Best Foods. The brand established a strong presence west of the Rocky Mountains, while Hellmann's dominated the east. In 2000, the brand was acquired as part of a massive merger in the consumer goods industry.

Today, Best Foods is owned by the British multinational Unilever. For the Australian and New Zealand markets, Best Foods is a staple in the mayonnaise category. While original production is deeply rooted in the United States, manufacturing now occurs in various global facilities to serve international markets, including specific production lines in Southeast Asia and North America for export to the Oceania region.