Olde Thompson Black Pepper

Olde Thompson is a venerable name in the culinary world, particularly known for its high-quality spices, seasonings, and spice grinding tools. Founded in 1944, the brand has grown from a specialized spice mill manufacturer into one of the largest spice companies in the United States, providing a wide array of gourmet products to retailers and food service providers.

The brand's black pepper products are primarily sourced from global peppercorn growers and processed in the United States. Olde Thompson operates significant facilities in California, where they handle the grinding, blending, and packaging of their spices under strict quality control standards. This domestic manufacturing ensures consistent quality and allows them to maintain their position as a market leader in private label and branded spice solutions.

In 2021, Olde Thompson was acquired by Olam Food Ingredients (ofi), a global leader in natural, sustainable food ingredients and solutions. This acquisition combined Olde Thompson's packaging and distribution expertise with ofi's vast global sourcing network. Today, the brand operates as a key component of ofi's spices portfolio, leveraging a farm-to-shelf supply chain that emphasizes sustainability and transparency in spice sourcing.