Caesar Cardini's Italian Dressing

Cardini's dressing is inextricably linked to Caesar Cardini, the Italian-American restaurateur credited with inventing the Caesar salad in 1924 in Tijuana, Mexico. Following the salad's massive success, Cardini began bottling the dressing for commercial sale in the United States, establishing a brand legacy that celebrates classic Italian-American culinary traditions.

Today, the brand is owned by T. Marzetti Company, a major American food producer. While the brand carries a strong American identity and heritage, its distribution is global. Specifically in European markets like Germany, the products are often manufactured or distributed under licensing agreements, though the core brand identity remains rooted in the United States. The ultimate owner, Lancaster Colony Corporation, is a leading specialty food manufacturer based in Ohio.