In 1937, Risvold’s began it’s history in Santa Monica, California, by specializing in the production of homestyle salads, handmade daily with only the finest ingredients. Risvold’s delivered fresh, made-to-order salads for a small customer base located in the Los Angeles basin. The popularity and reputation of Risvold’s label grew at a steady rate, supporting the decisions for automation and plant relocation to a larger facility in 1973.
Risvold’s continued to grow by expanding its distribution through specialty distributors, dairies and produce companies. Today, Risvold’s salads are distributed in the Western states by several full line distribution companies. Risvold’s growth has been sparked by the development of new products and private label programs for regional accounts. Risvold’s has managed its growth by reinvesting profits into plant improvements, which have recently increased the production capacity by more than 50%, and through the recruitment of management personnel that can meet the company’s long-term goals.