Albert Landreth, an entrepreneur from Pennsylvania, came to Manitowoc in the 1800s to grow vegetable seed. He began experimenting with the canning process at a small hotel on the shores of Lake Michigan. In 1887 he built a canning plant and packed Wisconsin’s first commercially canned peas from his local crop. He sold his product to local markets under the “Lakeside” brand. Lakeside established a partnership with the University of Wisconsin’s College of Agriculture, which led to advancements in quality control and built a reputation for innovation. Close partnerships with local farmers improved planting schedules and produced high-quality crops, including green beans, corn, carrots, beets, tomatoes and even sauerkraut. The company grew over the years by opening new facilities, purchasing existing canning plants from smaller companies, and expanding into new product lines. Since our founding, we’ve operated continuously as the successor to Landreth’s early venture and the Lakeside name he established. We remain Wisconsin-based and family-owned. We employ more than 850 people year-round and hire 1,000-plus seasonal employees during the summer harvest season. We operate 13 locations in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Ohio and partner with retail and foodservice customers across the U.S., as well as some international export business. Our products are on the shelves of all major U.S. retailers under their store label offerings.

AT LAKESIDE FOODS YOU’LL FIND…

• A leadership team focused on driving growth in our business and innovation in our products
• Honest, hardworking employees who take pride in their work and do what it takes to get the job done
• A family atmosphere and a focus on employee safety
• Job stability that comes with working for a company that’s survived and thrived for 130 years
• People committed to making our communities better for all

When you join the Lakeside team, you’ll become part of our family. We work side-by-side to produce food that provides nourishment and enjoyment for American families everywhere. We’re driven to find new ways to serve our customers and our community. At Lakeside, we’re committed to growing our company – and our people. And there’s a seat at the table for you.