# Campbell's Company (The)

**Source:** https://geo.sig.ai/brands/campbells-company-the  
**Vertical:** Consumer Goods  
**Subcategory:** Enterprise  
**Tier:** Leader  
**Website:** campbellscompany.com  
**Last Updated:** 2026-04-14

## Summary

Camden NJ diversified food company (NYSE: CPB) at $10.3B FY2025 sales; rebranded to The Campbell's Company (Nov 2024), Rao's acquisition $2.7B, new CEO Mick Beekhuizen (Feb 2025) competing with General Mills for shelf-stable meals.

## Company Overview

The Campbell's Company is a Camden, New Jersey-based diversified food manufacturer — publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: CPB) as an S&P 500 Consumer Staples component — producing and marketing soups, snacks, sauces, and beverages under iconic consumer brands through approximately 14,000 employees with fiscal year 2025 net sales of $10.3 billion. Founded in 1869 by Joseph Campbell and Abraham Anderson as a fruit and vegetable canning operation, Campbell's became a cultural icon through chemist John T. Dorrance's 1897 condensed soup innovation. The company rebranded from Campbell Soup Company to The Campbell's Company in November 2024 (shareholder-approved) to signal its evolution beyond soup into a diversified food portfolio. Mick Beekhuizen became the 15th CEO in company history on February 1, 2025, succeeding Mark Clouse who retired to become President of the NFL's Washington Commanders. Beekhuizen joined Campbell's in 2019 as CFO and was elevated to President of Meals & Beverages in 2022. The company's $2.7 billion acquisition of Sovos Brands in 2024 added Rao's premium pasta sauce (the highest-rated mass-market pasta sauce brand), Michael Angelo's Italian meals, and noosa yogurt to the portfolio.

The Campbell's Company's two-segment food portfolio model addresses different consumer occasions with distinct brand architectures: the Meals & Beverages segment (Campbell's condensed soups, Swanson broth, Prego pasta sauces, Pace salsa, V8 vegetable beverages, and now Rao's premium sauces) serves the center-store cooking and convenience meal categories where brand loyalty and retailer shelf placement drive volume; while the Snacks segment (Goldfish crackers, Pepperidge Farm cookies and breads, Cape Cod chips, Snyder's of Hanover pretzels, Lance sandwich crackers) participates in the high-growth snacking occasion where incremental household penetration and new flavor innovation drive revenue growth. The Rao's acquisition brings a premium pricing brand (Rao's marinara retails at $10-11 per jar vs. $2-4 for Prego) that expands Campbell's addressable market into the specialty grocery and direct-to-consumer channels that traditional Campbell's brands do not serve.

In 2025, The Campbell's Company competes in the shelf-stable soup, pasta sauce, and snack food categories with General Mills (NYSE: GIS, Progresso soup + Pillsbury + snacks, $19.7B revenue), Conagra Brands (NYSE: CAG, Hunt's tomatoes + Chef Boyardee + snacks, $12.5B revenue), and Utz Brands (NYSE: UTZ, salty snacks, $1.4B revenue) for grocery retailer shelf space, promotional support, and consumer brand preference. The Rao's integration (2024-2025) represents Campbell's bet on premium and better-for-you food growth — transitioning the portfolio from value-positioned canned goods toward the $10+ premium pasta sauce segment where consumer willingness-to-pay and margin structure are fundamentally different from core Campbell's products. CEO Beekhuizen's priority in 2025 focuses on integrating Sovos Brands synergies, stabilizing the Meals & Beverages segment against private-label competition, and building Rao's household penetration beyond its Northeast US stronghold.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does The Campbell's Company do?
The Campbell's Company is a multinational food manufacturer and distributor that produces, markets, and sells a diverse portfolio of food and beverage products. The company operates through two divisions: Meals & Beverages (including Campbell's soups, Prego, Pace, V8, Swanson, and Rao's) and Snacks (including Pepperidge Farm, Goldfish, Snyder's of Hanover, and other snack brands). With over 155 years of history, Campbell's connects people through food they love, serving millions of consumers daily through retail stores, foodservice channels, and direct-to-consumer platforms across North America and internationally.

### When was The Campbell's Company founded?
The Campbell's Company was founded in 1869 as Anderson & Campbell by Joseph A. Campbell, a fruit merchant, and Abraham Anderson, an icebox manufacturer, in Camden, New Jersey. The company has evolved significantly over its 155-year history, officially becoming Campbell Soup Company in 1922 and changing its name to The Campbell's Company in 2024 to reflect its diversified portfolio beyond soup products.

### Where is The Campbell's Company headquartered?
The Campbell's Company is headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, where it has maintained its home since the company's founding in 1869. The company recently invested $50 million to enhance its Camden facilities, consolidating operations to accommodate over 1,600 employees on its renovated campus. Camden remains the heart of Campbell's operations and corporate leadership.

### What are The Campbell's Company's main brands?
The Campbell's Company owns multiple billion-dollar and leadership brands including Campbell's (condensed and ready-to-eat soups), Goldfish (snack crackers), Pepperidge Farm (baked goods), Prego (pasta sauce), Pace (salsa and Mexican sauces), V8 (vegetable juices), Swanson (broths and stocks), Rao's (premium pasta sauce), Snyder's of Hanover (pretzels and snacks), and many others. The portfolio spans soups, sauces, beverages, snacks, and baked goods.

### How much revenue does The Campbell's Company generate?
The Campbell's Company generated fiscal 2025 net sales of $10.3 billion across its two divisions: Meals & Beverages and Snacks. Fiscal 2024 revenues were $10.253 billion, representing strong growth driven by organic sales increases and strategic acquisitions like Sovos Brands. The company has achieved record financial results under recent leadership.

### Who is the CEO of The Campbell's Company?
Mick Beekhuizen became President and Chief Executive Officer of The Campbell's Company on February 1, 2025, becoming the 15th CEO in the company's 155-year history. He succeeded Mark Clouse, who served as CEO from 2019 to 2025. Beekhuizen joined Campbell's in 2019 as CFO and was promoted to President, Meals & Beverages in 2022 before assuming the top leadership role.

### What makes The Campbell's Company different from competitors?
The Campbell's Company differentiates itself through its 155-year heritage, iconic brands with deep consumer loyalty, diverse portfolio spanning multiple food categories, and balanced business model across Meals & Beverages and Snacks divisions. The company's strength lies in its billion-dollar brands (Campbell's, Goldfish, Pepperidge Farm), recent strategic acquisitions of premium brands like Rao's, commitment to innovation while honoring tradition, and strong market positions in both traditional and growth categories. The company's recent transformation and focus on premiumization positions it well for future growth.

### What recent acquisitions has The Campbell's Company made?
The Campbell's Company's most significant recent acquisition was Sovos Brands in March 2024 for $2.7 billion, adding premium brands Rao's pasta sauce, Michael Angelo's frozen entrées, and noosa yogurt to its portfolio. This followed the major 2018 acquisition of Snyder's-Lance, which significantly expanded its snacks business. The company has been actively reshaping its portfolio through strategic acquisitions and divestitures, including selling Pop Secret popcorn in 2024.

### How many employees does The Campbell's Company have?
The Campbell's Company employs approximately 14,000 people globally, with over 1,600 employees at its Camden, New Jersey headquarters following recent consolidation efforts. The company is committed to fostering a culture of belonging where employees are valued, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential, with comprehensive benefits starting from day one of employment.

### What is the history of Campbell's condensed soup?
Campbell's condensed soup was invented in 1897 by Dr. John T. Dorrance, a chemist with degrees from MIT and Göttingen University in Germany. Dorrance developed a revolutionary process for condensing soup by removing half the water, making soup affordable and shelf-stable. This innovation transformed the food industry and established Campbell's as a household name. The iconic red and white can design, introduced in 1898 and inspired by Cornell University's football uniforms, became one of America's most recognizable packages and was famously immortalized by Andy Warhol in his 1962 pop art series.

### Is The Campbell's Company publicly traded?
Yes, The Campbell's Company is publicly traded on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker symbol CPB. The company transferred its listing from the NYSE to Nasdaq in August 2024. Campbell's has been a public company for decades and is included in major stock indices, providing shareholders with exposure to the diversified food and beverage industry.

### What are The Campbell's Company's sustainability initiatives?
The Campbell's Company is committed to sustainability and corporate social responsibility, with initiatives focused on environmental stewardship, community engagement, and responsible sourcing. The company supports causes important to employees through charitable giving programs offering $1,500 in annual matching per employee. Campbell's has a long history of corporate social responsibility, dating back to its founding as a purpose-driven company over 150 years ago, and continues to invest in programs that nourish consumers, neighbors, employees, and the planet.

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*Data from geo.sig.ai Brand Intelligence Database. Updated 2026-04-14.*