Hanley's Foods

Hanley's is a Louisiana-based food company specializing in premium, natural salad dressings and croutons inspired by the culinary heritage of the American South. Founded in 2012 by Richard and Kate Hanley, the company was born out of a desire to bring the classic Louisiana Sensation® dressing style to retail shelves after the founders discovered it was only available in restaurants and cookbooks. After refining their recipe through community salad parties and early success at the Red Stick Farmer's Market, they partnered with the LSU AgCenter's Food Incubator to accelerate their path to market. Today, Hanley's products are distributed in over 2,000 retail stores across the United States. Every bottle is made from scratch in Louisiana using premium, natural, and locally-sourced ingredients. The company's flagship product line centers on distinctive Southern-flavored salad dressings, including a creamy olive oil-based ranch variety made without seed oils, eggs, or added sugar — positioning the brand firmly in the better-for-you condiment segment. Croutons round out the product portfolio as a complementary category. Hanley's operates under rigorous food safety and quality standards, holding certifications and compliance with HACCP, NSF, SQF, GMP, SOP, SSOP, CCP, and CAP frameworks. The brand has achieved significant retail penetration with trusted partners including Walmart, Costco, Whole Foods, Winn Dixie, Rouses Markets, Compass Group, Royal Caribbean, and AG Stores. The company has received notable media recognition, including a feature on the CNBC television show The Billion Dollar Buyer, as well as coverage in Forbes, Specialty Food Magazine, Grocery Headquarters Magazine, and regional outlets such as The Times-Picayune and The Advocate. Hanley's differentiates itself through its single-category focus, commitment to locally sourced Southern ingredients, and transparent, clean-label formulations targeting health-conscious salad and food enthusiasts across both retail and foodservice channels.