Ventura Foods, LLC is a joint venture between CHS and Mitsui & Co. that was formed in 1995. Ventura Foods is one slick company. Its branded and private-label products include salad oils, shortenings, margarine, butter and butter blends, pan coatings, liquid butter alternatives, mayonnaises, salad dressings, fruit glazes and more. Ventura Foods company also makes soup and flavor bases and concession items such as popcorn popping oil. It sells its products to foodservice operators, other food manufacturers, and retail food stores in the US and abroad. Ventura's consumer brands include Marie's Dressing, Dean's Dip, Gold 'n Soft margarine, and LouAna Oils.