Rao’s Homemade is expanding its sauce portfolio with two creamy Italian-inspired varieties made with mascarpone cheese, slow-simmered tomatoes and bold flavor combinations. The launches reflect continued consumer interest in premium pasta sauces that deliver restaurant-style indulgence and elevated comfort food experiences at home.
Campbell’s has acquired a 49% interest in La Regina, the longtime manufacturer behind Rao’s Homemade tomato-based sauces. The investment reinforces the company’s focus on preserving Rao’s artisanal production approach as the brand surpasses $1 billion in annual sales.
Bold global flavors, probiotic twists, and chef-driven sauces lead the latest wave of innovation. Condiments and dressings are getting a serious upgrade in 2025.
Seasonings and table sauces—the two largest subcategories under sauces and seasonings—saw new product introductions saw rise by 11% and 20%, respectively, in 2024.
New sauces start with premium ingredients slow simmered for a rich and savory homemade taste
August 9, 2023
Made with premium ingredients like crushed tomato, basil, oregano and fresh garlic, new RAGÚ Kettle Cooked sauces start with slow-simmering in large kettles.
New limited edition varieties include Panettone with Balsamic, Red Wine Marinara and Balsamic Strawberry Compote
December 15, 2022
Rao’s Homemade expanded its Limited Reserve portfolio, a line of food items focused on using high-quality, premium and exclusive ingredients, with three new items.
New Italian-made sauces deliver Tuscan-style cooking using high-quality ingredients
July 19, 2021
Inspired by rich, Tuscan culinary traditions and technique, the new line of sauces delivers Tuscan-style cooking through fine ingredients and is available in four varieties at grocers and mass retailers nationwide.
Six in 10 consumers say they are cooking more at home—the single biggest change in behavior and one that sounds bullish for sauce, dressing, condiment, and spread makers.