Gold Pure Food Products
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Food manufacturing |
| Founded | 1932 in Brooklyn, New York, United States |
| Founder | Tillie and Hyman Gold |
| Headquarters | Hempstead, New York , United States |
Area served | United States (nationwide), Brazil, England, South Africa, Russia, Israel, Australia |
Key people | Marc Gold, Steve Gold, Neil Gold, Howard Gold, Melissa Gold (family members involved in ownership and management) |
| Products | Kosher-certified condiments including horseradish, mustard, duck sauce, cocktail sauce, salsa, wasabi sauce |
Number of employees | 48 (affected by 2021 closure announcement) |
| Parent | La Salle Capital (since 2015) |
Gold Pure Food Products Co., Inc. is a U.S.-based food manufacturer located in Hempstead, New York, focusing on kosher-certified condiments such as horseradish, mustard, duck sauce, cocktail sauce, salsa, and wasabi sauce. Although its main customer base lies along the East Coast of the United States, Gold distributes its products nationwide and internationally to countries including Brazil, England, South Africa, Russia, Israel, and Australia.
As of 1996, Gold's held approximately 70% of the horseradish market share.
History
The company was established in 1932 by Tillie and Hyman Gold in Brooklyn, New York, initially producing hand-grated horseradish. Their three sons—Morris, Herbert, and Manny—expanded operations through direct customer sales and delivery services. By 1956, increased demand led to the construction of a dedicated facility at 895-905 McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn, which remained the company’s headquarters until the move to Hempstead in 1994. To preserve its Brooklyn legacy, the street on which the Hempstead factory is situated was renamed 1 Brooklyn Road.
By 1992, ownership transitioned to the founders' grandchildren: Marc and Steve (sons of Morris) along with Neil and Howard (sons of Herbert). The fourth generation entered the business in 2002 with Melissa, daughter of Steven. Gold's boasts the world's largest root cellar and has been acknowledged by Crain's New York Business as the foremost U.S. processor of horseradish.
In the mid-1990s, Gold's established a key partnership to supply mustard for concession stands at New York Mets games.
In 2015, control of the company was sold to La Salle Capital, a private equity firm based in Chicago, with goals to improve manufacturing capacity and broaden brand reach. In 2021, La Salle announced plans to close the Hempstead plant and transfer production elsewhere, affecting 48 employees while continuing overall operations.
Nathan's Famous
In 1996, Gold Pure Food Products Co., Inc. entered into a licensing agreement with Nathan's Famous to produce and distribute Nathan's Famous mustard and other condiments throughout the United States.
Baker Brands Mustard
To diversify its offerings and increase sales volume, Gold acquired Baker Brands Mustard Co., a Manhattan-based mustard and vinegar producer, in 1993. This acquisition complemented its horseradish line by adding mustard products that experience peak sales during summer months.
Gold's produces under these brand names:
- Gold's
- Nathan's Famous (mustard)
- Chef Allen
- Baker Brands Mustard