Smucker's
Last verified: April 2026
Read our full verification: Is Smucker's Made in USA?Verification Summary
American Score
Manufacturing Location
Orrville, OH
Headquarters
Orrville, OH
Founded
1897
Products Verified
10 products
Evidence Breakdown
Factory Location Specificity
Specific factory city identified
Website Claim
Brand website explicitly claims Made in USA
Manufacturing History
20+ years of USA manufacturing
Known Overseas Production
No known overseas production
Verification Notes
J.M. Smucker Company headquartered and manufacturing in Orrville, Ohio since 1897. Founded by Jerome Monroe Smucker who began selling apple butter from a horse-drawn wagon. Core jam, jelly, and preserve lines produced at Orrville facilities. Also produces Folgers coffee (Orrville/New Orleans), Jif peanut butter (Lexington, KY), and other brands domestically. Publicly traded (SJM) but maintained Ohio headquarters and manufacturing through 125+ years.
Last verified: April 2026
Manufacturing Profile
Smucker's manufactures at a specific factory location in Orrville, OH. Founded in 1897 — a manufacturing history spanning 129 years. Our 10 verified Smucker's listings sit in food & beverages.
Verification tier
100% average
Very High — multiple independent sources confirm domestic production
Factory evidence
Specific city
Orrville, OH
Catalog breadth
10 products
1 category
How we verified Smucker's
Most recent check: Oct 21, 2026
From the brand's website
US-manufacturing statement found on smuckers.com · checked Oct 12, 2026
Independent source
“Smucker's To Build New R&D Facility on Orrville, Ohio, Campus”
costar.com · checked Oct 20, 2026
Amazon listings
We read the live Amazon listing for 10 of the 10 Smucker's products on this page (most recently Oct 21, 2026). None of them states where the product is made, so these products rely on the brand-level evidence above.
Company history
“In its fifth-generation of family stewardship, the Company is led by Chief Executive Officer, President and Chair of the Board Mark Smucker”
jmsmucker.com · checked Oct 3, 2026
Ongoing monitoring
We scan news for factory closures, offshoring and ownership changes. Last scan Oct 20, 2026: no change found.
These checks are run by our software on a schedule: brand websites are re-read about every three weeks, Amazon listings weekly, and news is scanned monthly. Every flag is checked against its original source before anything on this page changes. How the American Score works.
Smucker's has been manufacturing products in Orrville, OH since 1897. We carry 10 verified American-made Smucker's products.
Heritage & History
Jerome Monroe Smucker built a cider mill in Orrville, Ohio in 1897, selling apple butter sealed with his personal handshake guarantee.
The company has remained headquartered in Orrville through five generations of family leadership.
Made in Orrville, Ohio
The J.M. Smucker Company's main campus and manufacturing remain in Orrville, Ohio.
Smucker's longevity in Orrville reflects a family-ownership philosophy that resists relocation pressures.
Quick Picks
| Product | American Score | |
|---|---|---|
| Smucker's Strawberry Preserves 18 oz | 100% | Shop Now |
| Smucker's Strawberry Jam 32 oz | 100% | Shop Now |
| Smucker's Concord Grape Jelly 32 oz | 100% | Shop Now |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Smucker's made in the USA?
Yes. Smucker's manufactures 10 verified products in Orrville, OH. The J.M. Smucker Company was founded in 1897 in Orrville, Ohio by Jerome Monroe Smucker, who began selling apple butter from a horse-drawn wagon.
Where is Smucker's manufactured?
Smucker's is headquartered in Orrville, OH. Manufacturing takes place in Orrville, OH.
What Smucker's products can I buy?
We carry 10 verified Smucker's products across Food & Beverages. Every listing links directly to a trusted online store with verified American manufacturing.
When was Smucker's founded?
Smucker's was founded in 1897. The J.M. Smucker Company was founded in 1897 in Orrville, Ohio by Jerome Monroe Smucker, who began selling apple butter from a horse-drawn wagon.
Where can I buy Smucker's products?
Every Smucker's product listed here links to a trusted online store — a major retailer or the brand's own shop — where you can purchase directly.
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