
The Marzetti Company today announced it has been named to Newsweek’s 2026 list of Most Trustworthy Companies in America, marking the first time the company has received this recognition. Now in its fifth year, the list honors 700 companies across 23 industries that have earned the confidence of customers, investors, and employees.
Within the Food & Beverage category, The Marzetti Company ranked 32 out of 50 organizations, spanning both public and private companies.
The rankings are based on an independent survey of U.S. residents, along with a comprehensive social listening analysis that evaluates public sentiment across a wide range of trust-related factors.
“This recognition is especially meaningful because trust is at the heart of everything we do,” said Dave Ciesinski, Chief Executive Officer of The Marzetti Company. “In the food industry, trust is earned every day—through the quality of our ingredients, the consistency of our products, and the integrity of our people. Our mission to make every meal better through high-quality, flavorful food is ultimately about delivering on that trust for our customers and the families they serve.”
The Marzetti Company has a long-standing commitment to crafting flavors that bring people together, from restaurant kitchens to family tables. Being named to Newsweek’s list underscores the company’s dedication to transparency, quality, and meaningful connections with its consumers and partners.
About Newsweek’s Most Trustworthy Companies in America
This prestigious award is presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The award list was announced on April 1, 2026 and can be viewed on Newsweek.com.
The Most Trustworthy Companies in America 2026 list was built on an innovative methodology consisting of two evaluation components: 1) Survey Results: Based on Investor Trust, Customer Trust, and Employee Trust; and 2) Social Listening Analysis: Based on the Number of Mentions, Sentiment, Virality, and Reach.
The 700 companies with the highest score have been awarded as one of the Most Trustworthy Companies in America 2026.
Statista publishes hundreds of worldwide industry rankings and company listings with high-profile media partners. This research and analysis service is based on the success of statista.com, the leading data and business intelligence portal that provides statistics, relevant business data, and various market and consumer studies and surveys.