Spice Islands is an American brand of spices and herbs that began in 1941. The spices are manufactured in Ankeny,

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, the largest spice manufacturing facility in the world. The brand is owned by B&G Foods, Inc. The company's name is taken from the famous "Spice Islands" of Indonesia, aka the

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, which are the original home of many famous spices such as nutmeg and cloves.

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* Food and drink companies of the United States Brand name condiments Ankeny, Iowa {{Food-product-stub American companies established in 1941 1941 establishments in the United States Food manufacturers of the United States