Huntsinger Farms grows horseradish along with soybeans, corn, and forage crops on approximately 5,000 acres of farmland in Wisconsin. Harvested in both spring and fall, horseradish roots grown on the farm are placed in cold storage until processed, bottled, and sold under the Silver Spring brand to markets worldwide. In addition to horseradish, Silver Spring processes and sells a variety of mustards, sauces, and other quality food products.
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Huntsinger Farms. The world's largest grower & processor of horseradish.
Where is horseradish grown in Wisconsin? ›
[gentle music] Today, we're on the way to Huntsinger Farms, located just outside of Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Now Huntsinger is the parent company for Silver Spring Foods, and together, they are the largest producer of horseradish in the world. That's right. Another industry leader coming from Wisconsin's food sector.
What is the horseradish capital of the US? ›
The town of Collinsville, IL and surrounding area is home to an estimated 60% of the world's horseradish root.
Which state grows the most horseradish? ›
Production. In the United States, horseradish is grown in several areas such as Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and Tule Lake, California. The most concentrated growth occurs in the Collinsville, Illinois region.
What is the horseradish capital of Wisconsin? ›
There are many reasons Eau Claire is the horseradish capital of the world. Our cold winters allow the crop to thrive.
Who is the number one producer of horseradish? ›
Silver Spring Foods, Inc., is the world's largest grower and producer of horseradish. Founded in 1929, the company is based in Eau Claire, Wisconsin and also produces an assortment of sauces and mustards.
Why is there a horseradish shortage? ›
The shortage stems from severe weather in the Midwest that hurt Silver Spring Foods' farms and suppliers ability to produce horseradish. The Wisconsin-based company is the world's largest horseradish producer.
Who produces the most horseradish in the world? ›
Silver Spring Foods, Inc., is the world's largest grower and producer of horseradish. Founded in 1929, the company is based in Eau Claire, Wisconsin and also produces an assortment of sauces and mustards.
Where is the best horseradish grown? ›
Most of the commercial production in the US is in California, New Jersey, Virginia, Illinois and Wisconsin. Japanese horseradish, or wasabi, is a totally different plant (Wasabi japonica). It is an aquatic plant grown in cool, continuously running streams for the pungent stems or petioles.
What country is known for horseradish? ›
Horseradish originated in the southern part of Russia and the eastern part of the Ukraine (17). The herb has been cultivated for centuries because of its culinary and medicinal benefits. In the past it has been used medicinally to treat everything from back aches to the common cold.
Illinois grows the lion's share: Collinsville-based J.R. Kelly Co. is the nation's top supplier, marketing an annual 10 million to 12 million pounds of roots, thus earning the nickname “The Horseradish House.”
