The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) has announced that Torani, a well-known flavor company, has joined its membership. Torani, which began in 1925 and is recognized for its syrups and sauces, operates out of San Leandro with facilities covering more than 600,000 square feet.
“We are thrilled to welcome Torani to CMTA,” said Lance Hastings, President & CEO of CMTA. “Torani is an iconic California brand that exemplifies the innovation, quality, and commitment to growth that define our state’s manufacturing community. We look forward to working with them to foster growth and opportunity for manufacturers across the state.”
Torani started with five syrup flavors and now offers over 150 products sold internationally. The company emphasizes strong flavor development and seeks to create opportunities for advancement among its workforce.
“As a 100-year-old California company that makes things, we know how much good manufacturing jobs matter to our communities,” said Melanie Dulbecco, CEO of Torani. “We’re excited to join others who share that same passion and commitment.”
The company employs more than 400 people at its San Leandro site and reports it has never had layoffs in its century-long history.
CMTA represents manufacturers in California and advocates for policies supporting industry growth. Manufacturing accounts for about $300 billion annually in output within the state—approximately one-tenth of California’s total economy—and provides jobs for 1.3 million residents with wages above those in other non-farm sectors.
Torani was founded in San Francisco’s North Beach neighborhood. The business claims credit for popularizing Italian sodas in the United States during the 1920s and creating the first flavored latte in the 1980s. It is also a certified B Corp focused on promoting opportunity throughout its operations.
