PALESTINE, IL – October 22, 2026 – J.D. Mullen Company Inc., home of Mullen’s Dressing, celebrated an exciting milestone on Thursday, October 22, with a groundbreaking ceremony for its new expansion project in downtown Palestine, Illinois.
The expansion will allow Mullen’s to grow its operations, increase production capabilities, and continue building on the company’s nearly 100-year legacy of producing its famous dressings and sauces.
“We are incredibly excited about this next chapter for Mullen’s,” said Penny Shaw, Owner and President of J.D. Mullen Co., Inc. “Our roots are right here in Palestine, and we are proud to continue investing in the community that has supported us for generations. This expansion is about growing our business while keeping Mullen’s right where it belongs.”
Since opening its downtown production facility in 1948, Mullen’s has remained a proud part of Palestine’s history. This expansion represents another exciting step toward preserving that legacy for generations to come.
Our groundbreaking ceremony was featured by several local media outlets: