Columbus Vegetable Oils is a supplier and packer of edible oils and shortenings based in Des Plaines, Illinois. Founded in 1936, the company produces and distributes soybean oil, canola oil, sunflower oil, olive oil, peanut oil, corn oil and specialty blends to food manufacturers, restaurants and distributors. Columbus offers bulk, tote, drum and packaged formats and provides custom blending and private-label packaging. The company emphasizes quality assurance, traceability and food safety certifications.