The C. F. Sauer Company, founded in 1887 in Richmond, Virginia, is a manufacturer of condiments, spices and extracts. The company produces Duke's Mayonnaise, Sauer's spices and extracts, Gold Medal and Bama mayonnaise, and a variety of mustards, vinegars and cooking oils. C. F. Sauer operates manufacturing plants in Virginia, Kansas and South Carolina and sells products under its own brands and private-label programs. It is dedicated to high-quality ingredients and traditional recipes while continually innovating with new flavors and packaging. The company remains family-owned and is active in community charities.