IHF's best known brands were Chef Boyardee pasta products, Bumble Bee Seafood,[1] PAM cooking spray, and Gulden's mustard.

[5] In July 1997, IHF acquired Bumble Bee Seafoods out of bankruptcy protection for US$163 million plus the assumption of debt.

[6] IHF went public in November 1997[7] and subsequently made a number of acquisitions in quick succession.

[10] Following poor stock performance in 1998, its price dropping by over two-thirds in six months, IHF began looking for a buyer.

[14] During its four years in operation, International Home Foods owned a variety of brands including: