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Harry’s Famous Sauce Now Available at 26 Gelson’s Markets Across Southern California

PRESS RELEASE — NEWS PROVIDED BY Julie Ceresnie for Harry’s Famous Sauce

CHICAGO, IL (NOVEMBER 2025) – Harry’s Famous Sauce, the flagship brand of The Open Food Company, co-founded by actor and entrepreneur Harry Hamlin and food-industry leader chef Renee Guilbault, announced today that its full line of chef-crafted sauces is now available at 26 Gelson’s Markets in Southern California. This marks an exciting milestone for Harry’s Famous Sauce and its mission to reimagine the convenience category with culinary integrity, transparency, and quality ingredients.

“At Gelson’s Markets we’re always looking to curate products that offer a superior quality to our customers. We’re proud to be the first retailer to bring Harry’s Famous Sauces to grocery aisles, as the brand is redefining what ready-to-use sauces can be with their chef-crafted, transparent, and incredibly flavorful sauces,” said Rich Gillmore, Vice President of Center Store at Gelson’s Markets.

“Our goal has always been simple – to make the most delicious sauces with real, kitchen-found ingredients you can trust. We want to make it easier for people to enjoy quality meals at home without compromise,” said Chef Renee Guilbault, CEO and Co-Founder of Harry’s Famous Sauce. “Gelson’s Market has long championed exceptional products, and we’re thrilled to partner with them to bring our sauces to more home cooks.”

The premium sauces are made with U.S-grown tomatoes and simple, whole ingredients that are recognizable – no additives, no shortcuts, and no secrets. The collection includes four varieties: Marinara No⁰ 7, Lemon Pepper Dill, Spicy Tarragon Vodka, and Rosemary Red Wine Base so you can enjoy a restaurant-quality meal at home in minutes. For a limited time, Gelson’s Market will offer shoppers a special introductory price of $11.99 (regular MSRP $13.49).

“Seeing Harry’s Famous Sauce on Gelson’s Market shelves is incredibly rewarding. This started as a passion project rooted in our family kitchen, and it’s grown into something that’s helping people cook and eat better,” said Harry Hamlin, Co-Founder of Harry’s Famous Sauce. “We will be visiting local stores for special tastings soon and hope to see you there!”

Learn more about Harry’s Famous Sauce and the upcoming tastings at Gelson’s Markets visit harrysfamous.com and follow @harrysfamoussauce on social media to find out when Harry and Renee will be at a store near you.

About Harry’s Famous Sauce

Harry’s Famous Sauce is the debut brand from The Open Food Company, the first-ever open-source food brand. As a WBENC-certified, women-owned business, the company is committed to real ingredients, open recipes, and radical transparency. With a dedication to quality, convenience, and culinary authenticity, Harry’s Famous Sauce makes it easy to enjoy deeply flavorful meals at home, offering not only ready-to-use products but also free access to the full recipes and step-by-step guides, so anyone can recreate the recipes from scratch. For more information visit www.HarrysFamous.com and follow along on social media @HarrysFamousSauce

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