Three jars of jam on a tray with small pastries and berries outdoors.

OUR STORY

Since 1979, New Canaan Farms has been creating distinctive jams, salsas, spreads and sauces that delight. Our family-owned company handcrafts every batch in Utopia, Texas, combining generous amounts of fruits, vegetables and herbs with a chef-driven approach to flavor.

The Waters family moved New Canaan Farms to Utopia in 2022, bringing fresh ideas to a much-loved Texas brand. Today, our range includes more than 70 specialty foods, with Le Cordon Bleu-trained Chef and restauranteur Laurel Waters leading the development of new recipes and beautifully balanced flavor combinations.

We make food for sharing: an easy appetizer when friends drop by, something special for a cheese board, a shortcut to a great meal, or a gift worth giving.

THE HEART OF NEW CANAAN FARMS

Meet the people who bring a taste of Utopia to your table.

New Canaan Farms is a small, hands-on team. From developing recipes and simmering our small -batch flavors to packing orders and working with our retail partners, everything happens right here in Utopia

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Gerry Waters

Sales & Marketing

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Lou Waters

CEO

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Laurel Waters

Head Chef

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Dana O’Bryant

Customer Partnerships, Wholesale

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Steve Innanen

General Manager

Jennifer Jimenez

Customer Partnerships, Key Accounts

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COME VISIT!

Our kitchen is located in the historic water plant where pure spring water was once bottled for Texans to enjoy.

Our entire range is available at our company store at 941 Main Street, where we are open Tuesday – Friday,  9am-4pm. Come say hello and browse the collection, we’d love to see you!

We hope you’ll explore our small town, stop by our local partners, and get a little taste of Utopia for yourself.