In Tours, France, a public fountain, flowers, and a large white building in the background, under a blue sky with clouds. The text at the bottom reads 'OUR STORY' on a green background.

Fundraising promotional materials for Mullens, featuring a catalog with sauces and dressings including French dressing, barbecue sauce, apricot delight, and Italian dressing, along with a order form

A booklet of recipes from Mullen's with a macaroni salad recipe and a picture of a macaroni salad in a bowl.

Six bottles of Mullen's salad dressings arranged on a gray surface with a plain background. The bottles feature labels for different flavors including Italian, Barbecue Sauce, French, Special, and Apricot Delight. The word 'SHOP' is written in white capital letters on a green banner at the bottom.

An old, burned map with a magnifying glass and a green pushpin. The map is placed over a partial American flag background with the text 'FIND MULLEN'S' on a green banner underneath.

Four smiling people, Penny Shaw, Dana Winklepleck, Richard Goodall, Tim Sanders, taking a group selfie in front of a brick wall with a large 'GALLERY' sign at the bottom.

A display of various barbecue sauces, spice jars, and condiments on a table with a red and white checkered tablecloth. There are fresh vegetables, buns, and a small portable grill with a flame decal in the background, indicating a vendor stall.

Group of people standing inside a store holding orange gift bags, smiling for a photo, with a sign reading 'TOURS' at the bottom.

A person holding a smartphone displaying contact information for J.D. Mullen Company, with the name written in bright green text on the screen, and the word 'CONTACT' in white on a green background at the bottom.

John Mullen in military uniform, possibly from the early 20th century, with a serious expression, sitting with his arms crossed.

Close-up of a fresh salad with spinach, cherry tomatoes, shredded carrots, shredded cheese, sliced grilled chicken, and boiled eggs in a white bowl. In the background, there is a bottle and a cup of French dressing on a white surface.

A historical military enlistment record for John David Mullen, drafted or inducted in 1917, serving in the First Marines with prior service in the Navy.

A black-and-white photo of a nurse or doctor standing outside in a rugged area, leaning against a building with brick and wooden elements. She is dressed in a white uniform with a nurse's cap, has her hands in her pockets, and is looking ahead with a

Black and white portrait of a man with neatly combed hair, wearing a suit and tie, looking directly at the camera with a serious expression.

Black and white portrait of a woman with neatly styled short hair, wearing earrings and a dark blazer with a white blouse underneath. A small lapel pin is visible on the blazer.

Vintage illustration of State Street, looking west in Lawrenceville, Illinois. Features old-fashioned cars parked along the street, small buildings including a restaurant, and a clock tower on a building on the left. The sky is partly cloudy.

Black and white photo of a man with glasses and a suit smiling at a desk. There are papers, notebooks, and pens on the desk, and a wooden wall in the background.

Historical military discharge certificate from the United States Army with handwritten details and official emblems.

A historical enlistment record document from 1917 with handwritten details of a soldier named John David Mullen, including military service information, ranks, and awards, accompanied by official stamps and signatures.

Black and white photo of a woman with glasses working in a craft or lab setting, surrounded by bottles and equipment, with handwritten notes labeled "MULTEN #2" and "100%".

A black and white photo of a young child with curly hair and a bow on top, sitting behind four bottles of Mullens salad dressings, including French, Ranch, Blue Cheese, and Tomato Sauce.

Shelf of bottled French dressing with yellow labels and red caps.

A newspaper article titled "J. D. Mullen Buys Mission Tea Room." The article talks about J. D. Mullen, a well-known restaurateur, who has bought the Mission Tea Room, a popular dining place in Robinson, for several years. Mullen owns and operated mul

Red delivery truck with a large white cargo container parked on a street, with a man in sunglasses sitting inside the cab. The truck has a Chevrolet emblem on the front grille and a license plate number 19731G.

Rows of bottles filled with a red condiment on a supermarket shelf, labeled as imitation French dressing.

Black and white photo of two men sitting on a bench in front of an ice cream truck with the words "Shaner’s Ice Cream" and "Palestine, Ill." on the side; one man is wearing a bandana and glasses, the other is in a white shirt.

Vintage photo of four people wearing white nurse uniforms and hats working on a production line with bottles, possibly in a factory setting, with red crates stacked in the background.

Four men wearing paper hats and glasses working with boxes labeled 'Mullen's', 'Palestine, Illinois,' and 'ID Mullen Co.' in a room with cardboard boxes and equipment.

A man dressed as a nurse wearing glasses and a nurse's hat, working with a vintage medical device that has multiple tubes and metal components.

A man sitting at a restaurant counter with condiments on the counter in front of him, wood-paneled walls, framed pictures, a wall-mounted lamp, and red blinds covering a window.

Two men wearing white uniforms and paper hats working with a vintage filling machine, filling bottles with a yellow liquid in a factory setting.

Vintage photo of a two-story brick building with a sign that reads 'J.D. MULLEN CO.' and three parked cars in front, including a yellow Chevrolet van, an orange car, and a bronze-colored car. The building has large storefront windows and a covered si

People working together in a factory filling bottles with a liquid, with boxes of bottle caps nearby.

Teenagers in a kitchen preparing bottles of sauce and filling small containers, wearing paper chef hats.

Workers filling bottles with liquid, surrounded by boxes of caps, in a factory setting.

A man wearing glasses and a dark striped polo shirt standing on a rolling platform next to a large industrial machine, possibly a water heater or boiler, with a white wall and ceiling in the background.

Black and white photo of two young males working on machinery, one wearing a paper hat and the other a striped shirt, in a workshop or laboratory setting.

Assorted vegetables including tomatoes, cucumbers, radishes, cabbage, peppers, and leafy greens arranged with salad dressings on wooden shelves.

Roy, Jeff and Ann Shaner standing behind a stack of boxes.

Roy, Jeff and Ann Shaner standing outside Mullen's, signage visible in the window.

Four people stand in front of a sign that reads 'Famous for Salads, Muogen's' at a restaurant. A man in a white t-shirt and light jeans is on the far left, next to a man in a striped shirt and dark pants, then a man in a gray shirt and jeans, and a w

A bottle of Mullens French Dressing and a plate of tacos garnished with lettuce, chopped vegetables, and drizzled with orange sauce.

A row of six bottles of salad dressings, each with colorful labels, including French dressing, Thousand Island, Barbecue, creamy Italian, and more, placed on a white surface against a plain light-colored background.

Bottles of Mullens imitation French dressing with green labels, arranged on a wooden surface, with green leafy plants on either side.

Group of children gather and look through a window to a laboratory where two people work with scientific equipment. One person is pouring a liquid into a container, and another is operating machinery.

Group of six people standing on stage at a formal event, with a woman holding a certificate and a man holding a bottle. Behind them, a black curtain and the American flag are visible. The event is the 2024 finalists for the Illinois Manufacturers Ass

Workers packing bottles of sauce into boxes at a packaging facility

Group of children and an adult sitting in a small dining area with black and white checkered floor, framed photos on the walls, and a large window at the back.

Three women smiling and holding award ribbons and framed photos while standing in an indoor setting. The woman in the middle is holding red and blue ribbons. The woman on the left is dressed in a black t-shirt and jeans, and the woman on the right is

Four elderly women sitting at a table in a cafe or restaurant, smiling and holding hands. The background has framed photos and a shelving unit with various bottles and jars.

Six people standing in a room with checkered black and white floor tiles, some wearing red aprons, with industrial equipment and a yellow wall in the background.

Group of young people and an adult man standing outside in front of a building with large glass windows, posing for a photo. People are dressed in casual and semi-formal clothing, some holding notebooks or phones. There is a flower pot with yellow fl

A group of people standing inside a store near the entrance, smiling at the camera, with a large window behind them and a checkered black and white floor.

A brick building with a sign reading 'ANDERSON BROTHERS' and a smaller sign for 'Mullen's' restaurant. The building has a metal awning with string lights, American flags, and a bright moon in the night sky.

Front view of a brick building with a black awning, large glass windows, and a door with number 211. Decorative flower pots are placed outside, and American flags are on each side. The sign on the building reads "A. ANDERSON BROTHERS."

Penny Shaw walks along the front of Mullen's. There is a flag flying on a pole and the sky is clear.

Group of children and an adult woman standing in fitness gym with exercise equipment behind them.

A woman with curly brown hair, wearing a black top and orange pants, standing outside a glass storefront with a welcome mat.

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Mullen’s Dressing Breaks Ground on Downtown Palestine Expansion

Mullen’s Dressing Breaks Ground on Downtown Palestine Expansion

PALESTINE, IL – October 22, 2026 – J.D. Mullen Company Inc., home of Mullen’s Dressing, celebrated an exciting milestone on Thursday, October 22, with a groundbreaking ceremony for its new expansion project in downtown Palestine, Illinois.

The expansion will allow Mullen’s to grow its operations, increase production capabilities, and continue building on the company’s nearly 100-year legacy of producing its famous dressings and sauces.

“We are incredibly excited about this next chapter for Mullen’s,” said Penny Shaw, Owner and President of J.D. Mullen Co., Inc. “Our roots are right here in Palestine, and we are proud to continue investing in the community that has supported us for generations. This expansion is about growing our business while keeping Mullen’s right where it belongs.”

Since opening its downtown production facility in 1948, Mullen’s has remained a proud part of Palestine’s history. This expansion represents another exciting step toward preserving that legacy for generations to come.

Our groundbreaking ceremony was featured by several local media outlets:

RICHARD GOODALL “GOLDEN BUZZER” EDITION LABEL

Richard Goodall, “The Singing Janitor”, is a Golden Buzzer winner on the popular TV show America’s Got Talent.

MULLEN’S NOW OFFERS FUNDRAISING

Looking for something different to use for your fundraiser this year? Consider selling Mullen's dressings.

NO MORE “IMITATION” FOR THE REAL MULLEN’S ORIGINAL

Based on changes at the FDA, Mullen's is no longer required to use the word "Imitation".

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