Key Takeaways
- Edlong has once again been named one of the 2026 Best Places to Work in Illinois, marking 7 consecutive years of recognition.
- The company earned 4th place in the Medium Sized Businesses for Best Places to Work in IL category.
- Edlong continues to invest in employee well-being through benefits designed to support team members at work and at home.
Recognized as “Best Place to Work in Illinois”
For 7 years in a row, Edlong has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Illinois by the Dailly Herald Suburban Business Publication. These annual rankings help recognize and celebrate the companies across Illinois helping to shape stronger workplaces and a more vibrant economy.
Edlong’s continued recognition reflects a broader commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace. In recent years, the company was recognized as #2 for Best Places to Work in Illinois for Women in 2024, followed by a #2 ranking for Best Places to Work in Illinois for Hispanics in 2025, underscoring Edlong’s focus on equity, belonging, and representation across its workforce.
This year’s results show just how Edlong continues to build off this momentum, year after year. This year, Edlong ranked #4 in the Medium Sized Businesses category, reinforcing the company’s focus on fostering a workplace where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow.
On what this recognition means for the team, Kami Hunt, Human Resources Director at Edlong shared:
“It is an honor to be ranked #4 in our category for Best Places to Work in Illinois. It is truly a reflection of the amazing people of Edlong that not only work hard every day to showcase their expertise but also support and care for their colleagues. At the end of the day, best-in-class programs mean nothing without best-in-class teams. I’ve always known we have something special at Edlong, but this ranking is incredibly rewarding validation.”
A Culture Backed by Meaningful Benefits
As a global leader in dairy taste technologies, Edlong strives to raise the bar not only in innovation, but also in how it supports its people.
To help team members thrive personally and professionally, Edlong provides a robust and evolving benefits package, including:
- Generous PTO (including time away for birthdays, giving back, and mental health)
- Paid parental leave
- Family planning benefits (including fertility treatment and adoption support)
- Bereavement time (including for the loss of a pet)
- Perpetual summer hours
- 401(k) match and profit sharing
- 529 college savings contributions
- Tuition reimbursement
- Charitable donation matching program
- Bonus plans for all full-time positions
- Regular employee recognition and team events
- And more benefits.
Want to experience one of the “Best Places to Work in Illinois” for yourself and take your career to the next level?
Learn more about Edlong and our available career opportunities here.
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