In one aspect, a condiment dispenser for discharging condiment from a condiment container is disclosed. The condiment dispenser includes a housing configured to surround at least a portion of the condiment container when installed in the housing. A spout extends from the condiment dispenser for discharging the condiment from the dispenser. A pump is positioned within the housing to force condiment to the spout and out of the condiment dispenser. The condiment dispenser further includes a substantially continuous flow path having an inlet configured to couple to the condiment container and an outlet in the spout for discharging the condiment, the substantially continuous flow path installed as a single unit from the inlet to the outlet and extending through the pump.

In one aspect, a cartridge for containing condiment is provided. The cartridge includes a body having an inner substantially cylindrical surface for containing a fluid. The body has a first end defining an opening. The cartridge includes a plunger disposed within the body that is configured to slide axially within the body and to force fluid within the body toward the opening of the body. The cartridge includes a valve within the opening sealing the fluid within the body and permitting the fluid to exit the body.

There is provided a valve assembly for dispensing foodstuff. The valve assembly includes an annular valve seat. The valve assembly includes a downwardly-facing conduit coupled to the valve seat. The conduit has one or more radially-extending apertures extending therethrough. The valve assembly includes a valve positioned within the valve seat. The valve includes a sealing ring which extends about the conduit so as to inhibit passage of foodstuff therethrough. Actuation of the valve dislodges the sealing ring from the conduit and enables foodstuff to move radially inwards therewithin via the one or more apertures and thereafter downwards so as to exit from the conduit.