Liberty Vegetable Oil Company was founded in 1948 by Isaac Sinaiko and is still owned and operated by his descendants. Liberty Vegetable Oil Company produces certified-organic and -kosher oils from tree nuts. Its oils include sweet almond, English walnut, and pecan, all of which are used in the food-manufacturing, personal-care product, and cosmetic industries. Liberty also makes specialty oils, including oleic canola oil and non-GMO (non-genetically modified) soybean oil. Liberty Vegetable Oil company's milling and refining facilities have the capacity to process 75 tons of nuts and kernels every day. Its products, which are made from US-grown nuts, are distributed throughout the world.

Patrick Cudahy, established in 1888, calls itself the "Home of Sweet Apple Wood Smoked Flavor," and that says it all. The company makes sliced ham, salami, and specialty Italian and deli meats for sandwich shops, delicatessens, and fast-food operators. Its retail products include sausage, bacon, boneless hams, lean ham and turkey products, and sliced luncheon meats. The company has expanded its products to include Hispanic and Latino specialties, including such items as chorizo, salami higueral, salchichon servecero, and more. Patrick Cudahy also makes foodservice products and oils for industrial and institutional use. Patrick Cudahy is owned by meat giant Smithfield Foods, which purchased it in 1984.

Kraft Food Ingredients Corp. manufactures and supplies food ingredients for food manufacturers. Kraft Food company offers cheese solutions, such as pasteurized process, soft, and restricted melt cheeses, as well as cheese powders, dairy flavors, and cheese sauces; savory solutions, including pan dripping, roast, fried, sautéed, rotisserie, meat, and vegetarian flavors; and dessert and baked goods solutions comprising marshmallows, caramel, granolas, and crackers. Kraft Food also provides enhancers, such as barbeque sauces, mustards, and steak sauces, as well as salad dressings; and other ingredient solutions, including cereals, tapioca, meals, fat replacers, and non-fat dry milk alternates.

The importance of cooperation -- it's one of life's most important lessons. Dating back to the early 1900s, the Farmers Cooperative Company learned that lesson early on. The 5,200-member co-op offers agronomy and grain marketing services to its members, who oversee some 3 million acres of farmland in central and north central Iowa. It operates 40 grain elevators and provides soil testing, and mapping services. It sells supplies including seed, feed, and fertilizer, to its members. Farmers Cooperative is an acquisitive operation. Since the 1960s it has acquired more than 20 other agricultural co-ops, grain elevators, fertilizer manufacturers, and other farm-related businesses.

Founded in 1888, Manischewitz Food Products Corp. is one of the world's top bakers of matzo (unleavened bread) and one of the leading manufacturers of a bevy of other kosher products, including cookies, pasta, sauces, and soups. Its brands include Guiltless Gourmet, Manischewitz, Season, Mrs. Adlers, and Goodman's. The company, which is a subsidiary of The Manischewitz Company, also licenses the Manischewitz name for wine. Kosher foods are among the fastest-growing grocery categories in the US and Manischewitz endeavors to boost sales by attracting non-Jewish customers by introducing products with wider appeal (Asian entrees, soup cups).

Imperial Sugar is committed to protecting the health and safety of everyone who plays a part in our operations, lives in the communities in which we operate or uses our products. We will not be satisfied until we succeed in eliminating all injuries, occupational illnesses, unsafe practices and risks to food safety. Imperial Sugar will comply with all applicable laws and regulations, and apply responsible standards where laws and regulations do not exist. The company's commitment begins with a visible and active leadership that engages employees and service providers to manage health and safety performance. This commitment is supported by a safety system based on the principles from OSHA Voluntary Protection Plan (and PSM Supplement) and OHSAS 18000.

Equal Exchange has created Big Change since 1986. Our founders envisioned a food system that empowers farmers and consumers, supports small farmer co-ops, and uses sustainable farming methods. They started with fairly traded coffee from Nicaragua and didn't look back. Today, we continue to find new and powerful ways to build a better food system. We partner with co-operatives of farmers who provide high-quality organic coffees, teas, chocolates and snacks from all over the world, including here in the United States. We invite you to join us. Together we can create stronger local communities, a more just food system and a healthier planet.

Established in 1956, TableMark company is a Japanese manufacturer of frozen and processed foods and beverages. Products include seafood, rice and noodles, bottled water, and alcoholic beverages. The firm also has interests in real estate, hotels, restaurants, and entertainment facilities. In addition, TableMark makes medical, cosmetic, and veterinary products. TableMark company operates about a dozen offices in Japan, as well as a factory network that extends into China and Southeast Asia. It changed its name to TableMark in 2010. Japan Tobacco acquired TableMark company in 2008 and made it a wholly owned subsidiary.

Hood River Distillers, Inc. (DSP-OR-1) was established in 1934 in Hood River, Oregon. It began by making fruit wines and brandies from the apples, pears and berries that were going to waste as excess production from the valley's abundant harvests.In the early days, Hood River Distillers used 470,000 boxes of Oregon apples annually to make products such as Old Delicious Brandy. Production capacity back then was 300,000 gallons per year. Hood River Distillers has been at its current bottling facility in Hood River since 1968 and has expanded the plant for storage and production line upgrades several times throughout the years. The company is currently producing more than 1.25 million cases per year. Today, Hood River Distillers is the largest and oldest liquor company in the Pacific Northwest. Hood River Distillers produces, imports and distributes more than 15 brands of spirits ranging from value to premium products, including whisky, rum, gin, vodka, brandy, tequila and liqueur. While Hood River Distillers distributes spirits in more than 40 states, its core distribution area is the Pacific Northwest.Hood River Distillers’ Premium spirits brands include Spudka Vodka, Pendleton Whisky, Brokers Gin, Yazi Ginger Vodka, Knickers Irish Cream Whisky, and ULLR.

The Dean's story begins in 1975 at the heart of Helen Dean's kitchen, in the small town of Huntly, North East Scotland.It was here that Helen first created her delicious traditional shortbread. First baking for friends and family who loved the ‘melt in the mouth’ sensation. Her husband Bill, a Drum Major, thought it was so delicious he decided to use Helen’s baking to help raise funds for the local Huntly pipe band. Their touring helped to spread her shortbread's fame far and wide. Soon the aroma of home baking would fill the town as Helen established her own small bakery to meet demand.

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