The Oracle of Omaha, Warren Buffett, has a sweet tooth. If we're correct and he does, See's Candies has what it takes to satisfy it. Owned by Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway, See's makes more than 100 varieties of premium chocolate truffles, caramels, toffee, and other confections, including boxed assortments, lollipops, and kosher treats. See's Candies, Inc. sells its sweets at some 200 franchised, black-and-white-decorated shops in the US, primarily in the western states. See's products are also sold for fundraisers, through its Internet site, and by mail order.

The family-owned and -operated Chelten House Products Inc. was started in 1965 by Martin Dabrow. Chelten House Products makes all-natural, organic salad dressings and marinades for private-label customers and under its own Chelten House, Marinade Bay, and Simply Natural brand names. Its products, which also include marinades, rubs, salsa, mustard, and seafood, horseradish, soy, and pasta sauces, are sold in grocery stores in the US and Canada. Chelten's retail food customers include Albertson's, Giant, Kroger, Meijer, Whole Foods, and Wal-Mart. It also sells to the foodservice sector (Chef Select Recipes brand).

For over one hundred years, the Foppianos have been involved in the American wine industry from their home ranch in Sonoma County's Russian River Valley. The story of Foppiano Vineyards is a family epic and full of industry history. It is a tale which confirms the value of perseverance and commitment.The Foppiano Vineyards brand remains the best known and most admired by the industry and consumers. Petite Sirah, the family's favorite wine, has become the winery's signature wine, and is known nationwide as one of the country's top Petites year-in and year-out. The 100-year history of Foppiano Vineyards confirms that through the strength of the family and a commitment to quality, tradition can be maintained and can thrive.Now in 2009, Foppiano Vineyards has added to their team industry veteran and current COO Todd Arterburn, winemaker Natalie West and direct sales manager Darci Feigel. It's their dedication to carry on the tradition that the family has fostered over the generations and continue to be lead the California wine industry in the production of world class Petite Sirah.

Nature's Path Foods, Inc. was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Richmond, Canada. Nature's Path Foods, Inc. produces organic cereals. Nature's Path Foods company offers breakfast foods, snacks, and pasta. It also provides cold and hot cereals, bars, snack foods, waffles, breads, baking mixes, ingredients, soy-based vegetarian entrees, crispy rice and granola bars, organic crackers and cookies, and weils. Nature's Path Foods company’s products are sold through online stores and retailers internationally. It sells its products in Canada, the United States, New Zealand, Australia, and the United Kingdom.

C & D Fruit and Vegetable Company handles all southern vegetables. The company also markets Mexican produce in season. One of the finest grower/shipper operators in the Southeast, C & D operates field offices in major growing areas. We also maintain an office in Nogales to meet customer requirements from Mexico. From the southern tip of Florida to the eastern shore of Virginia, over 25 locations grow, pack and ship the freshest fruits and vegetables to our customers throughout the United States and Canada.For three decades the O'Brien family of C & D Fruit & Vegetable Company has taken the headaches out of produce buying. Known for consistent product quality and its tradition of dependability and service, C & D endures as a trusted leader in the perishables business.

Mariani Packing was founded in 1906 by Paul Mariani, Sr., grandfather of current company chairman and CEO, Mark Mariani. Mariani Packing company produces dried fruits, which are sold in bulk, under private labels and the Mariani brand to retail food stores and other food manufacturing companies in more than 50 countries worldwide. Its products include dried apples, apricots, cranberries, mangoes, and plums, as well as raisins and sun-dried tomatoes. Mariani Packing company operates five production facilities in California.

Ag Processing Inc a cooperative (AGP®) is a farmer-owned cooperative engaged in the procurement, processing, marketing, and transportation of grains and grain products.Since its formation in 1983, AGP has been committed to the success of its owners. Today, that is 184 local cooperatives representing over 250,000 farmers throughout the Midwest, and five regional cooperatives representing farmers throughout the United States and Canada.AGP operates nine soybean processing plants including six plants in Iowa, located at Eagle Grove, Emmetsburg, Manning, Mason City, Sergeant Bluff, and Sheldon. Other AGP processing plants are located at Dawson, Minnesota, St. Joseph, Missouri, and Hastings, Nebraska. The Hastings plant is the first farmer-owned soybean processing facility in that state.

Westward Seafoods processes ocean-going fin fish, crab, and surimi. Processing is done either in the company's plant near Anchorage, Alaska, or at Dutch Harbor, Alaska, which is located off the coast of the Aleutian islands in the Bering Sea. (Dutch Harbor has the distinction of being US' largest commercial fishing port). Seattle-headquartered Westward Seafoods has the capability of processing some 65,000 metric tons of seafood each year. Westward Seafoods, Inc. is owned by Japanese fish-processing giant, Maruha Nichiro.

Lionel Hitchen (Essential Oils) Ltd. is owned and operated by founder Lionel Hitchen and his family. Lionel Hitchen (Essential Oils) knows a properly squeezed orange can yield more than just juice. Lionel Hitchen company manufactures natural concentrated citrus oils from oranges, lemons, limes, and grapefruits. Beyond those basics, the company extracts oils from plant parts, including leaves, buds, roots, seeds, and twigs. Lionel Hitchen uses these extracts to make steam distilled oils, alcoholic extracts, oleoresins, liquid seasonings, and dry herbs and spices. Lionel Hitchen is a major supplier to the UK beverage, cosmetic, food, and toiletry industries.

Since 1965, when Issie and Mary Caviar started Liberty Fruit Company, Inc. Liberty Fruit have always offered an unmatched selection of the highest-quality fresh fruits and vegetables. Today, Liberty Fruit stand for three generations of leadership and over 260 dedicated employees serving customers throughout Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Iowa, Arkansas, Illinois and Texas. Liberty Fruit customers will tell you that our commitment to exceptional Quality and Service has always stood as the cornerstone of Liberty Fruit business. It's this commitment that represents Liberty Fruit way of thanking all Liberty Fruit customers for their trust and their loyalty.

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