Sonoma County’s Alexander Valley was mostly prune orchards and pastures when, in 1962, Maggie and Harry Wetzel purchased a large portion of a homestead built by Cyrus Alexander, the valley’s nineteenth century namesake. Here, in a rural community of family farms and ranches, the Wetzel family settled. They raised livestock, cultivated bountiful gardens and restored Alexander’s original home, making it the center of family life. With an eye to their neighbors in nearby Napa Valley, the Wetzels boldly planted premium grape varieties, among the first in the area. Then the family built a small winery. Hank Wetzel, oldest son of Maggie and Harry, produced Alexander Valley Vineyard’s first wine in 1975. His wife Linda set up the books and managed the winery office. AVV quickly established a reputation for estate grown wines with distinctive varietal character. Acclaimed for crisp Chardonnay and luscious Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley Vineyards brought recognition to the appellation and became a leading winery in Sonoma County.

Western Yeast Company produces cultured yeast and other dietary supplements for farm animals and livestock. Yeast aids in digestion and is especially helpful for pregnant or nursing animals and their young. Western Yeast makes supplements suitable for beef and dairy cattle, goats, horses, swine, chickens and turkeys, and sheep, as well as for dogs. The company also makes sanitizing products for controlling and.or eliminating odor from live animal operations and septic tanks. Western Yeast was founded by Dr. E. W. Newhaven in 1932 and incorporated in 1969.

Clearwater Seafoods Income Fund harvests, processes, and distributes fresh and frozen fish and shellfish. It holds major offshore rights to harvest clams, crab, lobster, scallops, and shrimp off the northeastern coast of Canada. The Canadian company sells seafood to customers worldwide. Clearwater Seafood operates its own fleet of ships, along with off-shore and on-shore processing facilities. Founder and CEO Colin MacDonald retired in 2010; food industry veteran Ian Smith was appointed CEO. MacDonald remained as chairman.

Premier Foods Company makes bread, spreads, pickles, vinegars, sauces, beverage mixes, and snack foods, as well as bulk condiments. Its big brand names include Ambrosia and Bird's custards, Mr Kipling cakes, Branston baked beans, Hartley jellies, Hovis bread, Loyd Grossman sauces, and Sun-Pat peanut butter. Premier's offerings are available at food retailers and foodservice providers throughout the UK. It has become a lead player in the UK food sector in recent years, with the acquisition of RHM and Campbell Soup's UK operations.

Got some hungry cattle? Tell 'em to loosen their golden belts and hit the feedlot. Golden Belt Feeders operates four cattle feedlots and markets more than 125,000 head of fattened cattle per year in the Arkansas River Valley of Kansas. The company raises its own cattle as well as offering custom cattle-feeding for other ranchers. Golden Belt takes care of the feeding, nutrition, and health of the animals it fattens for market. In addition it offers risk-management and financing services. Golden Belt Feeders was founded by owners Merlin and Nelva Grimes in 1968.

From its humble beginnings in 1927, Kelley Bean Co., has grown to become one of the largest originators and marketers of dry edible beans in the world. Today, a third generation family management is in place and poised to lead a team of outstanding employees into the future.Since 1927, we have maintained a focus on what we do best--dry edible beans. Quality, stability and service, along with continued customer satisfaction have led us into today’s world market. Our most valuable assets are our growers, our employees, and our customers. Honor all business commitments with passion and integrity.The American Grower produces the best quality in the world.Flexibility and Adaptability around our core focus is necessary for progress.

Mount Olive Pickle Company, which boasts more than 1,200 brine vats, was founded in 1926. Mount Olive Pickle Company makes pickled products preferred by persnickety people. Mount Olive Pickle company's pickles are the #1 selling brand in the southeastern US and a top seller across the nation. Every year, it produces more than 90 million jars of condiments -- offering some 80 styles of processed and fresh-pack pickles, relishes, and peppers. Mount Olive Pickle company procures its yearly supply of some 130 million pounds of fresh produce from farmers in Georgia, South Carolina, Maryland, Delaware, Ohio, and Michigan. It also imports brined cucumber and pepper products from India and Greece.

Martori Farms is an American grower and shipper rooted in a century’s experience in fresh fruit and vegetables.Our origins trace back to the turn of the century, to a horse drawn wagon owned by one of the first members of the Martori family to set foot in the United States. He founded a solid tradition, as a fruit vendor on the streets of New York City. He distinguished himself by consistently offering only the freshest products of the finest quality. A firm handshake and his honest reputation guaranteed every transaction. That grassroots approach stayed in the Martori family. Today you’ll see at Martori Farms a fourth generation striving to honor that century old tradition.Over the years, Martori Farms has grown into a vertically integrated operation, shipping fresh fruits and vegetables year round throughout North America. We maintain direct control over all aspects of production, and we adhere to those same simple principles that sparked our grandfather’s success all those decades ago.

Pacific Coast Producers was founded in 1971 and is based in Lodi, California. It has field stations in Central and Northern California; and distribution centers in Lodi and Palermo, California. Pacific Coast Producers, Inc. operates as a private label packer of canned fruits and tomatoes. Its products include tomatoes, apricots, peaches, pears, grapes, fruit cocktail and chunky mixed fruits, fruit mixes, triple cherry mixed fruits, fruit bowls, mandarin orange fruit bowls, and mandarin oranges in orange gels.

At Hornell Brewing (which does business as Ferolito, Vultaggio & Sons) image is everything. Colorful, arty bottle and can designs distinguish the company's beverages -- including AriZona iced teas, energy drinks, and fruit drinks -- from the competition. The company's beverages are top sellers in the ready-to-drink iced tea sector in the US. Flavors include Green Tea with Ginseng, Pomegranate Green Tea, and Blueberry White Tea. Its other products include energy and sports drinks, juice, and smoothies. In addition to tea, Hornell Brewing makes and sells malt liquor and beer (Crazy Stallion, Mississippi Mud) and bottled water. Co-founders John Ferolito and Don Vultaggio own and run the company.

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