J.R. Brooks knew he had a better way to pack and ship tropical produce. And to prove this point, he rode a boxcar filled with his freshly grown Florida green-skinned avocados from Homestead, Florida to market in New York City.That was 1928.Today the company is headed up by his son, CEO Neal Palmer (Pal) Brooks and President Craig Wheeling.The firm has built a reputation as a premier supplier of tropical fruits and vegetables across North America.Key to this competitive edge is Brooks Tropicals' capability to harvest over 70% of what the firm sells, specializing in Caribbean Red and Caribbean Sunrise papayas, SlimCado avocados, starfruit or carambola, Persian limes and Uniq Fruit.

Eleva Alimentos (also known as Avipal) keeps Brazilians well-fed. The company provides a variety of meat (chicken and pork), dairy, and grain (soy, corn) products. Processing about 1 billion liters of milk each year, Eleva sells a line of dairy products including milk, cheese, and butter under brands such as El Vaquero and Dobon. The company offers poultry and swine, which it processes at its three meat-processing sites. Founded in 1959, Eleva markets its products in Brazil and regions abroad, including Africa, Asia, Central America, Europe, and the Middle East. The company operates four distribution centers in Rio Grande do Sul, Sao Paran, and Rio de Janeiro. Eleva is a subsidiary of Brasil Foods.

Stonyfield Farm is banking on choosy moms to spend a few cents more to save the planet -- or at least buy the company's natural yogurts and ice cream. Founded in 1983, Stonyfield Farm uses certified organic milk and uses no gelatins, fillers, artificial flavors, colors, or sweeteners in its products. For customers allergic to cows' milk, it offers a line of soy-based yogurts. A longtime leader among health-food store brands, its products are now distributed across the US through national supermarket chains, natural food stores, and wholesale club stores, as well as overseas. Stonyfield is a subsidiary of France's Groupe Danone.

Wynnstay was founded in 1918 by tenant farmers of the local Wynnstay estate and was formally constituted as a farmers' co-operative shortly afterwards.Over the succeeding decades, the organisation steadily grew.A series of acquisitions during the last 15 years has expanded Wynnstay's trading area to include all of Wales, the border counties, and through much of the middle counties of England, from Cheshire and Staffordshire to Worcestershire and Oxfordshire.

Tingyi (Cayman Islands) Holding Corp. and its subsidiaries specialize in the production and distribution of instant noodles, beverages, and baked goods in China. Tingyi, is the Chinese market leader in instant noodles, ready-to-drink teas, and bottled water. Tingyi company also makes fruit juices, egg rolls, and sandwich crackers. Tingyi distributes its products, under the Master Kong brand throughout China via a country-wide sales network consisting sales offices and warehouses that serve food wholesale and food retail customers. Tingyi's management owns a controlling interest in the firm.

At Sorrento®, we do more than just bring exceptional cheese to America’s kitchens. We bring fresh, delicious taste to every bite. Innovation to every table. And unyielding quality to every package of Sorrento® Cheese. After all, we respect the discerning style of savvy consumers like you, and we aim to satisfy your needs with our extensive portfolio. And we’re bringing our fresh, delicious taste everywhere. Through partnerships with school programs as well as our Food Service division, Sorrento® is America’s choice for exceptional cheese.We are part of the second largest dairy company in the world, Groupe Lactalis, which also includes Président®, Precious®, Galbani®, rondelé®, and Mozzarella Fresca®. You could say we’re in good company.

Lotus Bakeries focuses on authentic specialities from the biscuit and cake world: caramelized biscuits (speculoos), gingerbread, cake specialties, waffles and pepparkakor biscuits. Lotus Bakeries, with headquarters in Belgium, is a dynamic, internationally oriented company with production facilities in Belgium, the Netherlands, France, Sweden and Canada, own sales organizations in 9 European countries and in the United States of America/Canada and an export department for the other countries. With 1,245 employees, Lotus Bakeries produces and sells high-quality, tasty products under the Lotus, Peijnenburg and Annas brand names. By maintaining a health balance between tradition and innovation, Lotus Bakeries indulges consumers with a unique range of products. In 2008 the Group achieved a turnover of EUR 256.7 million. The shares of Lotus Bakeries are listed on Euronext Brussels.

Founded in 1987 M & B Products, Inc. started with one customer and one truck.Today with a distribution network throughout 33 states M & B Products, Inc. has become a premier supplier of juice and milk related products of the food service industry. The dedication and commitment of M & B’s employees to be the leading supplier of juice and dessert products in our industry has been the strength behind our growth. With a state of the art production facility located in Tampa, Florida M & B Products, Inc. continues to bring new and innovative ideas to the foodservice industry. From our start with the Milliken Kpak package to our now environmentally friendly Dupont Enhanced Mini Sip Pouch, M & B Products, Inc. continues to be a leader in packaging ideas. M & B Products, Inc. is a USDA Continuous Inspected juice processing plant and a state licensed and inspected fluid milk processing plant. M & B Products, Inc. must pass both rigid inspection processes to continue being a supplier of juice and milk products to our valued customers.

Simmons Foods' products sizzle and simmer on grills and stovetops all over the world. The company produces fresh and frozen poultry items for chefs and consumers in the US and internationally. The company distributes its poultry to mass merchandisers and foodservice providers, including restaurants. It offers customization services and makes industrial and agricultural ingredients for use by livestock feed and pet food manufacturers. It also makes its own brands of petfood under the Twin Pet, Strongheart, and Fit & Active labels. Simmons has a partnership with Organic-Gro and Tyson Foods, known as Regenerated Resources, which turns poultry waste from Tyson and Simmons into commercial and consumer fertilizers.

Ocean Duke Corporation is the premier seafood importer and wholesaler. Ocean Duke supply major food service companies, processors, distributors and wholesalers throughout the United States. Founded in 1986 by Duke Lin, Ocean Duke have received numerous recognitions and have earned an excellent reputation in both the seafood industry and Ocean Duke community. Ocean Duke are committed to provide ocean duke customers with quality products and superior services. Ocean Duke sourcing expertise enables us to partner with customers in developing and procuring the most suitable products to fulfill their needs. Ocean Duke dedicate ourselves in building long-term relationships and creating customer satisfaction. Ocean Duke goal is to grow with ocean duke customers. Together, ocean duke can bring ocean duke businesses to a higher level!

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