Smart Chicken® was founded in 1998 with a vision to produce the safest and most natural fresh poultry available‚ A Higher Degree of Fresh Chicken™. We introduced air chill technology to the United States, replacing the standard immersion/absorption method of chilling poultry. In addition to minimizing the use of water during processing, air chilling allows us to guarantee that no water is ever added to our chicken, providing a more wholesome and satisfying dining experience.We believe it is important for you to know our chickens are raised and processed the right way, from egg to shelf. Our chickens are fed only the finest grain produced in America's Heartland, are never given antibiotics or hormones nor fed animal by-products. We pioneered the utilization of CAS in the United States so that our birds are handled with care in every aspect of production, from our spacious, free roam farms to our production facility and beyond. Our combination of humane treatment, sustainable practices and state-of-the-art facilities guarantee you a true, premium product.

Founded in 1944, Naperville, Ill.-based Quality Chekd Dairies Inc. is a member-owned organization of 27 independent dairy processors with 60 manufacturing facilities located throughout the United States, Mexico, Guatemala and Colombia. Quality Chekd member companies provide consumers with world-class dairy products endorsed by the familiar Blue Q, Red Chek trademark, a symbol of Quality and Food Safety. Quality Chekd works on behalf of our dairy processors by providing them with services that asist them in being a successful business along with providing consumers with safe, delicious dariy products. Food Safey is first, we establish quality assurance measures and evaluations, laboratory resources, along with employee training and planning. We also provide our members with human resource tools, marketing trends and information, and purchasing opportunities to help them maintain costs. All these services are wrapped up in the Quality Chekd trademark, signaling product excellence.

Robertet bottles "eau de profit" and essences of jasmine and ginger. The French company makes fragrance and flavor ingredients for use in the food, perfume, and aromatic-product industries. They are used around the world in perfumes, essential oils, and cleaning products, as well as for flavorings by food and beverage companies. Robertet creates traditional and new products. It develops new extraction methods and tries to spot and develop trends in areas like perfumery, aromatherapy, and aromachology (the study of the effects of smells on human behavior). Robertet has operations in Asia, North and Latin America, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. The Maubert family owns a controlling interest in Robertet.

Since its founding in 1969, the National Raisin Company has been owned by the Bedrosian family. National Raisin might secretly like to twist the old adage to go something like -- a raisin a day (actually, maybe cup) keeps the doctor away. Located in the heart of California's San Joaquin Valley raisin-growing region, the company processes more than 100 million pounds of raisins every year. National produces organic and conventional raisins for retail customers under the Champion and Bonner Organic labels. It also grows and dries plums (prunes) and apricots, also sold under the Champion brand name. In addition, National's foodservice operation offers currents, raisin juice concentrate, and raisin paste.

For over fifty years, the Manfredini family has been cultivating and selling the finest mushrooms available in the industry. Growing quality mushrooms began with my father, Frank, who started a small growing operation in Landenberg, PA, in 1946. In 1948, after my graduation, I followed in my father's footsteps, joining the family business. Originally named "Frank Manfredini and Son", I had a much greater vision, and in the early 1980's, the company was renamed "Manfredini Enterprises Inc". In the early 1990's, we constructed a new office/warehouse facility on the original family homestead. Exciting new lines of produce were added to our full line of mushrooms. Spring mix, spinach, and sprouts are just a few of the items that are now handled and distributed daily along with our mushrooms. In 1997, The Manfredini Team welcomed my son, Dominic J., to the staff to assist in the ever-growing company, adding the third generation of Manfredini's. Today we employ over forty people and continue to expand our product line and distribution range across the United States. Despite all our growth and success, we haven't lost sight of consistently delivering the finest quality and service possible to our customers. We are very proud of our accomplishments, and we believe that Frank would be too.

The family-owned and -operated Joe Granato, Incorporated was founded by its namesake, the late Joe Granato, in 1964. Joe Granato is a fresh fruit and vegetable wholesaler. The Salt Lake City company purchases produce from farmers in Arizona and California and distributes it to customers in Utah and neighboring states through a partnership with Pride Transport. It also imports produce from overseas. They partner with such companies as Taylor Farms, Sunkist Growers, Growers Express and Bolthouse Farms.

Hodgson Mill company touts its use of grinding stones (rather than the steel blades that the big companies use) to mill a variety of grains, including wheat, oats, rye, and corn. The Missouri mill was built in 1837; company founder Alva Hodgson purchased the mill after its second rebuilding in 1882. Hodgson Mill products include flours, flax seed, couscous, cereals, bread and baking mixes, batters, and non-gluten and soy products. It has added wholewheat and veggie dried pastas to its offerings, which are available at retail food outlets nationwide.

DELLA NATURA COMMODITIES is the most reliable international supplier in the northern hemisphere for organic counter seasonal products and ingredients from around the world. We are your one stop solution, by growing, sourcing and distributing certified organic commodities and processed products to North America, Europe and the Far East. If quality, service and price are your priorities, you don't need to look any further.DELLA NATURA COMMODITIES works directly with organic farmers in South America to develop high quality certified organic ingredients and products. Choosing a reputable supplier is a delicate process, that is why we accurately select the proper land, location and facilities to fully guarantee the reliable source of our products. The company's continued growth in the organic market has built up a steady and loyal base of international clientele thus establishing its mark within the organic community, due to the highly remarkable excellence of its quality products and straight forward business policies.

Pasta Reale company makes fresh filled and unfilled pastas, gnocchi, and lasagna, as well as fresh pasta sauces. It also manufactures other food items such as soups and consomme's; meat, chicken, and vegetable stocks; and gravies. Pasta Reale company's brands include Pasta Reale, Duchy, and Joubore. Located in southern England, Pasta Reale's chilled foods are available throughout Europe, as well as in the Middle and Far East. Although the subject of take-over speculation and offers in recent years, pasta company remains under the ownership of its founding Lopalco family.

Just five miles from the Pacific Ocean, Edna Valley Vineyard has one of the longest and coolest growing seasons in California. Its location in one of the state's few east/west-oriented valleys allows nighttime coastal fog to move inland, cooling the grapes after a long day in the sunlight, so that they slowly mature while retaining sufficient acidity. The vineyard's unique site consists of layers of clay and volcanic rock over ancient ocean subsoil. We are a partnership between Paragon Vineyard Company, which is owned by the Niven family, and Diageo Chateau & Estate Wines. The Niven's planted Paragon, our estate vineyard, in the early 1970s and the Chalone Wine Group joined with the family to establish a partnership as Edna Valley Vineyard in 1980.Diageo Chateau & Estate Wines purchased the Chalone Wine Group in 2005.

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