| Name | Title | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|
Timothy Kruse |
Director of IT | Profile |
In 1977, a butcher and artisan named Celestino “Charlie” Mirarchi started making jerky. Charlie was definitely a doer. In fact, he was so busy making jerky that he couldn`t devote much time to selling it. So, his snacks remained a hidden gem—until Eugene and Susan Kang discovered it at a roadside stand on a trip to the Grand Canyon. They loved the jerky so much they decided to track down the maker. Soon, the trio went into business together—with a mission to share their meaty secret with the world.
Founded in 1857 by Gail Borden, Jr., Borden is a heritage American brand that produces more than 35 wholesome and delicious products enjoyed by millions of people every day. Borden was the first company to develop a patent for the process of condensing milk as well as the first company to use glass milk bottles. In 1936, Elsie became America`s favorite spokes-cow and was recognized in 2000 by AdAge as one of the top 10 advertising icons of the 20th century. Today, Borden is headquartered in Dallas and operates 13 milk processing plants and nearly 100 branches across the U.S. that produce and distribute more than 500 million gallons of milk annually for customers in the grocery, mass market, club, food service, hospitality, school and convenience store channels. The company`s People First culture has inspired decades of loyal tenure among hundreds of the 3,300 people Borden employs.
Brazi Bites was born in the kitchen of husband-and-wife duo Junea Rocha and Cameron MacMullin in 2010. In a few short years, they grew into a nationally distributed brand with a cult-like following after appearing on ABC`s Shark Tank in 2015 and were then included in Inc. 5000 2017 list of “America`s Fastest Growing Private Companies.” Brazi Bites makes naturally gluten-free Brazilian cheese bread with simple, clean ingredients in four distinct flavors. They make a great side dish for everyday meals, a wholesome after-school snack and an easy freezer essential to have on hand for a quick ready-to-bake appetizer. Their product line is available at over 6000 stores nationwide including Whole Foods, Sprouts, Kroger, Costco, Wegmans, Publix, Target and more.
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