| Name | Title | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|
Bryan Emerson |
Chief Information Officer | Profile |
In 1921, 320 dairy farmers met in St. Paul, Minnesota, to form the Minnesota Cooperative Creameries Association. Their idea was simple—join together to effectively market and distribute members dairy production across the country. From there, we quickly set our sights on growth. Just eight years after establishing our butter marketing organization, we expanded into the ag services and feed businesses. Our international journey kicked off 52 years later, as we began relaying the lessons we had learned to support local agriculture in developing nations around the world. Those efforts have also helped us expand our commercial business beyond the borders of the United States. Today, our four businesses give us a farm-to-fork view of agriculture. Pair this with our farmer ownership and we are uniquely qualified to fulfill our purpose of feeding human progress around the world, while always delivering on our responsibility to member-owners through our core values. We are united in a common cause, committed to excellence and inspired by our place in the world—but there are no shortcuts. We have never lost sight of the value of a hard days work.
Catalina Snacks Inc., is one of the fastest-growing companies in the Keto-Friendly cereal and snack food categories. Founded in 2017 by Krishna Kaliannan, Catalina Snacks, Inc. is using breakthrough science and food technology to make food healthier while continuing to focus on exciting taste and texture profiles. Catalina`s mission is to make healthier foods that are more accessible and convenient for various lifestyles while simultaneously delivering fantastic taste.
Häppy Candy is a food start-up that produces vegan gummies that are high in fiber, low in sugar and calories, and free from allergens, gluten, and palm oil. Their goal is to provide an innovative snack that is both delicious and healthy.
Chia Smash is a company that produces superfood fruit spreads sweetened naturally with dates and powered by chia seeds. Their spreads are Keto, Paleo, and Diabetic friendly, and made using imperfect fruits.
Columbus Vegetable Oils provides customers with the highest quality of oils, dressings and sauces, while delivering the ideal blend of personal service, collaborative care and unmatched responsiveness.