| Name | Title | Contact Details |
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Chris Clark |
Chief Information Officer | Profile |
In 1855, New Orleans own Christopher Henry Miller turned his pastry chef experience into the Miller Candy Corporation. His son-in-law, Augustus Elmer, eventually joined him. And around the turn of the century, the company’s name was changed to Elmer-Miller. In 1914, Elmer’s sons signed on to what is now known as Elmer Candy Corporation. Elmer Candy soon increased its national presence by adding a wide variety of confections and snacks—some of which are still favorites today: Heavenly Hash Eggs (1923) and Gold Brick® Eggs (1936). In the early 1960s, Roy Nelson became a partner in the enterprise. In 1963, he purchased the entire company from the Elmer family and encouraged his son Allan to join the endeavor. Elmer Chocolate, now run by the third generation of Nelsons, is the second largest heart box manufacturer in the country. Easter favorites Gold Brick®, Heavenly Hash and Pecan Eggs outsell national leaders five to one along the Gulf Coast. And the Elmer Chocolate name continues to create sweet memories for new generations of candy lovers.
Founded in 2003, Late July Snacks is an independent operated company that offers tortilla chips and crackers made from organic, non-GMO ingredients that the whole family will enjoy. Late July products stand out in a crowded snack aisle, not just because of their delicious taste, but also because of their commitment to sourcing the highest quality ingredients. Led by Founder, CEO and mom Nicole Bernard Dawes, Late July is the fastest growing tortilla chip brand in the country and is proud to have found success without sacrificing its commitments to social or environmental causes. An organic snacks pioneer, Late July is dedicated to its mission to transform the food industry by creating the most delicious snacks in the world using organic and non-GMO ingredients. Late July also believes in giving back and donates 10% of its profits to causes that support healthy children and a healthy planet. The company offers a snack for everyone at the table with a variety of gluten-free, vegan, Kosher and nut free offerings. Late July Organic Multigrain Tortilla Chips, Restaurant Style Tortilla Chips, Classic Crackers and the newest addition, Clāsico Tortilla Chips, are available at retailers nationally.
Organic Valley is one of the leading companies in the Manufacturing sector.
Lancaster Colony Corporation manufactures and markets specialty food products for the retail and foodservice markets in the United States. It offers salad dressings and sauces under the Marzetti, Cardini’s, Pfeiffer, Simply Dressed, Katherine’s Kitchen, and Girard’s brand names; fruit glazes, vegetable dips, and fruit dips under the Marzetti brand name; Greek yogurt vegetable dips and hummus under the Otria brand name; and frozen garlic breads under the New York BRAND, Mamma Bella, and Mamma Bella's brand names. The company also provides frozen Parkerhouse style yeast dinner rolls and sweet rolls, as well as biscuits under the Sister Schubert’s, Marshall’s, and Mary B’s brand names; premium dry egg noodles under the Inn Maid and Amish Kitchen brand names; frozen specialty noodles and pastas under the Reames, Presto Pasta from Reames, and Aunt Vi’s brand names; croutons and related products under the New York BRAND, Texas Toast, Chatham Village, Cardini’s, and Marzetti brand names; and caviar under the Romanoff brand name. In addition, it manufactures and sells other products to brand license agreements, including Olive Garden’s dressing, Jack Daniel's mustards, and Ortalli’s balsamic vinegar. The company’s products are sold through sales personnel, food brokers, and distributors to retailers, distributors, and restaurants, as well as industrial customers. Lancaster Colony Corporation was founded in 1961 and is based in Columbus, Ohio.