| Name | Title | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|
Darrell Riekena |
Chief Operating Officer | Profile |
For nearly a century, The Jel Sert Company has focused on creating high quality, high value foods and beverages that help bring people together. As a proud family owned business, they understand that sharing a meal; a treat or even just a quick beverage can be an opportunity to create meaningful time with loved ones. Since its incorporation in 1926, The Jel Sert Company has been at the forefront of innovation in the food and beverage industry; with an evolving portfolio of brands ranging from drink mixes to dessert mixes and freezer pops. Our beloved brands include Otter Pops, Fla-Vor-Ice, Pop-Ice, Kool Pops, Wyler`s Light, Flavor-Aid, All Sport, Super C, Pure Kick, Royal, My-T-Fine and Nature`s Hand. The Jel Sert Company is based in West Chicago, Illinois, where over 1,000 employees share the company`s passion for creating incredible products that help families and friends gather together to make lasting memories.
Founded in 1929, the J.R. Simplot Company is one of the world`s largest agribusiness companies. Headquartered in Boise, Idaho, the privately-held company employs more than 10,000 people worldwide with annual revenues of $6 billion. The company`s integrated portfolio includes phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching, cattle production, food processing, food brands, and other enterprises related to agriculture. The company`s roots go back to 1923, when founder J.R. Simplot left home at the age of 14 to start a one-man farming operation. J.R. was never afraid to embrace new ideas and take on new challenges. His vision set the company on a course grounded in innovation, determined to always seek out new ways of making food plentiful and accessible to everyone. Simplot pioneered advancements in food production – from perfecting the dehydration of vegetables, to helping feed our troops in World War Two, to the development of the frozen french fry. Simplot remains focused on feeding a growing population. The company continues to seek out new ideas and approaches to provide safe and nutritious foods for future generations. Simplot has never lost sight of its farming and ranching roots and the importance of protecting the environment. Sustainability is woven into the very fabric of the company, driving Simplot`s employees to work smarter and seek out new, more efficient and environmentally friendly technologies to improve operations. Simplot`s spirit of innovation, respect for resources and passion for people are cultivating a world of possibilities.
MILTON`S DISTRIBUTING CO., INC. has a history dating back to 1933. MDC is a multi-state importer and alcoholic beverage wholesaler with a focus on servicing multi-state, specialty retail chains. Milton`s Distributing Co., Inc. and Gordon Logistics, LLC are a jointly-managed family business entities in the alcoholic beverage industry. Gordon Logistics has been in existence since 2002 as a trucking company, and has recently established a strong physical presence in New Jersey and is acting as a third-party logistics provider delivering transportation and warehousing solutions to, primarily, alcoholic beverage industry participants. Combined, the companies employ 120 team members across 4 locations.
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