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.
Sugarlogix, whose mission is to create functional sugars with health benefits, is a bioengineering company that makes human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) for infant nutrition. HMOs are the fiber-equivalents in human breast milk that play crucial prebiotic functions in babies` guts. Sugarlogix` novel HMO-producing technologies offer safe and affordable HMOs for babies without access to breast milk. Founded in 2016 and led by Co-Founder and CEO Chaeyoung Shin, Sugarlogix is headquartered in Oakland and is financially backed by 8VC, Berkeley Catalyst Fund, and SOSV and private investors.
Ag Processing Inc (AGP®) is a cooperatively-owned agribusiness engaged in procuring, processing, marketing, and transporting of oilseeds, grains, and related products. Since its creation in 1983, AGP has grown in size, scope, and reputation – both in the U.S. and internationally. Today, our owners include 171 local and regional cooperatives representing more than 250,000 farmers throughout the U.S. and Canada. The Company`s businesses include soybean processing, vegetable oil refining, renewable fuels, ag products/grain, and international operations. AGP is the largest cooperative soybean processing company in the world and a leading supplier of soybean meal and refined vegetable oils. We operate nine soybean processing plants in Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, and Nebraska, as well as three soybean oil refineries and three biodiesel production facilities. In addition to our commodity-based products, AGP`s branded products include SoyGold® (biodiesel) and AminoPlus® (bypass protein). AGP is invested internationally in Protinal/Proagro, a leading integrated poultry company in Venezuela.
Headquartered in Le Mars, Iowa, Wells is the largest family-owned privately held ice cream processor in the United States, producing more than 900 ice cream and frozen novelties treats. Wells produces Blue Bunny® ice cream, frozen novelties and specialty frozen desserts along with the iconic Bomb Pop® brand. So much ice cream is produced in Le Mars by Wells that the city was designated as the Ice Cream Capital of the World® by the Iowa legislature! Blue Bunny branded items are distributed across the nation. Ice cream enthusiasts can find their favorite Blue Bunny products in grocery, convenience and club stores, on mobile vending trucks and in foodservice settings (such as educational institutions, hospitals and restaurants). The company’s corporate office and two ice cream plants are located in Le Mars. Over 2,500 production, sales, office, and support personnel make up the Wells family. With its state-of-the-art production facilities the company is cited by many industry experts as one of the most technically advanced in the industry.