| Name | Title | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|
Ben Shichman |
Chief Technology Officer | 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 28 years ago in Sonoma County, California, Amy`s Kitchen is a world leader in the production of natural and organic convenience foods. Named after Andy and Rachel Berliner`s daughter, Amy, the company now has over 2,400 employees. Yet, it remains a privately held, family-owned business and is one of the few remaining U.S. companies to craft its own recipes, source its own ingredients, and make its products in-house. In 1988, Amy’s cooked up its first food, Amy’s Vegetable Pot Pie. Today, Amy’s makes more than 270 organic products, ranging from an international array of frozen entrees, burritos, wraps and bowls, to soups,beans, salsa and pasta sauce, as well as sweets, including cakes, cookies and candy bars. The corporate office is located in Petaluma, California. Manufacturing facilities are located in Santa Rosa, California, Medford, Oregon, and Pocatello, Idaho.
Shelburne Farms is a nonprofit education center for sustainability, 1,400 acres working farm, and National Historic Landmark on the shores of Lake Champlain in Shelburne, Vermont.
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Since the Mi Rancho grocery store first opened its doors in 1939, hard work and passion have brought us success, as we now produce over 4.5 million tortillas a day, roughly 1.3 billion tortillas each year. We employ true artisan bakers and professionals, with some of our employees having worked here as long as I have. Remaining loyal to our roots, we only use California corn and flour. While we have grown, we refuse to grow into a “tortilla factory.” Just like we did so many years ago, we continue to follow the authentic techniques to produce delicious tortillas I’m proud to serve to my own family. We can taste the difference and we hope you can, too. Welcome to Mi Rancho.