| Name | Title | Contact Details |
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Ben Shichman |
Chief Technology Officer | Profile |
The founder of the non-dairy segment of the frozen-food industry, Rich Products Corporation is a leading supplier and solutions provider to the foodservice, in-store bakery and retail marketplaces. Since 1945, Rich’s has been committed to developing food solutions that raise the bar on quality, convenience and efficiency for its customers. Rich’s posts annual sales exceeding $3.5 billion and employs more than 9,200 people worldwide spanning six continents. Rich’s began reaching outside the United States in the 1980s and today produces more than 4,000 products sold across 112 countries. The company’s strong international presence is characterized by a variety of innovative products that satisfy unique local tastes and are specifically customized for each region. Rich’s is the world leader in nondairy toppings, icings and other emulsions. Other key product categories include cakes and desserts; pizza; bakery products; breads and rolls; shrimp and seafood; appetizers and snacks; Bar-B-Q; meatballs and pasta; gluten-free and all-natural items; cooking creams; and soaks and syrups.
Brazi Bites was born in the kitchen of husband-and-wife duo Junea Rocha and Cameron MacMullin in 2010. In a few short years, they grew into a nationally distributed brand with a cult-like following after appearing on ABC`s Shark Tank in 2015 and were then included in Inc. 5000 2017 list of “America`s Fastest Growing Private Companies.” Brazi Bites makes naturally gluten-free Brazilian cheese bread with simple, clean ingredients in four distinct flavors. They make a great side dish for everyday meals, a wholesome after-school snack and an easy freezer essential to have on hand for a quick ready-to-bake appetizer. Their product line is available at over 6000 stores nationwide including Whole Foods, Sprouts, Kroger, Costco, Wegmans, Publix, Target and more.
Darling International Inc. is one of the leading companies in the Manufacturing sector.
Driven by a passion for food, Marvin Schwan started a company tradition of delivering delicious foods right to people’s doorsteps. Still privately owned, we’ve grown from “one-man-and-a-truck” in rural Minnesota to a multibillion-dollar operation with thousands of team members nationwide that make up our home delivery, foodservice and consumer brands business units. Our commitment shows in all we do, from careful ingredient selection to the thriving communities we serve. Our culinary team takes pride in crafting frozen foods for stores, schools, foodservice and home delivery. Schwan`s Home Delivery has service in every state in the continental U.S., and our other business units market brands such as Red Baron®, Tony`s®, Bon Appetit™ and Freschetta® pizzas, Pagoda® Asian-style appetizers, and Mrs. Smith`s® and Edwards® frozen desserts All references throughout this page to The Schwan Food Company with respect to trademarks, employees, logos, manufacturing facilities and products are to the subsidiaries of The Schwan Food Company.
Lassonde Industries Inc. develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of ready-to-drink fruit and vegetable juices and drinks. The Company is the second largest producer of store brand shelf-stable fruit juices and drinks in the United States and a major producer of cranberry sauces. Furthermore, the Company develops, manufactures and markets specialty food products such as fondue broths and sauces and pasta sauces. It also imports selected wines from several countries of origin for packaging and marketing purposes. It also produces apple cider and cider-based beverages.