Manufacturers
-
First District Association
First District Association, or FDA, is a dairy cooperative engaged in the production of whey products, dairy products and cheeses. The cooperative’s headquarters is located in Minnesota, USA. History FDA’s history began primarily due to John Brandt’s contributions. Brandt was the president of Litchfield Cooperative Creamery, which at the time, was doing very well in…
Filed under: Manufacturers -
Friesland Campina
Friesland Campina is a major Dutch dairy cooperative formed from the merger of Campina GmbH and Royal Friesland Foods. The cooperative has operations worldwide, including the United States. History Royal Friesland Campina traces its roots to as early as 1879. Over the years, the company has grown because of several takeovers and mergers. In the…
Filed under: Manufacturers -
Main Street Ingredients
Main Street Ingredients is a company that is engaged in the production of stabilizers and functional ingredients for use in the food processing industry. The company is headquartered in Wisconsin, USA. History Main Street Ingredients was founded by Dave Clark in 1989. Over the years since its foundation, the company has gone through a number…
Filed under: Manufacturers -
Proliant Dairy, Inc.
Proliant Dairy, Inc. is a division of Proliant, Inc, a company engaged in the meat, dairy, biological and health industries. The company is headquartered in Iowa, USA. History The history of Proliant, Incorporated started with its founder Hans Lauridsen, a Danish immigrant living in Iowa who owned an egg and butter business. In 1981, Lauridsen’s…
Filed under: Manufacturers -
Sunsweet Growers
Sunsweet Growers is a cooperative engaged in the production of dried fruits and other fruit products. The cooperative is based in California, USA. History Sunsweet Growers was originally named California Prune and Apricot Growers Association. This agricultural cooperative was started in 1917. Its main purpose was to act as a selling agent that would offer…
Filed under: Manufacturers -
R.W. Knudsen Family
R.W. Knudsen Family is both the name of a company and a brand of organic juices. The company’s headquarters is located in California, USA. History R.W. Knudsen started in 1961 when founder Russell W. Knudsen began his business of bottling juices from his grape vineyard. From the beginning, Knudsen was committed to never put preservatives,…
Filed under: Manufacturers -
Dr. McDougall’s Right Foods
Dr. McDougall’s Right Foods® is a popular brand of packaged entrees and other food products. Among foods that have the Dr. McDougall’s brand include Asian entrees and ready-to-serve soups. History This popular brand of packaged meals and entrees was developed by Doctor John McDougall, M.D. Dr. McDougall is known as one of the founders of…
Filed under: Packaged Goods -
Wholey Foods
Wholey Foods is a family-owned, private company that produces frozen seafood and meat products. The company is headquartered in Michigan, USA. History Wholey Foods started in 1912 as a business that primarily dealt with the bounties of the sea. Ever since the company began, it has been continually selling fresh fish and other seafood. Although…
Filed under: Manufacturers