United States
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ARA Food Corporation
ARA Food Corporation is a privately owned Florida, US company that primarily produces and distributes plantain chips. History ARA Food Corporation was established by founder Alberto R. Abrante in 1975 with support of his family and his father Manuel. ARA Foods was created with the purpose of producing a tropical snack that became popular to…
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Wild Alaskan Seafood
Wild Alaskan Seafood is a privately-owned seafood processing company headquartered in Oregon, USA. History Wild Alaskan Seafood, or Alaskan Harvest, was established more than 22 years ago, making it among the oldest seafood processing companies in the United States. Since its inception, the company has gained a large customer base that patronizes its different seafood products.…
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Abbott’s Frozen Custard
Abbott’s Frozen Custard is a privately-owned frozen food company headquartered in New York, USA. The company is focused on creating a wide variety of frozen desserts. History Abbott’s story started in 1902 when a young Arthur Abbott, hardworking and enthusiastic, spent his days traveling with carnivals entertaining people and spent his nights trying to perfect…
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4 Seasons Coffee Company
4 Seasons Coffee Company is a privately owned coffee house and coffee roastery headquartered in Spokane, Washington, USA. History 4 Seasons Coffee Company was founded in 1976. Leslie and Tom Hutchinson, founders of the business, moved from San Francisco to Spokane, Washington with the goal of opening the first coffee roastery/coffee house in all of…
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Awrey Bakeries, LLC
Awrey Bakeries, LLC is one of the largest baked goods companies in the United States. The company is privately-owned and produces a variety of baked goods for a diverse range of customers. History Awrey Bakeries, LLC was created in 1910 by the Awrey family. Originally from Canada, the family emigrated to Detroit in the US,…
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Aspen Baking Company
Aspen Baking Company is a privately owned wholesale bakery business headquartered in Colorado, USA. The bakery offers a variety of artisan breads and pastries. History Aspen Baking Company was founded in 1994. The company specializes in offering a “distinct plate presence” to all of its customers. Part of the company’s goals in producing its baked…
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Addi Cakes
Addi Cakes is an “order only” bakery business located in Freeport, Illinois, USA. Addi Cakes specializes in creating custom gourmet cakes and cupcakes. History Jason Schadewalt founded Addi Cakes in his hometown of Freeport,Illinois toward the end of 2010, a year when he was laid off his job working as an equipment operator. It was…
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The Many Faces of Kroger
When it comes to finding the biggest, traditional food retailer in the U.S. just look to the many aspects of Kroger (NYSE: KR). Their annual intake for groceries is $65.7 billion. Kroger operates 2,468 food markets under more than 12 different brands (as of January 2010, the most current information available). Many supermarkets also sell…