Anita Lemos

Nash-Finch Co. operates as a wholesale food distributor. It operates through three segments: Military Food Distribution, Food Distribution and Retail. The Military Food Distribution segment engages in selling and distributing grocery products to U.S. military commissaries and exchanges. The Food Distribution segment sells and distributes variety of nationally branded and private label grocery products and perishable food products from various distribution centers to many independent retail locations located across the U.S. The Retail segment is made up of various corporate-owned grocery stores which are operating under the Sun Mart, Econofoods, Avanza, the Family Thrift Center, Pick 'n Save, Family Fresh Market, Prairie Market, Saver's Choice, Wally's Supermarkets and Wholesale Food Outlet banners. The company was founded in 1885 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Southern Methodist University is a private university near the center of Dallas, SMU offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs through seven schools in the humanities and sciences, business, the performing, visual, and communication arts, engineering, education and human development, law, and theology.

University of Southern California is a private research university that mainly offers undergraduate, graduate & other higher education. The university was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Nestle USA, Inc. produces dairy and bakery products. Its products include chocolate and confectionaries, beverages, ice cream, juices, milk products, pet food, prepared foods, and sports nutrition. The company is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

Latham & Watkins LLP operates as a full-service law firm or legal matters. It offers services in the areas of finance, litigation, accounting, banking, life sciences, private equity, real estate, government relations, employment law, and outsourcing. The company was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Part of Fresh Del Monte Produce, Inc., Standard Fruit & Vegetable Co., Inc. distributes fresh fruit and vegetable products. The private company is based in Dallas, TX. Standard Fruit & Vegetable Co. was acquired by Fresh Del Monte Produce, Inc. on January 27, 2003 for $100 million.

Ready Pac Foods, Inc. markets healthy food products. Its products include salad blends, snacks, single-serve salads and fresh-cut fruit and vegetables. The company was founded by Dennis S. Gertmenian in 1969 and is headquartered in Irwindale, CA.

Global Factory, Inc. provides collaborative manufacturing execution systems. The firm's software gather, organize & analyze demand, production & quality data from various sources and monitor key indicators & execute business processes to control, manage & optimize distributed manufacturing operations. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

Earthbound Farm, Inc. grows and markets organic salads, fruits and vegetables. Its products include chopped salad kits, all things kale, half and half and flavor blends. The company was founded by Andrew D. Goodman and Myra Goodman in 1984 and is headquartered in San Juan Bautista, CA.

Kansas City Royals Baseball Corp. owns and operates a professional baseball franchise. The company is a member of the American League Central Division of the Major League Baseball. Kansas City Royals was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Kansas City, MO.

Camposol SA engages in harvesting, processing, and marketing of agricultural products. It offers avocados, blueberries, shrimp, mandarins, grapes, and mangos, which are exported to key markets in Europe, United States of America, and Asia. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Lima, Peru.

Coastal Sunbelt Produce LLC supplies fruits and vegetables. It serves chain restaurants and multi-unit operations in the United States, as well as hotels, resorts, country clubs, caterers and independent restaurants. The firm products includes asparagus, cauliflower, corn, green onions, limes, garlic, avocados, celeries, cucumbers and peppers. The company was founded by Phil Muth and Paul Lebling in 1992 and is headquartered in Laurel, MD.

Food Marketing Institute, Inc. develops, promotes, and conducts programs in public affairs, food safety, research, education and industry relations. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

Business Leaders For Michigan operates as a non-profit organization that publishes research and benchmarking reports. It specializes in public policy research, public policy strategy, event organization, economic development, and public policy advocacy. The company was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Detroit, MI.

Neenah Red Bridge International Ltd. manufactures and distributes fiber-based covering materials. It designs options for applications in the performance boards, covering solutions, packaging, technical and industrial, security, print-media, and graphic design markets. The company was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Bolton, the United Kingdom.

TECOM Industries, Inc. designs and manufactures antennas and antenna systems. It provides components, sub-assemblies, antennas and systems solutions, primarily for defense and aerospace applications, and solutions that test, filter and process high-frequency signals for wireless telecommunication networks. The company is headquartered in Thousand Oaks, CA.

Combs Produce Co. retails and distributes tomatoes. The firm also provides repackaging, ripening, conditioning, customized packaging, and overnight delivery services. The company was founded by J.C. Combs in 1958 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Produce Marketing Association, Inc. is a trade association that represents companies from every segment of the produce and floral supply chain. The headquarters of the private company is located in Newark, DE, and it has a western regional office. The company helps its members grow by providing business solutions that expand business opportunities and increase sales and consumption. The company and its members work year-round to make a difference for the produce industry by driving policies that increase consumption of fresh produce, shaping critical legislative and regulatory action, providing scientific and technical leadership in food safety, quality assurance, nutrition and health, and developing educational programs and business opportunities to assist member companies in growing successful businesses. The CEO of the company is Cathy D. Green.

Borden Dairy Co. produces and distributes dairy products. It offers milk, yogurt smoothies, yogurt, probiotics, creams and cheese products. The company was founded by Gail Borden, Jr. in 1857 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Part of Mission Produce, Inc., Avocado Packing Co. SAC is a wholesaler of frozen fruits, vegetables, and meat products. The private company is based in Lima, Peru.

Part of Mission Produce, Inc., Grupo Arato Holding SAC wholesales raw materials. The private company is based in Lima, Peru. The Peruvian company was founded in 2011 by Luis A. Gonzalez. Juan Rodolfo Wiesner Rico has been the CEO of the company since 2016.

North Texas Food Bank is a nonprofit hunger relief organization that distributes donated, purchased and prepared foods through a network of feeding programs. It supports the nutritional needs of children, families and seniors through education, advocacy and strategic partnerships. The company was founded by Jo Curtis, Kathryn Hall, Lorraine and Griffin Kircher, Liz Minyard in 1982 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.