California Food Manufacturing

California Pretzel Co. - http://www.calpretzel.com

California Pretzel Co., Inc. is a leader in the baked snack business. Our plant is located in Visalia, California and we have been making great tasting pretzels, snack mixes, breadsticks and bread snacks for over 40 years.- [MORE INFO, EDIT

Del Monte Foods Co - http://www.delmonte.com

From tomatoes and tuna fish to dog treats and cat food Del Monte is proud to offer brands that nourish every member of your family. * For People. A key component of the Del Monte Foods story is the power of branded products. Our portfolio includes some of the country's most recognized and cherished brands, including Del Monte®, StarKist®, S&W®, Contadina® and College Inn®. The equity of these brands is driven by the quality of the product, nutritional value and, most importantly, the great taste. * For Pets. Our pet brands are also famous: Meow Mix®, Kibbles 'n Bits®, 9Lives®, Milk-Bone®, Pup-Peroni®, Meaty- [MORE INFO, EDIT

Diamond Foods - http://www.diamondfoods.com

Headquartered in Stockton, California, Diamond Foods, Inc. is the premier processor and marketer of culinary, inshell, snack and ingredient nuts. Since 1912, the Diamond name has been synonymous with product quality, innovative processing technology, customer service and effective marketing. Diamond is the preferred brand of consumers and ingredient food buyers alike, and is the nation’s leading exporter of walnuts to Europe and the Pacific Rim.The company’s products are sold in more than 60,000 retail locations in the United States and in more than 100 countries around the world. Under the Diamond of California label, the company- [MORE INFO, EDIT

Dole Food Company - http://www.dole.com

Founded in Hawaii in 1851, Dole Food Company, Inc. is the world's largest producer and marketer of high-quality fresh fruit, fresh vegetables and fresh-cut flowers. Dole markets a growing line of packaged and frozen foods, and is a produce industry leader in nutrition education and research. The Company does business in more than 90 countries and employs, on average, 36,000 full-time, regular employees and 23,000 full-time seasonal or temporary employees, worldwide.- [MORE INFO, EDIT

Enjoy Foods International - http://www.enjoybeefjerky.com

Enjoy Gourmet Brand Jerky products are made with solid strips of top rounds and bottom rounds. We continue processing our product with the same recipe that has made Enjoy's quality as popular as it is today. Only name brand ingredients are used in our marinades i.e., Kikkoman Soy and Teriyaki sauces, C&H sugar, and fresh garlic. No MSG or preservatives are added to our products. Enjoy's production facility is an approved TQC USDA plant, where product literally goes from the production line to the truck. All orders are made fresh to order. All meats are delivered to the plant weekly and processed fresh, never frozen. The- [MORE INFO, EDIT

Ghiradelli Chocolate - http://www.ghirardelli.com

As America's longest continuously operating chocolate manufacturer, Ghirardelli has established its position as America's premium chocolate company for more than 150 years. We are one of very few American manufacturers that make chocolate starting from the cocoa bean through to finished products. Throughout the process, we take special steps to ensure that our premium chocolate delivers our signature intense, smooth-melting chocolate taste. In 1849, when Domingo Ghirardelli immigrates to the United States from his homeland of Italy, he has dreams of striking it rich in the California Gold Rush. After trying his hand and- [MORE INFO, EDIT

Kagome USA - http://www.kagomeusa.com

Kagome is a producer of natural, shelf-stable, pouched sauces, customized for food service chain operators who seek innovative solutions for operational challenges. 1999 marked the 100th anniversary of Kagome Co., Ltd., the parent company of Kagome, Inc. Moving forward into the future, we continuously strive to produce the best quality products, like our founder, Ichitaro Kanie, did 100 years ago in Japan.- [MORE INFO, EDIT

Lodi Nut Co Inc - http://www.lodinut.com

Lodi Nut Company's long history and experience in the nut industry give it a competitive advantage in all aspects of tree nut processing. Much of the equipment has been engineered and constructed by the firm. In addition, all processing equipment is constantly being upgraded to provide state-of-the-art status to production capabilities. Because of Lodi's expertise in specialized roasting (both oil and dry,) dicing, and sizing of nut kernels, several of California's largest nut processors have engaged the company to co-pack for their firms. Currently, Lodi Nut Company, Inc. operates eight separate production departments in two- [MORE INFO, EDIT

Magic Gumball International - http://www.magicgumball.com

We are the magic Gumball Family, born & raised in Chatsworth California 1995. We are the most complete gumball & candy machine company in the world. Large machines, small dispensers & fun characters, are all part of our entertainment collectibles.- [MORE INFO, EDIT

Otis Spunkmeyer - http://www.spunkmeyer.com

Renowned as the pioneer in the fresh-baked cookie business, Otis Spunkmeyer began in 1977 as a California chain of retail cookie stores. After six years of success, the company shifted its focus to selling its fresh-baked cookie program to other foodservice operations on a wholesale basis. More than twenty-five years later, the company continues to offer this popular program complete with its trademark pre-portioned, gourmet frozen cookie dough, pre-set ovens, and merchandising tools. In September 2005, Otis acquired Chippery based out of Austin, Texas to help continue their efforts in staying the leader in the sweet baked goods industry.- [MORE INFO, EDIT

Sunsweet Growers Inc - http://www.sunsweet.com

Sunsweet Growers Inc. is the world's largest handler of dried tree fruits including cranberries, apricots and prunes. A grower-owned marketing cooperative representing more than one-third of the prune market worldwide, Sunsweet processes more than 50,000 tons of prunes a year. Founded in 1917 as the California Prune and Apricot Growers Association, the cooperative served as a marketing agent to offer the crops of its members - under the brand name "Sunsweet" - to consumers at better prices than were offered by individual growers. Today, Sunsweet processes and markets the dried fruit production of more than 400- [MORE INFO, EDIT

Ventura Foods - http://www.venturafoods.com

The roots of Ventura Foods began in the country’s richest growing regions during the early years of the 20th century. The company evolved, built on a tradition of hard work, quality products and listening to our customers. By specializing in a select group of related products, including edible oils, shortenings, dressings, margarine, sauces, and flavor bases, Ventura Foods has been able to develop efficiencies and economies of scale that provide our customers with products, services and programs that will enhance and grow their sales.- [MORE INFO, EDIT