Jonathan M. Gardner

Darigold, Inc. processes and markets butter, cheese, cultured products, fluid milk, and ice cream. It markets all these products under private labels and the Darigold brand name. The company is divided into two divisions focusing on the two major segments of its business - consumer products and ingredients. The consumer products division produces and markets a full line of dairy-based and other products, primarily through wholesale, retail grocery and foodservice channels. The Ingredients Division produces bulk butter and cheese, dry milk powder, whey powder and fractions, and markets to institutions, food brokers, and food processing companies. The company was founded in 1918 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA

National Milk Producers Federation operates as a milk producers organization. It serves congress, US and foreign government agencies, industry organizations, the news media, and the public. The firm specializes in the areas of milk pricing, domestic and international market development, agriculture credit and taxation, environmental issues, food safety and health, animal welfare, product standards and labeling, and research and biotechnology. The company was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) is an American company that manages food, beverage, household, and personal care products for companies worldwide. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The company focuses on health and wellness, particularly reducing childhood obesity by being transparent with food labels and educating youth about their relationship with food. GMA Brands provides expert reviews on meal brands and comparison articles to help consumers make informed buying decisions. Geoff Freeman has been the CEO of the company since 2018.

The Food Products Association represents the food products industry. The non-profit company is based in Washington.

California Dairies, Inc. engages in the processing and marketing of dairy products. It offers butter, milk powder, nutritional milk powder, and fluid milk.. The company was founded in August 1999 and is headquartered in Visalia, CA.

SmithFoods, Inc. is a private company that produces popular brands like Smith's, Ruggles, Artisa, and Ajoyo. SmithFoods is based in Orrville, OH, and has facilities in several other locations. The company is an industry leader in quality and innovation, providing their customers and consumers with the best products available. The company offers food service, private label, and contract packaging opportunities. The company is committed to providing fresh, wholesome, quality dairy products and maintain the highest standards to ensure the purity and quality of their products. SmithFoods is dedicated to sustainability and works with local producers to maintain a local supply chain. The company is also committed to their community and strive to better it every day through memberships, community responsiveness, and local participation.

DairyAmerica, Inc., supplies dairy products. It supplies its products regionally, nationally, and internationally to its ever expanding and diverse customer base and provides transportation services. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Fresno, CA.

Tetra Pak, Inc. provides food and fluid milk processing & packaging services. The company is headquartered in Rockford, IL.

The U.S. The non-profit company is based in Arlington, VA. Krysta Harden has been the CEO of the company since 2020. Dairy Export Council is a non-profit organization that represents the trade interests of dairy producers, processors, cooperatives, ingredient suppliers, and export traders. The organization aims to enhance competitiveness through market development programs that build demand for dairy products, resolve market access barriers, and advance industry trade policy goals. As the world's largest producer of cow's milk, the dairy industry offers a sustainably produced, world-class portfolio of cheese varieties as well as nutritional and functional dairy ingredients. The organization works directly with buyers and end-users to accelerate customer purchasing and innovation success with quality dairy products and ingredients.

Anderson Erickson Dairy Co. manufactures dairy products. Its products include milk, flavored milk, icy cold, orange juice, lemonade, yogurt, dips, ice cream, egg nog, cooking favorites. The firm offers its products through super centers and convenience stores in Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska areas. The company was founded by Iver Erickson in 1930 and is headquartered in Des Moines, IA.

NextFoods, Inc. produces and supplies probiotic juice drinks for digestive health. Its products include Organic GoodBelly Quarts, GoodBelly Citrus Varieties, Organic GoodBelly+, Organic GoodBelly BigShot, GoodBelly Probiotic Coconut Water and GoodBelly StraightShot. The company was founded by Steven A. Demos and Todd Beckman in 2006 and is headquartered in Boulder, CO.

National Fluid Power Association operates as a non-profit organization which focuses on fluid power technology with members representing the entire fluid power supply chain. The company was founded in 1953 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, WI.

Greater Des Moines Partnership operates as the economic and community development organization serving Greater Des Moines (DSM), united to drive economic growth with one voice, one mission and as one region. The company is headquartered in Des Moines, IA.

Part of Symrise AG, Symrise Pty Ltd is a leading supplier of cosmetic active ingredients, serving over 6,000 customers in roughly 160 countries. The company is based in Dee Why West, Australia. The Australian company offers over 30,000 ingredients, including reliable and safe cannabinoids, and holds market-leading positions in a number of segments. Symrise also boasts the first synthesis of vanillin in 1874 and provides worldwide approved, patented, and natural-source active ingredients for cosmetics.

DairiConcepts LP specializes in the customization of powders, concentrates, seasonings and flavor enhancers. It has offices in Pollock, Greenwood, Bruce, Allerton, and Portales. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Springfield, MO.

Wells Enterprises, Inc. manufactures and distributes ice cream and frozen treats. Its brands include Blue Bunny, Blue Ribbon Classics, Bomb Pop, Sorbabes and Weight Watchers Frozen Novelties. The firm offers products to grocery stores, supermarkets, convenience stores, vending outlets, restaurants, and foodservice establishments. The company was founded by Fred H. Wells Jr. in 1913 and is headquartered in Le Mars, IA.

Creekstone Farms Premium Beef LLC produces and supplies beef products. It offers premium products, premium black angus beef, natural black angus beef, non-GMO project verified beef, and natural duroc pork. The company was founded by John D. Stewart and Carol Stewart in 1995 and is headquartered in Arkansas, KS.

Edible Communities, Inc. operates as a publishing and information services company. It provides local-foods publication services. The company was founded by Tracey Ryder and Carole Topalain in 2014 and is headquartered in Maplewood, NJ.

Teton Waters Ranch LLC produces and supplies grass-fed beef products. Its offers dinner sausages, hotdogs, breakfast sausages, and meatballs. The company was founded by Jeffrey J. Russell and Dusty Shifflet on January 6, 2012 and is headquartered in Denver, CO.

Perdue Premium Meat Co., Inc. produces grass-fed and grass-finished meat. The private company is based in Salisbury, MD and has subsidiaries in the United States. The CEO of the company is Brenda Galgano.

Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. manufactures and sells dairy products. The firm offers milk, lactose free milk, organic milk, beverages, butter, chefs splendor, cottage cheese, dips, frozen yogurt, ice cream, iced coffee, juices, and whipping cream. The company was founded in 1938 and is headquartered in Edwardsville, IL.

Hilmar Cheese Co., Inc. manufactures cheese and other dairy products. Its products include cheddar, Monterey Jack, and Colby cheese, protein concentrates, hydrolysates, and lactose powder. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Hilmar, CA.

T.C. Jacoby & Co., Inc. is a private company that specializes in marketing dairy products and ingredients. The company is based in St. Louis, MO. The company provides full-service to dairy cooperatives and processors across the region. The CEO of the company is Theodore C. Jacoby.

The California Milk Processors Board operates as dairy processors. The non-profit company is based in California.

Agropur cooperative processes and distributes dairy products. Its products include industrial cheese, yogurt, and products associated with fluid milk. The company was founded by L. A. Mondou on August 24, 1938 and is headquartered in Saint-Hubert, Canada.

Davisco Foods International, Inc. engages in the production of cheese. It also provides contract processing services, such as spray drying, agglomeration, instantizing, foam drying, liquifying, and spray. Davisco Foods International offers its products for use in diet foods, beverages, bakery products, dry mixes, protein fortified nutrition bars, and dietary supplements. It also offers its products through its online store. The company was founded in 1943 and is headquartered in Eden Prairie, MN.

Unilever UK Ltd. manufactures, markets and distributes packaged consumer goods. The firm offers products in the areas of foods, home care and personal care. The company is headquartered in Leatherhead, the United Kingdom.