Richard Thompson

Dakota Growers Pasta Co., Inc. formerly known as Dakota Growers Pasta Company. Its principal activity is to operate milling and pasta manufacturing facilities. Products include dry pasta, semolina, durum wheat and mill feed by-products. Company owns the following trademarks that have been registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office for the sale of dry pasta: Pasta Growers, Pasta Sanita, Zia Briosa and Dakota Growers Pasta Co. Company converted from Co-operative to Corporation through a triangular merger with Dakota Growers Pasta Restructuring Cooperative and Dakota Growers Corporation. The customers of the Group include retailers, food processors, restaurants, hotels, colleges, universities, schools, airlines, in-office cafeteria facilities and transportation services.

American Italian Pasta Co. produces and markets branded and private label dry pasta in North America with brands. The company was founded by Richard C. Thompson in 1986 and is headquartered in Oak Brook, IL.

Part of Midwest Grain Products, Inc., Thompsons Nutritional Technology, Inc. produces vital wheat gluten, premium wheat starch, and flour. The company is based in Kansas City, KS. Thompsons Nutritional Technology was acquired by Midwest Grain Products, Inc. on February 02, 2001 for $6.50 million.

The Meow Mix Co. LLC manufactures cat food. Its products include Meow Mix Original, Meow Mix Seafood Medley, Meow Mix Hairball Control, Meow Mix Indoor Formula, and Alley Cat. The company is located in Secaucus, NJ.

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals operates as a non-profit organization that promotes humane principles, prevents cruelty, and alleviates pain, fear and suffering of animals through nationwide information, awareness and advocacy. The company was founded by Henry Bergh on April 10, 1866 and is headquartered in New York City, NY.

Go 7 Brands LLC provides computer processing, data preparation, and processing services. The private company is based in Fayetteville, AR. The company was founded by Richard C. Thompson, who has been the CEO since incorporation.

Pet Food Institute regulates pet food and treat products. The company was founded in 1958 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.