Who We Are

John Tyson founded our company during the uncertainty of a struggling economy. Much like today, it was a time that demanded courage. Courage to innovate. Courage to invest. Courage to endure. Today, his strength continues to inspire the Tyson commitment of bringing you the very best. Products you are proud to serve. Products we are proud to put our name on. It’s how we keep tradition Working the Heart of Your Menu. ™


Quality Control from Start to Finish

At Tyson, our commitment always has been, and always will be, to bring you the very best foods possible. We manage every step of the production process so you can be confident in the quality and consistency of the foods you serve. When it comes to the safety of our products and the trust of our customers, we simply refuse to compromise.


Source of Origin

Knowing the detailed history of all our chicken means knowing it’s right. Which stock it was bred from. Where it hatched. The feed it was raised on. When and where it was processed. And at every step, we employ critical quality control standards—standards that meet or exceed federal regulations—to protect the integrity of all our products.


Family-Owned Farms

For generations, Tyson has selected only the very best independent growers to raise our chickens. We provide each farm with state-of-the-art veterinary support, scientifically formulated feed, and technical assistance on subjects like sustainable farming practices and animal welfare. In fact, Tyson technical advisors visit farms every week to instruct and audit farmers on best-in-class growing practices.


State-of-the-Art Processing Plants

In order to bring you the safest, highest-quality meat products possible, our commitment to excellence continues throughout the production process. Our processing plants feature the very latest in production technology.


Consumer Inspired Support

By understanding what motivates your customers, Tyson brings you an extensive support system of recipes and menuing ideas, merchandising materials, and valuable offers specifically designed to meet their needs.

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McCain Foods USA believes innovation is the key to great products, market success and customer satisfaction. Our goal is to build America’s best food company by delivering products that meet the needs of consumers who want good food with nutritional benefits, convenience, taste and indulgence at affordable prices. We continue to build our success by not only utilizing cutting-edge agronomy and superior technology, but also by sharing our expertise in sustainable agricultural practices with our growers and by supporting programs and practices that reduce our environmental footprint.

Almost anyone who eats french fries will at some point eat a McCain french fry. One of every three fries sold worldwide comes from McCain which translates into one hundred million servings of McCain french fries each and every day.

Founded by two brothers, Harrison and Wallace McCain, their first plant opened in 1957 in a tiny rural village in Canada. Over fifty years later, McCain has become the world’s only truly global french fry producer.

McCain Foods USA entered the U.S. market more than 30 years ago and is a leading supplier of frozen potato and snack food products for the foodservice markets, which includes major national food chains. McCain also supplies retail grocery chains with both McCain and private label potato products. Popular McCain frozen snack foods are sold under the Moore’s, Anchor and Brew City brands, and the Ellio’s frozen pizza brand.

McCain Foods Limited is an international leader in the frozen food industry employing over 20,000 people and operating 57 production facilities on six continents. A privately-held company headquartered in Canada, McCain has annual sales of over C$6 billion and is the world’s largest producer of french fries and potato specialties. The company’s products can be found in thousands of restaurants and supermarket freezers in more than 130 countries around the world

ol standards—standards that meet or exceed federal regulations—to protect the integrity of all our products.

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Mission and values

Each day our products touch the lives of millions of people worldwide.

Our mission is to nourish every one by making their lives healthier, easier and richer. General Mills is Nourishing Lives.

We make lives healthier by delivering important nutrients and increasing people’s intake of whole grains, by providing foods that contribute to a heart-healthy diet,  and by helping people manage their weight.

We make lives easier with convenient meals and packaging, and foods that provide nourishment on the run.

We make lives richer with foods that add fun or help to create a special moment with family and friends.

Our values help us achieve this mission. These values serve as the foundation of our promise to our consumers, our customers, our investors and to ourselves.

Championship Brands ... building leading brands that our consumers trust around the world – making lives easier, healthier and more fun.

Championship People ... diverse, talented, committed people – constantly learning and growing and contributing to our communities.

Championship Innovation ... developing and implementing innovative ideas to build our brands and drive our business.

Championship Performance ... delivering outstanding performance for our investors, our customers, our consumers and ourselves.

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Our Heritage - A Commitment to Quality and Innovation

The Best of Both Worlds

In February 2001, two of the turkey industry's leading companies, Jennie-O Foods, Inc., and The Turkey Store Company, merged to create a new, single company - Jennie-O Turkey Store, Inc.

Jennie-O Turkey Store offers the most extensive turkey product assortment combining  tradition and heritage with fresh premium turkey store products to create healthy, convenient, flavorful year-round meal solutions for today’s consumers.


A History of Innovation

Jennie-O Foods started in the 1940’s as a vision of the Minnesota-native entrepreneur and part-time turkey grower, Earl B. Olson, who purchased his first turkey processing plant in 1949 in Willmar, Minnesota. Throughout the decades, the company named after Earl’s daughter, Jennifer, grew and thrived. Jennie-O Foods was acquired by Hormel Foods Corporation in 1986.

In 1922, Wallace Jerome, founder of The Turkey Store Company, started the business of raising turkeys when he was just 13 years old. He purchased a three-story barn in 1941 that was used for all stages of turkey production. In 1950, he purchased and equipped his first full-scale turkey processing plant. The Turkey Store Company was acquired by Hormel Foods Corporation in 2001 and merged with Jennie-O Foods becoming Jennie-O Turkey Store.

What began as the visions of two entrepreneurs has turned into one of the world’s largest processors and marketers of turkey products.


A Proud Heritage, An Exciting Future

Such a rich history steeped in the industry itself has infused Jennie-O Turkey Store products with a strong reputation for quality, flavor, health and convenience—and resulted in the most extensive line of branded turkey products available. Jennie-O Turkey Store® looks forward to continued efforts and innovation to help ensure that their customers enjoy great turkey whenever and however they want.

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Farmland Foodservice, a division of Farmland Foods, Inc. has delivered consistent quality pork to the foodservice industry for over 45 years. Our commitment to operators and consumers is the same today as it was in 1959-to bring the goodness of the land and second-to-none quality to every plate, every time.

It all starts with premium-quality product.

Like a wide variety of naturally hickory-smoked hams. The best tasting bacon and breakfast sausage. Fresh ribs, chops and roasts. Processed sausage, USDA, 100% Black Angus beef and Italian specialty meats. Fully cooked and uncooked, and always fresh, Farmland Foodservice offers a depth of product as complete as any in the business.

Innovation is standard fare at Farmland Foodservice.

With unmatched years of experience, extensive food labs and three complete pilot plants for pre-production testing, the Farmland Innovations Team takes research and development to a new level. Working directly with foodservice operators, they not only develop new menu ideas, but completely new products, often customized to the needs of the individual operator. This includes preparation, presentation and promotion ideas from the Team’s chefs.

No wonder Farmland is always bringing something new to the table. Like signature flavors of bacon, the KC Wild Wings™ or center-of-the-plate pork Osso Buco.

Not to mention innovations like Farmland Extra Tender® enhanced pork. Or All Natural and Nutrition Wise™, brands that address consumer needs for healthier nutrition.

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Who We Are

Cargill Meat Solutions

At Cargill, our goal is to be the most customer-focused meat supplier in the foodservice industry. To this end, Cargill has access to some of the largest and most technologically advanced food processing and R&D facilities in the world. These facilities provide our team of experts the tools they need to develop new products and solutions to help foodservice operators and distributors build their business.

We are extremely proud of our outstanding reputation for first-class customer service. In addition to high quality, consistent meat products, we offer dedicated sales and marketing teams to optimize your sales, comprehensive training and support for your teams, as well as expert culinary support to help you differentiate your menu and delight your patrons

For more information on Cargill Foodservice Meat Solutions, visit www.cargillmeatsolutions.com or www.cargill.com.

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U S Chemical is the largest supplier of privately-branded specialty cleaning chemicals in the nation. Any U S Chemical distributor will tell you that we deliver more than just a broad array of advanced warewashing, housekeeping, laundry and general-purpose cleaning systems. We deliver on a promise to devote our every resource to your ongoing success. Because just as your growth and profitability are determined by that of your customers, our future lies in yours.

Whether it's a five-star restaurant, a six-star hotel, or a hectic metropolitan hospital, U S Chemical will create a program to produce world-class results in any facility, anywhere.

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The roots of Ventura Foods go back to the late 19th century, in the richest growing regions of the United States. Building on a tradition of hard work, quality products and attention to the changing needs of customers and consumers, the company continuously expanded and evolved. By specializing in quality foods including oils, shortenings, margarines, dressings, mayonnaise, sauces, soup bases and flavor bases, Ventura Foods developed a reputation for providing foods that consumers enjoy, while supplying commercial customers with ingredients for their success: products, services and programs that enhance business and increase sales.

Keeping pace

From East to West, Ventura keeps pace with the dynamic food marketplace by delivering high quality products at competitive prices. In fact, our own company’s growth is fueled by long-lasting profitable partnerships that benefit all parties.


Dedicated to our customers

Today, Ventura Foods is meeting the challenges of an ever-changing world by applying the strengths of our commercial resources, the talents of our employees and the opportunities created by new technologies. Still, one thing hasn’t changed:  the dedication to our customers and the consumers we are proud to serve.

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For 65 years Odom’s Tennessee Pride has represented the best in the sausage industry, featuring the real country flavor that consumers love. The key is an original family recipe that features special spices and only the finest quality fresh pork. Our products are sold in all 50 states and internationally. With complete lines of fully cooked and fresh links and patties, breakfast sandwiches, sausage gravy, and appetizers you are sure to find a place for Tennessee Pride on your menu!

Safety is our #1 focus as a company. We are industry leaders in food safety technology, and therefore produce some of the safest pork sausage products available in the marketplace today. We have won several awards in this area. Humane handling of animals is also a key part of our business process. Animals handled under USDA Humane Handling Regulations produce better products. This is an important area for us, and an AMI Board Member for Humane Handling is a member of our company’s management team. For more details, view the Corporate Responsibility section.

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Pactiv Corporation (NYSE: PTV) is a leader in the consumer and foodservice/food packaging markets it serves. With 2009 sales of $3.4 billion, Pactiv derives more than 80 percent of its sales from market sectors in which it holds the No. 1 or No. 2 market-share position. Pactiv’s Hefty® brand products include waste bags, slider storage bags, disposable tableware, and disposable cookware. Pactiv’s foodservice/food packaging offering is one of the broadest in the industry, including both custom and stock products in a variety of materials.

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