Second Nature Brands is a leading creator of snacks and treats that make lives better, naturally. Investing in new product development, thoughtful ingredient sourcing, and innovative business processes, Second Nature Brands is reimagining premium and better-for-you snacks and treats. Under its growing family of brands, Kar’s Nuts®, Second Nature Snacks®, and Sanders Chocolates®, Second Nature Brands has an extensive distribution network across the United States and a growing direct-to-consumer eCommerce presence. Currently, Kar’s Nuts® and Second Nature Snacks® are two of the best-selling trail mix brands in the nation, including the #1 selling Kar’s Sweet ‘n Salty Mix. Sanders Chocolates is one of the largest kettle-cooked, small-batch crafter of sea salt caramel treats in the U.S. Find out more at Second Nature Brands (www.secondnaturebrandsus.com), Kar’s Nuts (www.karsnuts.com), Second Nature Snacks (www.secondnaturesnacks.com), and Sanders Chocolates (www.sanderscandy.com).

Better Made Snack Foods, Inc. is a company based out of 10148 Gratiot Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, United States.

Wolverine Packing Co. is an industry leader in the manufacturing and distribution of meat and meat products.

OUR PURPOSE: To unite communities through food for generations. Our MISSION: To serve our customers with expertly crafted food products through continuous innovation and engaging people in a culture of respect. OUR CORE VALUES: - Live with intensity, integrity & intentionality - Strive for continuous self-improvement - Endeavor to always under-promise and over-deliver - Work with gratitude for the privilege OUR HERITAGE: EW Grobbel is a family food company that was established in 1883 by Emil Wilhelm Grobbel. The foundation of the organization is centered around growing and developing each employee, both personally and professionally while producing premium quality food products. Headquartered in Detroit's historic Eastern Market, EW Grobbel specializes in whole muscle meat proteins and pickle products. The company gained a national following with its "Grobbel's" brand of products. We are best known as "America’s Oldest Corned Beef Specialist". Recent expansions include acquisitions of the Detroit processor, Sy Ginsberg's Meat & Deli (est. 1982) along with produce specialist, Topor's Pickle Company (est. 1960). These strategic subsidiaries have allowed EW Grobbel to focus more on the traditional deli industry, while at the same time achieving growth and spurring innovation. EW Grobbel premium products are distributed throughout Michigan and via hundreds of distribution centers across the United States.

Dearborn Sausage Company, Inc. is a food production company based out of 2450 Wyoming St, Dearborn, MI, United States.

Kowality Since 1920

Pickles and pepper manufacturing Making pickles is in our blood. When our family began making pickles in the early 1900s, our goal was to make the highest quality pickle at a competitive price. Today, our goal remains the same. The use of automated packaging equipment, direct contact with growers across America, and the buying power of the market leaders enables Gielow Pickles to accomplish our goal. We look forward to being your pickle, pepper, sauerkraut, and relish partner.

Washington Elevator is a retail company based out of 7030 West Rd, Washington, Michigan, United States.

Since 1888, our passion has been mastering the craft of artisan roasting. It’s reflected in our unique and satisfying coffee blends. What makes us different is our use of technology to create the same great tasting blends time after time. Our customers expect consistency, and through our computerized blending and roasting process and Statistical Process Controls, we deliver.

Empire Packing is a service company operating in the grocery industry. Empire provides its clients with Case Ready meat solutions and custom food processing and packaging services. Empire also produces Ledbetter Foods branded products found in grocery stores nationwide.

Since our humble beginning in 1914, Becharas Brothers Coffee Company has offered unique products through fulfilling large volume requirements while still giving quality the number one priority. Becharas Brothers Coffee Company is a food & beverages manufacturing company based out of Highland Park, Michigan.

Michigan Sugar Company was founded in 1906 when six smaller sugar companies merged their operations. In 2002, Michigan Sugar Company became a grower-owned cooperative and in 2004, we merged with Monitor Sugar Company to form the company that exists today. Michigan Sugar Company is headquartered in Bay City and we have sugarbeet processing facilities in Bay City, Caro, Croswell and Sebewaing, Michigan. Our nearly 900 grower-owners plant and harvest up to 160,000 acres of sugarbeets each year in 20 Michigan counties, as well as Ontario, Canada. Those beets are sliced at our factories and turned into about 1.3 billion pounds of sugar annually. Our sugar is sold to industrial, commercial and retail customers under the Pioneer and Big Chief brands. We also package sugar for more than 20 private labels, including for customers like Walmart, Meijer and Kroger. Michigan Sugar Company has 930 year-round employees and an additional 1,100 seasonal workers. We are the No. 1 employer in Huron County, the No. 2 employer in Bay and Sanilac counties and the No. 3 employer in Tuscola County. Our annual payroll is about $65 million and our annual local economic impact is about $500 million. Michigan Sugar Company is the third largest of nine sugarbeet processing companies in the United States and Michigan is one of 10 states where sugarbeets are grown in the country.