Founded in 1865 as a grain warehouse, Cargill is a family company that sources, makes, stores and transports food and agricultural products alongside related industrial and financial services. Today, the company operates in 70 countries with more than 155,000 employees, including a cocoa and chocolate business supported by 3,500 specialists across 47 locations. Its work spans the supply chain from farmers and commodity markets to food manufacturers and consumers.
JDHSince 1886, family-owned JDH has connected agricultural commodity supply and demand while manufacturing animal feed for livestock producers. The former J.D. Heiskell & Co. now operates through a decentralized network of mills, trading offices and logistics connections, with five generations of family leadership and more than 575 employees across 11 states. Its reach includes domestic and international markets, supported by substantial rail, truck and barge shipping capacity.EAST AURORA, NY
Hanover Foods CorporationFamily-owned since 1924, Hanover Foods Corporation grew from Harry Virgil Warehime’s Hanover Canning Company into a Pennsylvania food manufacturer rooted in relationships with farmers. Today, it preserves that agricultural connection through its work with family farms in the United States and Guatemala while supplying food products for retail, food-service, and industrial customers.CENTRE HALL, PA
Blommer Chocolate CompanyBlommer Chocolate Company is a fully integrated chocolate and cocoa manufacturer, providing comprehensive business solutions for domestic and international customers in the confectionery, baking, and dairy industries. The company processes cocoa beans, manufactures chocolate and cocoa products, and offers research and development, commodity risk management, and sustainability programs.EAST GREENVILLE, PA