Founded in 1897 in Orrville, Ohio, The J.M. Smucker Co. is a family-led consumer packaged goods manufacturer producing food for people and pets. It operates manufacturing facilities across North America and is known for brands including Smucker’s fruit spreads and Folgers coffee. The company reported $9.1 billion in fiscal 2026 net sales and has nearly 8,000 employees.
TRUE (Total Resource Use and Efficiency)
Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) Supply Chain Certification
Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi)
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National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard
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The Kroger CoThe Kroger Co. is a grocery retailer and food manufacturer founded in Cincinnati in 1883. It operates 35 food manufacturing facilities and more than 2,700 stores across 35 states, producing food for its own retail business while serving millions of customers daily.BLUE ASH, OH
King Nut CompaniesWith Cleveland roots dating to 1927 and a 2003 merger that created today’s company, King Nut Companies makes and packages roasted nuts and snack foods in Solon, Ohio. Its 350-plus team members produce roughly 500 million packages a year across more than 300,000 square feet, supplying major airlines as well as retail, food-service and private-label customers worldwide. The company is SQF Level 2 certified and operates under Kanan Enterprises, with the Kanan family in executive leadership.SOLON, OH
The Fremont CompanyFamily-owned and operated since 1905, The Fremont Company has built more than 120 years of experience as a food manufacturer serving domestic and international partners. Based in Fremont, Ohio, it is particularly known for its ketchup expertise and supplies products for private-brand and co-pack programs. Through Fremont Cares, the company also supports food banks and meal programs in the communities around its facilities.FREMONT, OH
J. Horrocks Design, LLCFamily-owned and operated in Pennsylvania, J. Horrocks Design carries multiple generations of food-industry experience. The family’s roots in the trade reach back to the early 1940s, when Frank Wolf began selling chocolate products to commercial food makers and retailers. Today, the company develops and manufactures customized food products for businesses ranging from small local firms to household-name brands worldwide.311919ELVERSON, PA