by Cesia Rascon | Oct 8, 2019 | Stories, Uncategorized
Del Real FoodsBack in 1957, a young entrepreneur named Jesus Cardenas journeyed from his home in Jalisco, Mexico to the farmlands of southern California. With his wife, Luz, their children, and his American dream of starting his own family farm, Jesus traded in his...
by Emily Shuping | Aug 29, 2019 | Stories
Ace In The Bowl Salsa Created by Susan Witt for a family gathering, Ace in the Bowl Salsa has a unique flavor that has delighted people for over 20 years. Susan began selling her products in 2012. With Mild, Medium, and Hot varieties, this all-natural condiment is the...
by Emily Shuping | Jun 11, 2019 | Stories
Amelia Creamery Tony Barros’s love of French yogurt, helped launch a family business, which he named after his granddaughter. The Oklahoma-based company now makes a French-style yogurt with unique flavor profiles by using only the highest-quality ingredients, creating...
by Emily Shuping | May 14, 2019 | Stories
Miller Pecan Company Jared Miller remembers picking pecans with his father, Len, when he was 12 years old. He and his brother, Jared, have expanded the family business by adding harvesting facilities and new retail products. As one of the few US producers to manage...
by Emily Shuping | May 14, 2019 | Stories
Mountain View Meats Cliff and Betty Phelps began this family business in the 1970s as a wholesale packing plant. The company found its niche in expanding to sausage products, particularly their signature hot links. The company grew to a full Hot Link, Smoked Meat, and...
by Emily Shuping | May 14, 2019 | Stories
deVine Water Max McDermott used to stop by the “Artesian Well on Highway 11” when he was dating Jane, now his wife, in 1973. He dreamed of bottling it, but it took time. He purchased the land in 2003 and began the process of bottling in 2004 with the help...
