Del Monte Foods

Founded in 1971 by Jim Moser, Paul Rea and Bob Collins, Pacific Coast Producers is a cooperative owned by more than 160 grower members in California. The cooperative is a private-label packer of low-cost, high-quality canned fruits, vegetables and related items. Its products include apricots, fruit cocktails, fruit mixes, peaches, pears, tomatoes, fruit and gel cups and canned juices. They are sold in all 50 United States under a variety of labels, including Safeway, Wal-Mart and Kroger s brand names. Pacific Coast Producers has headquarters in Lodi, Calif., and processing facilities in Oroville and Woodland, as well as field stations throughout California.

Musco Family Olive is one of the leading suppliers of olives in the United States. Musco is a privately-held family business based in Tracy, Calif., with facilities across the state. The company is rooted in expertise from the olive groves of Italy and built over many generations of active family involvement. The Black Pearls brand, introduced in 1993, is one of the top brands of olives in the United States. Together with its Early California brand, Musco commands about 60 percent of the national branded market share. It is one of the largest importers of consumer-packaged olives. The company is a top supplier of olives to restaurants and other food service companies.