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Country Fresh is a producer of dairy products, primarily fluid milk. The company distributes these products throughout Michigan, from a central facility in Grand Rapids, Mich. Country Fresh is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Dean Dairy Group, which distributes dairy products nationwide. Country Fresh itself has no parent or subsidiary companies and has been in business for more than 60 years.

Gordon Food Service, also known as GFS, is one of the largest, family-owned food service distributors in North America. Founded in 1897, it operates more than 120 food stores under the GFS Marketplace nameplate. The company operates in Florida, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Tennessee. In addition, Gordon Food Service serves restaurants, schools, nonprofit organizations and churches. It provides salads, seafood items, beverages, and grocery and diary products. The company also offers various products from the Pillsbury, Rubbermaid and Country Fresh brands. Gordon Food Service provides food products under the GFS, Trade East, Gordon Signature, Array and Triumph brands. It additionally offers party planning, delivery and in-store services, as well as fundraising programs. The company maintains several distribution centers and warehouses.