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Founded in 1910, Labatt Food Service is a privately owned company that offers a range of food distribution solutions. It maintains a staff of more than 1,000 employees. The company supplies over 11,500 items from nearly 650 food service manufacturers. Labatt Food Service maintains various distribution centers in San Antonio, Dallas and Houston. It works in collaboration with Dole Food Company, Stemilt Growers and Bud's Salads, as well as provides a variety of fruits and vegetables. The company maintains an in-house beverage department that serves coffee, tea and hot chocolate suppliers and offers equipment replacement, installation, repair and maintenance services. Labatt Food Service operates various warehouses and provides transportation and delivery solutions. In addition, the company offers dairy, poultry, bakery and grocery products. It has been recognized as a leading food service distribution companies in the United States by ID Magazine. Labatt Food Service has annual sales revenue of more than $600 million.

Moosehead lagers and Blue Heron are among The Gambrinus Company s products. The firm is a privately held importer of alcoholic beverages. Its brand portfolio includes: Modelo, which produces Corona, Modelo and Pacifico Clara beers; Shiner, which produces Shiner and Hefeweizen beers; Wicked Ale, which produces Pete s Wicked Ale and other ales; and Bridgeport, which produces India Pale Ale, Black Strap Stout and several other ales. The Gambrinus Company was founded in 1986 by Carlos Alvarez and is headquartered in San Antonio. Its products have won several awards, including several Australian International Beer Awards, medals from the Great American Beer Festival, World Beer Cup awards and Brewing Industry International Awards.