John C. Wiedmann

Nestle Holdings, Inc. manufactures and sells food and beverages. It offers soluble coffee, chocolate-based drinks, dairy products, infant nutrition products, healthcare nutrition products, ice creams, frozen and chilled food, culinary aids, and chocolate and confectionary products, as well as pet care products. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

The Vons Cos., Inc. operates supermarkets and other grocery stores. The firm offers Organics, Opten Nature, Lucerne, refreshe, Primo Taglio and Safeway Care brands. The company was founded in 1906 by Von der Ahe and is headquartered in Arcadia, CA.

Smart & Final, Inc. engages in wholesale grocery business. It supplies food, foodservice products, and culinary equipment through non-membership warehouse and wholesale stores. The firm offers dairy, meat, and baking products; grocery and dry food items; beverages; paper and packaging products; frozen food; kitchen equipment and janitorial supplies; and sundries. The company was founded in 1871 and is headquartered in Commerce, CA.

C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc. owns and operates supermarkets and grocery stores. Its services include wholesale procurement, category management, pricing, private label brands, marketing and advertising, merchandising support, store design, and business and accounting. The company was founded by Israel Cohen and Abraham Siegel in 1918 and is headquartered in Keene, NH.

University of Southern California is a private research university that mainly offers undergraduate, graduate & other higher education. The university was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Nestle USA, Inc. produces dairy and bakery products. Its products include chocolate and confectionaries, beverages, ice cream, juices, milk products, pet food, prepared foods, and sports nutrition. The company is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

Prime Advantage Corp. provides on-line business to business demand aggregation services. Its members are manufacturing and food processing companies who purchase raw materials, components, services and supplies through network of top-performing endorsed suppliers. The company was founded by Louise O'Sullivan in 1997 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Part of United Natural Foods, Inc., Certified Grocers of California Ltd. is a grocery wholesaler. The company is based in Commerce, CA.

Latham & Watkins LLP operates as a full-service law firm or legal matters. It offers services in the areas of finance, litigation, accounting, banking, life sciences, private equity, real estate, government relations, employment law, and outsourcing. The company was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Zone Ltd. provides content-managed web solutions. Its clients include Coca-Cola, Barratt Homes, Tesco and BT. The company was founded by James Freedman and Anna Kissin in 1997 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

IGA, Inc. owns and operates supermarkets. The company was founded by J. Frank Grimes in 1926 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

National Grocers Association operates as a national trade association representing the retail and wholesale grocers that comprise the independent sector of the food distribution industry. It represents affiliated associations, manufacturers, and service suppliers, as well as other entrepreneurial companies. The company is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

Associated Grocers, Inc. operates as a full-service retail operations support and solution center. Its services include advertising and marketing, procurement and merchandising, retail pricing, store analysis, application development, retail store accounting, printing services, and warehouse management. The company was founded on May 23, 1950 and is headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA.

The Boy Scouts of America provides a program for young people that builds character, trains in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and develops personal fitness. The company was founded in 1910 and is headquartered in Irving, TX.

Western Association of Food Chains, Inc. provides learning opportunities in the food industry through various education initiatives. The non-profit company is based in Los Angeles, CA. The company has more than 100 donors who support its mission, and it offers scholarship opportunities to students.

Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) is an American company that manages food, beverage, household, and personal care products for companies worldwide. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The company focuses on health and wellness, particularly reducing childhood obesity by being transparent with food labels and educating youth about their relationship with food. GMA Brands provides expert reviews on meal brands and comparison articles to help consumers make informed buying decisions. Geoff Freeman has been the CEO of the company since 2018.

Food Marketing Institute, Inc. develops, promotes, and conducts programs in public affairs, food safety, research, education and industry relations. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

Town Hall Los Angeles operates as a non-profit, nonpartisan speaker’s forum, providing a platform for discussing and debating today’s most pressing issues. The company was founded in 1937 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

California Grocers Association is a non-profit organization that represents the grocer industry. The non-profit company is based in Sacramento, CA and has subsidiaries in United States. Ronald Fong has been the CEO of the company since 2008.

Part of Safeway, Inc., Lucky Stores, Inc. is a grocery store chain that offers a premium selection of own brand products with over 11,000 items available. The company is based in San Leandro, CA. The company provides quality and value for every shopper and offers grocery delivery through Albertsons online store. Customers can also use Albertsons for U rewards and coupons to save money on their groceries.

Weingart Center Association is a non-profit organization that provides transitional and permanent supportive housing, medical and mental health services, substance abuse and recovery programs, education, workforce development, and long-term case management to homeless residents in Los Angeles, CA. The organization is currently constructing the first of two new Weingart Towers in the Skid Row district to provide permanent supportive housing. Senator Kevin Murray has been the President and CEO of the private company since 2011.

NACD Southern California Chapter, Inc. is the membership organization focuses on board leadership. The firm provides independent board evaluations and custom-tailored in-boardroom education and training programs, as well as director-led conferences, forums and peer-exchange learning opportunities to share ideas about current and emerging issues. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Redondo Beach, CA.

Cognizant (GB) Ltd. offers management consulting services. It specializes in project, program and portfolio management consulting services. The company was founded on December 16, 2003 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Part of Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., Cognizant Worldwide Ltd. provides information technology consultancy services. The company is based in London, UK and was founded in 2010.

Moran Foods LLC owns and operates grocery stores. It offers USDA-inspected beef, pork and poultry and farm-fresh fruits and vegetables. The company was founded in 1983 by Moran bill and is headquartered in St. Ann, MO.

National Cooperative Grocers Association operates as a business services cooperative for retail food cooperative. It strengthen purchasing power, optimize operational and marketing resources and ultimately offer more value to food co-op owners and shoppers. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Saint Paul, MN.

National Cooperative Bank, NA engages in the provision of banking products and services. It offers personal, and commercial services which includes accounts, loans, retirement, online banking, financial education, and payment information. The firm also serves on Alaska and native; credit unions; energy; food; health care; non-profit; and small business. The company was founded on 1988 and is headquartered in Hillsboro, OH.

PRM Real Estate Holdings LLC provides real estate services. The private company is based in Phoenix, AZ.

Part of United Natural Foods, Inc., Save-A-Lot Holdings, Inc. operates as a grocery store. The company is based in St. Ann, MO. The company was founded in 1977 by Bill Moran. Leon G. Bergmann has been the CEO of the company since 2022.