H. Thomas Hayden

American Cotton Shippers Association provides a united voice for the cotton merchandising trade. Its engages in promoting fair trading practices, sanctity of contracts and to provide an environment of fair trade through established rules and industry practices. The company was founded on July 8, 1924 and is headquartered in Memphis, TN.

Imperial Sugar Co. processes and markets refined cane sugar. It refines, packages, and distributes granulated, powdered, liquid, and brown sugars, as well as co-crystallized sweeteners and syrups under the Dixie Crystals, Imperial, Savannah Gold, NatureWise, and Holly brand names, as well as under private labels. The firm also markets organic and fair trade sweeteners and sugar/stevia sweetener blends. The company was founded in 1843 and is headquartered in Sugar Land, TX.