Pedro Garcia

The Organic Trade Association is an organization that monitors and certifies every step of the organic chain in accordance with NOP guidelines. The association is based in Brattleboro, VT. Laura Batcha has been the CEO of the private company since 2014. The association's board of directors consists of fifteen people, each serving a term of three years. The USDA organic standards allow most natural substances in organic farming while prohibiting most synthetic substances.

Part of Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc., Lamb Weston, Inc. processes potatoes. The company is based in Kennewick, WA.

City Harvest, Inc. provides food to community food programs. It collects food that would have likely gone to waste, money that could be converted into food items, and distributes the food to the hungry people of New York. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Once Upon A Farm PBC manufactures baby, toddler and kids nutrition food products. It offers fruits, vegetables and superfood blends that are specifically customized for children. The company was founded by John M. Foraker, Jennifer Garner, Curtis Cassandra and Ari Raz in 2015 and is headquartered in Berkeley, CA.

The Culinary Institute of America refines the world of gourmet chefs. It offers bachelor's and associate degrees in culinary arts and management, as well as continuing education, conferences, travel programs, and e-learning.

Blue Diamond Growers processes and markets tree nuts. The firm sells almonds, hazelnuts and other nuts to the food service industry and retailers. Its products include Traditional flavors, Blod flavors, Oven roasted, On-The-Go, Almond breeze, Nut thins and Artisan nut thins. The company was founded in 1910 and is headquartered in Sacramento, CA.

Frontier Natural Products Co-op sells natural food products. The company is headquartered in Norway, IA.

Raining Rose, Inc. manufactures organic skin care products. It provides lip balms, soaps, sunscreen, hand sanitizers, oils, and salves. It also offers custom formulation, labeling, packaging, and assembly services. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Cedar Rapids, IA.

Cornell University is an educational institution that offers undergraduate and post graduate programs. It was founded in 1865 and is based in Ithaca, NY.

Rich Products Corp. manufactures and supplies frozen food products. Its products include pizza, cake icing and sweet, desserts, culinary solutions. The company was founded by Robert E. Rich, Sr. in 1945 and is headquartered in Buffalo, NY.

Tree Top, Inc. processes and retails apples. It offers 100& juice, apple sauce, and snack. The company was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in Selah, WA.

Bhakti, Inc. engages in the manufacture and sale of fresh and craft-brewed tea. It offers iced chai with cashewmilk, concentrates, artisan tea, and iced chai. The company was founded by Brook Eddy in 2002 and is headquartered in Boulder, CO.

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.

Frito-Lay North America, Inc. produces and markets snack foods. Its products are sold under the brand names of Cheetos, Doritos, Fritos, Lays, Baked, Stax and FritoLay. The company was founded in September, 1961 and is headquartered in Plano, TX.

Eco.logic Brands, Inc. produces recycled paper laundry detergent bottles. It also designs and manufactures recyclable packaging solutions for consumer applications. The firm offers ready-to-fill bottles to hold pourable liquid or dry products. The company also offers cardboard bottles through stores in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean. Eco.logic Brands was founded by Julie Corbett on May 2008 and is headquartered in Oakland, CA.