Cedars Mediterranean Foods: Creating a Buzz

Cedars Mediterranean Foods is known for its authentic, high-quality hummus, and continues to expand its product line to appeal to customers throughout the country. By Kate Burrows

 

Zoup! Fresh Soup Co.: ‘Comfort’ Food

With 100 varieties of soup, Zoup! Fresh Soup Co. says it is a quick-casual concept with a vision of providing comfort to its customers. By Alan Dorich

 

Marconi Foods: Hot Business

Marconi Foods has been a successful family business for more than a century. The company specializes in authentic Chicago-style giardiniera. By Kate Burrows

 

The Grand View Lodge Resort & Spa: Enjoy the View

Surrounded by hundreds of lakes, the Grand View Lodge Resort & Spa’s eateries offer guests with quality food and service, and unique dining experiences. By Kathryn Jones

 

Pacini: Keeping It Real

Authenticity is the key to success for restaurant franchise Pacini, which sends its employees to Italy yearly to learn how to recreate Italian dishes. By Kathryn Jones

 

Country Bob Inc.: Saucy Business

Illinois-based Country Bob Inc. says it strives to ‘make everybody happy’ with its various sauce products while remaining ‘a company of integrity.’ By Alan Dorich

 

Lamppost Pizza: Local Player

Lamppost Pizza prides itself on playing an active role in the communities in which it operates. The firm’s family roots remain stronger than ever. By Hanna Aronovich

 

Vintage Wine Distributor: ‘In Vino Veritas’

A lot has changed in the wine industry since Vintage Wine Distributor was founded. President Casey Forbes shares notable trends and a future outlook. By Kathryn Jones

 

Doubletree Hotel San Jose: Double Take

Doubletree Hotel San Jose says it uses its parent corporation’s power and its own exceptional service to entice patrons to visit its four restaurants. By Kathryn Jones

 

Nathan’s Famous Inc.: Test of Time

After nearly a century, Nathan’s Famous Inc. is expanding on its legacy by refreshing its menu and growing its presence in the United States and internationally. By Alan Dorich

 

Beech-Nut Nutrition: Healthy Baby

A leading provider of baby food products with all-natural ingredients, Beech-Nut wishes to also be known for innovative nutritional options, as well. By Alan Dorich

 

Pizza 73: On the Radar

A generous promotion offer, sophisticated technology and an unusual franchise system have made Pizza 73 one of the largest pizza franchises in Alberta, Canada, it says. By Kathryn Jones

 

Select Sandwich Co.: Select the Best

The original design-your-own sandwich shop and catering service, Select Sandwich Co.,  is planning for continued brand growth and expansion this year. By Hanna Aronovich

 

Cascade Winery: Drink to That

With the five-year-old Cascade Winery – which crafts and sells bottled wines – owner Robert Bonga says he has turned his ‘passion’ into a successful business.

 

Green Beans Coffee Co. Inc.: Tastes of Home

Green Beans Coffee Co. says its cafes are dedicated to providing U.S. soldiers with a place where they can get away from it all and enjoy the tastes from back home. By Alan Dorich

 

Gatti’s Pizza: Gettin’ Good

Texas-based Gatti’s Pizza has re-organized, re-modeled and re-branded. The new Gatti’s is bigger and better than ever, company officials say. By Libby John

 

Saz’s State House: Local Favorite

Saz’s State House and Milwaukee have enjoyed a 31-year love affair, thanks to the restaurant’s beloved barbecue and community involvement. By Chris Petersen

 

Guernsey Farms Dairy: Cool Expansion

Guernsey Farms Dairy benefits from a growing list of dairy products – such as sour cream,  yogurt, dip and eggnog – as well as an expanding customer base. By Hanna Aronovich

 

The Manor: Classical Taste

With its rich history in the restaurant industry, the Knowles family ensures that The Manor in West Orange, N.J., maintains its classical kitchen roots. By Kathryn Jones

 

McClure Farms and West Coast Tomato: You Say Tomato

Family owned and operated McClure Farms and West Coast Tomato have enjoyed improvements in operational efficiency by using new technologies. By Alan Dorich

 

Robbie Manufacturing Inc.: Package Partner

Robbie Manufacturing Inc. says it focuses on developing packaging products that meet customers’ previously unmet needs with its award-winning technology. By Alan Dorich

 

Mission Foods: Wrapped Up

Tortillas have become an American staple, and Mission Foods is the global leader in manufacturing the food thanks to innovate meal solutions. By Chris Petersen