Tim G. Bruer

Del Monte Foods Co. is a producer, distributor and marketer of branded food and pet products for the U.S. retail market. Their portfolio of brands include Del Monte, S&W, Contadina, College Inn, Meow Mix, Kibbles 'n Bits, 9Lives, Milk-Bone, Pup-Peroni, Meaty Bone, Snausages and Pounce. The company was founded in October 1916 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Nonni's Foods LLC manufactures and markets gourmet and snack foods. It provides Italian-style biscotti cookies and panetini toasts. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Tulsa, OK.

Shadewell Grove Foods Inc. manufactures and markets Mrs. Fields brand shelf-stable premium cookies. It sells products through the warehouse club, supermarket, foodservice and convenience store channels. The company is headquartered in Tulsa, Ok.

Genisoy Food Co., Inc. produces and sells protein-packed nutrition bars, savory snacks, shakes and powders. It provides soy crisps, sweet crisps and soy nuts. The firm offers products through its online store, as well as ordering by phone. The company was founded in 1964 and is headquartered in Tulsa, OK.

Silverado Foods, Inc. manufactures and markets various lines of branded specialty baked goods, including Nonni's biscotti and The Natural bagel bars which are sold through multiple distribution channels throughout the United States and parts of Canada. The company sells to retail grocery and convenience stores, wholesale club stores, the food service industry and the vending industry.

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.

Bain & Co., Inc. provides management consulting services. It offers advisory services to the companies on their critical issues and opportunities: strategy, marketing, organization, operations, technology and mergers and acquisitions, across all industries and geographies. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

The ERGO Baby Carrier, Inc. manufactures and sells baby carriage products and accessories. The firm offers baby wearing products, organics, papoose coats, lifestyle products, accessories, and gift certificates. The company was founded by Karin Frost in 2002 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Authentic Specialty Foods, Inc. produces specialty food products. Its products include the La Victoria brand of salsas, sauces, chiles, and Embasa chilies & salsas. The company was founded in 1917 and is headquartered in Orange, CA.