2005 "Top 100" corporate profiles (1-25)

This article provides background information on the companies comprising Food Processing's Top 100. Our ranking reflects the 100 largest value-added food and beverage processors in the U.S. and Canada, the top producers (not necessarily marketers) of grocery store-ready packaged food products.

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12. H.J. Heinz Co.

Address: 600 Grant St. Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Phone: 412-456-5700 • Fax: 412-456-6128 • www.heinz.com

Executives: Pres., Chmn., & CEO: William Johnson; EVP, Global Foodservice: Jeffrey P. Berger; SVP, President, Consumer Products: David C. Moran; EVP and CFO: Arthur Winkleblack; SVP, Corporate & Government Affairs & CAO: D. Edward I. Smyth; SVP, General Counsel: Theodore N. Bobby; SVP, Business Development: Mitchell A. Ring; VP, Taxes: John C. Crowe

Subsidiaries, Divisions: Heinz Canada, North York, Ontario; Heinz Central Eastern Europe, Budapest, Hungary; Heinz Europe, London, England; Heinz Frozen Food Co., Pittsburgh; Heinz Pacific Rim, Auckland, New Zealand; Heinz Southern Africa, Johannesburg, South Africa; Star-Kist Foods, Newport, Ky.

Brands: Boston Market, Classico Earth's Best, Farley's, Guloso, Heinz, Ken-L-Ration, Olivine, Ore-Ida, Orlando, Plasmon, Smart Ones, Starkist, Wattie's, Weight Watchers, Wyler’s, Vlasic

Major Product Areas: Canned, frozen and preserved foods, miscellaneous


13. Swift & Co. (7/05)

Address: 1770 Promontory Circle, Greeley, CO 80634
Phone: 970-506-8000 • Fax: 970-506-8307 • www.swiftbrands.com

Executives: Pres. and CEO: Sam Rovit; COO Dennis Henley; EVP and CFO: Danny Heron; General Counsel: Don Wiseman; VP-Beef Operations: Marshall Ernst; VP/Gen. Mgr.-Foodservice: William McClellan; VP/Gen. Mgr.-Processor Sales: Michael Rempe; VP/Gen. Mgr.-Retail Sales: Matthew Wineinger; VP/Gen. Mgr.-International Sales: Dan Halstrom; VP-Customer & Business Solutions: Kevin Yost

Parent firm: S&C Holdco 3 Inc. private equity firms)

Brands: Swift Premium, Swift Black Angus, Swift Select, LaHerencia

Major Product Areas: Beef and pork


14. Campbell Soup Co.

Address: Campbell Place, Camden, NJ 08103-1799
Phone: 856-342-4800 • Fax: 856-342-3878 • www.campbellsoup.com

Executives: Chairman: George M. Sherman; Pres., CEO: Douglas R. Conant; EVP & SVP & CFO: Robert A. Schiffner; Basil L. Anderson; SVP, Law and Government Affairs: Ellen Oran Kaden; Pres., North American Soup & Sauces Division: F. Martin Thrasher; VP & Pres., U.S. Grocery Division: Mark Leckie; SVP, Global Sourcing and Engineering: Robert Subin; VP, Purchasing/Procurement: C.E. Miller; SVP & Pres.-Europe/Canada: F. Martin Thrasher; VP & Pres., Pepperidge Farm: David L. Albright; VP, Supply Chain: T. Ron Gable; VP & Pres.-Asia/Pacific: Andrew K. Hughson; VP & Controller: Gerald S. Lord; VP, Global R&D: R. David Macnair; VP & Pres., Campbell Away From Home: Craig W. Rydin

Subsidiaries, Divisions: Arnott's Ltd., Campbell Foods Belgium NV, Campbell Foodservice Co., Campbell France S.A.S., Campbell Soup Co. Ltd., Campbell's Australasia Pty. Ltd., Campbell's de Mexico S.A. de C.V., Campbell's U.K. Ltd., Erasco GmbH, Godiva Chocolatier Inc., Pepperidge Farm Inc., PF Brands Inc., Stockpot Inc.

Brands: Campbell's, Chunky, Franco-American, Godiva, Goldfish, Healthy Request, Hungry-Man, Pace, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, SpaghettiOs, V8 Vegetable Juice

Major Product Areas: Meat and poultry, canned, frozen and preserved food, bakery, sugar/confectionery, beverages, miscellaneous


15. The Coca-Cola Co.

Address: One Coca-Cola Plaza, Atlanta, GA 30301-1734
Phone: 404-676-2121 • Fax: 404-676-6792 • www.cocacola.com

Executives: Chairman & CEO: Neville Isdell; EVP, Pres. & COO, Europe, Eurasia, Middle East: Alexander R.C. (Sandy) Allan; Pres., EVP, Pres. & COO, Africa Group: Alexander B. Cummings Jr.; EVP, Pres. & COO, Asia: Mary E. Minnick; EVP, Pres. & COO, Latin America: Jose Octavio Reyes; EVP, Pres. & COO, North America: Donald Knauss.

Subsidiaries, Divisions: Africa Group, Latin America Group, Greater Europe Group, Middle and Far East Group, North America Group, The Minute Maid Co.

Brands: Barq's, Bright & Early, Citra, Coca-Cola, Coke, Dasani, Diet Coke, Fanta, Five Alive, Fresca, Fruitopia, Georgia, Hi-C, Mello Yello, Minute Maid, Mr. PiBB, Nestea, Powerade, Schweppes, Sprite, Surge, Tab

Major Product Areas: Beverages


16. Kellogg Co. (10/05)

Address: One Kellogg Square, Battle Creek, MI 49016-3599
Phone: 616-961-2000 • Fax: 616-961-2871 • www.kelloggs.com

Executives: Chairman/CEO: James Jenness; President & COO: A. D. David Mackay; EVP & Pres.-Intl.: John Bryant; EVP & Chief Marketing and Customer Officer: Alan Harris; EVP& Pres.-North America: Jeffrey Montie; SVP-Worldwide Product Innovation and Operations: Donna Banks; SVP & CFO: Jeffrey Boromisa; SVP-Corporate Affairs: Celeste Clark; SVP & Pres.-U.S. Snacks: Brad Davidson; VP, EVP-International & Pres.-Europe: Timothy Mobsby; SVP, General Counsel-Corporate Development & Secy: Gary Pilnick; SVP& CIO: Ray Shei; Global VP-Human Resources: Kathleen Wilson-Thompson

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