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"From meats and cheeses to
spices and Illinois wines, Illinois produces some of the finest food
products," said Chuck Hartke, state agriculture director. "It is
part of our mission to do everything we can to promote these
products so Illinois food companies can continue to grow, create
jobs and keep our economy strong." Illinois ranks third nationally
in food processing employment. According to the Illinois Department
of Employment Security, 87 of the state's 102 counties have at least
one food processing plant.
The Illinois Food Expo is scheduled from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. It
will include an elegant buffet table in the center of the theater
and company booths around the perimeter.
A list of the participating companies follows:
- al Gelato Bornay Inc., Franklin Park
- Archer Daniels Midland Co., Decatur
- Birdie Pak Products, Chicago
- Cipriani's Pasta & Sauce, Chicago Heights
- Country Bob Inc., Centralia
- Coupla Guys Foods, Chicago
- Dreymiller & Kray Inc., Hampshire
- Dutch Valley Veal, South Holland
- E. Formella & Sons Inc., Chicago
- El Milagro Inc., Chicago
- FiberGel Technologies -- Z-Trim, Mundelein
- Food Industry News, Des Plaines
- Foulds Inc., Libertyville
- FrescoJuices, Schiller Park
- Griffith Laboratories, Alsip
- Hensaal Management Group Inc., Chicago
- Hinckley Springs, Chicago
- Hodgson Mill Inc., Effingham
- Illinois Grape Growers & Vintners Association, Nauvoo
- Illinois Pork Producers Association, Springfield
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- John John's Salsa, Downers Grove
- King Kold Frozen Foods, Chicago
- Kosto Foods, Wauconda
- La Mexicana, Chicago
- Lezza Spumoni & Desserts Inc., Bellwood
- Lily Foods Inc., Chicago
- Louie's Seasoning Company, Johnston City
- Magnolia Spice Teas Inc., Chicago
- Mama Mia Pasta Sauce, Burr Ridge
- Mel-O-Cream Donuts International Inc., Springfield
- Moo and Oink Inc., Chicago
- Noon Hour Food Products, Chicago
- Oak Grove Organics, Carthage
- Onofrios Classic Sauces, Springfield
- Paani Foods Inc., Chicago
- Petersen Ice Cream, Oak Park
- Prairie Pure Cheese LLC, Belvidere
- Primrose Candy Company, Chicago
- Ray's Brand Products Inc., Decatur
- Riley's Seasonings Inc., Pittsfield
- Rubinelli Inc., Bolingbrook
- Schy-Town Inc., Northbrook
- Secret Sauces LLC, Geneva
- Select Brands LLC, Chicago
- Sokol & Company, Countryside
- Stewarts Coffee, Chicago
- Swagger Foods Corporation, Vernon Hills
- The Jel Sert Company, West Chicago
- The Puckered Pickle Company, Chicago
- Torkelson Cheese Company, Lena
- V. Formusa Company, Chicago
- Wiscon Corporation -- Caputo Cheese, Melrose Park
- Xcell International Corporation, Burr Ridge
- Zafi Beverages Inc., Bensenville
- Zivney Cheese Inc., Minonk
[Illinois
Department of Agriculture news release]
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