Founded in 2020, Nathan and Michelle Asbury’s gluten-free sauce business aims to offer a unique dining experience in Chariton County. The company combines classic country style with gourmet entrees and family-style sides, all served in an intimate, reservation-only setting. Their focus on quality and atmosphere provides a distinctive culinary experience for both locals and visitors.

Achatz Handmade Pie CoAchatz Handmade Pie Co. is committed to making high-quality pies using the best and healthiest ingredients. The company sources fruits, sugars, milk, butter, and flour that are free from harmful chemicals and produced sustainably. Achatz works with farmers who practice soil regeneration and environmental stewardship. This focus on quality and sustainability ensures that each pie is fresh and well-made, meeting the high standards that customers have come to expect.

Star Snacks manufactures and distributes branded and private label nuts, trail mixes, and dried fruits, with product lines such as Star Snacks, Imperial Nuts, and Platinum. The company provides custom-packed snacks and leverages national and global sourcing to control costs and manage price fluctuations. Star Snacks partners with a variety of retailers, including drug stores, supermarkets, national distributors, club stores, and discount stores, and supplies products in the U.S., Canada, the Caribbean, South America, and Asia.

Elmhurst is a company founded in 1925 which started out as a cow milk producer and later on in 2017 transitioned to producing plant-based milk products with a Hydrorelease method, this method consists of using water to separate the natural components of a grain, nut, or seed before reassembling them as a smooth, creamy beverage, because of this method, these plant-based milks produced don´t need to be added emulsifiers or other ingredients to hold the product together. This allows the products to keep the nutritional value of the grains, seeds and nuts, as well as, to having fewer ingredients that the competition. Additionally, this method is zero waste as it uses all parts of the grain, nut, or seed. Elmhurst uses an aseptic packaging which consists of bottling the product into the container using high temperatures and hermetic sealing to create fully sterile beverages without need for preservatives and are shelf stable until opened, also the carton used for the packaging is certified by the Forest Stewardship Council and 100% recyclable in most US homes.

The Mushroom Angel, founded by Wendy and Dominique Da’Cruz, produces plant-based food products made primarily from mushrooms. Their offerings are available in over 120 locations across Michigan, including restaurants and grocery stores. The company focuses on using organic spices and creating a meat-like texture with mushrooms, providing a healthier alternative to processed foods. Their products are designed for convenience, with flexible cooking times and no artificial ingredients.

Koeze Company, founded over a century ago by Sibbele Koeze in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a renowned producer of premium, hand-crafted food products. Upholding a legacy of quality and Old-World craftsmanship, Koeze offers a diverse range of products including all-natural peanut butters, organic peanut butters, seasoned tortilla chips, gourmet peanuts, and nostalgic party mixes. Each product, from the rich Cream-Nut peanut butter to the flavorful Zestos tortilla chips, reflects Koeze's commitment to using the finest ingredients and maintaining high standards of quality.

Wicks Pies began in 1944 when Duane “Wick” Wickersham, an enterprising truck driver, opened a café in Winchester, Indiana. Using his grandmother’s recipes, Wick’s pies, especially the Sugar Cream Pie, quickly gained popularity. Just four years later, Wick was producing and selling 300 pies daily. To meet the growing demand, he established a new production facility in 1961, which introduced a nitrogen freezing process for shipping frozen pies. Located at 217 SE Greenville Ave in Winchester, Wicks Pies now produces 10,000 pies and 30,000 pie shells each day. The company remains a family business, with Wick’s children and grandchildren playing key roles in its growth and success. Today, Wicks Pies employs over 70 people, continuing the legacy of high-quality products and excellent customer service.