National Grape Cooperative Association, Inc.

PROFILE Well, of course grape growers want to hang out in a bunch! The 1,400 or so grower-owners in the National Grape Cooperative Association supply purple, red, and white grapes from nearly 46,000 acres of vineyards to well-known, wholly owned subsidiary Welch Foods. Welch's sells juices, jams, and jellies under the Welch's and BAMA brands. Other products include co-branded candy (with Russell Stover) and fresh grapes (distributed by C.H. Robinson Worldwide). Welch's is the #1 marketer of Concord and Niagara grape products. Jelly is a slowing market, but new juice innovations and single-serving items -- along with newly discovered health benefits of purple and white grape juice -- are driving sales.  COMPETITION The J. M. Smucker Company (SJM) Northland Cranberries, Inc. (CBRYA) Ralcorp Holdings, Inc. (RAH)		FINANCIAL OVERVIEW Fiscal Year-End: August 2000 Sales (mil.): 678.80 1-Yr. Sales Growth: 7.6% Employees: 1,308 Revenue per employee: $518,960.24  KEY PEOPLE • Fredrick P. Kilian     CEO • Thomas E. Callahan     CFO  CONTACT INFO 2 S. Portage St. Westfield, NY 14787 US Phone: 716-326-5200 Fax: 716-326-5494 Online: Web Site

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