Welcome to the Los Banos Tomato Festival Sponsors Page!
The Los Banos Tomato Festival would be nothing more than a hope and a dream without these sponsors stepping forward and providing both the financial and emotional support during the planning process. From the big tomato industry players to the agricultural industry supporters, each and every one is critical to the success of this event. We couldn’t do it without you and we sincerely appreciate you!
Thank you!
Click here to join the community as a sponsor of this event.
Presenting Sponsor |
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The Morning Star Company was founded in 1970 by Chris Rufer as a one truck owner operator, hauling tomatoes to other canneries. Today, Morning Star accounts for over 25% of the California processing tomato production, supplying 40% of the U.S. ingredient tomato paste and diced tomato markets, with industrial sales of approximately $350 million. |
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Diamond Sponsor |
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In 1988, Kagome Japan established Kagome Inc. in Los Banos, California. With great celebration, we opened our doors in 1990 and we began producing and shipping sauces to restaurant chains across the nation. Today, Kagome is known as the premier customized culinary sauce developer and producer for foodservice clientele. We service customers domestically and as far away as Asia, the Middle East, Latin America, Europe, and Australia. Kagome freshly cooks a wide range of sauces and spreads including: tomato sauces, BBQ sauces and marinades, Asian sauces, Mexican sauces and salsas, buttery spreads, oil based and cream sauces, and a full line of contemporary worldwide ethnic sauces. |
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Platinum Sponsor |
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INGOMAR PACKING COMPANY is a producer of premium quality California Tomato Paste. Since 1983, Ingomar has been driven by a single purpose: to focus all our resources and experience on growing, processing and packaging the highest quality tomato paste in the world. Read more about our Platinum Sponsor by following this link! |
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BRONZE SPONSORS |
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Friends Of The Festival |
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HEPPNER PRECISION MACHINE & WELDING |
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The California tomato Commission suggests keeping tomatoes at room temperature - or between 55 degrees and 70 degrees in order for them to develop a good flavor and aroma.
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