Eric Stover

Heritage Grocers Group LLC is a specialty, ethnic food retailer that offers traditional and specialty grocery items to the communities it serves. The private company is based in Ontario, CA, and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company provides a unique customer experience focused on freshness, authenticity, and affordability. The company operates in six states in the United States, with a total of 57 stores under the Cardenas Markets banner, 29 stores under the El Rancho Supermercado banner, 21 stores under the Tony's Fresh Market banner, and 7 stores under the Los Altos Ranch Market banner. The CEO of the company is James Douglas Sanders.

Western Association of Food Chains, Inc. provides learning opportunities in the food industry through various education initiatives. The non-profit company is based in Los Angeles, CA. The company has more than 100 donors who support its mission, and it offers scholarship opportunities to students.