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a division of H.J. Heinz Co.; McCain Foods; Universal Foods; and
Carnation Foods, a division of Nestle, S.A.
FPG's vegetable operation, drawing on the distribution network
of J.R. Simplot Co.'s frozen potato operations, distribute more
than 33 varieties of fruits and vegetables to J.R. Simplot Co.'s
Food Service customers either under the Classic label or as private
label products.
2. The Agriculture Group
AG is one of the largest suppliers of prime beef in the United
States, and the largest supplier to the Pacific Northwest. For the
9 months ended May 31, 1993, AG contributed $79.2 million or
approximately 6 percent of J.R. Simplot Co.'s gross revenues.
J.R. Simplot Co. raises and feeds approximately 260,000 head
of cattle per year on 1.4 million acres of leased or owned land.
The cattle operations complement the potato business through the
use of potato waste as cattle feed.
At the time of trial, J.R. Simplot Co. sold approximately 85
percent of its cattle to IBP, Inc. In 1991, J.R. Simplot Co.
entered into a contract with Nicherei Corp., a Japanese food
company, whereby Nicherei Corp. buys the beef packed by J.R.
Simplot Co.'s Nampa, Idaho, processing facility.
3. Diversified Products Group
DPG was established during the Company's 1989 fiscal year to
account for opportunities in the following diverse businesses:
Corporate trucking and maintenance services, refrigerated rail
cars, livestock feed, animal health, farm supply services, a
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