Food wholesalers in Riverside, CA

Ruiz Foods, located in Dinbua, Calif., manufactures more than 185 different Mexican-food products under its signature El Monterey brand. Its full line of frozen Mexican food includes burritos, chimichangas, taquitos, tamales, enchiladas, soft tacos, cruncheros, tornados and quesadillas. In addition the company produces guacamole and appetizers including mini-tacos and burritos. Its Mexican Grill creations include charbroiled steak burritos, charbroiled chicken breast taquitos and charbroiled chicken breast and cheese quesadillas. The company distributes its products through its foodservice division to companies including chain account restaurants, family restaurants, convenience stores, entertainment venues and catering businesses. Founded in 1964, the company is a member of the Small Business Association Hall of Fame.

Index Fresh began in 1914 as Index Orchards with the goal of packing and marketing lemons and oranges from Orange County, California. Initially formed as a grower owned corporation, Index became a cooperative in 1929 under the name of Index Mutual Association. Citrus was the primary product until the 1950 s when avocados were introduced into the product line with the absorption of sister cooperative, United Avocado Growers. As the avocado industry began to flourish, avocados replaced citrus as Index s primary product in the 1960 s and 1970 s. Today Index, with the new name Index Fresh, operates as a grower-owned corporation.