Mr. Valentine: John B. Sanfilippo & Son is a major processor of snack nuts and baking nuts in the United States, probably the second largest nut company in the country. In addition to nuts, we also do some candy items and some snack items.
TWST: How are the consumers treating you at this point?
Mr. Valentine: As you may know, there have been many articles
about the health benefits of nuts that summarize several
different scientific studies that have taken place since the
early 1990s. So right now our products are very much favored by
consumers.
TWST: Is there much difference between the private labeling and
the brand name products that you do produce in market?
Mr. Valentine: No, the quality is essentially the same and so is
the packaging.
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