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In addition to the Rich's brand (Farm Rich), the company mostly sells products under other brands it has acquired, such as SeaPak; French Meadow, Casa Di
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Rich's expanded further, introducing CoffeeRich, a non-dairy frozen creamer in 1961. The company also constructed a manufacturing plant in Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada, the following year. This facility is now known as Rich
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Rich's offers a variety of products, including toppings and icings; sweet goods; finished desserts; appetizers; bread and rolls; pizza products; Italian specialties; barbecue; and shrimp and seafood.
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