Phoenix, OR – The Portland Business Review lists specialty food manufacturer Rising Sun Farms among the top women-owned businesses in Oregon in a ranking by sales. For 2010, Rising Sun Farms remains strong at number 21 on the list. In a changing marketplace where women-owned businesses contribute over 1.4 trillion to the U.S. economy, the strength of women-owned businesses like Rising Sun Farms remains critical to the economic recovery.
With her years of international culinary experience and acquired business acumen, Elizabeth Fujas, owner and president of Rising Sun Farms, brings continued success and growth to one of Oregon's specialty food favorites. Started in 1985 by Elizabeth as a simple herb farm in sun-drenched southern Oregon, Rising Sun Farms now boasts an award-winning natural foods line of over 35 delicious, good-for-you products. Items include Cheese Tortas, Cheese Tortettes, Pestos, DipnSpreads, Salad Energizers, and Oil-free Dressings.
Elizabeth credits the high quality and exceptional flavor of all the products for the company's continued success. "Our customers know we take care to use the very best ingredients in unique products that bring exciting, flavorful options to the table." Sales continue strong for the company's high value products in this tough economy as consumers turn away from expensive dinners out and opt instead for convenient meals at home. "Our products are perfect for creating easy, gourmet-style meals and snacks at home. Just add a Cheese Torta to cooked pasta, along with a green salad topped with Salad Energizers and our Oil-free Dressing for a healthy dinner even the kids will rave about," says Elizabeth.
Currently, Rising Sun Farms products are available throughout the United States in grocery stores, including Winn Dixie, Safeway, Dominick’s, Ray’s, Raley’s, Farm Fresh, independent grocers, and specialty shops. With a deep commitment to offering up the best in convenient, wholesome goodness, Rising Sun Farms brings value and staying power to a challenging marketplace.
Source: Rising Sun Farms