Local food production/grocery companies - opportunities?

[pkoons]

Forgive me if this is covered elsewhere but I figured I'd bring it to the top of the list... my significant other is a recent U of MD grad (food science) and is looking for a position with a local (Maryland/DC, possibly NOVA) food or beverage manufacturing company. Ideally she is hoping to find something in the quality control, R&D, or product development field. I've racked my brain and haven't thought of too many companies with a local presence so I'm struggling to help out here. My short list includes McCormick, Elite Spice, Honest Tea, Mayorga Coffee, Canada Dry (I think the Landover office is just a distribution center though), Mars Grocery, and Gamay Flavors.

If anyone is aware of any opportunities, that would be fantastic, or even if you could just point me in the direction of any local companies that manufacture food/beverage products so we could check it out for ourselves, that would be much appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

[ol_ironstomach]

Don't forget Cuisine Solutions, the sous vide folks, in Alexandria.