Rhino Foods facts for kids
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| Industry | Food Manufacturing |
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| Founded | Burlington, Vermont, U.S. (1981) |
| Founder | Ted Castle |
| Headquarters | 79 Industrial Parkway Burlington, VT, US 05401 |
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Number of locations
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2 |
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Area served
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United States, Canada, Europe |
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Key people
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Ted Castle, Owner & President; Gene Steinfeld, Director of Operations; Jayne Magnant, Finance & Admin Director; Dan Kiniry, Marketing Director |
| Products | Cookie Dough and Cake pieces for frozen dessets, Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches |
| Revenue | Not available |
| Owner | Ted Castle |
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Number of employees
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100 |
Rhino Foods Incorporated is a cool company that makes yummy treats! It was started in 1981 by Anne and Ted Castle. They are located in Burlington, Vermont, United States.
Rhino Foods began as a small ice cream shop called Chessy's Frozen Custard. Now, it's a big business with over 150 employees. In 2013, Rhino Foods became a certified B Corporation. This means they use their business to do good things for people and the planet.
The company is famous for its ice cream sandwich called the Chesster. In 1991, they even worked with Ben & Jerry's to create the first cookie dough for ice cream! Today, Rhino Foods makes cookie dough and baked pieces for many big ice cream brands. They also help pack ice cream cookie sandwiches for companies around the world.
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Helping Employees: Cool Programs
Rhino Foods has special programs to help its employees. These programs make sure workers are happy and supported.
Employee Exchange Program
Rhino Foods has an "Employee Exchange Program" (EEP). This program helps the company handle busy times. It also makes sure employees always have work.
- For example, in 1993, Rhino employees thought of this idea. They wanted to find a way to keep everyone working during slower winter months.
- Sometimes, Rhino Foods sends its factory workers to other companies for a short time. This helps the other company when they are very busy.
- Once, 15 Rhino factory workers helped a lip balm company called Autumn Harp. They helped during the busy holiday season.
Income Advance Program
In 2007, Rhino Foods started a program to help employees with money. It helps them with short-term and long-term financial needs.
- If an employee has worked for 12 months, they can get a quick loan.
- They can borrow up to $1000 from Rhino's credit union partner.
- The loan is paid back each week from their paycheck.
- Once the loan is paid off, the money deducted from their pay goes into a savings account. This helps employees save money and build a good credit history.
Meet Ted Castle: Founder and Leader
Ted Castle is the person who started Rhino Foods. He is the owner and CEO of the company.
- Ted was a great hockey player in college. He played for the University of Vermont in the 1970s.
- He also coached hockey and played professionally in Italy and Sweden.
- Ted cares a lot about helping others. He works to prevent child abuse.
- He also supports places like Shelburne Farms and the United Way.
- Ted helps the Vermont Special Olympics too.
In 2009, Ted received an award for being a socially responsible business leader. He believes in hiring and helping refugees. He also created a health team with the United Way called HELP. This stands for "Helping Employees Live Productively." Ted also shares company financial information with his employees. This helps everyone understand the company's goals.
