General Mills is one of Lodi's top employers, with 600 employees. (Dan Evans/News-Sentinel)

A great place to work, too

The city of Lodi is home to a large number of businesses that contribute greatly to the local economy. Many products are manufactured right here that even local citizens don't know about.

Here is a list of the top 10 private employers in and around Lodi and what they produce:

1. General Mills, Inc.
Employees: 600
What: Cereal products and other breakfast items.
Where: 2000 W. Turner Road

2. Cottage Bakery, Inc.
Employees: 600
What: Full line of baked goods with a retail store nearby.
Where: 1901 S. Stockton Street

3. Blue Shield of California
Employees: 500
What: Health insurance provider.
Where: 129 N. Guild Avenue

4. Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi
Employees: 243
What: Winery.
Where: 5950 E. Woodbridge Road, Acampo

5. ArmorStruxx
Employees: 207
What: Composite armor manufacturer.
Where: 500 S. Beckman Road

6. Vienna Convalescent Hospital
Employees: 135
What: Retirement home and convalescent hospital.
Where: 800 S. Ham Lane

7. CertainTeed/Apache Plastics
Employees: 116
What: Flooring and plastic manufacturer.
Where: 300 S. Beckman Road

8. Farmers and Merchants Bank
Employees: 110
What: Banking and financial services.
Where: 121 W. Pine Street

9. Wal-Mart, Raley's, Pacific Coast Producers, Lowes
Employees: 100 each

10. Holz Rubber Company, Inc.
Employees: 95
What: Rubber and specialty rubber product manufacturer.
Where: 1129 S. Sacramento St.