19th Century  I Over 100 years of heritage in food services. It all began in 19th century Europe, then a forced migration from Portugal to Brazil - Today we continue in the food industry in North America.

Early days roots in the food industry

1950 - 1960s I "Banana Flakes". an era of prosperity. Our ancestors created "Banana flakes. A version of Kelloggs ® corn serial, but made with dehydrated bananas. Unfamiliar to many, BANANA FLAKES was invented in Brazil by one of my mom's uncles, Henrique Franco do Amaral of Industrias Franco do Amaral. My mom's name was "Celia Franco do Amaral", before her married surname

2009      |  aka ACIMA Vending Co. Vending Operators, humble beginnings in the Inland Empire at LLU. 

2013      | Roots in healthy good-for-you vending modality

2014      | Les Brands, Inc. Acima Wellness2U Fairs, expos, staple of service &                       quality products

2015     | Food services and Business Delivery; Brand Alkaline Water distribution

2016     | Mail order healthy products, business delivery

2017     | Enlarge vehicle fleet, additional remote locations.

2018     | Extra extracurricular activities. wellness2u and volunteer community initiatives. Feed surplus foods to low income residents, food pantries, surplus. Additional senior management, and automation.

2019     | Wellness2U new look, additional symbiotic partnerships

2024 I Innovative vending concepts, and national symbiotic partners across America.