COFCO East Ocean Oils & Grains Industries (Zhangjiagang) Co., Ltd (formerly Eastocean Oils & Grains Industries) has found its fortune in oil -- the edible kind. The company manufactures, processes, and refines soybean, wheat, and rice from which it produces oils, flour, and a variety of other foods. It sells its products under the Fortune, VITOIL, and Four Seas brand names. In addition to serving the domestic market, the it exports selected products throughout Asia. COFCO East Ocean Oils & Grains Industries (Zhangjiagang) Co., Ltd is a joint venture between Chinese companies, the state-ownedChina National Cereals, Oils, and Foodstuffs (COFCO) and Wilmar International.

Natra isn't a drug maker, but its main product induces a sense of well-being and optimism, and provides phytochemical antioxidants linked to cardiovascular health. Whether you call it cacao or chocolate, Natra will make sure you get enough sweetness in all of its possible forms: powder, liquid, tablets and solid bars. Natra produces private-label finished confections for other European companies. Its customers include food manufacturers and confectioners. Natra, S.A. holds a majority stake in Natraceutical, which extracts caffeine and other ingredients from fruits and vegetables for use in food, drugs, and cosmetics. Natra also owns Torre Oria, the producer of the Spanish sparkling wine known as Cava.

Allens produces a full line of canned and frozen vegetables and beans (including the Popster's absolute fave -- spinach). The Arkansas-based company's brands include Allens, Butterfield, Popeye, Royal Prince, Sunshine, and Trappey's, along with Freshlike and Veg�All. Its customers include US companies in the retail food, foodservice, and food-manufacturing sectors. Founded in 1926, Allens remains a family-owned and -operated business and is the largest privately owned vegetable company in the US.

Viskase Companies forces hot dogs, sausages, and salami to shape up and ship out. The company is one of the world's leading producers of non-edible cellulose casings used to manufacture sausage and hot dogs. Viskase's casings are sold under brand names such as NOJAX (skinless hot dogs have "no jackets"), VISFLEX, and VISMAX. The company also produces SEALFLEX SILVER heat-shrinkable plastic bags for the meat poultry, and cheese industries. In the non-food arena, Viskase makes MEMBRA-CEL for use in dialysis. Viskase has production facilities in Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Poland, and the US. Billionaire and corporate raider Carl Icahn owns about 72% of Viskase.

Awrey Bakeries, LLC company manufactures more than 125 pre-packaged baked products, including breads, biscuits, cakes, Danish pastries, donuts, muffins, and pastries. Awrey Bakeries specializes in providing contract, private-label, and industrial baked goods, including cheesecakes, layer cakes and brownies for the food service industry, national restaurant chains and large retail customers. Its retail and food service customers include convenience stores, schools, and the US military. Awrey's baked goods are available throughout the US.

As France's largest dairy producer, Lactalis sells milk, cheese, butter, and cream. Its flagship brand is Pr�sident; its other top brands include Bridel, Locatelli, Soci�t�, Sorrento, and Valmont. Distributing its foods in some 150 countries worldwide, Lactalis owns and operates about 127 industrial sites. While the company is France's largest dairy exporter, about 60% of its sales are domestic. Lactalis was founded in 1933 by Andr� Besnier; his descendants still own and oversee the company.

Mavericks these days are the ones who don't use chemicals. Maverick Ranch, doing business as Maverick Ranch Natural Meats, only processes and distributes meat that has had limited or no exposure to antibiotics, pesticides, or steroids. Its meat products include natural beef, pork, buffalo, lamb, chicken, chicken eggs, turkey, turkey eggs, and an array of sausage, all of which it sells to more than 2,000 grocers in the US. Maverick's flagship product, extra lean ground beef is 96% fat free. Along with its fresh meats, the company offers fully-cooked meat entrees.

Beam Global Spirits & Wine, Inc. is the fourth largest premium spirits company in the world, with eight of the world’s top-100 premium spirits in our portfolio and $2.5 billion in revenue. At Beam Global Spirits & Wine, the spotlight is on the world. Headquartered in the US, it offers libations with global origins: Canadian Club Whiskey from our neighbor country just to the north; Courvoisier Cognac from France; Kummerling Liqueur from Germany; VOX Vodka from The Netherlands; Laphroaig Scotch from Scotland; and Sauza Tequila with roots dating back to the Spanish conquistadors in Mexico. The company's Jim Beam is the #1 selling branded bourbon in the world; its DeKuyper, from The Netherlands, is the #1 cordial brand in the US. These and Beam's other premium branded beverages are bound to show up for Christmas parties at Fortune Brands, of which Beam Global Spirits & Wine is a subsidiary.

A family hobby has turned into a flourishing family business. Jerry and Flora Komes started Flora Springs Wine Company as a single vineyard to keep them busy during retirement. The company, now run by their children John Komes and Julie Garvey and their families) operates a dozen Napa Valley vineyards and a winery. It distributes its red and white wine varietals under the Flora Springs label through its tasting room, via its Web site, and by mail order to states that allow such shipments. Flora Springs also offers tastings for corporate and group events.

Viterra provides premium quality ingredients to leading global food manufacturers. Headquartered in Canada, the global agribusiness has extensive operations across Western Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, with Adelaide, Australia as the base for Viterra’s Southeast Asian operations. Our growing international presence also extends to operations in the United States, offices in Japan, Singapore, China, and Switzerland. Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, we operate in five interrelated business areas: grain handling and marketing, agri-products, food processing, feed products and financial services. Our expertise, close relationships with producers and superior logistical assets allow the company to consistently meet the needs of the most discerning end-use customers, helping to fulfil the nutritional needs of people around the world.Viterra and ABB Grain reached a historic agreement in September 2009 to combine operations, creating one of the world’s leading agricultural companies.

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