It's always an adventure at The Inventure Group. The company -- founded by Don and Jay Poore in 1986 and formerly known as Poore Brothers -- makes snack chips and dips under Bob's Texas Style, Poore Brothers, Boulder Canyon Natural Foods, and Tato Skins brands. The company also makes savory snacks branded with the T.G.I. Friday's and BURGER KING names, as well as manufacturing store brands for several food chains in the southwestern US. The firm distributes its own and other companies' snack food products. Costco accounted for about 24% of the company's 2008 sales.

Founded in 1972 by father and son, Leonard and Brooks Firestone, Firestone Vineyard has enjoyed 35 years of family stewardship. Recently, so that they might concentrate on their burgeoning beer business and smaller Curtis Winery, the Firestone family decided to sell their iconic winery. In doing so, they turned to fellow Santa Barbara vintner Bill Foley (Foley Estates Vineyard and Winery, Lincourt Vineyards) as the logical next shepherd for the famous property. As the Firestone’s identified earlier on, Bill, too, recognized Santa Barbara County as the ideal location for the production of world class wines. Bill has vowed to continue the Firestone tradition in striving for the very best in vineyard management and cutting edge winemaking discipline. The vineyard focuses on optimal physiological balance in the vines yielding wines that are brightly flavored, crisp and delicious. Estate Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc and Syrah vineyards are located on a series of mesas that have gravelly sub-soils, ideally oriented for perfect exposure. The Firestone Vineyard tasting room offers regular winery tours, delicious wines to sample and an idyllic setting for al fresco picnics. Visit the “new” Firestone Vineyard and experience the vision of hospitality that is shared by Bill Foley and the Firestone Family!

McCall Farms company farms and cans tomatoes, okra, corn, squash, beans, peas, peaches, peanuts, and greens. Its products are sold in mostly the southeastern US. The produce is grown on McCall's 2,000-acre South Carolina farm; it also contracts with growers for another 3,000 acres. The company offers about its foods under the Margaret Holmes and Miss Millie brands and also makes private-label and foodservice products. Under the Peanut Patch brand, McCall offers the hard-to-find traditional Southern treat -- boiled peanuts. In 2009 McCall acquired another Southern specialty food maker, Glory Foods.

Dr Pepper Snapple Group (NYSE: DPS) is one of the largest beverage companies in the Americas. We manufacture, market and distribute more than 50 brands of carbonated soft drinks, juices, ready-to-drink teas, mixers and other premium beverages across the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. Our diverse portfolio includes Dr Pepper, Snapple, 7UP, Mott’s, A&W, Sunkist Soda, Canada Dry, Hawaiian Punch, Schweppes, Peñafiel, Squirt, Clamato, Mr & Mrs T Mixers, Rose’s, Yoo-hoo and other consumer favorites.

ALL Holding Company, Inc. is the jointly owned entity of the merger of two historic companies (Alderfer, Inc. and Leidy's, Inc). The Alderfer brand of products specializes in naturally wood smoked pork, beef and turkey products and has been in the marketplace for over 87 years. The Leidy’s brand of products which has been in existence for over 115 years, is well known for its high quality, fresh and smoked pork products. Given the long history, expertise and complementary products of Alderfer & Leidy's, the merger was a natural fit and the merged company is now able to be a single source for over 1300 different products as well as the best in quality and service. Today, the vision to carry on the solid reputation and legacy of Alderfer & Leidy's premium product lines continues. The ALL Holding Company organization will continue maintaining the highest processing standards in the industry, while focusing on product line extensions and geographical market expansion for our retail and foodservice divisions. To make strides in those directions we've upgraded our facilities by improving our production, packaging, shipping and warehouse areas.

Founded in 2004, Monogram Food Solutions began operations when a group of Memphis investors purchased King Cotton and Circle B Brand foods from Sara Lee Corporation of Chicago. The purchase signified a homecoming for the brands. King Cotton was founded nearly 70 years ago in Memphis. King Cotton and Circle B are among the leading brands in retail sales of hot dogs, corn dogs, sandwich meats, and smoked sausages in the Memphis and Mid-South area.The former president of the Sara Lee Foods Dinner Group, Wes Jackson, continued Monogram's growth with the help of established relationships with key industry contacts. This was the precursor to licensing brands featuring NASCAR® and Jeff Foxworthy.

Nichirei Corporation is a Japan-based holding company engaged in six business segments. The Processed Foods segment manufactures, processes and sells frozen food, processed agriculture products, retort-pouch food, acerola, wellness products and packed ice. The Marin Products segment is engaged in the processing and trading of seafood products. The Meat and Poultry Products segment processes and sells poultry, pork and beef, and operates beef barbecue restaurants. Low-temperature Logistics segment is engaged in the third party logistics (3PL) business; the provision of storage, inventory control, import clearance, freezing and unfreezing services, and the design, construction and maintenance of buildings. The Real Estate segment is engaged in the sale of building lots; the leasing of office buildings and parking lots, and the management of real estate. The Others segment is engaged in the insurance agency business, and the provision of greenery and cleaning services, among others.

The grower-owned cooperative's 1,300 members grow and harvest about 300,000 tons of apples each year to make apple juice and cider. The co-op produces the Tree Top brand of apple juice, blended fruit juices, and applesauce, among other products, for consumers and the foodservice industry. It also provides dehydrated and frozen fruit products to food manufacturers worldwide through its ingredients unit. Tree Top operates several production facilities in Washington and California and distributes its products through various channels, including retailers and brokers, in 30 states and several international markets.

"To be a leading and competitive company in South Africa and selected African countries, reaching every consumer on a daily basis with its most admired branded and trusted products, delivering improved and sustainable shareholder value by being a responsible corporate citizen and preferred employer" Clover is a branded foods and beverages group with a strong emphasis on value-added products. Clover's South African dairy business is the perfect enabler to reach the Group’s widely dispersed customers and consumers. Extraordinary care is taken to develop brands which will occupy the number one or two position in its chosen segments. It believes in the superior procurement, production, marketing, sales and distribution of these branded consumer goods (BCG) to its loyal consumers.

Baxters Food Group makes more than 100 products including canned and fresh soups. Not content with soup alone, the company also fills up its plate with preserves, condiments, pickles, and chutneys. Baxters Food Group company owns Canada's SoupExperts which produces private-label soups. It has also dipped its toe into retail waters with its three Baxters specialty food and gift shops, all located in Scotland. Baxters' products are widely available in the UK and distributed throughout the world.

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