n 2008, Danone recorded an organic growth rate of 8.4% — practical proof that its business growth model truly works. With its operating margin increasing for the 14th year running, the group further strengthened its global standing: world no. 1 in fresh dairy products, world no. 2 in bottled waters, world no. 2 in baby nutrition and European no. 1 in medical nutrition. The group’s performance is the result of a balanced strategy that builds on international expansion, a growing commitment to innovation, and strengthening health-oriented brands. In order to live up to its ambitions, Danone invests heavily in Research & Development — €208 million in 2008. One hundred percent of projects currently in the pipeline focus on health and nutrition. Three centuries after the benefits of Evian mineral water were discovered, over a century after Blédine was first marketed, and nearly a century after the first Danone yoghurt was retailed in a pharmacy, health innovation remains more than ever a driver of the group’s business growth. 2008 confirmed that the previous year’s acquisition of the Dutch group Numico was strategically sound. With this move, Danone incorporated into its strategy two profitable, fast-growing health-oriented business lines: medical nutrition and baby nutrition. They naturally round off the group’s brand portfolio and are perfectly aligned with its mission to bring health through food to as many people as possible. Today Danone is the only food group to focus totally on health.

Angels don't help the Christian Brothers bottle their brandy; Heaven Hill does. One of Kentucky's oldest and largest distilling operations, Heaven Hill Distilleries makes Evan Williams Bourbon as well as super-premium bourbons under the brand names Elijah Craig and Henry McKenna. The company bought the Christian Brothers brandy and Old Fitzgerald bourbon brands in 1999. The company also distributes a variety of other spirits, including the aperitif Dubonnet. Founded in 1934 by five brothers from the Shapira family, Heaven Hill is still family owned.

Gatorade may be the granddaddy of energy drinks and Red Bull may be the world's best seller, but Impulse Energy USA says it's steering the industry in a whole new direction. Impulse Energy has embraced the increasing use of energy drinks as cocktail mixers. The company launched its Impulse Energy drink in 2001 on the beaches of South Florida. In 2004 Impulse Energy introduced Impulse Zero, a zero-carb, zero-calorie version of its energy drink. Also available is Impulse Extreme, a sugar-free energy drink that triples the blend of taurine, caffeine, and other ingredients found in Impulse Energy.

American Home Food Products, Inc now active in the marketing of private-label foods. In 2007 it acquired specialty food company Artisanal Premium Cheese for about $4.5 million. At the same time, the company sold its building material assets for approximately $1 million. Artisanal Cheese markets and sells specialty and handmade cheeses to upscale restaurants and retailers. In addition to wholesale and foodservice distribution, the company sells products in supermarkets, through catalogs, and on its Web site.

Since its foundation, our company has been characterized by its development in the economical activities in the country of Mexico, evolving according to the changes in the national and international markets. At present, Del Valle has a team of nearly 4,000 colleagues and it is recognized as a visionary and innovative team worldwide. The place that Del Valle has in the World, has been possible thanks to the effort and commitment of many people, people that have collaborated with us during years, people that have shared our vision and have searched for the total satisfaction of our consumers, accomplishing our promise of flavor and well-being. In Del Valle we like to work as a team, being the leaders of the market, but most of all, we like innovating and setting our goals.

Dairy Manufacturers, Inc. is a manufacturing company based in Prosper, Texas, servicing a variety of industries, particularly in the areas of dried milk products and components.Our divided manufacturing plant houses three separate production facilities--animal-grade, human-grade, and industrial manufacturing facilities. Our human-grade section contains two 3A sanitary-grade double-ribbon stainless steel blenders and material-handling and screening equipment, including a metal detector. The feed section contains two stainless steel double-ribbon blenders and material-handling and screening equipment.We strictly conform to Good Manufacturing Practices as outlined by the U.S. Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act; Good Manufacturing Practices, CFR Title 21; and Chapter 431, Texas Health and Safety Code. We regularly conduct HACCP reviews and have an Allergen Control program in place.

Prairie Thyme wants to show its customers' taste buds a good time. Prairie Thyme company produces a variety of unusually flavored fruit salsas, vegetable chutneys, and flavored cooking oils. Its gourmet sauces include Roasted Tomato Chutney, Raspberry Jalapeño Ambrosia, Blackberry Jalapeño, Peach Habañero, and Chocolate Habañero Fudge Sauce. Prairie Thyme company boasts some 1,200 retail customers, operates a shipping facility in Durango, Colorado, and works with two co-packing partners. Located in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Prairie Thyme is owned by president and founder Gary Hall.

Fane Valley Co-operative Society Ltd. was established in 1903 by a group of farmers who wished to improve the marketing of their butter which at that time was produced on the farm. The group came together and built the original Fane Valley dairy which was located on the banks of the Fane Valley river bordering counties Armagh and Monaghan.Today 106 years later an agricultural store still operates on the original site providing a useful service to farmers in the area. Fane Valley has diversified from a producer of butter to being a leading company within the Irish Agri food sector. The Society now is involved in the processing of milk, red meat, cereals, animal feeds and supplies farm requisites to farmers, and from humble beginnings now has a group turnover in excess of £250m and employs 1500 people throughout Ireland.

Established in 1989 by partners Tom Russell and Dave Johnson, Pacific International Marketing (Pacific) continues today as an employee-owned company. This means virtually all the key sales people and management personnel are also owners of Pacific and take great pride in the way your business is handled and are eager to work with you to help develop new business prospects. Pacific International Marketing is involved in the growing, packing and shipping of more than 100 different commodities. Assuring a year-round supply of fresh fruits and vegetables, Pacific ships over 20 million packages per year from the Western United States and Mexico. Pacific has a very diverse line of organic and conventional value-added products. These products are designed to be cost efficient, cut waste, and provide the end user with fresh vegetables in a convenient and efficient form. These items are processed at company owned facilities located in several growing regions to ensure maximum freshness and shelf life year round. The facilities are inspected by an independent third party, American Institute of Baking (AIB) and are consistently rated in the top percentile for cleanliness and food safety. The organic value-added facilities are also inspected by the California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF). CCOF is the largest U.S. state based organization of organic interests in the nation requiring its members to adhere to a stringent set of principles and insuring the integrity of organic products.

Founder, Jim Bernau, purchased the Estate site in 1983 and cleared away the old pioneer plum orchard hidden in scotch broom and blackberry vines. He planted Pinot Noir (Pommard and Wadenswil clones), Chardonnay (Dijon and Espiguette) and Pinot Gris. In the beginning he hand watered the vines with thousands of feet of hose.Numerous classes at UC Davis, and seminars from here to France, sharpened Jim’s viticultural skills and in 1989 he was ready to build his dream--a world class winery in the Willamette Valley—and make cool-climate varietals, especially Pinot Noir, in sufficient quantities to be served and sold in the best restaurants and bottle shops in the world.

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