Mercian Corporation produces and distributes alcoholic beverages, including wine, sake, mirin, and shochu (a liquor distilled from sweet potatoes or rice). Its best known label is Chateau Mercian. The company's feedstuff division makes fish food from the by-products of its alcohol production. Mercian produces antibiotics, veterinary drugs, fine chemicals, and food additives through its pharmaceutical division. Kirin Brewery owns a majority interest in Mercian.

Primex International Trading Corp. was founded in 1989 by Ali Amin, whose family has been involved in producing pistachios for four generations. It first started planting pistachio orchards in 1990. In 2008 the company shipped about 30 million pounds of pistachios and more than 40 million pounds of almonds. Primex International Trading is a leading exporter and international trader that specializes in dried fruits and nuts. Through affiliate offices located around the world, the company ships such products as almonds, hazelnuts, and pecans, as well as apricots, figs, and raisins. Primex also has its own pistachio orchards and a processing plant in California.

The creation of ForeverGreen began out of industry necessity. After a brief retirement, founder Ron Williams observed that the Network Marketing industry (being recession-proof) is arguably the fastest-growing industry in the world (approaching 50,000 people per day). Knowing that this industry is built upon the shoulders of everyday human beings like you, Mr. Williams saw an opportunity to dignify the industry and set a standard that would change the perception from an industry of “what’s in it for me?” to an indiscriminate global community of “givers”. Mr. Williams believes that there is not a greater industry platform in the world to create community change, financially, personally, and of course physical health… one person at a time.In August 2003, ForeverGreen the company was launched. Now, a public company manufacturing its own products, ForeverGreen is an international company already doing business in more than 10 countries.ForeverGreen is a company that stakes its future on timeless principles of health and humanity, and then trusting in the results.

Grupo Minsa SAB de CV (Minsa) is a Mexico-based company that is principally engaged in the production and sale of corn flour and related products. It owns and operates six corn flour plants four located in Mexico and two plants in the United States. Its product portfolio includes all types of corn flour, such as blue, yellow, white and high fiber flour. Minsa distributes its products to the manufacturers of corn-based products, as well as to the Mexican government, retailers, wholesale supply markets, supermarket chains and food service clients. Minsa is a parent of such entities as Minsa SA de CV, Maiz Industrializado de Occidente SA de CV, Servicios Corporativos Minsa SA de CV, Seradim SA de CV, Osamin SA de CV and Agroinsumos Quirarte SA de CV, among others.

Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream Holdings, Inc. takes a licking and keeps on selling -- Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream is the leading US ice cream producer. The company manufactures premium ice creams and other frozen dairy desserts under its namesake Dreyer's and its Edy's brands for distribution to food retailers and foodservice purveyors throughout the US and some 25 overseas markets. In addition, Dreyer's distributes Nestl�'s H�agen-Dazs and ice cream novelties; it also operates the H�agen-Dazs Shoppe Company, which franchises ice cream parlors worldwide. Dreyer's is a subsidiary of Swiss food giant Nest.

Huy Fong Foods, Inc. was founded by Mr. Tran in 1980. Huy Fong Foods' Asian hot sauces will have you crowing. Its popular Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce, as well as other products such as its Chili Garlic and Sambal Oelek (ground chili paste) sauces, bear the company's trademark rooster logo. The sauces are found in grocery stores (such as Albertson's and Ralphs) and restaurants across the US, especially in regions home to Asian-Americans and other devotees of spicy cuisine, including Italian and Mexican fares. Huy Fong founder and president David Tran named the company after the ship he took across the Pacific Ocean from Vietnam to America.

Certified by the Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America, Al Safa Halal is North America's leading provider of Halal -- an Arabic word meaning lawful or permitted -- meats using the Zabiha (hand-slaughtering) process. In addition to fresh beef and chicken, the company offers Muslim communities convenience foods such as processed meats and frozen entrees, including pizza, wieners, and popcorn chicken, all marketed under the Al Safa brand name. Its products are distributed to grocery retailers and foodservice operations throughout North America. Al Safa Halal was founded in 1999 by the Muller family.

The National Fruit Flavor Company was formed in 1917 by Ira Harkey and Virgil Browne in New Orleans. By 1921, the company had achieved national and international distribution, due primarily to the success of its flagship carbonated beverage product, Orange Squeeze, which was sold to independent bottlers throughout the United States and in five foreign countries.In 1961, Adam Gambel purchased the company from Ira Harkey and expanded its products and services. In addition to the beverage flavors, National Fruit Flavor successfully developed flavors and concentrates for the food service, dairy, bakery and vitamin supplement industries. The company, still owned and operated by the Gambel family, currently occupies a 42,000 square foot facility (above) on 4 acres in Elmwood Business Park, located halfway between Downtown New Orleans and the New Orleans International Airport.

With a portfolio of over 150 brands, operations on five continents and a history stretching back 160 years, we’ve built something unique at Foster’s. We are a global premium branded drinks company, delivering beer, wine, spirits and ciders to millions of consumers every day.From Penfolds to Beringer, Foster’s Lager to Victoria Bitter, we produce the labels that consumers have learnt to trust since the 1840s. Our winemakers and brewers are today developing the innovative new products that will tap consumer trends in the years ahead.Headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, and publicly listed on the Australian Securities Exchange, Foster's employs over 6,000 people and our products are sold in more than 155 countries worldwide.Foster’s operates as 5 regional businesses supported by a corporate centre.

Cosan Limited, through its subsidiaries, engages in the production and sale of sugar and ethanol in Brazil and internationally. Cosan Ltd. also involves in the distribution of oil products, including ethanol, lubricants, and aviation fuel, as well as the operation of convenience stores through a network of 1,500 service stations in Brazil. It offers a range of sugar products comprising raw, organic, crystal, and refined sugars. Cosan Ltd. sells sugar to wholesale distributors, food manufacturers, and retail super markets under the Da Barra brand. Its principal ethanol product is fuel ethanol, which is used as an automotive fuel and as an additive in gasoline.

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