The V&S Group has absolute power -- er, make that "Absolut" power. The company is Sweden's top supplier of wine and spirits, but it is best known for its Absolut vodka, which is sold in 126 markets. The group is comprised of three business units: V&S Absolut Spirits, V&S Distillers, and V&S Wine. V&S has a long-term agreement with Maxxium Worldwide, a spirits distribution consortium, for distribution of its beverages outside the Nordic countries and the US. In 2008 the company was auctioned off to Pernod Ricard by its owner, the Swedish government.

Yeo Valley strives to be a truly authentic business – one which has real substance and one that actually does what it claims without resorting to green-wash or spin.In our opinion, an authentic business can be large or small, private or public, high tech or traditional, regional or even global. What it cannot do is pretend to be something it is not, marketing a story that has no substance behind it. As increasing globalisation sees more and more companies and brands becoming engulfed by multi-national business, often with the loss of identity and ideals, Yeo Valley is proud to be different. Yeo Valley has twice won The Queen’s Award for Enterprise for Sustainable Development (in 2001 and 2006) in recognition of how we operate. We were very proud to host a visit from Her Majesty The Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh at our Blagdon Dairy in July 2007.

HAVOC Distribution, Inc. is the manufacturer and distributor of HAVOC Energy Drink. HAVOC focuses on licensing certain branding rights from U.S. athletic conferences, professional sports teams, bars/clubs and other affinity groups. HAVOC then markets it's beverage products through big box retailers, convenience stores and other retail outlets. We believe this will facilitate rapid market penetration at a cost far lower than trying to market under a unique "Havoc Energy" brand name. HAVOC is a portfolio company under the public corporation; American Enterprise Development Corporation, listed as AEND. Havoc was acquired by American Enterprise Development Corporation through a reverse merger in early 2006. Energy drinks, also known as "functional beverages" in the beverage industry, are one of the most rapidly growing beverage categories in the world. Consumers generally purchase functional beverages to provide hydration, nutritional input, energy stimulation and to contribute to the user's overall sense of well-being. The major competitors, in the energy drink market, primarily compete for brand loyalty and taste. "Havoc Energy" feels that by licensing pre-established well-known brand names of athletic teams and various professional/private organizations, along with providing a great tasting product, we will effectively capture market share.

Societe Internationale de Plantation d'Heveas (SIPH) never gets "tired" of rubber. The company owns rubber plantations in West Africa and supplies Michelin (which owns 20% of the company) with natural rubber to make tires. SIPH owns about 125,000 acres of plantation land mostly in Ivory Coast, but also in Nigeria, Ghana, and Liberia. However, about half of the 128,000 tons of rubber it produces comes from independent planters in those countries. SIPH also owns eight production sites in West Africa to market the rubber latex for export to Europe. The French/African agribusiness firm SIFCA Group owns more than 55% of the company.

Family-owned and -operated, Plochman was founded in 1852 as Premium Mustard Mills. Fourth-generation Carl (Terry) Plochman, III, is the company's president and CEO. Aside from being one of the oldest manufacturers of good, old, American yellow as well as specialty mustards, the company introduced the nation's first squeeze-packaged condiment in the 1957. Currently, its products include flavored mustards such as Spicy Horseradish and Honey Dijon, and specialty mustards Kosciusko and Natural Stone Ground. Plochman company's Web site has mustard facts, history, and recipes, a mustard-lover's club, and an online store.

The family-owned and -operated Chelten House Products Inc. was started in 1965 by Martin Dabrow. Chelten House Products makes all-natural, organic salad dressings and marinades for private-label customers and under its own Chelten House, Marinade Bay, and Simply Natural brand names. Its products, which also include marinades, rubs, salsa, mustard, and seafood, horseradish, soy, and pasta sauces, are sold in grocery stores in the US and Canada. Chelten's retail food customers include Albertson's, Giant, Kroger, Meijer, Whole Foods, and Wal-Mart. It also sells to the foodservice sector (Chef Select Recipes brand).

Diageo Chateau & Estate Wines (DC&E) is part of Diageo (Dee-AH-Gee-O); the world’s leading premium drinks business. DC&E produces and markets premium wines from around the globe including Napa Valley, Sonoma, the California Central Coast, Washington, France, New Zealand and Australia. Brands include: Beaulieu Vineyard, Sterling Vineyards, Sterling Vintner's Collection, Rosenblum Cellars, Chalone Vineyard, Acacia Vineyard, Edna Valley Vineyard and Provenance Vineyards as well as the French wines of Barton & Guestier. DC&E is also a leading importer of classified Bordeaux and Burgundy estate-bottled wines and F.E. Trimbach.Diageo's broader business includes an outstanding collection of beverage alcohol brands across spirits, wine and beer including Johnnie Walker, Guinness, Smirnoff, J&B, Baileys, Cuervo, Tanqueray, Captain Morgan and Crown Royal. Diageo is a global company, listed on both the New York Stock Exchange (DEO) and the London Stock Exchange (DGE).

Alanheri N.V has subsidiaries in the Netherlands, South Africa, and Switzerland. Its subsidiary in the Netherlands makes WITTE MOLEN petfood and birdfeed, as well as participates in the trade of cereals, coffee, spices, herbs, bakery ingredients, and nuts. The company also processes and distributes agricultural products including rice, beans, dried fruits, and peanuts through subsidiary Umgeni Products in South Africa. Alanheri has additional offices in China and Ethiopia.

You shouldn't drive 55 -- or any other speed for that matter -- after partaking of the fruit of Cabo Wabo's efforts. A holding company formed by rock star Sammy Hagar, the company oversees the marketing and distribution for his 110-proof Cabo Wabo tequila as well as the operations of his Cabo Wabo Cantina. Cabo Wabo's premium line of tequila ages for up to three years in oak barrels before ever seeing the bottom of a shot glass. The bar and restaurant, located in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, offers Tex-Mex and Baja Mexican cuisine, as well as Cabo Wabo tequila, of course. The company also merchandises Cabo Wabo apparel and accessories. It's majority-owned by Davide Campari-Milano, which bought an 80% stake in 2008.

Oakshire Mushroom Farm has the right to dole out Dole products. The company is the exclusive grower of Dole's fresh mushrooms. Its mushroom varieties include white, portobello, and shiitake. Its subsidiary Oakshire Mushroom Sales markets and distributes the products to customers in the retail food and foodservice distribution sectors, as well as to food-manufacturing companies. Its other subsidiary, Golden Oak Spawn, produces a line of hybrid mushroom spawn for other commercial mushroom growers; it also offers shiitake home-growing kits for people perhaps looking for a new hobby. Oakshire Mushroom Farm was founded and is owned by president Gary Schroeder.

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