Family-owned Culver Duck Farms knows the trick to smoking ducks is keeping those eggs lit. The vertically-integrated company hatches close to 3.5 million ducks every year, then processes them into fresh and frozen whole ducks, fillets, sausage, smoked or marinated breasts, and even duck sticks (think jerky). The company also produces chicken products, and barbecue sauces and rubs. Using every bit of their birds, the company also makes soaps from duck oil. Dating back to 1858, Culver Duck Farms sells its products to specialty retailers, the foodservice industry, restaurants, and directly to consumers through its Web site.

Just after the turn of the century, a young Armenian named Armen Tertsagian emigrated from the Near East to the United States, working his way from Ellis Island across the rugged continent to the infant city of Seattle. There he met Mark Balaban, another young Armenian who was visiting from England. It wasn't long before the two became fast friends and decided to venture into business together. But life in Seattle was far from easy. Their initial business ventures-- a yogurt factory and an Armenian restaurant-- were both ahead of their time. And the gray, wet winters were difficult for people used to the balmy eastern Mediterranean climate.

Since 1875 Coleman has pioneered the natural and organic animal raising practices that represent the highest standard of meat production in the United States. We work exclusively with small family farms throughout the country that share this conviction to provide American families with premium natural and organic meat, poultry, and prepared foods.

The year 2009, in addition to seeing the conclusion of our Third Group Medium-Term Management Plan, marks the 120th anniversary of Asahi Breweries’ forerunner, and the 60th anniversary of the Company’s founding. As such, we remain committed to business initiatives, particularly in alcoholic beverages but also, of course, in soft drinks, food and pharmaceuticals, and overseas, that will encourage further Group growth and profitability. As in the past, the Asahi Breweries Group will continue to greatly value opportunities to interface with customers, taking to heart the customer feedback received in a never-ending cycle of management reform. In all corporate activities, be assured that respect for the customer’s viewpoint and the spirit of Asahi will always remain key considerations in the actions of each corporate officer and employee. Your support will be vital to the success of the Asahi Breweries Group as we boldly face the challenges that lie ahead this year.

Cranberries Limited rode a different wave to get its fruit to market. Started by former Ocean Spray members, the company made a splash with its 100% fruit juice blends (versus Ocean Spray's sweetened cranberry cocktails). In 2005 it sold its juice division to independent juice company Apple & Eve for sbout $11 million. The purchase included the company's Northland, TreeSweet, and Awake brands, as well as its Seneca brand license. Cranberries Limited continues to manage its 17 Wisconsin cranberry growing operations. It supplies cranberry concentrate to Apple & Eve and Ocean Spray.

Mahou, S.A., which does business as Mahou-San Miguel, produces San Miguel, Mahou, and Selecta beers at its Madrid brewery. The company also makes Eco, which it touts as an environmentally friendly, organic beer. It also offers non-alcoholic brews, such as Laiker and Mixta. The company's flagship San Miguel brand is available in more than 35 countries, mainly in Europe (Carlsberg markets the San Miguel brand in the UK). Strengthening its market position, the company acquired rival Spanish brewer, Cervezas Alhambra, in 2007. The brewery was founded in 1890.

SIPEF (Societe Internationale de Plantations et de Finance) focuses on the tropical plantation business. Starting in business in 1919, the Belgium-based company produces and trades a variety of agricultural products, such as palm oil, rubber, tea, tropical fruits, spices and ornamental plants. The company owns some 62,000 hecatares of planted land. It has operations worldwide. SIPEF also provides insurance and management and consulting services for the agriculture industry.

Chippewa Valley Bean Company processes and wholesales dried light and dark red kidney beans. It grows and purchases beans grown on irrigated land in Wisconsin and three adjacent states. Chippewa Valley Bean's processing facility handles 40 million pounds of kidney beans every year. It exports its products to European and developing countries. Chippewa Valley Bean company also deals in pinto beans and dried green peas and sells prepackaged bean soups. Chippewa Valley Bean is a family-owned and -operated business.

Anthony-Thomas Candy Company makes boxed chocolate confections, including buckeyes (peanut butter-filled), truffles, cordials, butter cremes, and chocolate-covered nuts. It also makes candy bars, novelty shaped chocolates, and jelly beans. Anthony-Thomas Candy Company's products are sold in and around Columbus through the company's 15 retail candy stores (Anthony-Thomas Candy Shoppes). Anthony-Thomas Candy Company produces an average of 50,000 pounds of chocolate daily at its 152,000 square foot factory in Columbus.

National Frozen Foods Corporation was founded in 1912 and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington. National Frozen Foods Corporation engages in processing frozen vegetables. Its products include vegetables, such as baby lima beans, green beans, carrots, corns, green peas, peas and carrots, pearl onions, succotash, sugar snap peas, and squash; blends; organic products; and purees, such as asparagus, broccoli, mirepoix, sweet potatoes, pumpkins, organic purees, and custom purees. The company offers its products in Asia, Australia, New York, and Seattle, Washington.

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