Jackson Family Wines (JFW) plucks its success right from the vine. One of California's largest winemakers, JFW produces the top-selling chardonnay in the US: Kendall-Jackson brand Vintner's Reserve. The company's other leading (and most expensive) wine is Grand Reserve. Sold in restaurants, stores, and via the company's Web site (where legal), JFW's libations -- in addition to its well-known chardonnay -- include merlot, sauvignon blanc, pinot noir, cabernet sauvignon, and zinfandel. JFW owns and farms 14,000 acres of vineyards running along the California coast. Founder and billionaire Jess Jackson and his family own JFW.

Cumberland Packing Corp. makes Sweet'N Low, the pink-packaged, saccharin-based sugar substitute. It also makes Natra Taste (an aspartame sugar substitute), Nu-Salt (a sodium-free salt substitute), and Sweet One (an acesulfame potassium sweetener). Cumberland's other brands include Butter Buds (butter-flavored granules) and Sugar In The Raw (turbinado sugar). In addition to the ubiquitous pink presence of Sweet 'N Low on restaurant tables (i.e., in the foodservice sector), Cumberland's products are sold to food retailers and food manufacturers worldwide.

BelGioioso Cheese hopes customers will say "Bella, bella!" in response to its dairy products. The company manufactures Italian-style specialty cheeses, including mozzarella, Gorgonzola, Parmesan, and Romano, which are pre-cut, wrapped, and labeled for sale in grocery store deli cases. The company also makes vegetarian and gluten-free cheeses. BelGioioso owns and operates five state-of-the-art production facilities located near Denmark and Pulaski, Wisconsin (both of which are small towns in the general vicinity of the world cheesehead capital, Green Bay). BelGioioso Cheese was founded in 1979 by president Errico Auricchio.

Barilla is Italy's and the world's #1 dry pasta maker. It is also a leader in the pasta sauce business in continental Europe, in the bakery products business in Italy, and in the crispbread business in Scandinavia. Barilla Holding sells its 1,500 products in more than 125 countries. The business encompasses Barilla (pasta, sauces), along with additional pasta and baked goods operations. Along with Barilla, the company's brands include Mulino Bianco and Pavesi (breads, cookies, cakes, crackers), Voiello (pasta), and Wasa (crackers). It also sells readymade pasta and frozen meals.

At U.S. Premium Beef, we take beef very seriously. Our Unitholders and Associates from 36 states share a belief that quality beef begins at the ranch and ends with satisfied consumers. They've made a commitment to select the right genetics and to use the best possible production practices--from the ranch to mealtime--to produce consistent, high-quality beef.This website will help you learn how you can join the more than 2,100 Associates of U.S. Premium Beef to earn greater profits for producing beef designed for today's consumers.U.S. Premium Beef continues to accept new producers who want to earn premiums for producing better quality beef.During fiscal year 2009, U.S. Premium Beef Unitholders and Associates earned an average of $30.95 per head over the cash market by selling their cattle through this unique producer-owned beef company. On top of that, our Unitholders and Associates have also realized more than $140 million in dividends and cash distributions derived primarily from the earnings of their processing company, National Beef Packing Company, LLC since USPB began operations in 1997.

Making, selling, and drinking wine is a family tradition for Raymond Vineyards. Raymond Vineyard & Cellar produces various styles of wines, such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot; brandy; and other spirits from its family-owned Napa Valley vineyards. Wines, which are available through the company's Web site, are sold under the Napa Valley Reserve, Raymond Limited Edition, Raymond Estates, and Amberhill labels. Limited Edition wines are produced in low volumes and have their own subcategories based on specific requirements. Raymond Vineyard's products range in price from budget ($8 a bottle) to the pricey ($80 a bottle)

Heilongjiang Jiusan Oil & Fat company produces a variety of products from soybeans such as soybean oil (Grade 1), flakes, germs, isofavaone, and salad oil. Heilongjiang Jiusan also makes natural vitamin E, as well as soybean saponin, soybean mono-glyceride, soy tissue protein, and soy protein isolated. Its soybean oil, salad oil, flakes, and germs are certified NON-GMO (non-genetically modified organisms) products that have been tested by Hong Kong Dan Chips Limited. China Green Food Development Center has also certified the company's soybean and salad oil as green foods. The soybean industry in China, including Heilongjiang Jiusan, is heavily subsidized by the government.

Viskase Companies forces hot dogs, sausages, and salami to shape up and ship out. The company is one of the world's leading producers of non-edible cellulose casings used to manufacture sausage and hot dogs. Viskase's casings are sold under brand names such as NOJAX (skinless hot dogs have "no jackets"), VISFLEX, and VISMAX. The company also produces SEALFLEX SILVER heat-shrinkable plastic bags for the meat poultry, and cheese industries. In the non-food arena, Viskase makes MEMBRA-CEL for use in dialysis. Viskase has production facilities in Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Poland, and the US. Billionaire and corporate raider Carl Icahn owns about 72% of Viskase.

Family owned and operated Mother Murphy's Laboratories was founded in 1945 by Kermit Murphy, Sr., who named the company after his mother. Murphy died in 2008. Mother Murphy does her cooking in an industrial-strength kitchen. Mother Murphy's Laboratories develops and manufactures dry and liquid, natural and synthetic flavorings and extracts for the bakery, beverage, dairy, tobacco, confectionery, pharmaceutical, tobacco, pet product, confectionery, and snack food industries. Mother Murphy's company specializes in vanilla and vanilla variations, offering a wide array of product types of everyone's favorite baking flavoring.

Rudi's Organic Bakery was founded as a local bakery in Boulder, Colorado, in 1976 and began producing organic products in 1990. Rudi's Organic Bakery company is part of Charter Baking, which is owned by investment firm Charterhouse Group. Rudi's Organic Bakery produces organic artisan breads in flavors such as Country French and Tuscan Roasted Garlic and sandwich bread in low-carb and whole grain varieties. Other products include hamburger buns, hot dog rolls, and tortillas. It is launching its Rudi's Gluten Free Bakery line, with sandwich, multigrain, and cinnamon-raisin varieties, in July 2010. Its baked goods are available at supermarkets and natural food stores throughout the US.

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