As a leading supplier of superior quality tomatoes and vegetables, Six L's Packing Company, Inc. has evolved into the largest single-company tomato grower/packer/shipper in the state of Florida, and one of the largest in the country, commanding approximately 12% of the Florida market for the past several years. Since 1986 the company has packed an average annual volume of over fifteen million (25#) boxes of tomatoes. Highly regarded in the industry, Six L's premium tomato and vegetable labels are synonymous with product quality and dependability. Nationwide operations provide the geographic diversity necessary to protect against single crop disaster and ensure that we are able to meet customer produce needs 365 days a year.

"Essence of taste" is the literal translation of "AJI-NO-MOTO," which is a trademark and brand name for the monosodium glutamate (MSG) product manufactured and marketed by Japan's largest seasoning maker, Ajinomoto. In addition to MSG, the company makes foodstuffs, such as HON-DASHI flavor seasonings, AMOY sauces, Knorr soups (in Japan) and beverages (Blendy bottled coffee and Evian bottled water). Ajinomoto also manufactures and sells aspartame (the sweetener used in NutraSweet). The company is a top producer of lysine and other amino and nucleic acids used in sweeteners, nutritional supplements, and animal feeds, and it has a growing pharmaceutical operation.

Netafim knows how to rein in water and then disperse it ...slowly. Serving agricultural and landscaping companies around the globe, the company designs drip irrigation systems (enabling the slow-release of water) for farming and landscaping, as well as specialized systems for greenhouses and bio-energy crops. It also manufactures products such as dripperlines, sprinklers, mist emitters, valves, and water meters, as well as various farming machinery used to maximize irrigation efficiency. The company, which operates in about 110 countries, manufactures its products at more than a dozen factories located around the world. Netafim was founded in 1965.

Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc., a DuPont business, is the world's leading developer and supplier of advanced plant genetics to farmers worldwide. We seek to increase customer productivity, profitability and develop sustainable agricultural systems for people everywhere. Innovative and customer-focused, Pioneer is a leader in the agriculture industry and upholds the highest standards. Headquartered in Johnston, Iowa, Pioneer provides services to customers in nearly 70 countries. Forget T-bills and CDs. Pioneer Hi-Bred International, a subsidiary of chemical giant DuPont, guarantees the best yields around. One of the world's largest commercial seed producers, Pioneer uses genetic research to develop hybrid seeds designed to produce higher crop yields for farmers, who, in turn, sell their crops primarily as feed for animals. The company produces seed (hybrid and other varieties) for corn and soybeans, as well as alfalfa, canola, sorghum, sunflowers, and wheat. It also makes silage and hay inoculants. The company's acquisition by DuPont in 1999 allowed Pioneer to further its development efforts by tapping into DuPont's considerable research capabilities and wealth.

Founded by chef Laurence Rinehart in 1985, TK&A Custom Catering business is part of diversified catering services firm Hospitality, Inc. TK&A Custom Catering company offers a range of event planning services for conventions and executive and corporate gatherings, as well as for private and social events, in the San Diego area. It provides decorations such as plant arrangements and ice sculptures, tableware, lights and sound, entertainment, staffing, and transportation, in addition to its primary meal catering services. TK&A also provides custom to-go cuisine items, including appetizers and box lunches.

The cows at Laura's Lean Beef aren't particularly skinny, but they haven't been fattened up artificially. The company provides fresh, naturally raised beef products under the Laura's Lean Beef brand to approximately 6,500 natural food stores and conventional grocery retailers in 47 states nationwide. Its cattle are not given growth hormones, and its feed program is based on grazing and natural feeds. Additionally, Laura's Lean Beef does not add fillers, additives, or water and salt. Aside from the usual cuts of beef, the company also offers frozen beef patties and fully cooked entrees including beef pot roast au jus and shredded beef with barbecue sauce. The company is a subsidiary of Meyer Natural Angus.

Iron Horse Ranch & Vineyards produces red, white, and sparkling and still wines. Among the vineyard's varietals are Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Iron Horse's 160 acres are located in California's cool, misty, grapevine-friendly Green Valley (just 13 miles from the Pacific Ocean). Its wines, which have been served at the White House, are available at the winery and on the company's Web site to those US states which allow direct shipments of alcohol to consumers. Iron Horse was founded in 1976 by Barry and Audrey Sterling. Their children, including CEO Joy Sterling, now run the company.

R.E.A. Holdings maintains oil palm operations -- the cultivation of oil palms and the production of crude palm oil -- in the province of East Kalimantan in Indonesia. R.E.A. Holdings company owns about 65,000 hectares of land, and has access to 125,000 hectares, of which about 35,000 hectares (about 33,000 acres) are in production at any given time. R.E.A. Holdings company's two mills produce all of its crude palm oil and palm kernels and its fleet of barges transport the oil to a shipping terminal downstream. REA's facilities also include residential "villages" for field and plant workers. The majority of the company's sales are in Indonesian and other parts of Asia.

Boar's Head Provisions is more of a ham than a bore. Under the Boar's Head brand name, the company manufactures and distributes specialty deli meats, cheeses, and soups to restaurants, grocers, and delicatessens throughout the US. Its products are distributed in distinctive black and red refrigerated trucks owned by its sister company, Frank Brunckhorst Company. Boar's Head has operations in Arkansas, Florida, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, and Virginia. The company was founded in 1905 by Frank Brunckhorst, who delivered his foods by horse-drawn wagon to small delicatessens and mom-and-pop stores in New York City. It is still owned and operated by his descendants.

Alaskan Leader Fisheries, LLC, located in Lynden, Washington and Anchorage, Alaska is owned by the Alaskan Leader Group (ALG) and Bristol Bay Economic Development Corporation (BBEDC). Each of these groups consist of individuals who are lifelong fishing families that currently own and operate various fishing vessels in the salmon, longline and pot fisheries of Alaska. Alaskan Leader Fisheries manages three fishing vessels, the F/V Alaskan Leader, F/V Bristol Leader and the F/V Bering Leader, which are 50% owned by ALG and 50% by BBEDC.Each of the ALG members started in the 70's and 80's as crewmen in the Alaskan fishing industry and have independently worked their way up the ladder from deck, to wheelhouse, to eventually owning their own vessels.

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