Welcome to Tyson Fresh Meats, a subsidiary of Tyson Foods, Inc., and the world's leading supplier of premium beef and pork. Headquartered in Dakota Dunes, South Dakota, Tyson Fresh Meats maintains 17 production sites throughout North America and employs nearly 41,000 team members.That steak that you're going to dig into tonight may very well have come from Tyson Fresh Meats. As a top US processor of beef and pork, Tyson slaughters and sells fresh beef and pork and case-ready ground beef and pork products. Its brand names include Chairman's Reserve Beef and Supreme Tender Pork. Its customers include the US food retailers, foodservice operators, and meat processors. Tyson does not raise its own cattle, but has buyers who purchase on the open market. It has swine buyers as well; however, it does raise some of its own pigs. Non-edible animal remains are processed and sold to manufacturers of animal feed, leather, and pharmaceuticals.

Exelixis Plant Sciences operates millions of small solar-powered factories -- i.e., plants. A subsidiary of cancer-drug-development company, Exelixis, Inc., it focuses on plant genomics (identifying plant DNA sequences and identifying specific genes and their functions) in order to produce natural flavors and colorants for food, health and wellness, and cosmetics manufacturers. In addition, the company's gene technology provides improvement in areas such as plant-disease resistance and improved crop yield. Since 2007 it has partnered with Dow AgroSciences to do research focused on the development of new tools for gene discovery and the validation of novel crop traits.

H. J. Heinz Company Limited is full of beans -- canned beans. The UK subsidiary of Heinz offers some of the same brands sold the US, plus some specifically aimed at the UK market. Its canned beans (Heinz Beanz) are not a staple of American pantries but the Brits love 'em -- they buy 1.5 million cans a day. Heinz soup is also popular, with the company selling 289 million cans a year. Then there's Heinz salad cream, a tangy condiment not seen in the US. And whereas Chef Boyardee is a top seller in the US, in the UK Heinz' canned spaghetti is a favorite. (Its version of SpaghettiOs is called Spaghetti Hoops.) And for all the new moms and dads, the company offers a full line of Heinz-branded baby foods.

Davisco Foods International is a privately-held, family-owned business with an aggressive, entrepreneurial vision. Three generations of confident, risk-taking expansion have made us a leader in the dairy industry. We are a company committed to technical advancement, customer service, and superior quality. Consistent, energetic leadership combined with the work ethic of accomplished employee teams and state-of-the-art facilities have led us to unsurpassed technical achievements in food science. As your partner in product development, we are innovative, flexible and market-driven. We respond to your needs and take pride in making your product goals a reality. We invite you to discover our capabilities. Davisco Foods is a family-owned International cheese and food ingredient company headquartered in Le Sueur, MN. Founded in 1943 by Stanley Davis, with his purchase of the St. Peter Creamery, Davisco is managed by Stanley's son President Mark Davis, and his four sons, Marty, Mitch, Matt and Jon. The Davis family owns cheese companies in Le Sueur, MN, Jerome, ID and Lake Norden, SD in addition to food ingredient companies in Le Sueur and Nicollet, MN, Lake Norden, SD and Jerome, ID. Davisco has sales offices in Minneapolis, Mexico City, Geneva, Shanghai and world wide partners in Middle East, Japan and Africa.

The family-owned business was founded in 1952 by Guy Shropshire and is controlled by the Shropshire family. G. S. Shropshire Holdings, which operates as G's Marketing, is a leading grower and supplier of private-label fresh vegetables in the UK. The company produces and distributes beetroot, celery, onions, and whole head lettuce, as well as potatoes, broccoli, garlic, and leeks. It also packages prepared salads and vegetables. Customers include retail supermarket chains and independent retailers, as well as caterers, restaurants, and other foodservice operators. G's Marketing has a 12,500-acre farm in the UK and a 10,000-acre farm in Spain.

Valio is a company owned by Finnish dairy farmers that secures milk production in Finland and the vitality of the nation's countryside by processing milk into tasty products that promote well-being. Quality, expertise and responsibility have served as Valio's guidelines for more than a century. Valio is a trailblazer in Finnish nutrition and an international pioneer of functional dairy products. Valio products are made from the EU's cleanest milk and you can be certain of their origin and safety. Valio safeguards the environment employing recyclable packaging materials and re-usable trays.

Heartland Co-op offers agricultural products and services for its central Iowa member/farmers. The cooperative operates 50 grain elevators and service centers. Heatland offers agronomy products and services, such as seed treatments and alfalfa fertilization; grain drying, storage, and merchandising; petroleum products for farm vehicles and home heating; livestock and pet feed; and personal and crop credit and financing. Headquartered in West Des Moines, Heartland was formed in 1987 when cooperatives in Dallas Center, Minburn and Panora merged. There have been some 13 subsequent mergers that have seen Heartland grow to become a 4,500-member agricultural cooperative.

Williams Sausage is a leading regional meat processor that produces sausage, ham, and bacon products for both retail and wholesale customers. Its product lines include several varieties of pork sausage, cured hams, and smoked bacon. The company also markets microwavable pork biscuit sandwiches and smoked pork sausages. Most of its meat products are sold under the Williams brand; it also markets sausage and bacon under the Old South banner. The family-owned company was founded by Harold Williams in 1958.

Clearwater Seafoods Income Fund harvests, processes, and distributes fresh and frozen fish and shellfish. It holds major offshore rights to harvest clams, crab, lobster, scallops, and shrimp off the northeastern coast of Canada. The Canadian company sells seafood to customers worldwide. Clearwater Seafood operates its own fleet of ships, along with off-shore and on-shore processing facilities. Founder and CEO Colin MacDonald retired in 2010; food industry veteran Ian Smith was appointed CEO. MacDonald remained as chairman.

Paragon Vineyards owns a winery and vineyard in the San Luis Obispo area between San Francisco and Los Angeles. The company makes Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Port, and Syrah wines under the Baileyana label. The Paragon vineyards operate under the Firepeak name, which also is the namesake for a second line of Baileyana wines. Other labels include CADRE, tangent, and trenza. Bottles can be ordered online from those states that allow such shipments to be made directly to consumers. Baileyana wines are also available through distributors in about 35 states and for export to Europe, Canada, and Asia. Part of the Niven Family Wine Estates, Paragon was founded by Catharine and Jack Niven in the 1970s.

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