2012-11-02

OpenSecrets.org General Mills


General Mills is a Minnesota company. As with Kraft, big contribution for Obama.

http://www.opensecrets.org/orgs/summary.php?id=D000000467&cycle=A

Photo is a web capture for explanatory purposes, copyright belongs to the company.

Meiji Karl Dashi Flavor

Just as with the cheese flavor some bags of the Meiji Karl dashi flavor also include puffs in the shape of snowmen.

http://www.meiji.co.jp/sweets/snack/karl/#/oragamuraya/usu/

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Asahi Bireley's Juices

Bireley's juices go through Asahi in Japan.

http://www.asahiinryo.co.jp/bireleys/sp/

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OpenSecrets.org Kellogg


Looks like they concentrate on local representatives and whoever is in office.

http://www.opensecrets.org/orgs/summary.php?id=D000026978&cycle=A

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Kirin Nodogoshi Renewals

Kirin's Nodogoshi has been the best selling 2nd category beer since it went on sale in 2005. As can be seen in this graphic, there have been 5 product renewals since that time and each time an improvement in taste has been made.
2005 (April) - Nodogoshi goes on sale
2006 - amount of soy protein used was increased
2007 - the fermentation was optimized
2008 - the amount of hops used was optimized
2010 - the amount of all ingredients were optimized
2012 - use of cascade hops improves taste

http://www.kirin.co.jp/brands/nodogoshi/product/oi_secret.html

Photo is a web capture for explanatory purposes, copyright belongs to the company.