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

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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

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