21.   His production runs are being handled by two California bottlers who also can products for national brands.

22.   If all goes according to plan, she would build a nationwide chain and a national brand.

23.   If it is hard to build up a national brand, think how much harder it is to build an international one.

24.   In areas as mundane but essential as laundry detergent, its prices are well below those of the national brands.

25.   In others, analysts say, prices for national brands can be depressed by the presence of a Wal-Mart brand.

26.   It intends to promote individual insurance products rather than its national brand image, spokeswoman Karrie Burch-Deluca said.

27.   It caught on with Yakima beer lovers, who welcomed it as an alternative to national brands and pricey imports.

28.   It later developed into a national brand.

29.   Its companies are consolidating, cutting costs and trying to strengthen the value of their national brands.

30.   Look at the cereal industry, where the makers of national brands are cutting prices to win back market share from cheaper store brands.