Outselling the market leader by nearly three times per point of distribution, Bundaberg has set its sights on accelerated US sales through the increased distribution made possible by the partnership.

The state-of-the-art 300,000 sq. ft. facility offers the latest bar processing technology and capabilities available, and strengthens Nellson’s market-leading position in nutritional bar co-manufacturing.

Along with network operations in Bernardino, Calif., and Atlanta, the 103,000-square-foot Bedford Park facility provides Home Chef with the capacity to grow well beyond its current cadence of delivering three million meals per month.

NEXTY winners are determined in a two-round judging process that is completed in the Boulder-based New Hope Network office in the weeks prior to Expo West & Engredea. All nominated products are considered and judges give a special nod to those that display the qualities of Innovation, Inspiration and Integrity.

Driven by a team of experts The Annex offers the nimbleness, flexibility and speed of a start-up, all supported with the resources, relationships and expertise of Ardent Mills. It operates as a company-within-a-company, cultivating deep and lasting ties with farmers, university and private research teams, customers, and key vendors to identify, source, grow and pioneer everything from organic and heirloom grains to leading-edge ingredients.

With Loders, Bunge will provide a comprehensive customer offering, from core products to specialties, for B2B customers in the food processing, industrial and artisanal bakery, confectionery, human nutrition and food service segments.

According to Paul Flowerman, Chairman of PLT Health Solutions, the appointment of Seth Flowerman as President is an acknowledgement of his role in the dramatic growth of the company in sales, quality of strategic vision and experienced workforce in the last five years

Leibowitz carries more than 30 years of management and brand building experience with global “A-List” mega-brands as well as numerous founder-led PE backed portfolio companies. Prior to joining Kite Hill, Leibowitz was CEO of TSG Consumer Partners Food and Pet Portfolio where he led the successful development agendas as CEO of multiple portfolio companies and as Senior Advisor/Board Chairman at thinkThin® and MyFitFoods®.

Struggling companies give way to more solvent players, competitors find strength in alliance and industry behemoths uncover value in progressive start-ups.

After completing her master’s degree from DePaul University in 2011, Heinz was asked to take on additional responsibilities to represent Bell at industry associations. In 2014, Heinz was promoted to director of marketing & industry affairs.