Kowalski has previously worked within the food industry for two years as both and applications and processing scientist with extruded food products and has spent time developing textured protein ingredients as well as protein crisps and rice crisps.

As American tastes shift faster than ever before, both restaurants and food manufacturers are looking for new ways to pivot quickly to meet demands.

One of the benefits our customers will enjoy is access to more of the award-winning ingredients as we will increase our processing capacity by 1 million pounds of milk per day.

With the new package, Beetnik aims to improve on shelf presence and enhance overall appetite appeal while leveraging the USDA Organic label in a more prominent space.

His background includes executive leadership, strategic planning, leadership development and other critical business experience. Seeley has partnered with business leaders worldwide and worked with many Fortune 500 companies to help them dramatically improve profitability, productivity, and efficiency. 

The Impossible™ WHOPPER® features a flame-grilled patty made from plants topped with freshly sliced tomatoes and onions, crisp lettuce, creamy mayonnaise, ketchup and zesty pickles on a toasted sesame seed bun.

Axiom Foods provides niche vegan and allergen-friendly products to formulators as an increased number of consumers are demanding end-use products with healthier label claims.

Baird acted as exclusive financial advisor to Stonewall Kitchen on the transaction and Greenberg Traurig, LLP acted as legal advisor.

The company expects to use the net proceeds from the transaction to pursue a range of potential strategic options.

The company's facilities source, process, package and distribute nuts, trail mixes and other wholesome snacks to premier retail customers across the country. Flagstone will be headquartered in Minneapolis.