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ECO Animal Health Appoints Dr. Joachim Hasenmaier as Non-Executive Director

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Monday, February 12, 2024

ECO Animal Health Group plc (AIM: EAH), a rapidly growing global animal health company with a portfolio of marketed veterinary products and a maturing proprietary R&D pipeline, announces the appointment of Dr. Joachim Hasenmaier as a Non-Executive Director, with immediate effect.

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  • ECO Animal Health Group plc (AIM: EAH), a rapidly growing global animal health company with a portfolio of marketed veterinary products and a maturing proprietary R&D pipeline, announces the appointment of Dr. Joachim Hasenmaier as a Non-Executive Director, with immediate effect.
  • Dr. Hasenmaier is a highly experienced commercial leader with more than two decades in the international animal health industry.
  • From 2001 to 2019 he held a variety of senior roles within the animal health division at Boehringer Ingelheim, concluding as member of the Board of Managing Directors responsible for the entire animal health division.
  • Dr. Andrew Jones, Chairman of ECO, commented: “On behalf of the Board, I am delighted to welcome Joachim as a Non-Executive Director to ECO.

Nicole Juntunen Appointed Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing at Footprint

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Monday, January 22, 2024

Footprint, a global materials science and technology company focused on creating a healthy planet, is pleased to announce the appointment of Nicole Juntunen as the Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing.

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  • Footprint, a global materials science and technology company focused on creating a healthy planet, is pleased to announce the appointment of Nicole Juntunen as the Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing.
  • In her role, Nicole will provide strategic direction for our global sales and marketing, leading the expansion of our customer portfolio.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240122835079/en/
    Nicole Juntunen, Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Footprint (Photo: Business Wire)
    Nicole brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her role.
  • "I am honored to be part of a company that is at the forefront of sustainable packaging solutions,” said Nicole Juntunen.

Royal Canin ePublishes Results from American Association of Feline Practitioners' Cat Friendly Certificate Program

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

ST. CHARLES, Mo., Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ROYAL CANIN® U.S. a division of Mars, Incorporated and leader in pet health nutrition, has released results from a survey conducted in partnership with the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP). The findings, published in the white paper Getting Cats Back to Your Practice with the AAFP Cat Friendly Certificate Program, collected data from 822 individuals who completed the AAFP Cat Friendly Certificate through Royal Canin-sponsored access.

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  • Since launching in 2020, the AAFP Cat Friendly Certificate Program has achieved significant success, with nearly 6,000 individuals completing the program through Royal Canin-sponsored access.
  • The findings, published in the white paper Getting Cats Back to Your Practice with the AAFP Cat Friendly Certificate Program, collected data from 822 individuals who completed the AAFP Cat Friendly Certificate through Royal Canin-sponsored access.
  • The AAFP developed the Cat Friendly Certificate Program for all veterinary team members, with the intention of improving individual knowledge, skills and best in-clinic practices for feline medicine.
  • For more information about Royal Canin-sponsored access to the AAFP Cat Friendly Certificate Program, ask your Royal Canin representative for a coupon code and then visit catvets.com/rc.

Hello Bello Welcomes Consumer Products Veteran Will Righeimer as Chief Executive Officer

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hello Bello, a leading brand of premium, accessible pediatric and family care products, today announced that Will Righeimer, CEO of Hyland's Naturals, will serve as its new chief executive officer. Hello Bello's new owners, Hildred Capital Management, have appointed Righeimer in a dual leadership role to provide a shared consumer experience for both companies.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hello Bello, a leading brand of premium, accessible pediatric and family care products, today announced that Will Righeimer, CEO of Hyland's Naturals, will serve as its new chief executive officer.
  • Hello Bello's new owners, Hildred Capital Management, have appointed Righeimer in a dual leadership role to provide a shared consumer experience for both companies.
  • With Hildred's backing, Hello Bello is well positioned for accelerated growth, building on a well-established customer base that appreciates the value and quality of the Hello Bello brand.
  • We are delighted to see him now bring that same passion, strategic vision, and remarkable execution to Hello Bello."

Mars Announces $237 Million Nature's Bakery Facility in Salt Lake City

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Friday, January 12, 2024

SALT LAKE CITY, Jan. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mars has announced the establishment of a 339,000 sq.

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  • SALT LAKE CITY, Jan. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mars has announced the establishment of a 339,000 sq.
  • ft. baking facility by Nature's Bakery in Salt Lake City.
  • Nature's Bakery projects to add over 190 jobs to its Utah location and invest $237 million in its Utah facility.
  • "I am thrilled for our strategic expansion with the establishment of a cutting-edge baking facility in Salt Lake City," shared Steve Gardiner, CEO of Nature's Bakery.

Wellness Pet Company Welcomes Olivier Fleurot as Senior Vice President of Technical Services

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

BURLINGTON, Mass., Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wellness Pet Company, a leader in pet nutrition for over 25 years, announced today that Olivier Fleurot, Ph.D., has joined the company as its new Senior Vice President of Technical Services. With an impressive background in the consumer packaged goods space, Fleurot joins the Wellness Pet team in a newly created role overseeing global research and development, advanced innovation, nutrition, packaging engineering, quality assurance, food safety, regulatory, and sustainability at the company.

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  • BURLINGTON, Mass., Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wellness Pet Company , a leader in pet nutrition for over 25 years, announced today that Olivier Fleurot, Ph.D., has joined the company as its new Senior Vice President of Technical Services.
  • With an impressive background in the consumer packaged goods space, Fleurot joins the Wellness Pet team in a newly created role overseeing global research and development, advanced innovation, nutrition, packaging engineering, quality assurance, food safety, regulatory, and sustainability at the company.
  • "Wellness Pet's commitment to a shared life of wellbeing remains at the forefront of the company's research, formulating, and testing.
  • He and his wife will be based near Wellness Pet's Burlington, Massachusetts, office with their 9-year-old tricolor King Charles spaniel, Rauber.

Global Chocolate Retail (Dark, Milk, White, Ruby) Market Report 2023-2028: Business Overview, Product Offerings, Key Financials, and Recent Developments - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Increasing disposable income, change in eating preferences and the developing trend of gifting chocolates on festivals and occasions is driving the global chocolate retail market.

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  • Increasing disposable income, change in eating preferences and the developing trend of gifting chocolates on festivals and occasions is driving the global chocolate retail market.
  • The chocolate market is a dynamic and innovative industry, witnessing the release of over 5,000 new chocolate products in global retail markets in 2021 alone.
  • The increasing interest of consumers in emerging trends like organic and sugar-free chocolates is driving experimentation and contributing to the growth of the chocolate retail market.
  • These profiles include essential information such as business overviews, product offerings, key financials, and recent developments.

Kingswood Capital Management and First Bev Complete Investment in G FUEL, Providing Capital for Growth

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

Kingswood Capital Management and First Bev announced today a significant cash investment in G FUEL, the market leader in energy drinks targeting the 3+ billion global gamer community.

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  • Kingswood Capital Management and First Bev announced today a significant cash investment in G FUEL, the market leader in energy drinks targeting the 3+ billion global gamer community.
  • Alongside the investment, Bryan Crowley, formerly of ZenWTR, Soylent, Pabst Brewing Company, and Mars, Inc., was named by G FUEL as the company’s new CEO.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231116437732/en/
    New G FUEL CEO, Bryan Crowley (left) with G FUEL Founder, Clifford Morgan.
  • “Bryan, Kingswood, and First Bev all understand the incredible wealth of opportunity that exists with this brand,” said G FUEL Founder Clifford Morgan.

ROYAL CANIN NORTH AMERICA NAMES CHRIS MOSES SITE LEADER, PET HEALTH NUTRITION CENTER

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

ST. CHARLES, Mo., Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Royal Canin North America, a division of Mars, Incorporated, is pleased to announce Chris Moses has been appointed Site Leader for the Royal Canin Pet Health Nutrition Center (PHNC) in Lewisburg, Ohio.

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  • ST. CHARLES, Mo., Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Royal Canin North America, a division of Mars, Incorporated, is pleased to announce Chris Moses has been appointed Site Leader for the Royal Canin Pet Health Nutrition Center (PHNC) in Lewisburg, Ohio.
  • Chris shared, "I was immediately enamored by what Royal Canin stands for – it truly is about the pets.
  • The PHNC is one of two Royal Canin pet centers globally for the business and the only U.S.-based location.
  • Prior to joining Royal Canin, Chris held various roles of increasing responsibilities across the pet industry, including research, customer service, animal facility management and more.

OLLY Welcomes Bryan Ferschinger as Chief Revenue Officer

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- OLLY, the leading wellness benefit corporation, known for innovative benefit-forward supplements, announces the appointment of Bryan Ferschinger as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Ferschinger is a seasoned executive with a proven track record in driving growth for both Fortune 500s and start-ups. He joins OLLY to spearhead long-term strategy across marketing, brand, eComm and creative, deepening the brand's ongoing success in pushing category boundaries.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- OLLY, the leading wellness benefit corporation, known for innovative benefit-forward supplements, announces the appointment of Bryan Ferschinger as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO).
  • Ferschinger is a seasoned executive with a proven track record in driving growth for both Fortune 500s and start-ups.
  • He joins OLLY to spearhead long-term strategy across marketing, brand, eComm and creative, deepening the brand's ongoing success in pushing category boundaries.
  • Prior to joining OLLY, Ferschinger was the Chief Marketing Officer at Tock, the comprehensive reservation management system.