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ONE ROCK CAPITAL PARTNERS EXPANDS OPERATING PARTNER TEAM WITH ADDITION OF JIM WIEGMANN

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- One Rock Capital Partners, LLC ("One Rock"), a value-oriented, operationally focused private equity firm, is pleased to announce the addition of Jim Wiegmann to its team of Operating Partners.

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  • NEW YORK, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- One Rock Capital Partners, LLC ("One Rock"), a value-oriented, operationally focused private equity firm, is pleased to announce the addition of Jim Wiegmann to its team of Operating Partners.
  • Mr. Wiegmann joins One Rock's Operating Partner team with over 40 years of experience working in consumer packaged goods and food businesses, as well as driving significant change with privately-held companies.
  • "As a former CEO of a One Rock portfolio company, I experienced firsthand the ability of One Rock's Operating Partners to accelerate value creation in a business," said Mr. Wiegmann.
  • Mr. Wiegmann joins a growing team, which now includes 28 Operating Partners at One Rock.

Pet Veterinary Diet Market Analysis, Industry Trends, Statistics & Growth Forecasts 2017-2029: A USD 21.24 Billion Market in 2024, Growing to a Forecasted USD 33.63 Billion by 2029

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
Colgate-Palmolive, Friends, Urbanization, Growth, Genetics, Attitude, General Mills, Millennials, Cat, Dog, Nestlé, Pet, USD, Animal, Parent, Developed country, Pet industry

DUBLIN, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Pet Veterinary Diet - Market Share Analysis, Industry Trends & Statistics, Growth Forecasts 2017 - 2029" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • DUBLIN, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Pet Veterinary Diet - Market Share Analysis, Industry Trends & Statistics, Growth Forecasts 2017 - 2029" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • As a result, the global veterinary diet market reached USD 17.64 billion in 2022, which increased by 74.4% between 2017 and 2022.
  • The dog segment held a major share of the global pet veterinary diet market, with a value of USD 9.11 billion in 2022.
  • Europe has the second-largest share of the global pet veterinary diets market, with a value of USD 4.64 billion in 2022.

Farmer Brothers Names Matthew Swenson Vice President of Coffee Operations

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Friday, March 1, 2024
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NORTHLAKE, Texas, March 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Farmer Brothers (NASDAQ: FARM) a leading roaster, wholesaler, and distributor of coffee, tea and allied products, announced today it has appointed Matthew Swenson as vice president of coffee operations.

Key Points: 
  • NORTHLAKE, Texas, March 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Farmer Brothers (NASDAQ: FARM) a leading roaster, wholesaler, and distributor of coffee, tea and allied products, announced today it has appointed Matthew Swenson as vice president of coffee operations.
  • Mr. Swenson has almost 20 years of leadership experience in the coffee industry, most recently serving as the director of coffee at Nestle.
  • Prior to that time, he was the chief product officer at Chameleon Cold Brew and director of U.S. operations at Nobletree Coffee.
  • “Farmer Brothers has long been known for its quality coffee and products and outstanding customer service.

Global Medical Foods Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report 2024-2030 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Fitness & Nutrition, Health, Nursing, Medical Supplies, Powder, Acquisition, Key, Hospital, USD, Diarrhea, Growth, Conditional sentence, Administration, Prevalence, Patient, Nestlé, Route of administration, Cancer, Pharmaceutical industry

The "Global Medical Foods Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Route of Administration, Product (Powder, Pills, Liquid, Other), Application, Sales Channel, Region, and Segment Forecasts, 2024-2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Global Medical Foods Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Route of Administration, Product (Powder, Pills, Liquid, Other), Application, Sales Channel, Region, and Segment Forecasts, 2024-2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The major factors contributing to this growth include a high preference for oral medical foods owing to the ease of consumption and high commercial viability of products administered orally.
  • In addition, these foods are available in a variety of forms such as pills, powder, puddings, and pre-thickened products, thereby fueling the segment's growth.
  • Factors contributing to the growth include the rising application areas of powdered medical foods, ease of administration, and higher commercial viability.

Talkdesk Hires Software Veteran Albert Caravelli to Lead, Grow Strategic Alliances and Partners

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Software, Public Relations, Investor Relations, Marketing, Artificial Intelligence, Communications, Outsourcing Business, Professional Services, Technology, Infosys, Mercury Interactive, USA Rugby, Telefónica, OBS, Wipro, Olympic Games, Tech Mahindra, Growth, Special Olympics, Pleasure, MBA, Nielsen Holdings, University, Accenture, Business administration, Micro Focus, Verizon Communications, HCL, Ecosystem, Zscaler, Nestlé, Mercury, AT&T, Jive Software, UCLA, TCS, HSBC, Deutsche Telekom, Partner, Partnership, Management

In this role, Caravelli is responsible for expanding and nurturing Talkdesk’s growing ecosystem of strategic technology alliance partners, global system integrators, and global service providers.

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  • In this role, Caravelli is responsible for expanding and nurturing Talkdesk’s growing ecosystem of strategic technology alliance partners, global system integrators, and global service providers.
  • Caravelli comes to Talkdesk following nearly nine years at cloud security company Zscaler, where he most recently served as global vice president of strategic alliances and advisory firms, responsible for leading Zscaler’s go-to-market strategy and execution.
  • Before his tenure at Zscaler, Caravelli served as senior director of worldwide global alliances at HP Software, where he drove the transformation of the global alliances function, resulting in better strategic engagement with partners and new joint offerings.
  • He has also served in alliances leadership at Jive Software and Mercury Interactive and in sales roles at Asera, Nielsen Claritas, and The Nielsen Company.

Dimitra Enables Certified Coffee Import Under Transformative New EU Deforestation Law (EUDR)

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
Olam, Artificial intelligence, AI, News, Farmer, Sale, International Coffee Organization, Information, Coffee, Nestlé, Guatemalan, Agriculture, Environment

BELIZE CITY, Belize, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dimitra, a leading blockchain-based operating system for AgTech driving productive, intelligent, and inclusive farming, today announced that it has become one of the first firms to certify a coffee shipment compliant with the new EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) standard. In collaboration with CACI Satinaki, a Peru-based farming cooperative of smallholder farmers, Dimitra's combination of satellite analysis, artificial intelligence, blockchain, and mobile technology has facilitated a fully certified shipment of coffee under the regulation, that will arrive in Germany in March — with a full traceability record from bean to cup.

Key Points: 
  • Speaking on the news, Jon Trask, CEO of Dimitra, said: "The implementation of the EUDR at the end of this year is a truly seismic moment.
  • The impact of the regulatory change will be felt right across the supply chain, from traders, to operators, to consumers.
  • In our collaboration with CACI Satinaki to certify an EUDR-compliant shipment of coffee, Dimitra has shown that we have the technological solutions to assist farmers at this uncertain time."
  • Based on the findings of a survey by the International Coffee Organization, the European Coffee Federation notes that 80% of farmers haven't mapped their land as required by the law.

Dimitra Enables Certified Coffee Import Under Transformative New EU Deforestation Law (EUDR)

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
Olam, Artificial intelligence, AI, News, Farmer, Sale, International Coffee Organization, Information, Coffee, Nestlé, Guatemalan, Agriculture, Environment

BELIZE CITY, Belize, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dimitra, a leading blockchain-based operating system for AgTech driving productive, intelligent, and inclusive farming, today announced that it has become one of the first firms to certify a coffee shipment compliant with the new EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) standard. In collaboration with CACI Satinaki, a Peru-based farming cooperative of smallholder farmers, Dimitra's combination of satellite analysis, artificial intelligence, blockchain, and mobile technology has facilitated a fully certified shipment of coffee under the regulation, that will arrive in Germany in March — with a full traceability record from bean to cup.

Key Points: 
  • Speaking on the news, Jon Trask, CEO of Dimitra, said: "The implementation of the EUDR at the end of this year is a truly seismic moment.
  • The impact of the regulatory change will be felt right across the supply chain, from traders, to operators, to consumers.
  • In our collaboration with CACI Satinaki to certify an EUDR-compliant shipment of coffee, Dimitra has shown that we have the technological solutions to assist farmers at this uncertain time."
  • Based on the findings of a survey by the International Coffee Organization, the European Coffee Federation notes that 80% of farmers haven't mapped their land as required by the law.

BFG Partners Activates Third Fund

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Acquisition, Investment, Growth, Food, Health, Fund, Nestlé, Partner

BOULDER, Colo., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BFG Partners, a venture capital firm specializing in early-stage consumer products, today announces the activation of its third fund, "BFG Fund III", with commitments already approaching 70% of the $125 million target fund size. This Fund will be used to propel the growth of emerging brands in the food, beverage, and personal care categories. Staying true to the firm's mission, BFG Fund III will champion brands that prioritize consumer wellness and sustainability.

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  • The firm's winning track record is on course for another successful fund to fuel better-for-you brands across food & beverage, personal care, and business services
    BOULDER, Colo., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BFG Partners , a venture capital firm specializing in early-stage consumer products, today announces the activation of its third fund, "BFG Fund III", with commitments already approaching 70% of the $125 million target fund size.
  • Staying true to the firm's mission, BFG Fund III will champion brands that prioritize consumer wellness and sustainability.
  • "We're fortunate to have the opportunity to continue to support the health and wellness ecosystem with Fund III," said Tom Spier, Founder and Managing Partner of BFG Partners.
  • "Fund III will help us provide hands-on strategic support while staying focused on innovative early-stage companies," said Dayton Miller, Managing Partner of BFG Partners.

United States Melon Market Forecasts Healthy Growth from 2024 to 2030 with Focus on Watermelon Segment and Sustainability Trends - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Retail, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Food, Beverage, Melon, Drink, Fruit, Cargill, Watermelon, Salad, PepsiCo, Water, Nestlé, Food industry, Compound annual growth rate, Tourism

The "United States Melon Market, Size, Forecast 2024-2030, Industry Trends, Growth, Share, Outlook, Production, Imports, Exports, Impact of Inflation, Type, Opportunity Company Analysis" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "United States Melon Market, Size, Forecast 2024-2030, Industry Trends, Growth, Share, Outlook, Production, Imports, Exports, Impact of Inflation, Type, Opportunity Company Analysis" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The United States Melon Market is expected to experience substantial growth, with projections showing an increase to a noteworthy US$ 1,198.71 Million by 2030, according to a comprehensive industry report.
  • Looking at the international trade figures, watermelon also claims the majority of import market share in the United States.
  • As the United States Melon Market continues to expand, aligning with health trends and fostering collaboration within the food industry, it stands as a beacon of opportunity in the global fruit market landscape.

QualiTech Names Rick Pedersen Chief Executive Officer

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
Technology, Retail, Food Tech, Health, Manufacturing, Other Health, Agritech, Other Natural Resources, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Fitness & Nutrition, Other Manufacturing, Food, Beverage, Organic Food, Family, Nestlé, Novartis, MidOcean Partners, Jan Vansina, University, Financial management, Growth

QualiTech, LLC (“QualiTech” or the “Company”), a leading global manufacturer of ingredient solutions solving critical taste, appearance, texture, and functional attribute requirements, today announced that Rick Pedersen, former President of Ornua Ingredients North America, has joined the Company as Chief Executive Officer.

Key Points: 
  • QualiTech, LLC (“QualiTech” or the “Company”), a leading global manufacturer of ingredient solutions solving critical taste, appearance, texture, and functional attribute requirements, today announced that Rick Pedersen, former President of Ornua Ingredients North America, has joined the Company as Chief Executive Officer.
  • “We are thrilled to welcome Rick to QualiTech,” said Steven Loeffler, Managing Director at MidOcean Partners, a middle-market private equity firm and majority owner of QualiTech.
  • He has positioned QualiTech to execute on a compelling range of new opportunities, and we wish him well in his next chapter.”
    Prior to his role as President of Ornua Ingredients North America, a leading processed dairy business, Mr. Pedersen was President and Chief Executive Officer of Agrana Fruit North America.
  • Mr. Pedersen has also previously held executive and leadership roles at major global brands including Nestle and Novartis Consumer Health.