Wyandot Snacks

Keychain Launches Manufacturing Platform for the World's Leading Retailers and Brands

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

NEW YORK, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Keychain, a manufacturing platform for the packaged goods industry, today unveiled its core product, an AI-powered platform that redefines how brands identify, select, and manage manufacturer partners. By categorizing thousands of specific processes and capabilities for over 10,000 manufacturers, Keychain gives brands and retailers the ability to quickly execute on incredibly specific searches for their latest product lines across over one million SKUs.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Keychain , a manufacturing platform for the packaged goods industry, today unveiled its core product, an AI-powered platform that redefines how brands identify, select, and manage manufacturer partners.
  • "We've spoken to hundreds of brands and retailers across the country–they all say that their biggest problem is finding the right manufacturing partners," said Oisin Hanrahan, Cofounder and CEO of Keychain.
  • Keychain's launch includes over $100 million of exclusive manufacturing capacity available for brands and retailers across over 40 product categories.
  • While Keychain plans to open its core platform up to select retailers and brands in 2024, it is currently available only to invited partners.

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Appoints Scott Ouellet as Senior Vice President of Manufacturing and Supply Chain and Reports Inducement Grant Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(C)(4)

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Friday, September 22, 2023

Mr. Ouellet has acted as a Senior Supply Chain Advisor to RMCF since October 2022.

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  • Mr. Ouellet has acted as a Senior Supply Chain Advisor to RMCF since October 2022.
  • Mr. Ouellet brings over 25 years of experience in supply chain transformation and strategic business advisory, primarily in the confection and snack industries.
  • Prior to his engagement with RMCF, Mr. Ouellet served as a supply chain advisor for the leadership team at Wyandot Snacks, and also held supply chain leadership roles at The Hershey Company, Amplify Snack Brands, ACCO Brands and BLACK+DECKER®, among others.
  • The RSUs were granted as an inducement material to Mr. Ouellet’s acceptance of employment as Senior Vice President, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, and were granted outside of the Company’s 2007 Equity Incentive Plan (as amended and restated).

Retail Brands Institute Launches With Bold Mission to Change Private Brand

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Wednesday, September 22, 2021

The name Retail Brands Institute reflects the dramatic mind shift of retailers and consumers over the last fifty years.

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  • The name Retail Brands Institute reflects the dramatic mind shift of retailers and consumers over the last fifty years.
  • "The phrase private label is associated with the cheap products of the 1970s, and the name private brand reflects the copycat mentality of the 1990s.
  • The Retail Brands Institute is a global professional membership organization representing the entire private brand/private label/store brand/own brand industry.
  • RBI's mission is to foster and grow consumer-focused and thriving retail brands.

New Connections Center Offers Support to Marion Technical College Students

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Thursday, September 2, 2021

Marion, Ohio--(Newsfile Corp. - September 2, 2021) - With fanfare and applause, Marion Technical College proudly cut the ribbon for the new Connections Center sponsored by Marion-based Wyandot Snacks.

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  • Marion, Ohio--(Newsfile Corp. - September 2, 2021) - With fanfare and applause, Marion Technical College proudly cut the ribbon for the new Connections Center sponsored by Marion-based Wyandot Snacks.
  • This new space in Bryson Hall offers a one-stop location for students facing stressful issues outside the classroom to find resources and assistance.
  • Wyandot Snacks generously supports the Connections Center and Marion Tech students working to achieve their next goals.
  • Marion Technical College proudly opens new Connections Center sponsored by Marion-based Wyandot Snacks.

Wyandot to Host Educational "B Corp Lounge" At SNAXPO 2021 August 22-24, 2021, in Charlotte, NC

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Wednesday, August 18, 2021

Marion, Ohio--(Newsfile Corp. - August 18, 2021) - Wyandot Snacks ("Wyandot" or "the Company"), a privately held, better for you national snack manufacturer, will debut its educational "B Corp Lounge" at SNAC International's SNAXPO trade show convention, August 22-24 in Charlotte, NC.

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  • Marion, Ohio--(Newsfile Corp. - August 18, 2021) - Wyandot Snacks ("Wyandot" or "the Company"), a privately held, better for you national snack manufacturer, will debut its educational "B Corp Lounge" at SNAC International's SNAXPO trade show convention, August 22-24 in Charlotte, NC.
  • Wyandot Snacks will debut it's educational "B Corp Lounge" at SNAC International's SNAXPO trade show convention, August 22-24 in Charlotte, NC.
  • Wyandot Snacks (Wyandot) is a privately held, national manufacturer of better for you plant-based snacks and related products.
  • SNAC International is the leading international trade association for the snack industry with over 400 member companies worldwide.

Wyandot Snacks Expands Leadership Team as It Pursues Geographic and Product Line Expansions

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Thursday, June 10, 2021

Marion, Ohio--(Newsfile Corp. - June 10, 2021) - Wyandot Snacks ("Wyandot" or "the Company"), a privately held, better for you national snack manufacturer, announced it has filled two newly created senior management roles that further support the Company's geographic and product line expansions.

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  • Marion, Ohio--(Newsfile Corp. - June 10, 2021) - Wyandot Snacks ("Wyandot" or "the Company"), a privately held, better for you national snack manufacturer, announced it has filled two newly created senior management roles that further support the Company's geographic and product line expansions.
  • Wyandot Snacks has filled two newly created senior management positions to further support the company's geographic and production line expansion.
  • Wyandot Snacks (Wyandot) is a privately held, national manufacturer of better for you plant-based snacks and related products.
  • Wyandot fully supports the continued growth and commercial success of our customers, and for 85 years we have treated their brands as our own.

Wyandot Snacks Earns Coveted Industry Certification For Food Safety And Quality

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Thursday, February 28, 2019

MARION, Ohio, Feb. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Safety and quality, long-standing hallmarks of Wyandot Snacks' manufacturing culture, have again been formally recognized by an independent food industry association.

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  • MARION, Ohio, Feb. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Safety and quality, long-standing hallmarks of Wyandot Snacks' manufacturing culture, have again been formally recognized by an independent food industry association.
  • The Safe Quality Food (SQF) Institute has awarded Wyandot Snacks its coveted SQF Food Safety and Comprehensive Quality Management System Code for Manufacturers, Edition 8.0.
  • This is the eighth time the company has achieved this status under the food safety code, and Wyandot's first time to receive SQF's certificate under the quality code.
  • The system addresses a buyer's food safety requirements and provides assurances for businesses supplying both local and global food markets.

Wyandot Snacks Pledges $100,000 To HARDING 2020

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Tuesday, July 31, 2018

MARION, Ohio, July 31, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Wyandot Snacks ("Wyandot" or "the Company"), a privately held, better for you national snack manufacturer founded and based in Marion, OH for more than 80 years, has pledged $100,000 to support HARDING 2020.

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  • MARION, Ohio, July 31, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Wyandot Snacks ("Wyandot" or "the Company"), a privately held, better for you national snack manufacturer founded and based in Marion, OH for more than 80 years, has pledged $100,000 to support HARDING 2020.
  • "President Harding, Ohio's last President, played a pivotal role in the emergence of America as a modern player on the world stage.
  • HARDING 2020 is a collaborative effort between the Ohio History Connection and the Warren and Florence Harding Presidential Sites to significantly enhance the experience of future visitors.
  • Wyandot Snacks is a privately held, national snack manufacturer supporting the continued evolution in better for you plant-based snacking.

Wyandot Snacks Appoints Three New Directors To Board

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Tuesday, May 22, 2018

MARION, Ohio, May 22, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Wyandot Snacks ("Wyandot" or "the Company"), a privately held, better for you national snack manufacturer, has appointed three leading snack industry experts, James Kairos, Blake Thompson, and Stephen Van Tassel, as new independent directors.

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  • MARION, Ohio, May 22, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Wyandot Snacks ("Wyandot" or "the Company"), a privately held, better for you national snack manufacturer, has appointed three leading snack industry experts, James Kairos, Blake Thompson, and Stephen Van Tassel, as new independent directors.
  • The Company also honored outgoing directors, former CEO Nick Chilton, former President Rex Parrott, and Frank Elsener, for their years of service by electing them as directors emeritus.
  • Board Chairman and third generation family leader Douglas W. Brown affirmed the Company's commitments to its key constituencies.
  • Wyandot Snacks is a privately held, national snack manufacturer supporting the continued evolution in better for you plant-based snacking.