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Danimer Scientific, BIOLO and Bolthouse Farms Announce Commercialization of Home Compostable Packaging for Fresh Produce with Meijer Stores

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
Packaging, Retail, Chemicals, Plastics, Environment, Manufacturing, Other Manufacturing, Food, Beverage, Danimer Scientific, Fruit, PHA, NYSE, TUV, DNMR, Certification, Science, Plant, Partnership, Love, Seed, Oil, Plastic, Agriculture, Vegetable, Grocery store, Bolthouse Farms, Meijer

Unlike traditional plastic, which can take centuries to degrade, Danimer’s PHA-based products can degrade in a matter of months under certain conditions.

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  • Unlike traditional plastic, which can take centuries to degrade, Danimer’s PHA-based products can degrade in a matter of months under certain conditions.
  • The Earthbound Farm Organic Mini Peeled Carrots bags are certified as home compostable by TUV, a globally recognized leader in independent product testing, inspection and certification.
  • “BIOLO’s successful launch of this product with Danimer Scientific, Bolthouse Farms and Meijer grocery stores represents a significant step forward for the packaging of retail vegetables and fruit, which have previously been packaged in traditional petroleum-based plastic bags,” said William F. Preston, CEO of BIOLO.
  • “We’re proud to be leading the charge toward a more sustainable future for the organic produce packaging market, and are grateful to Bolthouse, Meijer and Danimer, who partnered with us to make this possible.

Butterfly Promotes Peter Tang to Chief Financial Officer

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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Butterfly, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm specializing in the food sector, today announced the promotion of Peter Tang to Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in addition to his current role as Managing Director.

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  • Butterfly, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm specializing in the food sector, today announced the promotion of Peter Tang to Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in addition to his current role as Managing Director.
  • As CFO, Peter oversees all aspects of the firm’s financial activities and plays an important role in leading Butterfly’s strategic and growth initiatives.
  • Peter will also be appointed to the board of the Butterfly Equity Foundation.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231017395630/en/
    Butterfly Promotes Peter Tang to Chief Financial Officer.

Vincent Macciocchi, Ingredients Industry Veteran and ADM Executive, Joins Milk Specialties Global’s Board of Directors

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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Milk Specialties Global (“Milk Specialties” or the “Company”), an industry-leading, vertically integrated ingredient manufacturer focused on the processing of raw dairy inputs into value-added functional ingredients for a variety of growing nutrition end markets, today announced that industry veteran Vincent Macciocchi has joined the Company’s board of directors.

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  • Milk Specialties Global (“Milk Specialties” or the “Company”), an industry-leading, vertically integrated ingredient manufacturer focused on the processing of raw dairy inputs into value-added functional ingredients for a variety of growing nutrition end markets, today announced that industry veteran Vincent Macciocchi has joined the Company’s board of directors.
  • Mr. Macciocchi, who has more than a quarter century of experience in the ingredients industry, currently serves as senior vice president at ADM and president of its Nutrition business unit.
  • “We are incredibly excited to have Vince join our board,” said Milk Specialties CEO David Lenzmeier.
  • "I am honored to become a member of the Milk Specialties board of directors as the Company enters this next phase of expansion,” said Vince Macciocchi.

Meijer Reduces Plastic Packaging in New Partnership with Bolthouse Farms

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Meijer announced today it is the first retailer nationwide to carry Earthbound Farm Organic Mini Peeled Carrots – packaged by Bolthouse Farms in compostable bags.

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  • The partnership with Bolthouse Farms – one of the retailer's longest supplier relationships – reflects the company's preference for offering its customers more sustainable packaging options, said Ron Lovelace, Director of Produce for Meijer.
  • "We've been clear and vocal with our suppliers that we want to offer more sustainable packaging options, and if they can develop the packaging, we will partner with them."
  • "Bolthouse Farms® and Meijer have long been partners in innovation and progress," Bolthouse Farms Marketing Director Karen White said.
  • Meijer has a longstanding practice of integrating environmental initiatives into its daily operations, including making packaging more sustainable.

Saul Ewing LLP Expands to California In Combination with Freeman Freeman & Smiley

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Saul Ewing LLP today announced that it has expanded nationally, opening two offices in Southern California through a combination with 50-attorney law firm Freeman Freeman & Smiley ("Freeman"). With offices in Los Angeles and Orange County, the combined Firm now has 18 offices nationwide and more than 400 attorneys.

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  • New locations mark the firm's 17th and 18th U.S. offices
    LOS ANGELES, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Saul Ewing LLP today announced that it has expanded nationally, opening two offices in Southern California through a combination with 50-attorney law firm Freeman Freeman & Smiley ("Freeman").
  • Freeman attorneys also have significant experience representing clients in the financial services, food and beverage, technology and retail, manufacturing and distribution industries.
  • Attorneys from Freeman have played a lead role in many high-profile matters involving figures in all areas of entertainment.
  • In the past three years alone, Saul Ewing attorneys have handled more than 500 client matters in California.

Announcing the 45 Standout Startups Selected for FoodBytes! 2022

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022
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NEW YORK, Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, FoodBytes!, Rabobank's global food and ag innovation discovery hub, announced the 45 companies that were selected to participate in this year's program. As a champion for cross-industry collaboration between the most promising startups, corporates and investors to drive greater sustainable solutions, FoodBytes! selected fifteen startups over three quarters based on different sector themes and criteria, including:

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  • now has a total alumni network of 400+ startups who have raised a total of $3.2 billion in capital.
  • has been able to establish hundreds of individual connections between the chosen startups and its members.
  • FoodBytes!
  • Find more information on each of the selected startups for FoodBytes!

FINN Partners Expands Its Global Consumer Practice with Acquisition of Rachel Kay Public Relations

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022
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NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global independent marketing and communications firm, FINN Partners, announced today that it has acquired Rachel Kay Public Relations (RKPR), a 19-person, bicoastal boutique agency headquartered in San Diego and specializing in strategic, integrated communications for food and beverage brands. Rachel Kay, Founder and CEO of RKPR, will join FINN's West Coast team as Managing Partner reporting to Howard Solomon and become part of the agency's Global Consumer Practice leadership team.

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  • Rachel Kay, Founder and CEO of RKPR, will join FINN's West Coast team as Managing Partner reporting to Howard Solomon and become part of the agency's Global Consumer Practice leadership team.
  • With the addition of RKPR, our Global Consumer Practice will have annual fees of almost $25 million, adding it to the ranks of the largest FINN Partners practices along with health, tech and travel," said Peter Finn, Founding Managing Partner and CEO, FINN Partners.
  • Said Rachel Kay, Managing Partner, "FINN is an independent powerhouse and leader in the Consumer and Lifestyle space, as well as many other diverse practice areas.
  • Founded in 2007 by Rachel Kay, Rachel Kay Public Relations (RKPR) is an award winning, full-service communications agency for emerging and established consumer brands.

ROAR® Organic Gains Momentum Heading into Q4, Fueled by Significant Retailer Growth & Critical New Hires

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220906005240/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220906005240/en/
    ROAR Organic Gains Momentum Heading into Q4, Fueled by Significant Retailer Growth & Critical New Hires (Photo: Business Wire)
    According to a recent report, 56% of adult consumers use functional beverages to deliver benefits, such as hydration, energy, general health maintenance and immunity (The Hartman Group, 2022).
  • Before joining the ROAR Organic team, Lange served as General Manager of North America at early-stage plant-based milk brand, Sproud.
  • All ROAR Organic beverages are USDA Certified Organic, low sugar, low calorie, non-GMO, vegan and keto-friendly.
  • To learn more about ROAR Organic, please visit www.roarorganic.com , or follow the brand on Instagram @roarorganic or Facebook @RoarOrganic .

Butterfly Closes $1 Billion Food-Focused Fund, Approaching $4 Billion of Assets Under Management

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Monday, August 15, 2022
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Together with its previous fund and co-investments, Butterfly has nearly $4 billion of assets under management.

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  • Together with its previous fund and co-investments, Butterfly has nearly $4 billion of assets under management.
  • Butterfly also sold a majority interest in Orgain, the U.S. leading plant-based functional nutrition platform, to Nestl Health Science earlier this year.
  • Butterfly believes this opportunity set is massive and is supported by strong secular tailwinds which remain recession resilient.
  • Butterfly partners with founders and management teams to transform businesses and accelerate growth with highly specialized operational resources led by former KKR executive Derick Prelle, Partner and Head of Portfolio Operations at Butterfly.

Bolthouse Farms Finalizes the Acquisition of Evolution Fresh from Starbucks, Strengthening Leadership Position in the Juice and Refrigerated Beverage Categories

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Monday, August 1, 2022
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BAKERSFIELD, Calif., Aug. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bolthouse Farms has closed its acquisition of Evolution Fresh from Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX).

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  • BAKERSFIELD, Calif., Aug. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bolthouse Farms has closed its acquisition of Evolution Fresh from Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX).
  • By uniting the two powerhouse brands, Bolthouse Farms looks to further accelerate the companys leadership within the premium juice and refrigerated beverage categories in retail.
  • Through this acquisition, Bolthouse Farms will expand its beverage offering from nutrient-dense, plant-powered juices and smoothies to include the full lineup of Evolution Freshs primarily organic, cold-pressed, premium juices.
  • We are thrilled to welcome our colleagues from Evolution Fresh to the Bolthouse Farms family and look forward to working with them to drive the juice and refrigerated beverage categories forward, said Bill Levisay, president, Consumer Brands, Bolthouse Farms.