Diamond Foods

GS Foods Group Acquires Diamond Foods – Expanding Operations in Louisiana

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

GS Foods Group, Inc. (“GS Foods”), a world-class foodservice partner owned by affiliates of Highview Capital, LLC (“Highview”) and A&M Capital Partners (“AMCP”), today announced its acquisition of Diamond Foods, a regional K-12 food distributor based in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Key Points: 
  • GS Foods Group, Inc. (“GS Foods”), a world-class foodservice partner owned by affiliates of Highview Capital, LLC (“Highview”) and A&M Capital Partners (“AMCP”), today announced its acquisition of Diamond Foods, a regional K-12 food distributor based in New Orleans, Louisiana.
  • By integrating Diamond Foods into their operations in Louisiana, GS Foods builds on its recent acquisition of Lamm Foods and enhances its services in the region.
  • “The GS Foods family is dedicated to its mission of simply and sustainably nourishing the specialized needs of our customers and communities,” said Sean Leer, CEO of GS Foods.
  • “Joining the GS Foods family, a company that shares our mission and values, opens new avenues for growth and ensures our legacy of excellent service to the Louisiana community continues.”
    For more information about GS Foods Group, please visit GSFoodsGroup.com .

NISSIN FOODS USA ANNOUNCES NEW PRESIDENT AND CEO

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Thursday, January 4, 2024

GARDENA, Calif., Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nissin Foods USA , the creator of the original Top Ramen® and Cup Noodles®, announced the appointment of Brian Huff as President and CEO, effective immediately.

Key Points: 
  • GARDENA, Calif., Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nissin Foods USA , the creator of the original Top Ramen® and Cup Noodles®, announced the appointment of Brian Huff as President and CEO, effective immediately.
  • Huff will lead the U.S. division of Nissin Foods overseeing its continued growth and solidifying the company's position as a leader in the instant ramen category market.
  • "The U.S. market continues to be a top priority for Nissin Foods with our products seeing an unprecedented growth in demand," stated Yukio Yokoyama, Chief Strategy Officer of Nissin Foods Group.
  • His leadership and experience in growing brands across the food and beverage industry brings significant value as we enter this new chapter for Nissin Foods USA."

Peanut and Tree Nut Processors Association Brings Together Business Leaders for 2023 Operations and Technical Food Safety Summit

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

On June 27 and 28 in Chicago, Ill., national and international nut industry leaders convened for the Peanut and Tree Nut Processors Association’s (PTNPA) annual Operations and Technical Food Safety Summit .

Key Points: 
  • On June 27 and 28 in Chicago, Ill., national and international nut industry leaders convened for the Peanut and Tree Nut Processors Association’s (PTNPA) annual Operations and Technical Food Safety Summit .
  • Now in its eighth year, the summit brings together business owners and operators and food safety, quality assurance and regulatory experts in the nut industry from across the globe to hold critical discussions that drive food safety advancement in businesses of all sizes.
  • Facilitated, interactive sessions focused on current regulations and practices for compliance, company success stories and challenges, food safety investment impacts, and more.
  • “Hearing directly from experts on key food safety topics as well as business leaders in every aspect of the organization is so important in the current food safety environment.

Neptune Wellness Appoints Raymond Silcock as Chief Financial Officer

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022

LAVAL, QC, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Neptune Wellness Solutions Inc. ("Neptune" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: NEPT) (TSX: NEPT), a diversified and fully integrated health and wellness company focused on plant-based, sustainable and purpose-driven lifestyle brands, today announced the appointment of Raymond Silcock as Chief Financial Officer, effective July 25, 2022.

Key Points: 
  • LAVAL, QC, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Neptune Wellness Solutions Inc. ("Neptune" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: NEPT) (TSX: NEPT), a diversified and fully integrated health and wellness company focused on plant-based, sustainable and purpose-driven lifestyle brands, today announced the appointment of Raymond Silcock as Chief Financial Officer, effective July 25, 2022.
  • I see huge opportunity ahead for Neptune as a diversified CPG company, as proven by the initial successes of its consumer brands," said Silcock.
  • Mr. Silcock will succeed Randy Weaver, who has served as Interim Chief Financial Officer since September 2021.
  • About Neptune Wellness Solutions Inc.
    Headquartered in Laval, Quebec, Neptune is a diversified health and wellness company with a mission to redefine health and wellness.

Power Team from KIND Snacks Launches SOMOS to Replace Fluorescent Yellow Hard-Shell Tortillas with Food from the Heart of Mexico

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Tuesday, September 28, 2021

With their new brand SOMOS , KIND Snacks Founder Daniel Lubetzky, former KIND CMO Miguel Leal, and former KIND Head of Product Innovation Rodrigo Zuloaga, want to transform American kitchens into real Mexican cocinas filled with delicious, easy-to-make food from the heart of Mexico.

Key Points: 
  • With their new brand SOMOS , KIND Snacks Founder Daniel Lubetzky, former KIND CMO Miguel Leal, and former KIND Head of Product Innovation Rodrigo Zuloaga, want to transform American kitchens into real Mexican cocinas filled with delicious, easy-to-make food from the heart of Mexico.
  • SOMOS Founder & Executive Chairman and KIND Snacks Founder Daniel Lubetzky explains, "Until now, Americans have had to dine out to enjoy a real Mexican meal.
  • At home, options have been limited to foods that don't actually exist in Mexico like fluorescent molded hard-shell yellow corn tortillas.
  • Following its commitment to connecting American tables to food straight from the heart of Mexico, SOMOS is produced entirely in Mexico and sources the majority of its ingredients from local Mexican family farms.

Diamond Foods, LLC Provides Notice of a Data Privacy Event

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Friday, July 16, 2021

STOCKTON, Calif., July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Diamond Foods, LLC ("Diamond Foods") recently announced an incident that may affect the privacy of information related to certain individuals.

Key Points: 
  • STOCKTON, Calif., July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Diamond Foods, LLC ("Diamond Foods") recently announced an incident that may affect the privacy of information related to certain individuals.
  • On January 23, 2021, Diamond Foods became aware of suspicious activity in its IT environment and immediately initiated an investigation.
  • Additionally, Diamond Foods determined one employee email account was subject to unauthorized access from December 8, 2020 to January 8, 2021.
  • Diamond Foods conducted a comprehensive review of the data at risk to determine the type of information at issue and to whom the information related.

Purchasers Of Diamond Foods, Inc. Common Stock Shares May Be Entitled To Payment From An SEC Fair Fund

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Monday, April 29, 2019

If you purchased or otherwise acquired Diamond Foods, Inc. common stock shares during the Relevant Period, on or between February 26, 2010 and February 9, 2012, inclusive, you may be entitled to receive a monetary payment from the Diamond Foods, Inc. Fair Fund.

Key Points: 
  • If you purchased or otherwise acquired Diamond Foods, Inc. common stock shares during the Relevant Period, on or between February 26, 2010 and February 9, 2012, inclusive, you may be entitled to receive a monetary payment from the Diamond Foods, Inc. Fair Fund.
  • This case involves allegations of financial reporting and earnings management fraud at Diamond Foods, Inc. ("Diamond"), a San Francisco-based snack food company.
  • You could be eligible for a Distribution Payment if you bought or otherwise acquired common stock shares of Diamond Foods, Inc. during the Relevant Period, on or between February 26, 2010 and February 9, 2012.
  • The form can be obtained at the Diamond Foods Fair Fund website, www.DiamondFoodsFairFund.com or by calling toll-free 1-866-677-0654.