Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries (New Brunswick)

Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers of Agriculture meet to support a competitive and sustainable agriculture and agri-food sector

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Friday, July 21, 2023

In view of this, Ministers committed to continuous improvement of BRM programs to support farmers and ranchers.

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  • In view of this, Ministers committed to continuous improvement of BRM programs to support farmers and ranchers.
  • In order to ensure timeliness, simplicity and predictability of AgriStability, Ministers agreed to the implementation of an optional new model.
  • Ministers support the importance of traceability measures and stated the necessity of ensuring that measures are designed to reflect operational realities.
  • Sustainable CAP is a five-year, $3.5-billion investment by Canada's federal, provincial and territorial governments that supports Canada's agri-food and agri-products sectors.

Global Metal Biocides Market Report to 2031 - Featuring Troy Corporation, Siddharth Chemicals, BASF and Evonik Industries Among Others - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022

The "Metal Biocides Market By Type, By Application: Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2021-2031" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Metal Biocides Market By Type, By Application: Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2021-2031" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The global metal biocides market was valued at $3.67 billion in 2021, and is projected to reach $5.87 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 4.8% from 2022 to 2031.
  • This report provides a quantitative analysis of the market segments, current trends, estimations, and dynamics of the metal biocides market analysis from 2021 to 2031 to identify the prevailing metal biocides market opportunities.
  • The report includes the analysis of the regional as well as global metal biocides market trends, key players, market segments, application areas, and market growth strategies.

Pete and Gerry's Appoints Tom Flocco as CEO

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Monday, October 3, 2022

MONROE, N.H., Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pete and Gerry's Organics, LLC ("Pete and Gerry's"), the nation's leading producer of organic, free range and pasture-raised eggs, today announced that veteran consumer and food executive Tom Flocco has joined the company as CEO.

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  • MONROE, N.H., Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pete and Gerry's Organics, LLC ("Pete and Gerry's"), the nation's leading producer of organic, free range and pasture-raised eggs, today announced that veteran consumer and food executive Tom Flocco has joined the company as CEO.
  • He also served as President and CEO of Beam Suntory, a leading global distilled spirits business.
  • "I am extremely excited for the opportunity to join the Pete and Gerry's team at a pivotal moment in the company's journey," said Tom Flocco, CEO of Pete and Gerry's.
  • Adam Waglay, Co-Founder of Butterfly which holds a majority interest in Pete and Gerry's, added: "We are thrilled to have Tom join Pete and Gerry's leadership team as CEO.

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

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Monday, August 15, 2022

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.

Butterfly To Acquire QDOBA and Form Leading Fast Casual Restaurant Platform Through Merger with Modern Restaurant Concepts

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022

1 franchisor in the Mexican fast casual restaurant sector in North America, via a merger transaction with Modern Restaurant Concepts (MRC), an industry-leading better-for-you fast casual restaurant platform consisting of two brands: Modern Market Eatery (Modern Market) and Lemonade.

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  • 1 franchisor in the Mexican fast casual restaurant sector in North America, via a merger transaction with Modern Restaurant Concepts (MRC), an industry-leading better-for-you fast casual restaurant platform consisting of two brands: Modern Market Eatery (Modern Market) and Lemonade.
  • Known for its signature queso and hand-made guacamole, QDOBA has been voted best fast casual restaurant for four years in a row by USA TODAYs 10Best.
  • Upon closing of the merger transaction, the Modern Restaurant Concepts platform will comprise approximately 800 units touching nearly every U.S. state and the combined restaurants will employ nearly 18,000 systemwide.
  • Modern Restaurant Concepts is one of the largest fast casual restaurant platforms in North America with nearly 800 units across three brands, QDOBA, Modern Market Eatery and Lemonade.

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

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.

Bolthouse Farms Acquires Evolution Fresh From Starbucks

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Wednesday, May 25, 2022

Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) and Bolthouse Farms today announced entry into a definitive agreement for Bolthouse Farms to acquire the brand and business of Evolution Fresh.

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  • Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) and Bolthouse Farms today announced entry into a definitive agreement for Bolthouse Farms to acquire the brand and business of Evolution Fresh.
  • Evolution Fresh is a natural extension of the Bolthouse Farms portfolio and we look forward to welcoming the team, said Jeff Dunn, chairman and chief executive officer of Bolthouse Farms.
  • Through Bolthouse Farms, Evolution Fresh joins Butterflys brand portfolio that includes the likes of Chosen Foods, MaryRuth Organics, Orgain, and Pete and Gerrys Organics.
  • By bringing these powerhouse brands together Bolthouse Farms and Evolution Fresh we will deliver a robust, high-growth, and consumer-preferred portfolio of juices to market, said Bill Levisay, president, Consumer Brands, Bolthouse Farms.

The North American FRP Tank Industry is Expected to Reach $900 Million by 2026 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, May 20, 2022

To learn the scope of benefits, companies researched, and other details of the North American FRP tank market report, then you should read this report.

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  • To learn the scope of benefits, companies researched, and other details of the North American FRP tank market report, then you should read this report.
  • The study includes a forecast for the North American FRP tank market by application, type, process, and by country.
  • Q.7 What are some changing demands of customers in the North American FRP tank market?
  • Q.11 What M&A activities did take place in the last five years in the North American FRP tank market?

Butterfly Announces Agreement to Sell Majority Stake in Orgain to Nestlé Health Science

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Wednesday, February 2, 2022

Butterfly, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm specializing in the food sector, today announced that Nestl Health Science has agreed to acquire a majority stake in its portfolio company Orgain, the U.S. leading plant-based functional nutrition platform.

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  • Butterfly, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm specializing in the food sector, today announced that Nestl Health Science has agreed to acquire a majority stake in its portfolio company Orgain, the U.S. leading plant-based functional nutrition platform.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220202005384/en/
    Butterfly, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm specializing in the food sector, announced that Nestl Health Science has agreed to acquire a majority stake in its portfolio company Orgain, the U.S.' leading plant-based functional nutrition platform.
  • Butterfly, alongside investors Ontario Teachers Pension Plan Board (Ontario Teachers) and DCP Capital, acquired a majority stake in Orgain in November 2019.
  • Today, in partnering with Nestl Health Science, we take a giant leap forward in pursuing that mission of providing accessible, healthy nutrition for all.

Pacifico Aquaculture Appoints Gustavo Araya Guzman as VP of Farm Operations

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Thursday, September 23, 2021

ENSENADA, Mexico, Sept. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Pacifico Aquaculture ("Pacifico"), a leader in sustainable aquaculture and the world's first and only producer of ocean-raised striped bass, announced today that veteran aquaculture executive Gustavo Araya Guzman has joined the company as VP of Farm Operations.

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  • ENSENADA, Mexico, Sept. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Pacifico Aquaculture ("Pacifico"), a leader in sustainable aquaculture and the world's first and only producer of ocean-raised striped bass, announced today that veteran aquaculture executive Gustavo Araya Guzman has joined the company as VP of Farm Operations.
  • Prior to joining Pacifico, Gustavo has spent more than 20 years in the aquaculture industry, most recently serving as Operations and Projects Manager with Group Altamar, where he oversaw all aspects farming.
  • "I am thrilled about the opportunity to join Pacifico as VP of Farming Operations during this exciting and dynamic moment," said Gustavo.
  • Per-Roar Gjerde, CEO of Pacifico, added: "The appointment of Gustavo Guzman as VP of Farming Operations is a critical next step in fortifying Pacifico's role as North America's leading aquaculture platform.