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Sugarlogix, whose mission is to create functional sugars with health benefits, is a bioengineering company that makes human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) for infant nutrition. HMOs are the fiber-equivalents in human breast milk that play crucial prebiotic functions in babies` guts. Sugarlogix` novel HMO-producing technologies offer safe and affordable HMOs for babies without access to breast milk. Founded in 2016 and led by Co-Founder and CEO Chaeyoung Shin, Sugarlogix is headquartered in Oakland and is financially backed by 8VC, Berkeley Catalyst Fund, and SOSV and private investors.
Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company of Central Virginia (PCVA) is the operator of the oldest recorded Pepsi-Cola Bottling franchise in the United States and is licensed to manufacture and sell its products within a specified region in the State of Virginia.
With more than 2,000 employees and net sales of more than $1 billion, Sargento Foods is a family-owned, privately-held company that has been an innovator in cheese for more than 65 years. Founded in 1953 in Plymouth, Wisconsin, Sargento created the world`s first successful pre-packaged sliced and shredded natural cheeses. Today, Sargento Foods is still based in Wisconsin, where they manufacture and market amazing shredded, sliced and snack natural cheese products, as well as ingredients and sauces. Company leadership lives to serve local communities and employees who are part of the Sargento Family.
George Weston Limited is a Canadian public company founded in 1882 and through its operating subsidiaries constitutes one of North America’s largest food processing and distribution groups. Weston has two reportable operating segments: Weston Foods and Loblaw Companies Limited (“Loblaw”). Weston Foods is primarily engaged in the baking and dairy industries within North America. Loblaw is Canada’s largest food distributor and a leading provider of general merchandise, drugstore and financial products and services. Weston seeks long term, stable growth in its operating segments through continuous capital investment supported by a strong balance sheet, thereby providing sustainable returns to its shareholders through a combination of common share price appreciation and dividends. In order to be successful in delivering long term value to shareholders and to fulfill its long term objectives of security and growth, Weston employs various operating strategies. Weston Foods concentrates on brand development, low operating costs and maintaining a broad customer base, with the objective of being the best provider of bakery solutions and fresh dairy products to its customers. Loblaw concentrates on food retailing, with the objective of providing Canadian consumers with the best in one-stop shopping for everyday household needs. Weston is committed to creating value for its shareholders and participating along with its more than 155,000 employees in supporting the communities in which it operates.
Flying Embers is a hand-crafted, hard beverage brand based in Ventura, California that develops great-tasting botanical brews with functional benefits. With a commitment to innovation, Flying Embers better-for-you products are low in sugar, carbs, and calories, while also featuring such attributes as, adaptogens and USDA certified organic ingredients. Oh, and don`t forget gluten-free, vegan, and keto-friendly. A proud supporter of its community, Flying Embers donates a portion of revenue to firefighters and first responder charitable organizations out of respect for their service. Flying Embers was founded in 2017 by beverage entrepreneur Bill Moses, former CEO of Kevita sparkling probiotics, which was sold to PepsiCo in 2016. Today, Flying Embers has three taprooms in Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, and Boston, and its products are sold in 42 states and Canada.