| Name | Title | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|
Darrell Riekena |
Chief Operating Officer | Profile |
Upton`s Naturals is an independently owned natural foods company with a focus on meat alternatives and vegan values. Dedicated to simplicity and the use of real, recognizable ingredients, the Upton`s team takes foods that have been around for thousands of years and offers them to consumers worldwide. The company`s founder pioneered flavored, wheat-based seitan since our inception in 2006, and has now launched the first-to-market seasoned and ready-to-eat jackfruit in the United States.
8th Avenue is a leading, private brand-centric, consumer products holding company, manufacturing and selling private brand food products primarily to retail, foodservice and ingredient customers.
Barilla is an Italian family owned food company. Established in 1877, it`s now an international Group present in more than 100 countries. Today is the world leader for pasta, for ready-made sauces in Europe, for bakery products in Italy and for crisp breads in Scandinavia. It employs over 8,000 people and owns 29 production sites. In Barilla we strive every day to be the preferred company for People, promoting healthy and joyful food experiences, reducing our impact on the Planet and fostering open and caring dialogue in the Communities in which we operate. This is why we believe that the “Good for You, Good for the Planet” approach is the only way for doing business for our Group. Because we are family owned, we do not put profits ahead of our passion for superior quality and sustainable growth. At Barilla you are empowered to live and work responsibly and ethically, embracing our value system of respect, trust, courage, intellectual curiosity and passion. It is a company that for 140 years has been driven by the entrepreneurial spirit of its people, that enables us to look beyond established boundaries and to continuously find new ways to improve our value to our people, to our customers and consumers and to the communities. Moreover, we acknowledge diversity as a key factor to drive our future, that is why, you are invited to bring your authentic self to work and enjoy acceptance and understanding.
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