| Name | Title | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|
Ben Shichman |
Chief Technology Officer | Profile |
Farm confidently with trusted agronomic insights made possible by connecting real data from real farmers on an unbiased platform.
Alpha Foods (Alpha) provides unrivaled plant-based convenience through a delicious product roster that provides accessible, meatless and mouth-watering options for all types of consumers. Fueled by the power of plants and founded in 2015, Alpha is based in California and provides sustainable food choices that support animal welfare and a healthier planet. Alpha offers a wide variety of protein-packed, non-GMO, plant-based versions of classic comfort foods that deliver a delicious meatless meal perfect for an on-the-go lunch, dinner or anytime snack—without sacrificing on taste or texture.
Pete Pappas & Sons Inc., a 4th generation family owned and operated business, grows, ships, packs and distributes fresh produce. This family business began in 1942 and has grown into two in-house brands: Patricia Brand Premium Produce and Pete`s Garden Organics. Pete Pappas & Sons has also expanded into farming in Tennessee, with their farm called Smoky Mountain Family Farms. Pete Pappas & Sons is run from a state of the art and fully refrigerated Jessup, MD warehouse spanning a whopping 120,000sf. The company was founded around tomatoes in the 1940s and it has grown to now specialize in many types of premium produce including tomatoes, berries, onions, peppers, melons, local and seasonal produce and even organics. Both the Jessup facility, and farm location in Tennessee are GFSI and organic certified.
Famous Brands is Africa’s leading Quick Service Restaurant and Casual Dining franchisor and is also represented in the United Kingdom. The global footprint of the Group now stands at 1,723 franchised restaurants spread across South Africa, 17 other African countries and the UK. Its brand portfolio includes Steers, Wimpy, Debonairs Pizza, Mugg & Bean, FishAways, House of Coffees, Brazilian Café and tashas. The Group manufactures and supplies its franchisees, the retail trade and broader hospitality industry with a wide range of meat, sauce, bakery, ice cream, fruit juice and mineral water products.
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.