The Plant-Based Meat Industry Has Grown Into a $20 Billion Business — But Challenges Remain

January 6, 2021 Abigail Ng, CNBC

Demand for meat alternatives has grown and will continue to rise, but the industry still has hurdles to overcome in different parts of the world, analysts said.

Monrovia Appoints Jonathan Pedersen as New CEO

January 6, 2021 Monrovia

The Board of Monrovia Nursery Company is pleased to announce the appointment of Jonathan Pedersen as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2021. Pedersen succeeds Miles Rosedale, who stepped down at the end of 2020 to focus on his role as Co-Chairman of the Board of Directors.

Decowraps to Acquire Florigard

January 6, 2021 Decowraps

Decowraps, a leading supplier to the floral industry in the United States and Europe announced its acquisition of Florigard GMBH, a leading supplier of packaging for potted plants in Germany.

Placon Corporation – Longevity and Stability Through Sustainability

January 6, 2021 Placon Corporation

Innovation in the packaging industry is not necessarily a given. Early on, Placon recognized that sustainable packaging was the key to driving new business and growth. An innovative leadership mindset has propelled the growth of the company to create new packaging products from post-consumer recycled materials. The key to efficiently delivering this high-demand line of products? Make sure your entire team is on board with the goal and have a clear understanding of the business plan.

Hälsa CEO Says Hands-On Work Saved Oat Yogurt Business Amid COVID Shutdowns

January 6, 2021 Lawrence Banton, Cheddar

Hälsa Foods, the purveyor of oat-based milk products, is among the many small businesses across America that faced a reckoning this year as coronavirus-related shutdowns destroyed the manufacturing and distribution processes it had worked hard to secure.