Mindy Rich named Chairman of Rich Holdings Inc.

August 8, 2022 Rich Products Corp.

Melinda R. Rich, who served as vice chairman, executive vice president and a member of the board of directors for Rich Products Corp. in her 37-year career, today became chairman of the family-owned corporate parent, Rich Holdings Inc.

Meet The IBIE Committee: Kerwin Brown

Kerwin Brown is president and chief executive officer of BEMA. He has worked in the baking industry for 33 years, and 2022 marks his 10th International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE). IBIE is owned by BEMA and the American Bakers Association (ABA).

Sigma Launches Plant-Based Food Brand, Better Balance, In United States

August 8, 2022 SIGMA

Sigma, a multinational food company with leading brands across different categories and market segments throughout North and South America and Europe, and annual revenues of US $6.9 B launched its plant-based brand, Better Balance, in the United States. Better Balance aims to elevate plant-curious individuals by providing healthy proteins through options that boost flavor, nutrition, and experience. 

Imperial Dade Adds Scale in Florida, Acquires Palm Paper Supply

August 8, 2022 Imperial Dade

Imperial Dade, a leading distributor of foodservice packaging and janitorial supplies, today announced the acquisition of Palm Paper Supply (“Palm Paper” or the “Company”). The transaction represents the 52nd acquisition for Imperial Dade under the leadership of Robert and Jason Tillis, Chairman and CEO of Imperial Dade, respectively. Financial terms of the private transaction were not disclosed.

First Watch Reduces Plastic Footprint By 30 Million Straws

August 8, 2022 WinCup, Inc.

First Watch, the leader in Daytime Dining, has partnered with WinCup, Inc. to replace about 30 million plastic straws annually in its more than 440 restaurants nationwide with phade(r), a first-of-its-kind sustainable straw that naturally breaks down in the ocean in a matter of months. The new partners collectively place innovation and environmental sustainability as their core priorities, while providing a customer experience that looks and feels like a traditional plastic straw yet will safely return to nature through composting.