Deep Intelligence Across Industries

Company Headquarters: Barranquilla, Colombia Founded: 1977 Workforce: ~ 5,000 Company Working: Softigel by Procaps is a leading provider of contract development and manufacturing services in sophisticated softgel technologies for the worldwide pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries. The company consists of eight manufacturing facilities in Latin America including its first FDA approved pharmaceutical plants in South America. In addition, the company’s products are sold and distributed in more than 50 countries across the globe. Besides this, the company deals with a range of soft gel technologies including softgels, unigel, chewgels, G-Tabs, versagel and other delivery systems. Apart from this, the company Funtrition division, by Procaps is a top provider of Contract Manufacturing services in sophisticated gummy technologies. Through its broad range of abilities and in-depth knowledge of gummy manufacturing and product development, its assist various businesses in bringing cutting-edge dietary supplement products to market more quickly while providing consumers with an exceptional experience, greater preference, and superior adherence to various therapies and health issues. In addition, the company has developed into an integrated CDMO that offers customers full-service, turnkey solutions for nutraceutical products across both development and delivery owing to its cutting-edge delivery platforms, which include gelatin and non-gelatin gummies made of agar and pectin as well as proven formulation, manufacturing, and regulatory expertise. The companies gummy manufacturing plant is certified by HACCP, GMP, organic, and Halal standards, as well as by Health Canada.

Company Headquarters: California, US Founded: 2000 Workforce: ~16 Company Working: Zanon Vitamec USA Inc. (Zanone Vitamec) offers a line of gummy vitamins under several brands. These gummy vitamins are pectin-based, with 100% natural flavors and are available in a variety of formulas, flavors, and shapes. The company distributes products across Asia-Pacific and North America.

Company Headquarters: California, United States Founded: 1995 Workforce: ~ 200 Company Working: Hero Nutritionals provides a range of nutritional supplements made of natural products for children and adults in the US and internationally. Moreover, Hero Nutritionals was the first company to release Yummi Bears®, an all-natural, nutrient-rich gummy bear for kids, in 1997. The nieces and nephews of founder and CEO Jennifer Hodges served as the inspiration for these tasty candies. The enticing small gummy bears had them constantly oohing and ahhing over the delectable sweets. However, they had no nutritional value and were stuffed with sugar and chemicals. Furthermore, in 2009, Hero Nutritional launched organic gummy vitamin for children which became quite popular among children as well as adults. In addition, in 2010, with the growing consumers interest in vegan products the company introduced a line of yummy Bears vegetarian gummy vitamins with a gelatin free, fruit pectin base for most popular products. In addition, in the upcoming years, the company also introduced Yummi Bears sugar free gummy vitamins with a natural sweetener with ho land fruit and chicory root.

Company Headquarters: California, United States Founded: 1971 Workforce: ~ 840 Company Working: Pharmavite manufactures and sells dietary supplements across the U.S. region. The company deals in various products such as nature made, mega food, nourish, equelle as well as uqora. Under its Nature Made segment which was founded Barry Pressman and Henry Burdick launched Nature Made in 1971 because they thought there was a better long-term health alternative than prescription medications, one that was supported by science and a dedication to quality. Currently, Nature Made is the top brand of vitamins and supplements that chemists recommend across nine product categories. Moreover, mega food segment the company sells vitamins and supplements, with an objective to make the world so that everyone is well nourished. Additionally, in its capacity as a Certified B Corporation, the company are collaborating with some of the top brands in the world to become not just the best in the world, but the top for the World®.To keep the certification, companies adhere to strict criteria for social and environmental performance, responsibility, and openness. In addition, the company is building a network of open suppliers, pushing for a vibrant and diverse workforce, enhancing food security, advocating against dangerous herbicides like glyphosate, and assisting organisations who share these values and ambitions. Moreover, Pharmavite consists of production facilities in Alabama and California which serves as the catalyst for the capacity to fulfil the promise to create high-quality, science-backed products that consumers can rely on.

Company Headquarters: Aarhus, Denmark Founded: 1998 Workforce: ~50 Company Working: NATULIQUE ApS manufactures and distributes haircare products and hair styling tools. The company provides a wide range of haircare products based on different hair types such as thin, flat, dry, and frizzy. It also offers a range of men’s hair color, men’s haircare products, and men’s hair styling products.

Company Headquarters: California, US Founded: 1980 Workforce: ~180 Company Working: John Paul Mitchell Systems is a manufacturer of hair care products and hair styling tools. The company offers its products through brands such as Paul Mitchell, MITCH, Awapuhi Wild Ginger, Tea Tree, Paul Mitchell Pro Tools, Neuro, Neon, MarulaOil, and MVRCK. The company distributes its products mainly through salons and e-commerce platforms including JohnPaulMitchellSystems.com, Ulta.com, JCPenney.com, and Amazon.com.

Company Headquarters: Rolle, Switzerland Founded: 1947 Workforce: ~250 Company Working: Pancosma operates in the feed additives market, with product offerings under the brands: TEK (standardized combinations of olfactory and gustatory-stimulating molecules), SUCRAM (high-intensity sweetener with potentiators and enhancers), ORGANIC ACIDS (short and medium-chain organic acids {acidifiers, mold inhibitors, salmonella inhibitors.}), B-TRAXIM (a unique range of organic trace minerals), CitriStim (feed ingredient), Carbovet (purest ingredients made from oak trees), TakTik (tailor-made solutions for customer needs), MAGNASWEET (Unique palatants combining the high-intensity sweetener SUCRAM with sophisticated flavors), and NEX. It has seven production plants (located in Canada, France, Brazil, Switzerland, and China) worldwide to reach customers around the world. The company has sales operations in over 75 countries globally. In 2019, Pancosma was acquired by ADM, one of the world’s largest agricultural processors and food ingredient providers.

Company Headquarters: Missouri, US Founded: 1991 Workforce: ~800+ Company Working: Novus International manufactures animal health and nutrition products for livestock, poultry, and aquaculture. The products offered by the company include various preservative premixtures, feed supplements, feed additives, nutritional feed acids, chelated trace minerals, feed preservatives, feed antioxidants, and other specialty ingredients. Under its eubiotics products category, the company offers ACIDOMIX, a uniquely formulated blend of organic acids which ensures delivery of its acidification to the lower digestive tract. In addition to its preserving effects, the product has antimicrobial effects that help reduce bacterial contamination levels and energy waste resulting in optimal growth rates. The company has research & development laboratories and manufacturing facilities in more than 35 countries, as well as offices with field staff in an additional 60 countries. Novus International operates as a subsidiary of Mitsui & Co. (U.S.A.) Inc. and Nippon Soda Co., Ltd.

Company Headquarters: New York, US Founded: 1949 Workforce: ~500 Company Working: Combe Incorporated is a family business that manufactures and distributes several lines of niche personal care products. The company offers a range of men’s hair color solutions through its brand Just For Men. The company has a presence in over 60 countries and also offers a complete portfolio of solutions for vaginal health issues through its brand Vagisil; it offers denture adhesive seals through its brand Seabond; the company also offers hair care products through its brand Virtue.

Company Headquarters: Antwerp, Belgium Founded: 1971 Workforce: ~125 Company Working: Impextraco NV manufactures and distributes feed additives and micro-ingredients for the animal feed industry across the globe. The company has two major product portfolio offerings – animal protection (POWER-PROTEXION) and enhancing animal performance (XTRA-PERFORMANCE). The POWER-PROTEXION range offers highly cost-effective and sustainable products, including feed ingredients such as acidifiers, antioxidants, mycotoxin eliminators, mold inhibitors, enzymes, Salmonella inhibitors, prebiotics, and butyrates. These products help protect livestock and improve animal response to disease and infection, while the XTRA-PERFORMANCE range allows its customers to cope better with ever more competitive markets by enhancing the nutritional quality of animal feed. The company markets its products through a network of distributors internationally. It has a presence in more than 90 countries and has over 70 distributors located worldwide. Impextraco NV has entities in Belgium, Brazil, Mexico, China, Nigeria, and Thailand.

Company Headquarters: Essen (Aldi Nord), Mülheim (Aldi Süd), Germany Founded: 1946 Workforce (2017): ~69,367 (Aldi Nord) and ~125,900 (Aldi Süd) Company Working: ALDI is the common brand of two German family-owned discount supermarket chains with over 10,000 stores in 20 countries. The business was split into two separate groups in 1960, which later became Aldi Nord, headquartered in Essen, and Aldi Süd, headquartered in Mülheim. Aldi's Aldi Nord operated 4,731 stores as of 2017, and Aldi Süd operates 5,903 stores globally. Currently, 99%of Aldi Stores offer online grocery delivery through Instacart.

Company Headquarters: New York, US Founded: 2002 Workforce: ~1,001-5,000 Company Working: Fresh Direct, LLC. is a food tech company and one of the leading online fresh food grocer in, delivering directly to customers throughout seven states of the US. The company introduced FoodKick for faster deliveries of products in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens. The company has direct tie-up with local vendors, farmer, and suppliers for fast delivery of products.

Company Headquarters: Colorado, US Founded: 1950 Company Working: Pearl Izumi is a manufacturer of sports apparel. It primarily focuses on road cycling, mountain biking, and triathlons. Pearl Izumi is a subsidiary of Shimano American Corporation. Its manufacturing facility is located in Colorado. It has 1,099 stores located across the Americas and Europe, and it sells its products online as well. The company sells products like jerseys, shorts and bibs, pants and tights, t-shirts and tops, tanks and singlets, tri and race suits, baselayers, warmers, outerwear, gloves, hats, socks, shoe covers, and shoes, among others.

Company Headquarters: Auckland, New Zealand Founded: 1993 Workforce: ~25 Company Working: Orca deals in wetsuits and sports apparel primarily for triathletes. It has various products in its portfolio including triathlon wetsuits, swimrun wetsuits, open water wetsuits, other sports-related clothing, and swimming gears and accessories. It sells its products online in almost all parts of the world. The company has a global distribution deal with the Spanish cycling company, Orbea. Orca was formerly known as Performance Speedsuits Ltd.

Company Headquarters: Quebec, Canada Founded: 1983 Workforce: ~500 Company Working: Louis Garneau Sports is a company that deals primarily in cycling products. Its specialties are cycling bikes, apparel, shoes, helmets, gloves, and other accessories. It also deals in triathlon bikes, garments, shoes, helmets, and other triathlon accessories. Additionally, it deals with Nordic apparel and snowshoes. It has products for men, women, and children. The company has distributors in South Africa, Japan, China, Dubai, Korea, Taiwan, New Zealand, Australia, Denmark, UK, Germany, Italy, Czech Republic, Iceland, Mexico, Chile, Puerto Rico, Bolivia, Guatemala, Jamaica, Costa Rica, Colombia, Venezuela, Dominican Republic, Honduras, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Brazil, Panama and Ecuador.

Headquarters: Ontario, Canada Founded: 1973 Workforce: ~1800 Company Working: SunOpta Inc. (SunOpta) produces and markets food & beverage products in North America, Europe, and Africa. SunOpta operates in the consumer products and global ingredients segment. The company offers plant-based beverages in the form of aseptic beverages produced from almond, soy, coconut, and rice, among others. It also offers broths, teas, and nutritional beverages along with organic and conventional beverage products that have a long shelf-life.

Company Headquarters: Cary, US Founded: 2012 Workforce: ~51-200 Company Working: Verdesian Life Sciences, LLC is specialized in providing nutritional, seed treatment, biological, and inoculant technologies to farmers and growers. The products manufactured by the company are used in high-value row crops, specialty crops, turf, and ornamental plants. It has more than 300 patents. The company is partnered with Los Alamos National Laboratory, University of California Riverside, University of Chicago, and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory among others for research and license purposes. The company has a sales presence in the Americas and Europe.

Company Headquarters: USA Founded: 2008 Employee: 27,500 Company Working: Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. is a beverage company in North America. The Company has a diverse portfolio of Tonic Water (non-cola) carbonated soft drinks (CSDs), non-carbonated beverages (NCBs), including water, ready-to-drink tea and coffee, juice, juice drinks, mixers, and specialty coffee, and is a producer of single serve brewing systems. The Company's segments include Coffee Systems, Packaged Beverages, Beverage Concentrates and Latin America Beverages. The Coffee Systems segment is a producer of single serve brewers and specialty coffee. Packaged Beverages and Latin America Beverages segment is principally a brand ownership, manufacturing, and distribution business of CSDs. The Company’s brand portfolio includes CSD brands, such as Dr Pepper, Canada Dry, Schweppes, Crush, Sunkist, A&W, 7UP, SunDrop, Squirt, Big Red, Vernors and RC Cola, and NCB brands, which include Snapple, Mott's, Bai, Clamato, Hawaiian Punch, Core, Yoo-Hoo, ReaLemon, evian, Vita Coco, and Mr and Mrs T mixers.

Company Headquarters: Van Wert, US Founded: 2001 Workforce: ~11-50 Company Working: Advanced Biological Marketing Inc. (ABM) is specialized in the R&D, production, and sales of inoculants globally. The product manufactured by the company is used on major crop types such as soybean, wheat, rice, sugarcane, cassava, and corn, as well as on vegetables such as lentils, dry beans, tomatoes, chickpeas, and cucumbers. The company also offers Induced Gene Expression Triggers (iGET) Technology, Smart Selection, and Focused Microbial Diversity (FDM) techniques that will be used in ABM products. It has warehouse facilities located in Albert Lea, Minnesota, and Lichtenburg, South Africa.

Company Headquarters: Pergamino, Argentina Founded: 1977 Workforce: ~201-500 Company Working: Rizobacter Argentina S.A. (Rizobacter) is specialized in the manufacturing and distribution of microbiological products. The company operates under two business segments namely, crop nutrition and crop protection. It offers inoculants, therapeutic seeds, adjuvants, and fertilizers under its product portfolio. The company serves customers in North America, Europe, and the Pacific Rim. It has a sales presence in more than 35 countries globally. It has nine subsidiaries located in France, Bolivia, India, Brazil, the US, Paraguay, Colombia, Uruguay, and South Africa. It operates as a subsidiary of Bioceres.

Headquarters: Florida, US Founded: 1886 Workforce: ~42,000 Company Working: Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., is a producer, marketer, and distributor of fruits and vegetables. It offers high-quality products in the form of fresh fruits and vegetables as well as freshly-cut fruits and vegetables. It also offers juices, beverages, and snacks. The company operates in the regional markets of the Middle East, Europe, and Africa. It offers its products under the brand name DEL MONTE. It sources its products from self-owned farms and independent growers located in the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Europe. It distributes its products through a global network of retail stores, club stores, wholesalers, distributors, and foodservice operators. It operates under three main business segments, namely, Banana, other fresh produce, and prepared food.

Company Headquarters: California, US Founded: 1988 Workforce: ~2,600 Company Working: Amy’s Kitchen is a family-owned, privately held company, which delivers more than 250 products that are organic and vegetarian, out of which 120 products are vegan and gluten-free. The company has 3 processing and manufacturing plants in the US. The company has started processing its 4th plant in Goshen, New York which is targeted to be functioning in 2021. The company has a diversified product portfolio that includes entrées, bowls, burritos & wraps, pizza, pasta, soups, snacks, pot pies, and veggie burgers.

Company Headquarters: Pennsylvania, US Founded: 2015 Workforce: ~100 Company Working: Keystone Natural Holdings is the manufacturer of vegan and vegetarian products that include tofu, meatless burgers, veggie mix, soy drinks, and other soy-based and plant-based products. The company’s portfolio of service channels includes Franklin Farms, Superior Natural, and Nature Soy brands. Franklin farms offer veggie burgers, edamame, and other vegan and vegetarian products to customers in the retail and foodservice channels. Nature Soy and Superior Natural offers products that include Tofu, Soymilk, Seitan, and Soy Dessert. The company is registered with FDA US and Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).

Company Headquarters: San Francisco, US Founded: 2015 Workforce: ~100 Company Working: Clara Foods is a technology developing company that produces animal protein without the animal. The company’s product portfolio includes baking products, food & beverage ingredients, nutritional supplements, and animal-free egg. Clara foods are currently working on the disrupt food technology to create animal-free egg white.

Company Headquarters: Tartu, Estonia Founded: 2005 Workforce: 32 Revenue: ~USD 1.59 million Company Working: BioCC OÜ is an international R&D company, which develops innovative biotechnological solutions for animal feed, food supplements. BioCC is a privately-owned company established by 9 food & feed processors in partnership with 2 universities. The partners include E-Piim Production, Starter ST Ltd, University of Tartu, and Estonian University of Life Sciences. The company also provides consulting and advisory services along with various laboratory services. BioCC is accredited by EN ISO/IEC 17025:2005 as a testing laboratory for testing of food & feed products, chemical and microbial analysis along with blood immunoassay. The product portfolio of the company includes probiotics for animal and human health. It offers various probiotics with focus on various cardiovascular diseases, allergies, and oxidative stress as well as probiotics for the prevention of the Clostridium difficile infection. The company owns a large number of patented bacterial strains. BioCC has 53 patents and 9 registered trademarks in total.

Company Headquarters: Winconsin, US Founded: 1979 Workforce: ~50 Company Working: UAS Laboratories LLC is a global organization, which provides premium probiotic solutions. The company offers different probiotic products and services, such as probiotic contract manufacturing, private label probiotics, probiotic raw materials, and branded health products. It has two production facilities located in Wausau and Madison. The company is also a member of International Probiotics Association and International Scientific Association for Probiotics & Prebiotics, which would help company widen its network with health care professionals, consumers, academia, and scientists working on probiotics.

Company Headquarters: Minneapolis, Minnesota, US Founded: 1940 Workforce: 2,055 Company Working: Dairy Queen is a leading multinational chain of soft-serve ice cream and fast-food restaurants. It is owned by International Dairy Queen, Inc., a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway. International Dairy Queen Inc. develops, licenses, and services its more than 6,400 Dairy Queen, Orange Julius, and Karmelkorn stores in the US, Canada, and over 25 other countries.

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