Functional Formularies
Acquisition in 2024
Functional Formularies, based in Wilmington, Ohio, is a company dedicated to creating natural feeding tube formulas made from real, whole food plant-based ingredients. Founded by Robin Gentry McGee, who has extensive knowledge of the food as medicine approach, the company emerged from her personal experiences with health challenges faced by her family. Functional Formularies aims to simplify the process of selecting healthy nutritional alternatives by offering organic, whole food, shelf-stable feeding tube formulas. These products are designed to be nutritionally complete and USDA-certified organic, supporting the body's natural immune system and promoting overall health.
Biomilk develops lab-cultured cow milk from mammary cells. Biomilk aims to produce milk that approximates the composition of commercial cow milk, free of synthetic or plant additives, and with a lower hormones and antibiotics content than that of the traditional product.
Origin Materials
Post in 2021
Origin Materials is a carbon-negative materials company that specializes in converting carbon derived from biomass into valuable materials, thereby reducing reliance on fossil resources and capturing carbon dioxide in the process. Utilizing its patented technology, Origin transforms inexpensive and abundant non-food biomass, such as sustainable wood residues, into a diverse array of products, including textiles, plastics, packaging, and automotive components. The company aims to address a substantial market potential, estimated at around $1 trillion, by offering innovative solutions that contribute to sustainability in various industries. Its product lineup features items such as PET circular caps and closures, para-xylene, carbon black, and levulinic acid, all designed to facilitate a more sustainable future.
Follow Your Heart
Acquisition in 2021
Follow Your Heart is a producer and retailer of plant-based food products aimed at enhancing consumer lives while promoting environmental sustainability. The company specializes in a range of offerings, including veganaise, vegan egg alternatives, gourmet dairy substitutes, and natural, organic salad dressings. These products are crafted using high-quality ingredients and expeller-pressed oils, extracted without chemical solvents, in a solar-powered manufacturing facility. By focusing on innovation and quality, Follow Your Heart enables customers to adopt healthier and more sustainable food habits. The company also emphasizes creating a fulfilling workplace that fosters personal growth and emotional well-being for its employees.
Epigamia, launched in June 2015, specializes in offering premium all-natural dairy products, with a particular emphasis on Greek yogurt. The company caters to health-conscious consumers by providing a diverse range of food items, including almond milk, plant-based alternatives, lactose-free snacks, ice creams, ghee-based spreads, and chilled shakes made from real fruit. Epigamia's products are designed to be low in fat and high in protein, enabling consumers to enjoy nutritious desserts and beverages at an affordable price. By focusing on traditional dairy and innovative formulations, Epigamia promotes a healthy lifestyle through its diverse product offerings.
Yooji
Venture Round in 2017
Yooji is a French company, founded in 2012 and based in Wittenheim, that specializes in manufacturing organic and frozen foods for babies. The company offers nutritious meals in convenient frozen portions, designed to provide safe and healthy food alternatives for infants. Yooji's recipes are crafted using organic ingredients, including sustainably sourced peaches, and contain no additives, added salt, or gluten. Through a gentle steaming process followed by rapid freezing, Yooji preserves the nutritional qualities and flavors of the ingredients. This approach allows parents to easily prepare high-quality meals for their children, promoting healthy growth and development.
WhiteWave Foods
Acquisition in 2016
The WhiteWave Foods Company specializes in the manufacture, marketing, distribution, and sale of a diverse range of products, including plant-based foods and beverages, coffee creamers, and dairy products. Its operations are primarily concentrated in North America and Europe, where it aims to meet the growing consumer demand for healthier and sustainable food options. Through its commitment to innovation and quality, WhiteWave Foods has established itself as a significant player in the food and beverage industry.
Avantium is a Dutch technology company specializing in advanced high-throughput research and development for energy, chemicals, and pharmaceutical industries. Headquartered in Amsterdam with state-of-the-art laboratories, Avantium's proprietary technology accelerates product and process innovation while reducing costs. With over 70 global clients, including industry leaders, Avantium has proven its technology's validity and commercial viability. The company focuses on developing new biofuels, bio-based chemicals, and novel crystal forms of marketed drugs under patent. Its team comprises highly educated professionals in catalysis, crystallography, organic chemistry, engineering, statistics, cheminformatics, and software development, collaborating closely with partner R&D organizations to drive innovation.
The YoCrunch Company
Acquisition in 2013
The YoCrunch Company LLC produces yogurt.
Happy Family
Acquisition in 2013
Launched on Mother’s Day 2006, and founded and operated by moms, Happy Family is a leading premium organic food brand delivering optimal nutrition for the entire family. In 2011, founder and CEO Shazi Visram earned the title of Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year for New York. Happy Family has been named as one of the fastest growing organic food companies in the nation by Inc. magazine for two years running, and was named “Rockstar of the New Economy†by Fast Company in 2012.
Centrale Danone
Acquisition in 2012
Centrale Danone SA is a prominent French food company based in Casablanca, Morocco, specializing in the production and distribution of dairy products. As the leading producer of fresh dairy items in the region, Centrale Danone operates with a network of over 113,000 dairy partners, ensuring a robust supply chain. The company offers a diverse range of products, including milk, yogurts, cream desserts, and cheese, which are available in more than 60,000 outlets across the country. With a dynamic strategy focused on developing the fresh dairy market, Centrale Danone has established itself as a key player in the industry.
Wockhardt - Nutritional Business
Acquisition in 2011
Wockhardt - Nutritional Business supplies India's nutritional market with dietary supplements.
Yocream International
Acquisition in 2010
YoCream International, Inc. is a producer and distributor of frozen yogurt, smoothies, and other dessert products based in Portland, Oregon. The company specializes in creating and marketing a variety of frozen desserts and beverages tailored for the food service industry. Its product lineup includes soft-serve mixes, hard-pack pints, single-serve four-ounce cups, ice cream, and frozen custard. By offering customized solutions, YoCream International enables its clients to enhance their menu offerings and meet consumer demands.
Medical Nutrition USA
Acquisition in 2010
Medical Nutrition USA, Inc. specializes in the manufacture and distribution of pharmaceutical products and nutritional supplements. The company focuses on developing and providing nutritional products specifically designed for individuals under medical supervision. By leveraging its expertise in nutrition and health, Medical Nutrition USA aims to support the dietary needs of patients requiring specialized nutritional interventions.
CJSC EDELWEISS-M
Acquisition in 2007
CJSC EDELWEISS-M produces milk and milk products.
Royal Numico N.V.
Acquisition in 2007
Royal Numico N.V. devoted solely to the manufacture and distribution of nutritional products.
Sparkling Spring Water Group
Acquisition in 2002
Sparkling Spring Water Group has operate in the bottled water industry. The company’s primary focus is to sell purified water. It is therefore active in the bottling and delivery of high quality drinking water in three-gallon, five-gallon and six-gallon bottles to homes and offices.
Danone Aqua
Acquisition in 2001
Danone-AQUA is a pioneer bottled water company in Indonesia that was established in 1973.
Naya Waters
Acquisition in 2000
Naya Waters, Inc. specializes in providing bottled spring water with a strong emphasis on environmental sustainability. The company offers natural spring water and spring-water-based drinks that are well-balanced in minerals and naturally sodium-free. Naya Waters is committed to promoting a healthy lifestyle while minimizing its ecological footprint. This commitment is evident in their use of bottles made from 100% recycled plastic, reflecting their dedication to reducing environmental impact. The company aspires to innovate further by developing packaging solutions that leave no trace and contribute positively to the environment.
Aquapenn Spring Water
Acquisition in 1998
AquaPenn produces, bottles and sells non-sparkling natural spring water products to regional and national customers under both retailers' and other customers' private labels and its proprietary brands Pure American, Great American, AquaPenn and Castle Rock. The Company, founded in 1986, is one of the largest producers of private label natural spring water products in the United States, according to Beverage Marketing.
Kate Farms, Inc. is a company that specializes in producing plant-based meal replacement shakes and tube feeding solutions for both adults and children. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Santa Barbara, California, with an additional office in Waltham, Massachusetts, the company focuses on developing formulas that prioritize easy digestion and nutritional quality. Utilizing organic, plant-based ingredients, Kate Farms' products are free from synthetic additives and common allergens such as dairy, soy, gluten, corn, and nuts. The offerings are designed to cater to a wide range of dietary and medical needs, serving patients with severe chronic diseases as well as those with less serious medical issues. Products are available through a network of retail stores across the United States and online, with options for both prescription and over-the-counter purchase.