LAKE MARY, Fla., Feb. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Florida Food Products, LLC (FFP), one of the world’s largest independent providers of natural ingredients, announced today the appointment of Tom Hallam to its Board of Directors. 

Based in Lake Mary, Florida, FFP offers one of the largest portfolios of clean label ingredients and system solutions to the food and beverage industry. For more than 70 years, FFP has provided its customers with high-quality, American made products that deliver both taste and performance. The company’s manufacturing capabilities and expertise include advanced fermentation, patented cold brew extraction, custom flavor creation, varied drying, and blending technologies, with four state-of-the-art facilities strategically located across the U.S. 

“We’re thrilled that Tom joins our board at a critical time of FFP’s growth and amid increasing consumer demand for natural, great tasting food and beverage products,” said Vince Macciocchi, chief executive officer of FFP. 

Christopher Sand, managing director of Ardian, the majority owner of FFP, added, “We’re honored for Tom to join the FFP board. There are few individuals with Tom’s depth of knowledge and global leadership experience. He will be a tremendous resource for the team as FFP continues to scale and innovate.” 

“I’m excited to join FFP’s Board of Directors at such a dynamic point in the company’s growth,” said Tom Hallam. “FFP’s unwavering commitment to clean label innovation and sustainability places it at the forefront of meeting evolving consumer needs. I look forward to partnering with the Board and leadership team to help drive continued success and deliver meaningful value for FFP’s customers.”

Mr. Hallam brings more than 30 years of extensive experience of financial leadership, most recently serving as the Chief Financial Officer for Givaudan, a global leader in fragrance & beauty and taste & well-being. Mr. Hallam joined Givaudan in 2008, and during his tenure oversaw financial reporting and compliance, mergers and acquisitions, strategic planning, and Givaudan’s business development process.  

In addition to his new role with FFP, Mr. Hallam is an independent member of the Board of Directors of Azelis, a Belgian-listed global innovation service provider in the specialty chemicals and food ingredients industry. He currently serves as chairperson of Azelis’ Audit and Risk Committee.

A dual citizen of the United Kingdom and Switzerland, Mr. Hallam holds a degree in accounting and finance from the University of Manchester and is a member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).

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About FFP
Founded in 1954, Florida Food Products is one of the world’s largest, independent providers of natural ingredients. FFP sources superior raw materials and produces clean label ingredients, concentrates and powders serving the food and beverage industry. Their portfolio includes natural flavors, coffee, tea and botanical extracts, functional nutrition inclusions, meat cure and cure accelerators, antioxidants and antimicrobials. The Company’s products offer innovative solutions and systems that enhance attributes such as taste, texture, shelf life, moisture, and color across various applications. The Company operates four state-of-the-art facilities strategically located across the United States and partners with leading national as well as emerging brands, manufacturers, and food service operators. For additional information, please visit www.floridafood.com.

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LAKE MARY, FL, May 1, 2024 — Florida Food Products, LLC (FFP), the world’s largest privately held natural ingredients supplier in the world and trailblazer in clean label solutions, announces appointments to its leadership team designed to continue the accelerating growth and innovations in the food and beverage industry. The announcement was made by Vince Macciocchi, chief executive officer at FFP.

Leadership appointments include: 

• Chris Johnson, to president, foodservice at FFP. Chris joined the organization through the Javo Beverage acquisition.  At Javo he served as executive vice president for the past 11 years overseeing foodservice sales, marketing, and customer service. Throughout his career, Johnson held vice president leadership positions with IMI Cornelius and Sara Lee Corporation.

• Juli D’Aloia, joins FFP as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). In addition to leading the HR function, she has executive ownership for the organization’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy. Juli brings 32 years of experience in the food, beverage, and flavor industry and held senior HR leadership roles with Kerry and Lemnature.

• Rich Meloche, joins FFP as president, food and beverage business.  At FFP, he is responsible for leadership and go-to-market strategy for natural ingredients including flavors, extracts, and human nutrition inclusions. His 15 years of experience include senior leadership positions with ADM and Givaudan Flavors.

• Jillian Hermanowicz, to vice president of corporate marketing and communications for FFP. Jillian joined the organization through the Javo Beverage acquisition where she led as director of marketing.  Jillian brings over 20 years of experience in strategic marketing and branding in the food and beverage industry from her previous roles with Grecian Delight and Kronos. 

“Our most recent appointments bring FFP the additional leadership and strategic expertise we need to amplify and deliver our value proposition to the industry.” Macciocchi said.  “We offer unrivaled industry expertise combined with a diversified natural ingredient portfolio to help food and beverage leaders deliver the clean label products today’s consumers seek.”

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About FFP 
Founded in 1954, Florida Food Products is one of the world’s largest, independent provider of natural ingredients. FFP formulates and produces innovative clean label fruit, vegetable, tea, coffee and botanical based ingredients serving the food, beverage, and health end markets. The Company’s products offer compelling alternatives to chemically derived ingredients and can enhance such things as taste, texture, shelf life, moisture, and color. The Company operates facilitates across the United States and partners with some of the most respected consumer brands, manufacturers, and food service providers. For additional information, please visit www.floridafood.com.

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Proven Industry Veteran to Lead Next Phase of Growth

LAKE MARY, FL, January 10, 2024 — Florida Food Products, LLC (“FFP” or the “Company”), a trailblazer in natural ingredient solutions, proudly announces the appointment of Vince Macciocchi as Chief Executive Officer. Bringing over thirty years of industry expertise, Mr. Macciocchi’s strategic vision will guide FFP’s continued expansion and innovation.

Under the stewardship of Ardian and MidOcean, FFP has experienced unprecedented growth, diversified its portfolio of natural products and solutions, and successfully integrated four strategic acquisitions. Building upon its portfolio of industry-leading natural meat cures, FFP’s capabilities now include premium coffee and tea extracts, all natural flavors, and a variety of functional ingredients, such as natural caffeine. The Company continues to develop innovative, natural products and solutions for consumers seeking healthy and natural alternatives. Beyond its organic growth initiatives, FFP will continue to invest in complementary providers of natural ingredients and solutions.

A proven senior leader in the ingredients industry, Macciocchi was most recently the President, ADM Nutrition and Chief Sales and Marketing Officer ADM. In this role, Macciocchi led ADM’s multi-billion human nutrition, animal nutrition, and health and wellness businesses. Macciocchi also instilled a customer first and consumer centric approach to leading ADM’s Sales and Marketing organization and served as a member of the ADM Executive Council. Prior to ADM acquiring Wild Flavors, Macciocchi served as Wild Flavors’ North American Chief Operating Officer. Earlier in his career, he spent more than a decade at Givaudan.

“Joining the dynamic team at FFP is a true honor. FFP has established a differentiated position in the industry, and I am beyond excited to partner with our world-class team to take this great company to the next level,” said Macciocchi. “FFP is uniquely positioned to offer our customers and consumers innovative natural products and solutions, which will drive the next wave of growth in the food and beverage industry.”

Christopher Sand, Managing Director on the Buyout team at Ardian and FFP Board Member, stated: “Vince’s appointment as CEO marks a strategic milestone for FFP. His proven leadership and depth of experience are precisely what FFP needs to navigate our next phase of ambitious growth. We are confident that Vince will have an immediate and lasting impact on a business that benefits both the FFP organization and our customers.”

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About FFP 
Founded in 1954, Florida Food Products is one of the world’s largest, independent provider of natural ingredients. FFP formulates and produces innovative clean label fruit, vegetable, tea, coffee and botanical based ingredients serving the food, beverage, and health end markets. The Company’s products offer compelling alternatives to chemically derived ingredients and can enhance such things as taste, texture, shelf life, moisture, and color. The Company operates facilitates across the United States and partners with some of the most respected consumer brands, manufacturers, and food service providers. For additional information, please visit www.floridafood.com.

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LAKE MARY, FL, December 19, 2023 — Florida Food Products, LLC (“FFP”), a leading innovator, formulator, and producer of natural, clean label ingredient solutions, announced the issuance of a new patent granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for its rice bran extract marketed under the VegStable^® Plus brand. VegStable^® Plus is a breakthrough all-natural, plant-based ingredient for friendly labeling that replaces chemical ingredients like starches, gums, phosphates, and carrageenan and enhances the juiciness, flavor, and texture of meat products.

The USPTO has issued U.S. Patent No. 11,785,970 entitled, “Method for treating meat and seafood products with rice bran extract.” This patent adds to FFP’s existing intellectual property related to VegStable^® Plus, as they had previously received Patent No. 11,484,051 on November 1, 2022, entitled “Rice bran extract compositions.” Both patents pertain to compositions involving rice bran extract and methods for making and using rice bran extract as a clean label alternative to chemical phosphate.

“The latest patent emphasizes FFP’s commitment to innovation in advancing clean label ingredient solutions and further strengthens the intellectual property of our VegStable^® Plus solution,” said Jason Reicks, Vice President of Market Development, Performance, FFP. “VegStable^® Plus uses only materials found in nature. Rice bran naturally contains inositol phosphates, the plant storage form of phosphate. FFP optimized the utilization of this product to create an all-natural functional ingredient that allows manufacturers to ditch undesirable ingredients and create a new generation of clean label meats. FFP is committed to providing innovative clean label solutions and offers a portfolio of solutions that naturally provide exceptional food protection, flavor, color, and texture for a variety of applications. The granting of this patent reaffirms FFP’s dedication to enhancing the quality of the food we all consume by producing real ingredients from nature that work.”

FFP delivers clean label products offering nature’s finest ingredients with industry-leading functionality and flavor. From cold brew coffee, tea and botanical extracts, to fermented vegetable juice concentrates, natural clean energy products, fruit and vegetable juice powders, as well as natural flavors, FFP offers manufacturers all the necessary components to create great-tasting products consumers will love.

Please visit https://ffp.siteservice.net to learn more about how partnering with FFP opens a world of potential for creating the next line of great-tasting, all-natural products your customers will seek out. 

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About FFP 
Florida Food Products, Inc. (FFP) has offered a portfolio of healthy, naturally sourced plant-based food and beverage ingredient solutions for over 65 years. Headquartered in Lake Mary, Florida, FFP has manufacturing capabilities including extraction, fermentation, drying, and blending technologies, with facilities in Florida, New York, New Jersey, Indiana, Oregon, and California. FFP is committed to providing innovative clean label solutions that provide exceptional food protection, flavor, color, texture, functionality, and yield improvement for a variety of applications, including processed and cured meat, beverages, plant-based, health and wellness, culinary, and pet nutrition. FFP believes in improving the food and beverages we eat and drink with ingredients from nature that work. Learn more about how FFP’s natural ingredients can help elevate your next food or beverage while meeting the needs of today’s and tomorrow’s consumers at www.floridafood.com.

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LAKE MARY, FL, July 12, 2023 — Florida Food Products (FFP), a leader in clean label food and beverage ingredient solutions, recently presented a tech talk during the American Meat Science Association’s (AMSA) 76th Reciprocal Meat Conference (RMC), held June 24-28, 2023, in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Jason Reicks, V.P. of Market Development, Performance Ingredients at FFP, presented a session on FFP’s new natural antimicrobial product, VegStable^® Secure. In the tech talk, Reicks addressed how VegStable^® Secure demonstrates strong performance in controlling pathogens like Listeria and extending shelf life, without compromising on functionality or taste.“At FFP, we are proud to provide solutions that enable the meat industry to keep foods safe and secure naturally with the power of plants,” said Reicks. “Our VegStable^® Natural Cure products are minimally processed, all-natural powders that eliminate the need for synthetic processed meat ingredients. This tech talk addresses the consumer demand for cleaner labels and explains how VegStable^® Secure offers many benefits including extended shelf life and improved food safety, a clean flavor profile with no sensory impact, and a consumer-preferred, clean label replacement for synthetic antimicrobials.”

Experience how FFP can provide solutions to your ingredient and flavor needs. Try our menu of food and beverage Reicks offered formulators key highlights, including:

• Overview of the growing demand for cleaner labels and natural ingredients 
• FFP’s natural antimicrobial solution, VegStable^® Secure, and the natural protection against pathogens and spoilage it offers manufacturers

“It is now possible for brands to naturally protect a variety of foods from pathogens and spoilage,” added Reicks. “We hope this tech talk will inspire meat processors to ditch undesirable ingredients so they can meet consumer demands and create a new generation of clean label meats.”

FFP helps improve the food, beverages, and supplements we consume by producing real ingredients from nature that work. To discover more about how FFP’s innovative research and product development capabilities deliver uniquely natural, functional, and plant-based ingredients to customers across a variety of industries to provide real solutions, please visit https://ffp.siteservice.net.

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About FFP

Florida Food Products, Inc. (FFP) has offered a portfolio of healthy, naturally sourced plant-based food and beverage ingredient solutions for over 65 years. Headquartered in Lake Mary, Florida, FFP has manufacturing capabilities including extraction, fermentation, drying, and blending technologies, with facilities in Florida, New York, New Jersey, Indiana, Oregon, and California. FFP is committed to providing innovative clean label solutions that provide exceptional food protection, flavor, color, texture, and yield improvement for a variety of applications, including processed and cured meat, beverages, plant-based, health and wellness, culinary, and pet nutrition. FFP believes in improving the food and beverages we eat and drink with ingredients from nature that work. Learn more about how FFP’s natural ingredients can help elevate your next food or beverage while meeting the needs of today’s and tomorrow’s consumer at www.floridafood.com.

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“Taste the Trend” with FFP menu of clean label concepts

LAKE MARY, FL, July 13, 2023 — Florida Food Products (FFP), a leader in clean label food and beverage ingredient solutions, is showcasing its portfolio of functional and innovative ingredients at the Institute of Food Technologists 2023 Annual Meeting and Exposition (IFT23), July 17-19, at McCormick Place in Chicago. Expo attendees who visit FFP booth #S0400 can ‘Taste the Trend’ with a sampling menu that includes the latest clean label concepts created especially for the show. FFP is committed to providing innovative clean label solutions and offers a portfolio of ingredients that naturally provides exceptional food protection, flavor, color, and texture for a variety of applications.

“Our team is excited to meet with IFT attendees and discuss how FFP’s innovative ingredient portfolio can help the industry create a new generation of delicious clean label products that today’s consumers demand,” said Nina Hughes, VP Marketing, FFP. “Our portfolio has expanded significantly since FFP’s acquisition of Javo Beverages, a natural extractor of clean label coffee, tea, and botanicals with a focus on beverage applications. The addition of Javo allows us to deliver best-in-class, clean label solutions. We also recently launched VegStable^® Secure, a new natural ingredient solution, which harnesses the power of plants to eliminate the need for synthetic ingredients used to protect and enhance a variety of meat and poultry products. And our high-potency, natural ingredients from our human nutrition portfolio offer functional benefits such as clean energy to help consumers embrace better health and wellness.”

“Taste the Trend” at IFT booth #S0400 and experience how FFP ingredient solutions address protection, performance, and flavor needs for food and beverage products. FFP’s menu of food and beverage innovations created for IFT23 include:

• Cold Brew Soft Serve — Treat yourself to Javo’s Cold Brew Soft Serve, and don’t forget to drizzle FFP’s Orange Blossom-Flavored Caramel Sauce or Speculoos Spiced Biscuit-Flavored Chocolate Sauce for an extra sweet treat!
• Lavender Cold Brew — Get focused with Javo’s naturally derived and certified clean label Lavender-Flavored Cold Brew. Javo’s extracts offer superior quality and a clean label with a premium taste that meets the rising demand for high-quality cold brew beverages.
• Nitro Coffee — Rejuvenate with Javo’s Nitro Coffee, cold brewed coffee infused with nitrogen gas that offers a perfect balance of taste and creamy mouthfeel.
• Watermelon Basil White Tea Mocktail — Cheers to IFT! Try this refreshing mocktail and get inspired for your next happy hour!
• Fermented Carrot Passion Fruit Chamomile Beverage with L-theanine — Refreshing and clean, this beverage contains L-theanine, a nootropic gaining popularity for its ability to increase mental focus without the negative effects of caffeine.
• Cascara and Apple Cinnamon Beverage — Cascara, the coffee cherry, provides a bright and fruity flavor and is high in flavonoids and fiber.
• Chicken Breast — This chicken breast delivers a more tender, flavorful, and juicy bite with FFP’s VegStable^® Plus rice bran extract, an all-natural alternative to synthetic phosphates.
• Deli Turkey Breast — This deli meat staple features VegStable^® Secure, FFP’s new and completely natural antimicrobial solution. By harnessing the goodness of nature, VegStable^® Secure naturally protects foods from spoilage and pathogens without compromising flavor or functionality.
• Summer Sausage — An FFP classic, this tasty sausage features VegStable^® Natural Cure, VegStable^® Plus, and VegStable^® Fresh plant-based products for natural protection, and improved texture and flavor.
• Pepperoni — Control oxidation and protect your product without relying on chemicals. This pepperoni features VegStable^® Natural Cure and VegStable^® Fresh that act as natural antioxidants, improving shelf life and maintaining fresh color and flavor.

Hughes added, “We look forward to attendees trying our latest prototypes that include nature’s finest ingredients to satisfy consumers’ interests in functionality and health. With clean label solutions that naturally provide exceptional food protection, yield improvement, flavor, color, clean energy, and more, FFP is here to inspire the industry with new offerings that deliver the great-tasting food and beverages that today’s consumers will love.”

FFP helps improve the food, beverages, and supplements we consume by producing real ingredients from nature that work. Visit IFT23 booth #S0400 to discover more about how FFP’s innovative research and product development capabilities deliver uniquely natural, functional, and plant-based ingredients to customers across a variety of industries to provide real solutions or visit https://ffp.siteservice.net.

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About FFP

Florida Food Products, Inc. (FFP) has offered a portfolio of healthy, naturally sourced plant-based food and beverage ingredient solutions for over 65 years. Headquartered in Lake Mary, Florida, FFP has manufacturing capabilities including extraction, fermentation, drying, and blending technologies, with facilities in Florida, New York, New Jersey, Indiana, Oregon, and California. FFP is committed to providing innovative clean label solutions that provide exceptional food protection, flavor, color, texture, and yield improvement for a variety of applications, including processed and cured meat, beverages, plant-based, health and wellness, culinary, and pet nutrition. FFP believes in improving the food and beverages we eat and drink with ingredients from nature that work. Learn more about how FFP’s natural ingredients can help elevate your next food or beverage while meeting the needs of today’s and tomorrow’s consumer at www.floridafood.com.

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with Launch of VegStable^® Secure

New ingredient solution provides safe and secure natural protection for a wide range

of food applications

LAKE MARY, FL, May 24, 2023—FFP, a leader in clean label food and beverage ingredient solutions, recently announced the launch of its new clean label antimicrobial ingredient, VegStable^® Secure. It is now possible for brands to naturally protect a variety of foods from pathogens and spoilage by inhibiting the growth of Listeria monocytogenes without compromising functionality or taste.

Today, most consumers opt for and are willing to pay a premium for food containing simple and natural ingredients. According to the International Food Information Council’s (IFIC) June 2021 survey From “Chemical-sounding” to “Clean”: Consumer Perspectives on Food Ingredients, 64% of consumers said they try to choose foods made with clean ingredients and 71% will pay more for foods and beverages made with ingredients that they recognize and trust.

“We are thrilled to launch VegStable^® Secure, FFP’s new and completely natural antimicrobial solution,” said Jason Reicks, Vice President of Market Development, Performance, FFP. “VegStable^® Secure is a real game-changer for the industry in terms of antimicrobial protection because it helps brands control Listeria monocytogenes, extend shelf life, and keep foods safe and secure — naturally, with the power of plants. Antimicrobials such as sodium acetate, sodium lactate, and nitrates play an essential role in the modern food supply chain to ensure that products stay safe and fresh. However, many of today’s consumers have an increased focus on cleaner labels and are seeking natural alternatives to these common synthetic antimicrobials. VegStable^® Secure provides the perfect solution to meet clean label demands while improving shelf life, without compromising functionality or taste.”

VegStable^® Secure targets Listeria monocytogenes and spoilage bacteria that compromise food integrity. Its simple ingredient statement coupled with a clean flavor profile provides food manufacturers the ability to deliver products with greater consumer appeal.

With VegStable^® Secure, formulators can extend the shelf life of a wide range of applications such as deli meats, hams, hot dogs, and more — naturally, with the power of plants. Benefits include:

• Keeping products safe and secure from pathogens and spoilage
• Extending shelf life and improving food safety
• Providing a clean flavor profile with no sensory impact
• Displaying a simple consumer-preferred, USDA-approved ingredient declaration

“Additionally, our natural ingredients are sourced from partners we know and trust so we can ensure the highest quality and safest ingredients possible,” added Reicks. “Our line of VegStable^® products are minimally processed, all natural ingredients that eliminate the need for synthetic functional ingredients. As longtime experts in delivering naturally delicious ingredient solutions, FFP harnesses the goodness of nature to help our partners meet the rising demands for a cleaner label. From natural cures and a clean label phosphate alternative to natural antioxidants, our team is committed to providing solutions that are real, simple, and better.”

Please visit https://floridafood.com/products/vegstable-secure/ to learn more about VegStable^® Secure and how partnering with FFP opens a world of potential for creating the next line of great-tasting, all-natural products your customers will seek out.

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About FFP

Founded in 1954, Florida Food Products is one of the world’s largest, independent provider of natural ingredients. FFP formulates Florida Food Products, Inc. (FFP) has offered a portfolio of healthy, naturally sourced plant-based food and beverage ingredient solutions for over 65 years. Headquartered in Lake Mary, Florida, FFP has manufacturing capabilities including extraction, fermentation, drying, and blending technologies, with facilities in Florida, New York, New Jersey, Indiana, Oregon, and California. FFP is committed to providing innovative clean label solutions that provide exceptional food protection, flavor, color, texture, and yield improvement for a variety of applications, including processed and cured meat, beverages, plant-based, health and wellness, culinary, and pet nutrition. FFP believes in improving the food and beverages we eat and drink with ingredients from nature that work. Learn more about how FFP’s natural ingredients can help elevate your next food or beverage while meeting the needs of today’s and tomorrow’s consumer at www.floridafood.com.

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Chief Financial Officer

Seasoned Finance Executive Brings Extensive Business Leadership Experience to FFP

Lake Mary, FL—May 5, 2023—Florida Food Products, LLC (“FFP” or the “Company”), one of the world’s largest independent providers of natural ingredients, today announced that Kevin Neat, former Chief Financial Officer of Johnson & Johnson’s (“J&J”) North American Consumer Health business (now publicly listed as Kenvue), has joined the Company as Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Neat will be a part of FFP’s executive leadership team and is responsible for overseeing all aspects of FFP’s financial and IT functions.

Mr. Neat boasts more than two decades of international experience leading high performance finance teams at companies across the consumer packaged goods, healthcare, aerospace, and chemical manufacturing industries. He has successfully managed large organizations, collaborated in the development and implementation of effective business growth strategies, and developed and delivered profitability improvement initiatives. Most recently, as Chief Financial Officer of J&J’s $8 billion North American Consumer Health business, Mr. Neat oversaw the business responsible for some of the world’s best-known brands, including Band-Aid, Tylenol, and Neutrogena, among others.

“We are thrilled to welcome Kevin – well-recognized for his track record in developing and leading best-in-class finance organizations – to FFP as we continue to strengthen our leadership team,” said Jim Holdrieth, Chief Executive Officer of FFP. “Over the past eighteen months we have successfully and strategically scaled our business, completing four strategic acquisitions, and are confident that Kevin’s decades of experience will be invaluable as we continue to grow FFP.”

Mr. Neat added, “I am pleased to join FFP as we scale, diversify, and accelerate our growth. I look forward to working with the talented FFP team to help the Company continue on its successful path by providing natural, healthy, high-quality ingredients to leading consumer brands, manufacturers, and food service distributors.”

Mr. Neat has spent most of his career in progressively senior global finance leadership positions at J&J, including the medical devices and supply chain divisions. He also served in senior financial leadership roles at McNeil Nutritionals, the producer of SPLENDA sweeteners, VIACTIV Dietary Supplements, and LACTAID branded products, Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Cordis Corporation, B/E Aerospace, and International Paper. Mr. Neat earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration finance and an M.B.A. from Stetson University.

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About FFP

Founded in 1954, Florida Food Products is one of the world’s largest, independent provider of natural ingredients. FFP formulates and produces innovative clean label fruit, vegetable, and botanical based ingredients serving the food, beverage, and health end markets. The Company’s products offer compelling alternatives to chemically derived ingredients and can enhance such things as taste, texture, shelf life, moisture, and color. The Company operates facilitates across the country and partners with some of the most respected consumer brands, manufacturers, and food service providers. For additional information, please visit Florida Food Products’ website.

www.floridafood.com.

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U.S. Patent Trial and Appeal Board Rules in Favor of Meat Industry and Florida Food Products

Federal Court Invalidates Industry Player’s Attempt to Patent The Application of Natural Cures

Lake Mary, FL – April 27, 2023—Florida Food Products, LLC (“FFP”), one of the world’s largest independent providers of natural ingredients, today announced that the United States Patent Trial and Appeal Board (“PTAB”) has ruled in favor of the meat industry and FFP by invalidating an industry player’s attempt to patent how meat companies apply natural curing agents.

The PTAB found all claims of US Patent No.11,071,304 to be unpatentable, determined the patent should never have been issued, and declared the industry player’s temporary patent invalid. The ruling is consistent with the assessment by the European Union and Chinese patent offices, which denied similar attempted patents by this industry player. This marks multiple attempts by this industry player to patent components of applying natural curing agents in the United States. Additional information on the invalidation of the attempted patent can be found on government websites.

Jim Holdrieth, Chief Executive Officer of FFP, stated, “We are pleased with the PTAB’s decision and grateful for their diligent and thorough work to reach this conclusion. Today’s consumers are seeking natural, healthier products, and deserve access to the highest quality options from a range of suppliers. While we are proud of our industry’s innovation and excited by our product roadmap, the attempted patent relates to decades old know-how, which is simply not new.”

Mr. Holdrieth continued, “The PTAB’s ruling is a victory for the entire food industry and will ensure the highest standards are upheld by all industry participants for years to come. FFP will strive to be a steward of the industry, for the benefit of all stakeholders, and stand shoulder-to-shoulder with our customers in protecting the industry from any inappropriate practices.”

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About FFP

Florida Food Products, Inc. (FFP) has offered a portfolio of healthy, naturally sourced plant-based food and beverage Founded in 1954, Florida Food Products is the world’s largest, independent provider of natural ingredients. FFP formulates and produces innovative clean label fruit, vegetable, and botanical based ingredients serving the food, beverage, and health end markets. The Company’s products offer compelling alternatives to chemically derived ingredients and can enhance such things as taste, texture, shelf life, moisture, and color. The Company operates facilitates across the country and partners with some of the most respected consumer brands, manufacturers, and food service providers. For additional information, please visit Florida Food Products’ website www.floridafood.com.

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Food and Beverage Concepts at IFT22

CHICAGO, IL, July 11-13, 2022— Florida Food Products (FFP), a leader in clean label food and beverage ingredient solutions, has created a menu of great-tasting and innovative concepts for the Institute of Food Technologists 2022 Annual Meeting and Exposition (IFT22). Visitors to booth #S0200 can learn more about FFP’s expanded solutions that include nature’s finest ingredients to provide industry-leading functionality and to help deliver clean label products — for applications that include beverages, meat and poultry, as well as meat alternatives — with the great taste today’s consumers seek.

“Our team is excited to meet with IFT attendees and share a taste of the latest innovations made possible with our expanded range of clean label solutions that naturally provide exceptional food protection, yield improvement, flavor, color, and clean energy delivery to a variety of applications,” said Christopher Naese, Vice President Business Development & Sustainability, FFP. “Our company has really transformed since the last IFT, with investments that include the acquisition of companies such as Amelia Bay, Comax Flavors, T-Bev, and soon, Javo Beverages. FFP’s evolution not only expands our portfolio of clean label solutions, but also helps ensure we can inspire our customers with new offerings that will ultimately quench consumers’ thirst for unique taste experiences that also align with their focus on healthier lifestyles.”

Known for its commitment to real, simple and better ingredients, FFP is offering IFT22 visitors a menu of healthy and delicious food and beverage innovations at IFT22 booth #S0200, including:

• Indulgent Salted Caramel, Plant-Based Latte—this on-trend plant-based latte has it all, with rich coffee taste balanced by creamy caramel notes, thanks to FFP’s Flash Brewed Coffee and Caramel Collection Flavors.

• Black Tea with Raspberry & Rosehip—this refreshing black tea beverage features FFP’s Real Brewed Black Tea and offers a pleasing combination with raspberry notes and rosehip’s floral, slightly sweet taste, with a touch of tartness.

• Pineapple Strawberry Hydration + Energy Drink Mix—this refreshing hydration + energy drink mix quenches the thirst and boosts the beverage experience, featuring natural fruit flavors and natural caffeine from green tea extract. Features FFP’s Brewed Green Tea Powdered Extract VBDGTS-VT, Juice Dry Lime #864, Juice Dry Strawberry #865, Stevia Extract DS541, Green Tea Extract 98% Natural Caffeine, Natural Masking Flavor Powder 39595, Natural Pineapple Type Flavor SD 30925, Natural Strawberry Type Flavor SD 33131.

• Tender and Juicy Chicken Breast—this chicken breast delivers a more tender, flavorful, and juicy bite with FFP’s VegStable® Plus, a breakthrough all-natural product made from rice bran extract.

• Sweet ‘n Tangy Blackberry Balsamic Flavored Dipping Sauce—sweet and tangy flavors complement each other in this rich, complex dipping sauce, the perfect accompaniment for a variety of appetizers, crudités, and more.

• Summer Sausage, Made Even Better—this cured summer sausage with improved texture, flavor, and juiciness features FFP’s VegStable^®, VegStable^® Plus and VegStable^® Fresh. These products provide protection by extending the shelf life, inhibiting rancidity, and maintaining fresh color and flavor of this tasty meat snack.

• Za’atar Flavored Seasoned Nuts—herby exotic Middle Eastern and Mediterranean flavors meet in these savory, trend-forward seasoned nuts, with hints of woodsy, tangy, and acidic notes, along with nutty, rich sesame flavor. Features FFP’s Natural Spice Blend (Za’atar Type) Flavor Powder 36581.

• Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookie—two favorite comfort foods come together in this deliciously satisfying cookie, with ideal natural flavor, color, nutritional and functional benefits. Features FFP’s VegCon Carrot, Natural Carrot Cake Type Flavor 38019, Natural Cream Cheese Type Flavor 13544 and Natural Lemon WONF 12532.

• Zero Proof Hibiscus & Elderflower Gin Fizz—offers IFT attendees a taste of trendiness in a glass. Not only does this zero-proof beverage offer up a complex alcohol-like experience without the actual alcohol. This beverage features FFP’s Real Brewed Hibiscus Extract to give it a trending herbal profile, as well as gorgeous color. Also includes FFP’s Natural Gin Flavor Type 36421, Natural Alcohol Burn Flavor Type 39733, Natural Elderflower Flavor WONF 38413.

• FFP’s Berry Beet’arita Signature Cocktail—this berry fresh take on a traditional margarita features FFP’s fermented beet juice, a delicious way to quench consumers’ thirst for unique taste experiences that align with their focus on healthier lifestyles. This exclusive drink will be available during the in-booth cocktail reception on Monday, 7/11 from 3pm-5pm.

“We hope attendees will agree our latest prototypes really hit the mark on what consumers are seeking. From unique mocktail experiences to tender and mouthwateringly delicious chicken breast and even a flavor-filled and functional cookie, FFP is here to help inspire manufacturers as we work to improve the food and beverages we eat and drink by producing real ingredients from nature that work,” added Naese.

Please visit IFT22 Booth #S0200 to discover more about how FFP innovative research and product development capabilities deliver uniquely natural, functional, and plant-based ingredients to customers across a variety of food and beverage industries to provide real solutions or visit https://ffp.siteservice.net.

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About FFP

Florida Food Products, Inc. (FFP) has offered a portfolio of healthy, naturally sourced plant-based food and beverage ingredient solutions for over 65 years. Based in Eustis, Florida, FFP has extensive manufacturing capabilities including extraction, fermentation, drying, and blending technologies, with vegetable juice concentrate and functional food ingredient production facilities in Florida, flavor creation and production in Melville, NY and Marlton, NJ and premium brewed tea, coffee, botanicals and natural energy products in John’s Creek, GA and Eugene, OR. Today, FFP is committed to providing innovative clean label solutions that naturally provide exceptional food protection, flavor, color, texture, and yield improvement for a variety of applications, including processed and cured meat, beverages, plant-based, health and wellness, culinary, and pet nutrition. FFP believes in improving the food and beverages we eat and drink with ingredients from nature that work. Learn more about how FFP’s natural ingredients can help elevate your next food or beverage while meeting the needs of today’s and tomorrow’s consumer at www.floridafood.com.

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