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PLMA Announces Re-Election of Board Chairperson, Welcomes New Directors
NEW YORK (April 8, 2025)- Kristal Sevcik - Vice President of Business Development at AmeriQual Group, LLC - has been re-elected chairperson of PLMA’s Board of Directors.
Sevcik was first elected to the position in 2024 and now will serve a second one-year term. Through a show of hands, the members of the association accepted the slate proposed by the Nominating Committee - Jeanine Antiporek of Refresco North America and Andy Russick of Pacific Coast Producers - at PLMA’s 2025 Annual Meeting and Leadership Conference, held April 2-4 in Scottsdale.
Sevcik said that through resilience, innovation and collaboration, the private label manufacturing ...
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Gellert Global Group Acquires Heartisan Foods
Elizabeth, NJ– Gellert Global Group (GGG), one of North America’s largest and most established food importers, is pleased to announce its acquisition of Heartisan Foods, a rapidly growing American producer of premium branded and private-label specialty cheese. The addition of Heartisan’s capabilities will strengthen GGG’s specialty cheese platform.
The acquisition brings together two complementary forces in the specialty cheese market. Heartisan Foods was formed in 2021 through the strategic merger of Baron County Cheese, Red Apple Cheese brand and Naturally Good Kosher brand. Under the ownership of Ronin Equity Partners and Landon Capital Partners, Heartisan quickly emerged as a leader ...
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Vermont Farmstead Cheese Acquires Grafton Village Cheese Company
We are thrilled to share an exciting milestone in our journey to elevate Vermont cheesemaking: Vermont Farmstead Cheese (VFC) has acquired Grafton Village Cheese Company (GVCC). This strategic investment strengthens our ability to deliver exceptional quality, foster creativity, and enhance scale and dependability across our brands. More importantly, it reinforces our long-term commitment to both the craft of cheesemaking and the talented individuals who bring it to life.
By uniting the expertise, resources, and rich traditions of VFC and GVCC, we are creating a dynamic company that honors the distinct identities of each brand while driving innovation and operational excellence. This synergy ...
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