Loren Gray

The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) is a scientific community that has been in existence since 1939. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL. The organization aims to inspire and transform collective scientific knowledge into innovative solutions for the benefit of all people around the world. The science of food encompasses food science, food technologies, and their applications across the food industry. IFT envisions a world where diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are universally valued as essential to advancing the science of food. The organization has member resource groups that provide supportive spaces for communities who have traditionally been underrepresented and under-supported. Christie A. Tarantino has been the CEO of the company since 2014.

Mars, Inc. engages in the production of confectionery and animal food products. Its brands include M&M?s, Snickers, Twix, Milky Way, Dove, Pedigree, Whiskas, Extra, Skittles, Uncle Ben's, and Cocoavia. The company was founded by Franklin Clarence Mars in 1911 and is headquartered in McLean, VA.

Part of Yum! The company is based in Vaughan, Canada. Brands, Inc., TB Canada Co. operates restaurants.

Women Corporate Directors is a membership organization of women directors of public and large private companies. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY and has subsidiaries in Italy. The company was founded by Mary Beth Vitale, Véronique Morali, Linda Eskind Rebrovick, Deborah A. Peacock, and Darcy A. Howe. The CEO is Susan C. Keating.

Griffith Foods, Inc. specializes in in food ingredients, serving global, and regional food services. It offers seasoning, sauces, and functional blends. The company was founded by Enoch Luther Griffith and Carroll Ladd Griffith in 1919 and is headquartered in Alsip, IL.

BlueNalu, Inc. provides cellular aquaculture services for people, humane for animals, and sustainable for planet. The company was founded by Lou Cooperhouse, Chris Dammann and Christopher P. Somogyi and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Sorse Technology Corp. provides water-soluble CBD emulsion solutions. It offers liquid, standard powder and agglomerated powder for seamless integration as an ingredient into any product. The company was founded by Howard Lee in November 2016 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

Griffith Foods International, Inc. manufactures food ingredient and flavor systems. The company is headquartered in Alsip, IL.

Transforming Age engages in improving the lives of older adults by integrating housing, community services, technology, philanthropy, and partnerships. The company was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in Bellevue, WA.

Digi-Key Corp. distributes electronic components. It also distributes semiconductors, discrete, electromechanical parts. Its products include audio products, batteries, cable assemblies, capacitors, computer & video accessories, connectors, crystals & oscillators, discrete semiconductor products and many more. The company was founded by Ronald A. Stordahl in 1972 and is headquartered in Thief River Falls, MN.

E. & J. Gallo Winery, Inc. engages in the production, distribution, and marketing of wines and spirits. Its portfolio includes Apothic, Carnivor, Chateau Souverain, Columbia Winery, Ecco Domani, and Edna Valley Vineyard. The company was founded by Ernest J. Gallo and Julio Gallo on September 22, 1933 and is headquartered in Modesto, CA.

Pactiv Evergreen Group Holdings, Inc. engages in the the manufacture of consumer food, beverage, and foodservices packaging products. The company is headquartered in Lake Forest, IL.

Fram Group Holdings Ltd. manufactures non-discretionary products for the automotive and heavy-duty aftermarket. The company was founded on December 22, 2010 and is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand.

ASC Industries, Inc. designs, manufactures and supplies water pumps. Its products include water pumps and timing kits for import and domestic vehicles, trucks, hybrids, and heavy-duty applications for the automotive aftermarket, even for most late-model vehicles. The company was founded by Theodore V. Swaldo in 1976 and is headquartered in North Canton, OH.

UCI International LLC engages in supplying automotive products. Its brands include Airtex fuel delivery and cooling systems; ASC water pumps; and Luber-Finer filters. The company was founded on March 8, 2006 and is headquartered in Lake Forest, IL.

Pactiv LLC manufactures and distributes food packaging and foodservice products. Its products include containers, tabletop, cups, wrap and trays and pads. The firm serves supplying packers, processors, supermarkets, restaurants, institutions and foodservice outlets across North America. It has offices in Barcelona, Dongguan, Elsfleth, Germany, Illinois, Shaoxing and Stockton-on-Tees. The company was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Lake Forest, IL.

Carter Holt Harvey Ltd. engages in the manufacturing of forest products. It offers timber, laminated venner lumber, plywood and other building products. The firm is organized into four business units: CHH Woodproducts, CHH Plywood, Futurebuild LVL and Carters Building Supplies. The company was founded by Francis Carter, Robert Holt and Alexander Harvey in 1859 and is headquartered in Onehunga, New Zealand.

Evergreen Packaging LLC manufactures paper packaging products and packaging equipment. It offers cartons, spouts and closures, liquid packaging board, food service board and cupstock, uncoated multi-use board, envelops, printing paper, publishing papers, and specialty paper. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Memphis, TN.