Robert H. Mayer

DuPont Nutrition Biosciences ApS is engaged in the production of food enzymes, products and pharmaceutical grade excipients for food products. It operates through the following divisions: Enablers, BioActives, Sweeteners, Cultures, Genecor and Sales and Application Food Ingredients. The Enablers division develops, produces and markets emulsifiers, hydrocolloids, and tailored systems that enable food & beverage manufactureres to make appealing products. The BioActives division is comprised of the Cultures and Sweeteners divisions. It offers food cultures and protective solutions, speciality sweeteners, health ingredients, and microorganisms for agriculture and animal nutrition. The Genencor division develops innovative enzymes and bioproducts to reduce the environmental impact of the cleaning, textile, fuel, and chemical industries. The sales and Application food Ingredients division manages and budgets global key accounts. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered Copenhagen, Denmark

DSM BV engages in the provision of ingredients, expertise, and solutions for plant-based products. It operates through the following segments: Animal Nutrition and Health (ANH); Health, Nutrition, and Care (HNC); Food and Beverage (F and B); and Other. The ANH segment includes developing sustainable animal farming through essential products, performance solutions, and precision services serving the poultry, swine, ruminants, and aquaculture markets. The HNC segment provides health, nutrition, and care solutions for markets such as early life nutrition, dietary supplements, pharma, medical, and personal care. The F and B segment focuses on supporting healthy diets through nutritious, delicious, and sustainable solutions for several market segments including bakery, beverages and brewing, dairy, savory, plant-based alternative proteins, and pet food. The Other segment is involved in corporate activities. The company was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in Heerlen, the Netherlands.

Mycoworks, Inc. engages in producing leather from mycelium materials. The company was founded by Sophia Wang, Philip Ross and Eddie Pavlu and is headquartered in San Jose, CA.

S&P Ingredient Development LLC develops and produces low sodium salt. The company is headquartered in Minnetonka, MN.

Biotechnology Innovation Organization is the world's biotechnology organization, providing advocacy, business development and communications services for more than 1,200 members worldwide. BIO members are involved in the research and development of innovative healthcare, agricultural, industrial and environmental biotechnology technologies. Corporate members range from entrepreneurial companies developing a first product to Fortune 100 multinationals. also represent state and regional biotech associations, service providers to the industry and academic centers.

Nu-Tek Food Science LLC produces a low-sodium salt substitute. Its products include NuTek Salt and Salt for Life, which delivers nutrition through levels of sodium reduction in food, replacing it with potassium. The company was founded by Thomas L. Manuel and Sam Rao in 2006 and is headquartered in Minnetonka, MN.

LS Dissolution, Inc. engages in the production of petroleum replacement products and industrial chemicals. It offers chemical and fuel products. The company was founded by George M. Church, Christopher Somerville, Noubar B. Afeyan and Jay D. Keasling in 2005 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, CA.

Part of International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc., Cultor Food Science, Inc. is a British company that manufactures food preservatives.

BHJ A/S is an international supplier of ingredients and meat raw materials for the food, pet food, feed and pharmaceutical industries. BHJ is headquartered in Denmark and is a subsidiary of The Lauridsen Group, Inc., LGI, a U.S. company

RailAmerica, Inc. engages in the ownership and operation of short line and regional freight railroads in North America. It transports a variety of products, including farm and food products, lumber and forest products, paper and paper products, metals, chemicals and coal. The company was founded by Gary O. Marino and John H. Marino on November 12, 1992 and is headquartered in Rochester, NY.