Ron Amarel

Paine Schwartz Partners LLC (Paine Schwartz Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2006 by Dexter Paine, Kevin Michael Schwartz and Mitchell S. Presser. The firm is headquartered in San Mateo, California.

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (GS&Co.) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1927, the firm is a subsidiary of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS). GS&Co. provides services to help hedge funds manage risk, monitor portfolios, maintain liquidity and build their businesses. They offer clients access to global equity and derivatives markets, as well as foreign exchange, commodities, European Lefts, rates and credit across the Americas, Europe and Asia. The firm proactively monitors capital markets, searching for pockets of liquidity and news that may require changes to those strategies. Integration with the Goldman Sachs network gives clients access to the firm's sectored block trades and their insights into price discovery. Their electronic trading program provides clients with tools to manage their trades from pre-trade analytics to post-trade analysis.

Costa's Pty Ltd. produces markets and exports fresh fruit and vegetables. It also offers supply chain and logistics services. The firms core categories include Berries, Mushrooms, Tomatoes, Citrus, Grapes, Bananas and Avocados. The company was founded in 1888 and is headquartered in Ravenhall, Australia.

FoodChain ID Group, Inc. engages in the provision of testing and certification services for food and agricultural products. It also offers inspection and consulting services. The company was founded by John Fagan in 1996 and is headquartered in Fairfield, IA.

Sterilex LLC, based in Hunt Valley, MD, is a company that provides solutions for sanitation and microbial challenges. The company offers a line of proprietary biocides, disinfectants, and rapid biofilm diagnostic tools that can be used in various applications such as food and beverage protection, animal health, and water treatment. Sterilex is a leading developer of innovative solutions that improve food safety and enhance public health. The company was founded in 1989, and Alex Josowitz has been the CEO since 2006.

SUBA Alimentare Srl engages in the sale and distribution of dried pulses and cereals. It offers dried legumes, flour, soups, seeds, couscous, spices, and snacks under the brand name Zorzi. The company was founded in April 2011 and is headquartered in Longiano, Italy.

Ceradis BV develops and markets environmental solutions for plant nutrition, crop protection, and formulation services. It focuses on the use of biological formulation additives and the development of biofungicides based on macro-organisms or natural products. The company was founded by Wim M. van der Krieken in 2005 and is headquartered in Wageningen, the Netherlands.

Verisem BV produces, packs and distributes specialty vegetable seeds. The company is headquartered in the Netherlands.