Dario U. Margve

Lincoln Snacks Co. produces and markets snack foods. It makes and distributes caramelized pre-popped popcorn under the brand names Poppycock, Fiddle Faddle, and Screaming Yellow Zonkers. The company was founded in 1865 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Blue Bottle Coffee, Inc. owns and operates a chain of specialty coffee shops. It operates coffee shops in San Francisco and New York. The firm also sells coffee products online. The company was founded by W. James Freeman and Bryan Meehan in August 2002 and is headquartered in Oakland, CA.

Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

Unigestion Holding SA provides asset management services. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.

Mutuelle Vaudoise Société Coopérative provides health insurance services. It offers health insurance, pension insurance, and providence insurance. The company was founded in 1895 and is headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland.

Nestlé Japan Ltd. markets and sells confectionery and beverages. It offers product development services. The company is headquartered in Kobe, Japan.

Parallel Investment Partners (Parallel Investment) is a private equity firm founded in 1999 by Frank Barron Fletcher. The firm is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

Sunny Delight Beverages Co. produces and markets juice-based drinks in North America. It offers glucosamine and chondroitin dietary supplements, flavored waters, juices, fruit smoothies, and bottled beverages. The firm offers its products to consumers, retail customers, and foodservice/vending organizations. Its brands include SunnyD, Elations, Fruit2O, and Veryfine. The company was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH.

Brynwood Partners Management LLC (Brynwood Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1984 by Hendrik J. Hartong. The firm is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut.

Richelieu Foods, Inc. manufactures pizza and dressing products. Its products include frozen pizzas, salad dressing, sauces, marinades, condiments, and deli salads. The firm offers services to retail, corporate brands, and contract packing customers. The company was founded in 1862 and is headquartered in Braintree, MA.

Bank for International Settlements engages in the provision of financial banking services. It supports other central banks' pursuit of monetary and financial stability through international cooperation, and acts as a bank for the central banks. It offers a forum for dialogue and cooperation, a platform for responsible innovation and knowledge-sharing, and analysis and insights on core policies, and financial services. The company was founded in 1930 and is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland.

Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce is an organization that advocates for Swiss, American, and multinational business interests. The non-profit company is based in Zurich, Switzerland. The Swiss company is active in all three major regions of Switzerland, organizing events and conducting comprehensive studies on business-related topics. The organization's special committees provide valuable input into its operations, and its flagship publication, the Yearbook, contains a member directory and a comprehensive collection of facts and figures on Swiss-U.S. business relations. Martin M. Naville has been the CEO of the company since 2004.

Star Brands North America, Inc. manufactures confectionery products. It provides chocolate confectionary products including DeMets Turtles, DeMets Flipz, DeMets Treasures and DeMets Stix. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Stamford, CT.

Nestlé México SA de CV is a subsidiary of Nestlé SA, founded in 1866 by Henri Nestlé. The company is based in Granada, Mexico. Nestlé México is a leading Mexican company in nutrition, health, and wellness. The company offers a range of products, including NIDO®, a nutritional supplement for children, and ®, an ideal formula for complementary feeding of babies. The company also has an initiative called YOUth, which aims to provide opportunities for younger generations. Nestlé México is committed to providing nutritious products for families throughout their lives. The CEO is Fausto Costa.

Dairy Partners Américas Brasil Ltda. The company is based in São Paulo, Brazil. is a Brazilian company that manufactures and sells yogurt, dairy desserts, and cream cheese products. was founded in 2002.

Part of General Mills, Inc., Cereal Partners Worldwide SA is a Swiss company that produces breakfast cereal. The company is based in Prilly, Switzerland. The CEO of the company is David V. Clark.

Nestlé Brasil Ltda. manufactures and markets nutrition and healthcare products. Its products include cereals, powdered milk, powdered chocolate, chocolates, condensed milk, coffee, and others. The company was founded in 1921 and is headquartered in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Part of Nestlé SA, Nestlé Taiwan Ltd. is a company based in Taipei, Taiwan.

Part of Nestlé SA, Nestlé Waters SAS is a French company that distributes bottled water for homes and offices. The company is based in Issy-les-Moulineaux, France. The company was founded in 1956. Nestlé Waters was acquired by Tamda Ltd. from Nestlé SA on November 23, 2010 for $12.93 million.

Pearson Candy Co. manufactures candy and other confectionery products. It offers Pearson's Salted Nut Roll, Pearson's Mint Patties, Pearson's Nut Goodies, and Pearson's Bun. The firm markets its products through retailers in the United States, as well as online. The company was founded by P. Edward Pearson in 1909 and is headquartered in St. Paul, MN.

Sun Country Foods, Inc. operates as a holding company with interest in manufacturing and marketing of Kretschmer wheat germ brand. It serves the food industry. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Josephs Gourmet Pasta Co. manufactures and markets pasta and sauce products. It is a culinary solutions company providing chains, independent restaurants, and other foodservice establishments with innovative products, new menu concepts, and profitable operational ideas. The company was founded by Joseph Faro Jr. in 1991 and is headquartered in Haverhill, MA.

Harvest Hill Beverage Co. markets fruit juice products in single-serve and multi-serve formats to the retail and foodservice channels. It produce its products under the brand Juicy Juice, Dailys Cocktails, Little Hug FruitBarrels, Big Hug FruitBarrels, Guzzller and Big Burst. The company was founded in June 2014 and is headquartered in Stamford, CT.

GS1 Belgium & Luxembourg VZW is a non-profit organization (NPO), with interest in the establishment of supply chain standards. The firm develops platforms that provide product identification, classification, and information such as price and availability. Its members include corporations in the fields of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), food service, gardening, do-it-yourself (DIY), pet care, healthcare, and construction. The company is headquartered in Brussels. Belgium.

Brynwood Partners VIII LP invests in lower middle market companies located in the US with enterprise value of $50 to $500 million, sales of $50 to $500 million and EBITDA of up to $100 million. The fund target companies operating in the field of consumer sector which includes, food and beverage Personal care Branded Private label Contract manufacturing. It provides financing for corporate divestitures, mundane or underperforming companies, good companies to build & upgrade, and underfinanced companies with an investment size up to $750 million of total enterprise value. It also acquires controlling interests and makes co-investments.

Hometown Food Co. manufactures and sells shelf-stable baking products. The firm offers Hungry Jack, White Lily, Jim Dandy, Martha White, Pillsbury, Funfetti, and Hungry Jack. The company was founded in June 2018 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Great Kitchens Food Co., Inc. provides private label take-and-bake pizza. The firm's pizzas and flatbreads are sold to grocery, club and mass retailers, as well as into foodservice outlets nationally. The company is headquartered in Romeoville, IL.

Buitoni Food Co. is a company that was formed by Brynwood Partners VIII in July 2020 to acquire the North American Buitoni business from Nestlé USA, Inc. The company has its roots traced back to Italy in 1827 and was introduced in the US in 1941. The company is based in Stamford, CT, and has subsidiaries in the United States. Buitoni is a leading national brand in refrigerated pasta, sauces, and cheese categories, known for its great taste which comes from its simple and quality ingredients. Buitoni Foods manufactures its products from its Danville, VA facility and has approximately 525 employees. The company was founded in 1827 by Giuilia Buitoni, and the CEO is Graham Corneck.

West Madison Foods, Inc. operates grocery stores. The private company is based in DE. Thomas Lopez has been the CEO of the American company since 2023.