Virginia Dare Extract Co., Brooklyn, N.Y., appointed Robert J. Verdi as business director of health and wellness. Verdi will be responsible for managing and developing the company’s health and wellness strategy and business.
Autocrat LLC, Lincoln, R.I., announced the opening of its new state-of-the-art Pilot Plant and Research & Development Lab. The company’s $1 million investment in this facility supports its expanding expertise, significantly increases speed to market, and assists customers in bringing competitively advantaged food and beverage products to market, the company says.