Arcadia Biosciences, Inc. Announces Executive Changes
August 26, 2019 at 04:15 am EDT
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Arcadia Biosciences, Inc. announced that Raj Ketkar, president and CEO, will retire effective September 1, 2019. In line with its succession plan, the board has appointed Matthew Plavan to chief executive officer and member of the board of directors. Plavan is succeeded by Pam Haley as Arcadia's new chief financial officer.
Arcadia Biosciences, Inc. is a producer and marketer of plant-based food and beverage products. The Company is engaged in developing crop improvements, primarily in wheat, designed to enhance farm economics by improving the performance of crops in the field, as well as their value as food ingredients. The Company is using non-genetically modified (non-GMO) advanced breeding techniques to develop products. Its product portfolio includes GoodWheat Pasta, GoodWheat Pancakes and Waffle Mixes, GoodWheat Mac and Cheese, Zola Coconut Water, and GoodWheat Wheat Traits. Its GoodWheat pasta has five varieties of penne, spaghetti, fettuccine, elbows, and rotini. Its GoodWheat pancake and waffle mixes are sold in resealable, multi-serve pouches, and mixes are available in three varieties, including buttermilk, chocolate chip and apple cinnamon. It operates under Saavy Naturals, Soul Spring, and ProVault brands. ProVault, is a THC-free CBD sports performance formula made with natural ingredients.