Arcadia Biosciences, Inc. Promotes Randy Shultz to Chief Technology Officer
April 01, 2020 at 09:00 am EDT
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Arcadia Biosciences, Inc. announced that Randy Shultz, Ph.D. has been promoted to the role of chief technology officer. Shultz joined Arcadia in 2019 as head of research and development and has played a vital role in the development of cutting-edge breeding technologies, deployed in close partnership with the hemp grower community. In this new, elevated position, he will oversee the execution of Arcadia's strategic, multi-year plan to become a market leader in high-value hemp innovations, as well as continue to advance next generation products through the company's GoodWheatTM pipeline. Shultz has 20 years of experience in plant science and agricultural biotechnology. Before joining Arcadia, he served as director of R&D and senior director of R&D strategy at Inari Agriculture.
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.