AFN says the acquisition expands its vertically integrated footprint, linking ranchers, harvesting, fabrication, further processing and national distribution, while cementing U.S. processing capacity dedicated to grass-fed and organic programs.
The acquisition marks Calbee’s entry in the plant-based foods market in the U.S. and further accelerates the growth of its international and Food and Health businesses.
The collaboration brings together UPM’s Solide Lucent 45 g/m² barrier base paper with EvoPak’s RCM coating, creating a fiber-based barrier solution for chocolate and other end-uses.
A licensed professional engineer (PE) and project management professional (PMP), Jens Ebert holds a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Minnesota and a Master of Science degree in project management from Pennsylvania State University.