Donald W. Nugent

The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) is a scientific community that has been in existence since 1939. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL. The organization aims to inspire and transform collective scientific knowledge into innovative solutions for the benefit of all people around the world. The science of food encompasses food science, food technologies, and their applications across the food industry. IFT envisions a world where diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are universally valued as essential to advancing the science of food. The organization has member resource groups that provide supportive spaces for communities who have traditionally been underrepresented and under-supported. Christie A. Tarantino has been the CEO of the company since 2014.

West Michigan Bank & Trust provided banking and trust services. The firm offered loan center, personal banking, business banking, trust services, and wealth management. The company was founded in 1983 and was headquartered in Frankfort, MI.

Cherry Central Cooperative, Inc. engages in the production and market of fruits. It offers red tart cherries, apples, blueberries, cranberries, strawberries, pomegranate arils, and asparagus. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Traverse City, MI.

Graceland Fruit, Inc. produces fruit and vegetable ingredients for food manufacturers. Its products include infused dried fruits and vegetables, Soft-N-Frozen fruits and Fridg-N-Fresh vegetables. The company was founded by Donald W. Nugent in 1973 and is headquartered in Frankfort, MI.

The American Frozen Food Institute operates as a member-driven national trade association. The firm advances the interests of all segments of the frozen food and beverage industry. It works to advance food safety and advocates before legislative and regulatory entities on the industry’s behalf. The company is headquartered in McLean, VA.