Paterson, New Jersey –September 10th, 2024, J&K Ingredients, a leader in providing bakery freshness naturally, is pleased to announce the appointment of David Meggs as its new Chief Executive Officer. Meggs, who brings a wealth of experience from his previous role as Chief Operating Officer at Blommer Chocolate Company, will lead the company in its continued expansion of natural, clean label, and organic ingredient innovation.
David brings with him over 25 years of experience in the food industry. His leadership will be instrumental in strengthening J&K’s market position. Prior to his role with Blommer Chocolate Company, Meggs held leadership roles at Cargill and Corbion, contributing to his extensive understanding of global food markets.
J&K Ingredients has over 125 years of experience providing natural and organic ingredients that retain the freshness of finished baked goods, naturally. Bred-MateTM, the leading natural and organic mold inhibitor, has been at the forefront of clean label ingredient technologies for the bakery industry. Offering one of the largest portfolios and scale of clean label ingredients for retaining bakery freshness, J&K Ingredients optimizes the texture, taste and shelf life of bakery products to consistently deliver that ‘fresh from the oven’ quality expected by consumers today.
“We are thrilled to welcome David to the J&K team, and excited to work closely with him as we expand and strengthen J&K’s freshness portfolio and mission,” said Tom Petti, Board Member of J&K Ingredients and Senior Director of SK Capital. “David is an exceptional leader with a proven track record of success in the food industry. His deep industry knowledge, operational expertise and strategic vision make him the ideal candidate to take J&K Ingredients to new heights. We are confident that under his leadership, the company will continue to innovate and grow, further solidifying its position in the market.”
On his appointment, David Meggs commented, “I am honored to join J&K Ingredients and to work alongside such a talented and passionate team. J&K Ingredients has a strong foundation and a reputation for delivering high-quality, innovative ingredients to bakery customers. I look forward to leading the company by building upon the success of this extraordinary organization.”
About J&K Ingredients & SK Capital Partners:
J&K Ingredients is a manufacturer of clean label performance ingredients that retain bakery freshness, naturally. www.jkingredients.com J&K Ingredients is a portfolio company of SK Capital Partners, a private investment firm with a disciplined focus on the specialty materials, ingredients and life sciences sectors. SK seeks to build resilient, sustainable, and growing businesses that create substantial long-term value. www.skcapitalpartners.com