THE WOODLANDS, Texas,
June 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --
RiceBran Technologies (NASDAQ: RIBT) (NASDAQ: RIBTW)
(the "Company" or "RBT"), a global leader in the production and
marketing of value added products derived from rice bran, today
announced that Mr. Henk Hoogenkamp has agreed to take on a new
advisory role reporting directly to President and CEO Brent Rystrom where he will assist the Company
with the development and acquisition of new ingredients and
products. In light of his new role with the Company, Mr. Hoogenkamp
did not stand for reelection to the Company's Board of Directors at
the annual meeting held on June 19,
2019.
Brent Rystrom, CEO of RiceBran
Technologies, stated, "We are excited to have Henk take on this
important new advisory position that we believe will utilize his
extensive experience in food product development as well as his
numerous industry relationships. His active guidance will
prove to be invaluable in helping us work to broaden the reach of
our ingredients while we seek out additional opportunities to
maximize the future value of RBT."
Mr. Hoogenkamp served as an independent board member of RiceBran
Technologies beginning in 2012. He has authored 25 books and
chapters on the importance of dairy protein and plant protein in
formulated food and meat products. He has written over 500 articles
discussing protein technology and its socio-economic impact, as
well as environmental sustainability for future generations. His
most recent book, Global Transition, was published in March,
2019. From 1990 to 2006, Mr. Hoogenkamp served as a Senior
Director Strategic Technology with the Solae Company, now
DowDuPont. He previously served as the President of DMV-Campina
USA, now Royal FrieslandCampina,
the world's largest dairy protein operator.
Brent Rosenthal, Chairman of the
Board, added, "I would like to thank Mr. Hoogenkamp for his many
years of service as a Board Member. I am confident that his vast
knowledge and experience in the industry will serve us well in this
new advisory role. We look forward to this continued relationship
and his future contributions to our Company."
About RiceBran Technologies
RiceBran Technologies is a specialty ingredient company
servicing the food, animal nutrition and specialty ingredient
products markets. We utilize our proprietary and patented
intellectual property to convert rice bran, one of the world's most
underutilized food sources, into a number of highly nutritious and
clean label ingredient products. The global target markets for our
products include food and animal nutrition manufacturers and
retailers, as well as specialty food, functional food and
nutritional supplement manufacturers and retailers. More
information can be found in the Company's filings with the SEC and
by visiting our website at http://www.ricebrantech.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains forward-looking statements, including, but
not limited to, statements about RiceBran Technologies'
expectations regarding the future contributions of Mr. Hoogenkamp.
RiceBran Technologies does not undertake to update forward-looking
statements in this news release to reflect actual results, changes
in assumptions or changes in other factors affecting such
forward-looking information. Assumptions and other information that
could cause results to differ from those set forth in the
forward-looking information can be found in RiceBran Technologies'
filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its
most recent periodic reports.
Investor Contact:
Ascendant Partners, LLC
Richard Galterio
+1(732)410-9810
rich@ascendantpartnersllc.com
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