Jan Zijderveld

The Confédération des Industries Agro Alimentaires de l'UE is based in Brussels, BE and represents the European food and drink industry, which is the largest manufacturing sector in the EU in terms of turnover and employment. To be the standard for food sustainability, the EU must commit more to research and innovation (R&I). The Belgian company focuses on promoting the industry's interests to European and international institutions, contributing to a framework addressing food safety and science, nutrition and health, environmental sustainability, and competitiveness. The private company provides information on food processing, additives, contaminants, food safety, food security, environment, health, nutrition, and packaging. The EU food and drink industry generates millions of jobs and plays an integral part in driving the EU economy. Only with ambitious and science-based regulation can we make the R&I capital of the world.

Part of PepsiCo, Inc., Pepsi Lipton International Ltd. manufactures canned soft drinks. The private company is based in Carrigaline, Ireland.

Avon Products, Inc. engages in the manufacture and marketing of cosmetics and beauty related products. It operates through the following geographical segments: Europe, Middle East and Africa; South Latin America, North Latin America, and Asia Pacific. It offers beauty products such as skincare, fragrance, and color cosmetics; fashion and home items, which consists of fashion jewelry, watches, apparel, footwear, accessories, gift and decorative products, housewares, entertainment and leisure products, children's products, and nutritional products. The company was founded by David H. McConnell in 1886 and is headquartered in Northampton, the United Kingdom.

HEMA BV engages in the management and owning of retail stores. Its product portfolio includes apparel, home, personal care, and food products, which are all under the HEMA brand. The company was founded by Arthur Isaac and Leo Meyer on November 4, 1926 and is headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

EPIC Acquisition Corp. is a special purpose acquisition company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, amalgamation, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with a single business. The company was founded by Giles Robert Brand on May 5, 2021 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Ahold Delhaize NV is a global food retail group that serves 55 million customers each week through its family of local brands. The Dutch company operates in several countries and employs over 413,000 associates in 7,452 grocery and specialty stores. Ahold Delhaize is committed to sustainable retailing, responsible sourcing, and supporting local communities. The company's focus on four growth drivers is helping to fulfill its purpose, achieve its vision, and prepare its brands and businesses for the future. The company is headquartered in Zaandam, NL, and has subsidiaries in the United States. The CEO of the company is Frans Willem Henri Muller.