Hugo Byrnes

FoodPLUS GmbH is a leading certification program that aims to bring farmers and retailers together to produce and market safe food, protect scarce resources, and build a sustainable future. The private company is based in Cologne, Germany, and has developed a range of smart farm assurance solutions in cooperation with producers, retailers, and other stakeholders from across the food industry. These solutions include a range of standards for safe, socially and environmentally responsible farming practices, with the most widely used standard being the Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) applicable for fruit and vegetables, aquaculture, floriculture, livestock, and more. The German company was founded in 1997, and the CEO is Kristian Moeller.

Royal Ahold NV engages in the food retailing and operation of supermarket. It operates through the following geographical segments: Ahold USA, The Netherlands, and Czech Republic. The company was founded by Albert Heijn on May 27, 1887 and is headquartered in Zaandam, Netherlands.