Main Street Ingredients PR Archives – 2009


Main Street Ingredients Promotes Eric Hallstead to Brand Manager, Keystone® Stabilizers

Monday, October 26, 2009

LA CROSSE, WI — Main Street Ingredients, a leader in providing high quality food ingredients to the dairy, nutritional and food processing industries, is pleased to announce the promotion of Eric Hallstead to Brand Manager, Keystone Stabilizers.

“Eric has been a great asset to Main Street’s sales group for over four years promoting Keystone stabilizers,” said Mike Homewood, Director of Sales. “Eric’s education, experience and sales drive will lead our Keystone brand to the next level.”

Hallstead has nearly 20 years of experience in the dairy industry, with an extensive background in research and development, focusing on ice cream and aseptics. He received his bachelor's degree at Cornell University, Ithaca, NY. His professional achievements include the management of the pilot plant operation at Cornell University, and the development of a unique facility to produce carbonated dairy-based beverages.

About Main Street Ingredients

Main Street Ingredients is a leader in providing high quality food ingredients to the dairy, nutritional and food processing industries. Applications include ice cream and frozen desserts, cheese products, bakery products, nutritional beverages, confections, and more. The corporate office and manufacturing facilities are located in La Crosse, WI with distribution outlets across North America. Recognized for its functional stabilizer systems, expertise in proteins, private-label nutritional systems and custom-formulated blends, Main Street Ingredients provides innovative concepts to customers worldwide. Main Street Ingredient’s manufacturing facility is USDA and Grade A, rated superior by the American Institute of Baking, certified by FPA-SAFE, GMP certified by NSF, Kosher compliant and certified Organic. A team of cutting-edge food scientists, combined with a new Research & Development Center and an accredited quality systems program is a recipe for success. For more information, visit us at www.mainstreetingredients.com.

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Main Street Ingredients Promotes Rob Hollnagel, Jr., to Sales Manager

Friday, June 26, 2009

LA CROSSE, WI — Main Street Ingredients, a leading manufacturer of food ingredients, is pleased to announce the promotion of Rob Hollnagel, Jr., to Sales Manager, Contract Manufacturing Group.

Hollnagel has played a key role in growing the sales of food ingredients and most recently, private-label nutritional beverages. “Rob has been very successful in various sales roles in his 5-plus years at Main Street,” said Mike Homewood, Director of Sales. “His drive and determination will be valuable in this new position. I am pleased he accepted this challenge.”

In addition, Main Street is excited to revise the structure of the Sales Group. Homewood now leads the Ingredient Distribution Group, the Contract Manufacturing Group, and the Branded Ingredients Group. Main Street’s branded products include Keystone™ stabilizers, Cornerstone™ proteins, Capstone™ dairy, and Gemstone™ bakery ingredients.

The Health and Nutrition Group which consists of Sports Nutrition and Health & Wellness will continue to function under the leadership of Aaron Macha, Vice President of Sales, who oversees the entire Sales Group.

About Main Street Ingredients

Main Street Ingredients is a leader in providing high quality food ingredients to the dairy, nutritional and food processing industries. Applications include ice cream and frozen desserts, cheese products, bakery products, nutritional beverages, confections, and more. The corporate office and manufacturing facilities are located in La Crosse, WI with distribution outlets across North America. Recognized for its functional stabilizer systems, expertise in proteins, private-label nutritional systems and custom-formulated blends, Main Street Ingredients provides innovative concepts to customers worldwide. Main Street Ingredient’s manufacturing facility is USDA and Grade A, rated superior by the American Institute of Baking, certified by FPA-SAFE, GMP certified by NSF, Kosher compliant and certified Organic. A team of cutting-edge food scientists, combined with a new Research & Development Center and an accredited quality systems program is a recipe for success. For more information, visit us at www.mainstreetingredients.com.

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