LAKE MARY, Fla., May 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Florida Food Products, LLC (FFP), one of the world’s largest independent providers of natural ingredients, announced today that Todd Werpy, Ph.D., has joined its Board of Directors. A distinguished leader in sustainable technologies, Dr. Werpy brings more than 30 years of deep expertise in research and development and strategic partnerships.
Florida Food Products, LLC (FFP), one of the world’s largest independent providers of natural ingredients, announced today that Todd Werpy, Ph.D., has joined its Board of Directors.
Dr. Werpy most recently served as senior vice president and chief science officer at Archer Daniels Midland Co. (ADM), where he oversaw global technology and process initiatives, product expansion, and fostered collaborations across the public and private sectors. He holds 30 U.S. patents in catalysis and biomass conversion and was honored with the American Chemical Society Award for Affordable Green Chemistry in 2015.
“We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Werpy to the board,” said Vince Macciocchi, chief executive officer of FFP. “His unique blend of deep technical knowledge and visionary thinking is perfectly aligned with our mission to deliver natural, science-driven ingredient solutions. His leadership will be instrumental as we continue expanding our clean label platform.”
Christopher Sand, managing director of Ardian and majority owner of FFP, added, “Todd’s unparalleled expertise in fermentation combined with his overall scientific acumen and visionary leadership will be a tremendous asset as we continue expanding our capabilities and market reach.”
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Based in Lake Mary, Florida, FFP offers one of the industry’s most comprehensive portfolios of clean label ingredients and system solutions for the food and beverage sector. For more than 70 years, the company has delivered high-quality, American-made products that combine performance and flavor. Its manufacturing capabilities span patented cold brew extraction, custom flavor creation, drying and blending technologies, and advanced fermentation — all supported by four state-of-the-art facilities across the United States.
Early in his career, Dr. Werpy spent 15 years at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, where he led efforts in renewable chemical development. His groundbreaking work on converting glycerin and sorbitol into propylene glycol is now a commercialized innovation in green chemistry.
“FFP’s investment in science, scale, and clean label solutions makes it an exciting leader in the evolving food and beverage landscape,” said Dr. Werpy. “I’m honored to join the board and contribute to the company’s mission to make clean label ingredients accessible to the industry.”
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About Florida Food Products Founded in 1954, Florida Food Products is one of the world’s largest independent providers of natural ingredients. FFP partners with both established and emerging brands to deliver clean label ingredients, concentrates, and powders that improve taste, texture, shelf life, moisture, and color across a variety of applications. The company’s product line includes natural flavors, botanical extracts, functional nutrition inclusions, meat cures and accelerators, antioxidants, and antimicrobials.
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This Week in South Florida Full Episode: March 1, 2026
PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. — On the latest episode of “This Week in South Florida” host Janine Stanwood welcomes President and CEO of the Jewish Federation of Broward County Audra Berg, Secretary General of the Assembly of the Cuban Resistance Orlando Gutierrez-Boronat, Division Director of Flood Control and Water Supply Planning for the South Florida Water Management District Carolina Maran, State Rep. Juan Carlos Porras and State Rep. Kevin Chambliss.
The full episode can be seen at the top of this page.
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South Florida leaders are taking preventative measures to keep residents safe after the U.S. and Israel launched major strikes on Iran early Saturday morning.
Miami-Dade County mayor Daniella-Levine Cava issued a statement reacting to the military operation that President Trump dubbed on Truth Social as “Operation Epic Fury.”
The statement reads: “The escalating conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran poses serious risks to regional stability and international safety.”
She goes on to say that her thoughts are “with the people of Israel and the Jewish community here in South Florida who are watching these events with worry and uncertainty.” She also says the Iranian people “deserve peace, safety, dignity, and the freedom to live without repression.”
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Of the Trump administration’s decision to launch the military operation, Levine-Cava writes: “Any military action taken without congressional authorization is a dangerous precedent, and we must learn from our nation’s past challenges. What must come next is a serious effort to restore stability and pursue diplomacy, not further violence.”
As for measures she will be taking, she says she asked her Chief of Public Safety to “ensure public safety agencies are aware and ready to activate plans in case of any disruption.”
The Miami-Dade Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz also issued a statement saying that MDSO is “taking immediate security measures by increasing patrols to ensure the safety of our residents.” She said that they have increased security presence around places of worship, cultural centers, and schools.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the servicemen and women protecting our national security interests around the globe,” Cordero-Stutz wrote.
Aventura Police have also responded to the current situation on X, saying that they are monitoring the “current situation in the Middle East with our local, state, and federal partners.”
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@aventurapoliceis monitoring the current situation in the Middle East with our local, state and federal partners. At this time there are no known or credible threats to the US or Miami-Dade County. In an abundance of caution, we have implemented a heightened security posture with directed patrols at our religious facilities and other sensitive locations throughout @cityofaventuraWe will continue to monitor and report any suspicious behavior.https://x.com/aventurapolice/status/2027787245164335222/photo/1
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They go on to say: “At this time, there are no known or credible threats to the U.S. or Miami-Dade County.” However, they note that in “an abundance of caution,” they will be increasing security in religious facilities and other locations they deem as “sensitive” throughout the city.
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The City of Miami Beach also posted its statement to X, saying it is also “closely monitoring the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.” They also note that at this time, there are no known credible threats to the city.
They write: “Out of an abundance of caution, we have increased our uniformed presence at synagogues, schools, and other key locations citywide. We remain in close coordination with our law enforcement partners and leaders within the faith-based community.”
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They also urge residents to report any “suspicious or unlawful activity” to call their non-emergency number at 305-673-7901 or, if it is an emergency, call 911.
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Other cities’ police departments, such as Bal Harbour, Sunny Isles Beach, and Hallendale Beach, posted on their social media that they will also increase security measures after the U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran.
