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Exciting news from the BRANDformula team!
(August 1, 2025) Mark Gwin, who has been with us part-time since 2021, is now leading our Product Development efforts!
With decades of experience across the food industry—from Kroger and Wendy’s to Certified Angus Beef—we’re thrilled to have Mark bringing his deep expertise and passion to our work every day.
Welcome aboard (officially), Mark!
And if that’s not lucky enough, the legendary Steve Moore continues as a special project contributor and constant inspiration.
What’s shakin’ Schmacon?
Quarantines and social distancing didn’t dampen Howard Bender’s optimism for the future of his Schmacon Beef Bacon creation. Bender is prepared to shelter in place and focus on further growing the brand across North America with ambitions of replicating, and surpassing, the success of Schmacon in foodservice markets in the Middle East… More
Devanco Foods acquires Schmacon IP
CAROL STREAM, Ill. – Devanco Foods recently acquired exclusive rights to all patents and intellectual property for Schmacon Beef Bacon. In a separate agreement, Howard Bender, founder and inventor of Schmacon, will be the director of Beef Bacon products for Devanco… More