Initiative Foods
James Ypma is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in operations management and project leadership within the manufacturing and recycling industries. Currently serving as Vice President of Operations and Project Manager at Initiative Foods since September 2011, James Ypma led the manufacturing rebuilding project following a significant plant fire in 2016 and successfully established a BRC certified flexible packaging production line for baby food. Prior to this role, James Ypma was the Plant Manager at Electronic Recyclers, overseeing plant operations in Dallas, TX, and opening a new facility in Badin, NC, achieving multiple industry certifications. James Ypma's early career includes internships focusing on energy policy and community energy projects, supported by an M.B.A. from California State University, Fresno, and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Washington.
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Initiative Foods
Located in the Central Valley of California, Initiative Foods is an industry leading co-packer and private label manufacture of premium organic and conventional baby foods. Our mission is to make the very best baby food, and offer it at the best value of any baby food available for our ‘Own Brand’ customers. Whether we’re making applesauce or bananas, sweet potatoes or squash, we want your babies and moms to trust that they are getting the very best baby food products. We offer a full line of recipes for the youngest infant (2.5 oz and 4.0 oz sizes) up through the growing baby (6 oz sizes). We also offer a 4.5 oz and 7.5 oz size for our Canadian neighbors. We have over 50 recipes based on your needs and offer packaging design and marketing support to make your baby food program a success! We grew up organic and have been making Organic Baby Food for over 14 years.