Ping Gencianeo, who has been with the Jersey City-based manufacturer for 25 years, will be responsible for its environmental, social and governance initiatives.

The pandemic revealed just how crucial the sometimes-underappreciated sector is, laying bare its value as well as supply chain vulnerabilities.

The Sayreville-based company said it will soon launch new products made from various materials with unique benefits, such as recyclability and recycled content usage.

Two months after Chief Financial Officer Heather Pomerantz left to pursue other opportunities, the Secaucus-based pet food company announced Todd Cunfer will take on the role starting Dec. 1.

CEO Haro Hartounian said the additional GMP manufacturing site is part of the company's expansion plan and allows it to "take on more projects to help biotech companies bring their products from bench to market, which is what we do best."

Following the departure of its president of snacks, the Camden food manufacturer appointed Mick Beekhuizen as president of meals and beverages and Chris Foley, currently president of that division, as president of snacks.

Novo Nordisk is working to resolve shortages of Ozempic and Wegovy by the end of the year.

The authority said the goal is to build a pipeline of projects for companies that are competitive for New Jersey customers, while helping early adopters minimize the costs of implementing clean technologies.

The company – which aims to reduce the carbon footprint of the construction and building materials industries – said it will retain a satellite office in New Jersey.

NJMVP will provide grants to New Jersey operators in targeted industries, covering up to 50% of the costs of purchasing new equipment or technology, ranging from $7,500 to $250,000.

According to Andrea Magno, director of color marketing & development, “People are ready to bring color back into the home," with this saturated, red-orange hue.

The measure would create and promote programs at colleges and county vocational schools that align with the industry’s needs to prepare students for future jobs in the industry.