Star Metro - Nepra Foods Appoints Cotter Stern as Director of Ingredient Sales

Mr. Stern's career demonstrates a commitment to the organic food sector, shaped by early mentorship under an entrepreneurial pioneer and advanced through global roles managing logistics, inventory, and successful product launches. He has expertly handled hundreds of ingredients in both CPG and bulk markets. Spanning plant proteins, legumes, nuts, seeds, sweeteners, and oils.

The decision to hire a dedicated sales representative like Mr. Stern represents a pivotal evolution for Nepra Foods as the company scales operations in a competitive CPG environment. With rising inquiries and demand for specialized offerings - including hemp proteins, functional flours, and specialty starches - the company identified the need for focused, expert leadership in ingredient sales. This strategic move prioritizes client partnerships and improves supply chain efficiency to ensures consistent, high-quality fulfillment. The goal? To convert market interest into recurring revenue streams heading into 2026 and beyond.

"The team and I incredibly excited to welcome Cotter onboard. This appointment reinforces Nepra Foods' commitment to environmentally focused innovations, leaders like Mr. Stern prove essential to achieving scalability that elevates performance and market recognition." said Billy Hogan, CEO of Nepra Foods.

Mr. Stern is known in the industry for his trustworthiness and high integrity; qualities that have fostered enduring client loyalty through a consistent client-first approach. His meticulous attention to detail and rigorous expectations for supplier quality will differentiate Nepra Foods. Mr. Stern's extensive network provides substantial opportunities for Nepra Foods to expand ingredient sales via trusted connections with farmers, producers, and major clients worldwide.

Mr. Stern commented, "Joining Nepra at this inflection point is an honor and a privilege. My primary goal is to bring forth rooted and fully vetted supply chains, servicing the highest quality ingredients and sharpen our go to market execution while optimizing our revenue streams. We are looking at the potential of our product offerings; staying focused on building trust and capturing market share while delivering measurable value."

About Nepra Foods Inc.

Nepra Foods Inc. is a vertically integrated functional nutrition company delivering clean-label solutions. Our mission is to nourish people and the planet by partnering with category leaders, emerging brands, and technology companies to build resilient supply chains rooted in ethical practices and eco-aware innovation. From early-stage development through large-scale growth, Nepra Foods delivers tailored solutions - including market-ready formulations, advanced ingredient technology, co-manufacturing services, e-commerce management, and retail distribution. Nepra Foods collaborates with leading ag-tech groups to translate their research and practices into real-world applications. For more information on the company, visit www.neprafoods.com.

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