Dr. Praeger's Appoints Alexis Brescia as Chief Supply Chain Officer

ELMWOOD PARK, N.J., June 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Praeger's, a pioneer in the better-for-you frozen food market specializing in delicious and nutritious veggie-forward foods made from simple ingredients, announced today that Alexis Brescia has joined the Company as Chief Supply Chain Officer. Dr. Praeger's is a portfolio company of Vestar Capital Partners.

"Alex brings an impressive track record of manufacturing and logistics leadership, and we are confident that he will be a huge asset for the team at Dr. Praeger's," said Dr. Praeger's CEO Andy Reichgut.

Mr. Brescia is an accomplished supply chain executive with over 25 years of consumer packaged goods experience in roles across every aspect of the supply chain, from manufacturing to continuous improvement and productivity. He spent over 20 years with Kraft/Mondelez and most recently served as Vice President, North America Supply Chain Operations at Europastry. He holds both a master's degree in engineering management and a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering from the NJ Institute of Technology.

"I'm excited to join Dr. Praeger's, a purpose driven company whose values align with my own," said Mr. Brescia. "I look forward to collaborating with the Dr. Praeger's team to help drive profitable growth through operational excellence."

About Dr. Praeger's 
Dr. Praeger's was founded in 1994 by Drs. Praeger and Somberg, cardiothoracic surgeons, to create nutritious, convenient, and delicious frozen food that encourages healthier eating. They focused on using simple, real ingredients. Today, the brand remains committed to this vision, offering OU Kosher, Non-GMO Project Verified, Gluten-Free, and Vegan products. For more information visit www.drpraegers.com.

About Vestar Capital Partners
Vestar Capital Partners is a leading U.S. middle-market private equity firm specializing in management buyouts and growth capital investments. Vestar invests and collaborates with incumbent management teams and private owners to build long-term enterprise value, with a focus on Consumer, Business & Technology Services and Healthcare. Since inception in 1988, Vestar funds have invested $12 billion in 94 companies – as well as more than 200 add-on acquisitions – with a total enterprise value of approximately $61 billion. For more information on Vestar, please visit www.vestarcapital.com.

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