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Audax Private Equity Completes the Sale of Stonewall Kitchen to TA Associates

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Monday, March 14, 2022
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Audax Private Equity (Audax) today announced that it has completed the sale of Stonewall Kitchen (Stonewall or the Company), a leading provider of branded specialty food and home good products, to TA Associates.

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  • Audax Private Equity (Audax) today announced that it has completed the sale of Stonewall Kitchen (Stonewall or the Company), a leading provider of branded specialty food and home good products, to TA Associates.
  • Since day one, Audax has been aligned with and supportive of our growth strategy, mission, and core values, said John Stiker, CEO of Stonewall Kitchen.
  • Audax Private Equity has invested over $9 billion in 150 platforms and over 1,050 add-on companies, and is currently investing out of its $3.5 billion, sixth private equity fund.
  • Through its disciplined Buy & Build approach, Audax Private Equity seeks to help platform companies execute add-on acquisitions that fuel revenue growth, optimize operations, and significantly increase equity value.

Stonewall Kitchen Announces Investment from TA Associates to Further Accelerate Growth

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Monday, March 14, 2022
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York, Maine, March 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stonewall Kitchen announced today that TA Associates (TA), a leading global growth private equity firm, has invested in the company alongside the management team.

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  • York, Maine, March 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stonewall Kitchen announced today that TA Associates (TA), a leading global growth private equity firm, has invested in the company alongside the management team.
  • Working together, TA and Stonewall Kitchen intend to continue the companys accelerated growth through additional acquisitions and innovative new product launches, further solidifying the company as the leading specialty food and home goods platform in North America.
  • In 2019, Stonewall Kitchen partnered with Audax Private Equity to significantly expand its Family of Brands.
  • For more information about Stonewall Kitchen, please visit: www.stonewallkitchen.com
    TA is a leading global growth private equity firm.

Orgain Partners with the NCAA for the First-Ever March Madness® Women's Basketball Tournament

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Friday, March 11, 2022
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IRVINE, Calif., March 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Orgain, the leader in high-quality, delicious-tasting clean nutrition is bringing "That Orgain Feeling" to women's college basketball this season. For the first time since its debut 40 years ago, the NCAA women's basketball tournament will officially be named "March Madness®," a term previously reserved exclusively for the men's tournament. Throughout the tournament, Orgain will sponsor eleven "Player of the Game" features, one of which will be recognized as a "Difference Maker" - a player who uses their instincts and out-plays everyone else on the court.

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  • IRVINE, Calif., March 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Orgain, the leader in high-quality, delicious-tasting clean nutrition is bringing "That Orgain Feeling" to women's college basketball this season.
  • For the first time since its debut 40 years ago, the NCAA women's basketball tournament will officially be named "March Madness," a term previously reserved exclusively for the men's tournament.
  • For more information, please visit Orgain.com ,and capture that Orgain feeling by following @DrinkOrgain on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter and YouTube .
  • To learn more about Orgain, and Dr. Abraham's fascinating story and purpose, or to shop products and browse recipes, visit Orgain.com .

Ferry-Morse To Host First Annual “Garden Get-Together” Facebook Live on First Day of Spring

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Thursday, March 10, 2022
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Ferry-Morse , one of the oldest and largest home gardening seed packet companies in the U.S., announces its first annual Garden Get-Together will take place on Sunday, March 20, the first day of spring, on Facebook Live.

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  • Ferry-Morse , one of the oldest and largest home gardening seed packet companies in the U.S., announces its first annual Garden Get-Together will take place on Sunday, March 20, the first day of spring, on Facebook Live.
  • The event is free and will take place from 2:00PM 3:30PM EDT on the Ferry-Morse Facebook page .
  • For more information and to save the date for Ferry-Morses Garden Get-Together, visit ferrymorse.com/pages/garden-get-together-live and tune in on Facebook Live at 2:00PM EDT on Sunday, March 20.
  • Central Garden & Pet is based in Walnut Creek, California and has over 7,000 employees across North America and Europe.

Boulder Canyon & Good Health Unveil New Snacks at Expo West!

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Thursday, March 10, 2022
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220310005582/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220310005582/en/
    Boulder Canyon and Good Health brands release new snack food offerings at Expo West!
  • As the Veggie Stix category creator, Good Health is passionate about making life, and good snacks, even better.
  • Boulder Canyon and Good Health snack foods can be found in leading retailers across the United States or online at www.Utzsnacks.com .
  • Boulder Canyon and Good Health brands release new snack food offerings at Expo West!

WATERLOO SPARKLING WATER ANNOUNCES ALL-NEW CHERRY LIMEADE AND BLACKBERRY LEMONADE FLAVORS TO CELEBRATE SUMMER NOSTALGIA

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Thursday, March 10, 2022
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AUSTIN, Texas, March 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Waterloo Sparkling Water , known for its authentic fruit flavors and lively carbonation, today announced two new flavors with the launch of its Cherry Limeade and Blackberry Lemonade sparkling waters.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, March 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Waterloo Sparkling Water , known for its authentic fruit flavors and lively carbonation, today announced two new flavors with the launch of its Cherry Limeade and Blackberry Lemonade sparkling waters.
  • Our new Cherry Limeade and Blackberry Lemonade flavors continue to deliver on that promise."
  • For fans who want more ways to enjoy our better-for-you Waterloo Cherry Limeade and Blackberry Lemonade all year long, Waterloo has also introduced recipes featuring the new flavors, including the refreshing Blackberry Cucumber Collins and the sweet & tart Cherry Berry Smash .
  • When creating our Cherry Limeade and Blackberry Lemonade innovations, we tinkered with the flavors for over 10 months to craft authentic flavors that transport you back to the carefree days of summer."

Billy Goat Brands’ Investee Sophie’s Kitchen Exhibits at Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim from March 8-12, 2022

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Thursday, March 10, 2022
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Expo West is the largest sustainable and eco-friendly exhibition in North America, which features a range of products from the natural and organic industry.

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  • Expo West is the largest sustainable and eco-friendly exhibition in North America, which features a range of products from the natural and organic industry.
  • Expo West attracts more than 86,000 professionals from the plant-based and sustainable products industry, comprised of 3,600 companies amidst 580,000 square feet of display space.
  • Sophies Kitchen produces 100% allergen-free, vegan, non-GMO and soy-free plant-based seafood products.
  • We are excited to showcase our new packaging and line of plant-based seafood products at the Natural Products Expo West.

AppHarvest named finalist for 2022 SXSW Innovation Awards

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Wednesday, March 9, 2022
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MOREHEAD, Ky., March 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AppHarvest, Inc. (NASDAQ: APPH, APPHW), a leading AgTech company, public benefit corporation and Certified B Corp building some of the country’s largest high-tech indoor farms to grow affordable, nutritious fruits and vegetables at scale while providing good jobs in Appalachia, has been named one of five finalists for the 24th annual SXSW Innovation Awards in the New Economy category for its 60-acre high-tech indoor farm in Morehead, Ky.

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  • The SXSW Innovation Awards recognize and celebrate the most exciting tech developments in the connected world.
  • AppHarvest will review the company and its technology in the SXSW Innovation Awards Showcase on Saturday, March 12, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the JW Marriott Austin - Griffin Hall.
  • The winners in each of the 13 categories, plus additional honors, will be awarded at the 24th annual SXSW Innovation Awards on Monday, March 14, 2022.
  • For more information about the SXSW Innovation Awards and to view the complete list of 2022 finalists, visit www.sxsw.com/awards/innovation-awards/ .

Blender Bites’ Smoothie Innovation Wins Prestigious Canadian Award, Voted Product of the Year in the Organic Beverage Category

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Wednesday, March 9, 2022
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The Product of the Year Canada Award is the largest consumer-voted award for product innovation bestowed upon Canadian consumer product companies.

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  • The Product of the Year Canada Award is the largest consumer-voted award for product innovation bestowed upon Canadian consumer product companies.
  • Voted Product of the Year in the organic beverage category, by thousands of Canadian consumers comes at the most incredible time for the Company, as we branch out into international markets.
  • We are incredibly humbled, grateful and thankful for the tremendous support shown by our customers and current Canadian grocery partners, commented Chelsie Hodge, Blender Bites CEO.
  • Blender Bites products are certified organic, vegan, non-GMO, gluten free, dairy free and soy free.

The Market is Signaling More Innovation to Come in Alternative Proteins Products

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Wednesday, March 9, 2022
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One of the benefactors of the plant-based investments of 2021 was Nepra Foods (CSE:NPRA) (OTC:NPRFF) who secured an oversubscribed IPO late in the year.

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  • One of the benefactors of the plant-based investments of 2021 was Nepra Foods (CSE:NPRA) (OTC:NPRFF) who secured an oversubscribed IPO late in the year.
  • The company's early successes have been bolstered by the development of a proprietary product known as Textured Hemp ProteinTM (THP).
  • THP is a nutritious plant-based and allergen-free food, currently used in wholesale ingredients and consumer packaged goods, such as Nepra's PROPASTA line.
  • In 2020, the plant-based food market totaled $29.4 billion , and according to Statistait's expected to grow to $77.8 billion by 2025.