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Stonewall Kitchen Announces New January 2024 Product Launch

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

YORK, Maine, Jan. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stonewall Kitchen is expanding its product offerings to include more than 50 new products and collections from their family of brands.

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  • YORK, Maine, Jan. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stonewall Kitchen is expanding its product offerings to include more than 50 new products and collections from their family of brands.
  • Headquartered in Maine, Stonewall Kitchen is now home to eleven award-winning food and lifestyle brands.
  • “These sauces are wonderfully smooth, and delicious served atop eggs, home fries, vegetables and more,” Stonewall Kitchen Marketing Director Matt Robertson said.
  • Fantasy Collection New Size: Fairy Dust, Forbidden Forest, Mermaid Tales, Mighty Dragon, Once Upon a Time, Unicorn Dreams (Medium Tumbler)

NAIFA Announces Candidates Nominated for 2024 National Leadership Roles

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Committee on Governance of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) has nominated Christopher L. Gandy, LACP, Founder of the Midwest Legacy Group in Lisle, IL, to be the 2024 NAIFA Secretary. A current member of NAIFA's Board of Trustees, Gandy has been a loyal NAIFA member since 2003. As incoming Secretary, Gandy will be in line to serve as President-Elect in 2025 and President in 2026.

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  • Nominated Candidates Will Be Installed at the National Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C. this December.
  • ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Committee on Governance of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) has nominated Christopher L. Gandy, LACP, Founder of the Midwest Legacy Group in Lisle, IL, to be the 2024 NAIFA Secretary.
  • The Committee has also nominated Stephen Kagawa, FSS, LUTCF, to serve a two-year term on the NAIFA Board of Trustees.
  • Both Cothron and Massey have served the association in multiple roles including national Trustee, State President, and specialty committee roles throughout their leadership tenure.

Stonewall Kitchen Announces New July 2023 Product Launch

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Thursday, July 6, 2023

YORK, Maine, July 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stonewall Kitchen and its family of leading specialty brands is launching over 100 new products across the food and home categories this July.

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  • YORK, Maine, July 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stonewall Kitchen and its family of leading specialty brands is launching over 100 new products across the food and home categories this July.
  • Stonewall Kitchen brings three cream sauces to the market, adding a new option to the line of existing tomato-based pasta sauces, while the Urban Accents brand continues to add convenience in the kitchen with party starter seasoning blends.
  • “Our team is very excited about this July launch,” Marketing Director, Matthew Robertson said.
  • The July 2023 Product Launch Includes:
    Stonewall Kitchen: Street Corn Salsa, Malted Milk Chocolate Sauce, Spicy Mango Hot Sauce, Truffle Alfredo Sauce, Mushroom Cream Sauce, Cacio e Pepe Sauce.

Stonewall Kitchen Family of Brands Announces July 2022 Product Launch

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022

York, Maine, July 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stonewall Kitchen and its family of brands are adding sixty-two new products to their extensive portfolio this summer.

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  • York, Maine, July 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stonewall Kitchen and its family of brands are adding sixty-two new products to their extensive portfolio this summer.
  • Vermont Coffee Company, acquired by Stonewall Kitchen in 2021, energizes their collection with a new flavored coffee line, a first for the brand.
  • The Village Candle line isnt the only expansion to the Family of Brands candle collection, with three new seasonal candles by Stonewall Kitchens newest brand, Michel Design Works.
  • Stonewall Kitchens July product launch also features their annual holiday packaging collection, featuring one-of-its-kind seasonal designs, created by Stonewall Kitchens Creative Director, to make gift giving convenient for friends and family with no wrapping necessary.

Michel Design Works Named Gift Industry Vendor of the Year

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022

The ceremony, hosted by Gifts and Decorative Accessories, gathered together retailers, wholesalers and gift industry professionals to celebrate the awards.

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  • The ceremony, hosted by Gifts and Decorative Accessories, gathered together retailers, wholesalers and gift industry professionals to celebrate the awards.
  • We are honored to have been chosen for this award, said Bob Harris, Vice President of Sales & Creative for Michel Design Works.
  • What makes this even more special is that the voting is comprised of customers and retailers in the gift and home industry.
  • Michel Design Works was founded by Deborah and Bruce Michel and has been in operation for over 30 years, joining Stonewall Kitchen in November of 2021.

Stonewall Kitchen Announces Opening of First Ever Stonewall Home Company Store

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Friday, April 1, 2022

York, Maine, April 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, award-winning specialty food and home goods producer Stonewall Kitchen opened its first ever Stonewall Home Company Store, located at the companys campus headquarters in York, Maine.

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  • York, Maine, April 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, award-winning specialty food and home goods producer Stonewall Kitchen opened its first ever Stonewall Home Company Store, located at the companys campus headquarters in York, Maine.
  • Stonewall Kitchen will also feature its Fine Home Keeping line and and its Stonewall Home brand.
  • The Stonewall Home store, along with our flagship Company Store, Caf and beautiful garden will really add to the overall guest experience here on campus.
  • Like its sister stores, the Stonewall Home Company Store has a premium feel, but is designed to look and feel unique.

Harris Williams Advises Stonewall Kitchen, LLC on its Sale to TA Associates

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Monday, March 14, 2022

Harris Williams , a global investment bank specializing in M&A advisory services, announces it advised Stonewall Kitchen, LLC (Stonewall Kitchen), a portfolio company of Audax Private Equity (Audax), on its sale to TA Associates (TA).

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  • Harris Williams , a global investment bank specializing in M&A advisory services, announces it advised Stonewall Kitchen, LLC (Stonewall Kitchen), a portfolio company of Audax Private Equity (Audax), on its sale to TA Associates (TA).
  • The successful expansion beyond food and into high-growth personal care and home fragrances categories speaks to Stonewall Kitchens platform strength, added Kelly McPhilliamy, a managing director at Harris Williams.
  • For more information on the Harris Williams Consumer Group and recent transactions, visit the Consumer Groups section of the Harris Williams website.
  • Harris Williams is a trade name under which Harris Williams LLC, Harris Williams & Co. Ltd and Harris Williams & Co. Corporate Finance Advisors GmbH conduct business.

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

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Monday, March 14, 2022

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

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.