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ChangeUp Starts Year of Giving with a New Kendra Scott Partnership

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Cosmetics, TaylorMade Golf, KIND, and more) to facilitate hundreds of millions of donations monthly to over 1.5 million non-profits is proud to add jewelry & lifestyle brand, Kendra Scott , as the latest partner to recognize the value of ChangeUp.

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  • Cosmetics, TaylorMade Golf, KIND, and more) to facilitate hundreds of millions of donations monthly to over 1.5 million non-profits is proud to add jewelry & lifestyle brand, Kendra Scott , as the latest partner to recognize the value of ChangeUp.
  • The company operates on a founding philosophy of "Family, Fashion, and Philanthropy," and is known for creating beautiful jewelry, and giving back.
  • "We are looking forward to this partnership with ChangeUp to help spread the message of giving.
  • ChangeUp is an integrated donation software solution that empowers some of the world's largest brands, including Mastercard, Vans, The Honest Company, e.l.f.

REMEDY DRINKS CLOSES SERIES B FUNDING ROUND AND APPOINTS NEW C-SUITE SALES LEADER TO ACCELERATE GLOBAL GROWTH

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Remedy Drinks, the innovator of shelf-stable, no-sugar, better-for-you beverages announces the closing of a Series B funding round from its existing lead investors L Catterton and Kin Group. The new capital raised will be focused on global retail growth through new distribution and retail takeaway. Remedy Drinks also announces the appointment of a new Chief Customer Officer, Nathan Schy. As the third largest kombucha brand globally and fastest growing in the U.S. market (272% year-over-year via SPINS), Schy will aggressively build on this momentum with existing and new customers. 

Key Points: 
  • The new capital raised will be focused on global retail growth through new distribution and retail takeaway.
  • Remedy Drinks also announces the appointment of a new Chief Customer Officer, Nathan Schy.
  • "This funding round from our partners at L Catterton and Kin Group will allow us to continue to fuel our global retail expansion with Nathan Schy at the helm.
  • Remedy Drinks' mission is to make great tasting, shelf-stable kombucha and functional beverages accessible to consumers globally.

REMEDY DRINKS CLOSES SERIES B FUNDING ROUND AND APPOINTS NEW C-SUITE SALES LEADER TO ACCELERATE GLOBAL GROWTH

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Remedy Drinks, the innovator of shelf-stable, no-sugar, better-for-you beverages announces the closing of a Series B funding round from its existing lead investors L Catterton and Kin Group. The new capital raised will be focused on global retail growth through new distribution and retail takeaway. Remedy Drinks also announces the appointment of a new Chief Customer Officer, Nathan Schy. As the third largest kombucha brand globally and fastest growing in the U.S. market (272% year-over-year via SPINS), Schy will aggressively build on this momentum with existing and new customers. 

Key Points: 
  • The new capital raised will be focused on global retail growth through new distribution and retail takeaway.
  • Remedy Drinks also announces the appointment of a new Chief Customer Officer, Nathan Schy.
  • "This funding round from our partners at L Catterton and Kin Group will allow us to continue to fuel our global retail expansion with Nathan Schy at the helm.
  • Remedy Drinks' mission is to make great tasting, shelf-stable kombucha and functional beverages accessible to consumers globally.

Reed Smith's Sandy Thomas Will Join KIND as Chief Legal Officer; Catherine 'Casey' Ryan Chosen to Succeed Thomas as Firm's Global Managing Partner

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023

"Sandy" Thomas will step down as the firm's global managing partner, effective March 1, after 10 years in the firm's top leadership post.

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  • "Sandy" Thomas will step down as the firm's global managing partner, effective March 1, after 10 years in the firm's top leadership post.
  • Reed Smith has provided pro bono support to KIND for the past decade.
  • Reed Smith's Executive Committee has designated Casey Ryan, currently the firm's global head of legal personnel, to succeed Thomas as the firm's global managing partner.
  • Reed Smith's Executive Committee has designated Ryan to step into the global managing partner role.

Daniel Lubetzky and Team Launch Camino Partners, Leveraging Expertise from Growing KIND to Help Entrepreneurs Forge Their Own Journeys

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023

NEW YORK, January 24, 2023  /PRNewswire/ -- From Daniel Lubetzky and the team who helped build KIND Snacks from one outside-the-box idea into a multi-billion-dollar, multicategory, global brand, comes Camino Partners, a business-building and investment platform committed to helping the next generation of entrepreneurs build long-term value with values.

Key Points: 
  • KIND achieved its success by taking the road less traveled, breaking industry conventions, and empowering consumers to live better without sacrificing priorities like taste and convenience.
  • Our team at Camino Partners is ready to help today's brightest entrepreneurs do the same."
  • Formerly known as Equilibra, Camino Partners operates within a broader investment business investing across a wide range of asset classes.
  • Experienced, industry-leading entrepreneurs interested in partnering with Camino Partners should get in touch at caminopartners.com.

Lifeist’s CannMart to Expand Product Offering in Alberta

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Monday, December 19, 2022

TORONTO, Dec. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lifeist Wellness Inc. (“Lifeist” or the “Company”) (TSXV: LFST) (FRANKFURT: M5B) (OTCMKTS: NXTTF), a health-tech company that leverages advancements in science and technology to build breakthrough companies that transform human wellness, today announced that its wholly owned Canadian cannabis business unit CannMart Inc. (“CannMart”) is introducing seven new SKUs in Alberta for its award-winning in-house brand Roilty, including Roilty’s first-ever dried flower offering, as well as several complementary new products from Zest. This latest product line expansion, which is expected by April 2023, will solidify the Roilty brand name among provincial buyers and retailers as one of the highest quality concentrates and vapes in the Canadian cannabis industry.

Key Points: 
  • CannMart has grown its Roilty product line in Alberta significantly over the past year, from two SKUs in the in Fall 2021 to 16 currently.
  • With the addition of the planned seven new SKUs, the number of active Roilty products in market in Alberta is expected to be 23.
  • “CannMart continues to expand the Roilty product portfolio, taking advantage of our advanced extraction and manufacturing capabilities and leveraging the popularity of this award-winning brand across Canada.
  • “To be considered among these great concentrate brands speaks volumes about the quality product Roilty continues to bring to market.”

BARK Appoints Zahir Ibrahim as Chief Financial Officer

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Tuesday, January 3, 2023

BARK, Inc. (“BARK” or the “Company”) (NYSE: BARK), a leading global omnichannel brand with a mission to make all dogs happy, today announced that Zahir Ibrahim has joined the Company as Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately.

Key Points: 
  • BARK, Inc. (“BARK” or the “Company”) (NYSE: BARK), a leading global omnichannel brand with a mission to make all dogs happy, today announced that Zahir Ibrahim has joined the Company as Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately.
  • Mr. Ibrahim brings nearly three decades of financial leadership experience at public and private companies, including scaling high-growth, direct-to-consumer brands.
  • He is based in New York and reports to BARK’s Co-Founder, Executive Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer, Matt Meeker.
  • Previously, Mr. Ibrahim held several roles at Molson Coors Brewing Company (NYSE: TAP), culminating with Vice President, Controller, and Chief Accounting Officer.

Organigram Wins KIND Magazine’s Cannabis Company of the Year Award and Most Innovative Product of the Year for Edison JOLTS

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Thursday, December 8, 2022

Organigram Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: OGI) (TSX: OGI), the parent company of a leading licensed producer of cannabis (the Company or Organigram), is pleased to announce it has won KIND Magazines (KIND) Cannabis Company of the Year award.

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  • Organigram Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: OGI) (TSX: OGI), the parent company of a leading licensed producer of cannabis (the Company or Organigram), is pleased to announce it has won KIND Magazines (KIND) Cannabis Company of the Year award.
  • The Cannabis Company of the Year award is particularly special because it not only acknowledges Organigram as a top performing licensed producer, but also celebrates the high-quality of our talented employees from coast-to-coast.
  • Likewise, the award is unique as it considers purpose, recognizing Organigrams commitment to doing good in the communities we serve.
  • In addition to the Cannabis Company of the Year award, the Companys Edison Cannabis Co. brands Edison JOLTS, Canadas first high-potency lozenge, received the Most Innovative Product of the Year.

Krispy Kreme Announces Appointment of Jeremiah Ashukian as Global Chief Financial Officer

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Thursday, December 8, 2022

Krispy Kreme, Inc. (NASDAQ: DNUT) (Krispy Kreme or the Company) today announced that Jeremiah Ashukian will become Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Krispy Kreme, Inc. effective January 9, 2023.

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  • Krispy Kreme, Inc. (NASDAQ: DNUT) (Krispy Kreme or the Company) today announced that Jeremiah Ashukian will become Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Krispy Kreme, Inc. effective January 9, 2023.
  • Mr. Ashukian will succeed Josh Charlesworth who has served as Chief Financial Officer since April 2017.
  • Mr. Charlesworth will continue in his role as Global President and Chief Operating Officer.
  • Mr. Ashukian brings 20 years of global executive finance experience from Mars, Inc., most recently as Chief Financial Officer of Mars Wrigley North America.

Mars Steps Into The Performance Nutrition Game With New SNICKERS® Hi Protein Bars

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

NEWARK, N.J., Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, SNICKERS®, proudly part of Mars, announced SNICKERS Hi Protein bars, a brand-new performance nutrition bar. SNICKERS Hi Protein bars feature the same satisfying chocolate, caramel and peanut ingredients iconic to SNICKERS but now packed with twenty (20) grams of protein offering the nutritional profile consumers expect, with the taste they crave.

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  • With the legendary flavor, SNICKERS Hi Protein bars stave off hunger, without sacrificing flavor
    NEWARK, N.J., Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, SNICKERS, proudly part of Mars, announced SNICKERS Hi Protein bars, a brand-new performance nutrition bar.
  • SNICKERS Hi Protein bars feature the same satisfying chocolate, caramel and peanut ingredients iconic to SNICKERS but now packed with twenty (20) grams of protein offering the nutritional profile consumers expect, with the taste they crave.
  • Whether you are an extreme athlete or perhaps emerging as exercise-curious, SNICKERS Hi Protein bars are the satisfying solution for people who want the benefit of high protein without sacrificing on taste.
  • "With the demand for delicious tasting protein bars increasing, SNICKERS Hi Protein bars are guaranteed to be a hit whether you work out avidly, casually or are looking for a delicious snack with more protein."