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CSE: VERY
VERY is a publicly traded company listed on the CSE (CSE: VERY) that operates in the plant-based food technology sector. VERY is headquartered in British Columbia, Canada and operates in British Columbia, Alberta, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.
VERY designs, develops, produces, distributes and sells a variety of plant-based meat and other food alternatives. It offers burgers and bangers, as well as pepperoni, ribz, Taco Stuff'er, roast beast, steak, and stuffed beast products; and seasonal specialty and special-order products, such as holiday ham and seitan bacon. VERY offers its products under “The Very Good Butchers brand”. It sells products through its wholesale and e-commerce stores, as well as butcher shops. VERY was formerly known as “The Very Good Butchers Inc.” and changed its name to “The Very Good Food Company Inc.” in October 2019.
The Company’s investment in VERY has been deployed into two areas: working capital and the expansion of VERY’s production facility.
The Company does not hold a controlling position in VERY. The Company intends to hold its investment of $50,000 in VERY and will review its investment quarterly to determine if a re-allocation is necessary.
The Very Good Food Company Inc.
CSE: VERY
CSE: VERY
VERY is a publicly traded company listed on the CSE (CSE: VERY) that operates in the plant-based food technology sector. VERY is headquartered in British Columbia, Canada and operates in British Columbia, Alberta, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.
VERY designs, develops, produces, distributes and sells a variety of plant-based meat and other food alternatives. It offers burgers and bangers, as well as pepperoni, ribz, Taco Stuff'er, roast beast, steak, and stuffed beast products; and seasonal specialty and special-order products, such as holiday ham and seitan bacon. VERY offers its products under “The Very Good Butchers brand”. It sells products through its wholesale and e-commerce stores, as well as butcher shops. VERY was formerly known as “The Very Good Butchers Inc.” and changed its name to “The Very Good Food Company Inc.” in October 2019.
The Company’s investment in VERY has been deployed into two areas: working capital and the expansion of VERY’s production facility.
The Company does not hold a controlling position in VERY. The Company intends to hold its investment of $50,000 in VERY and will review its investment quarterly to determine if a re-allocation is necessary.
TSXV: MEAL (Reserved)
Nabati Foods is a private food technology company that offers consumers selective healthy plant-based food products. Nabati is based in Edmonton, Alberta and serves the North American Market.
As a food technology company and a processor of foods, Nabati adheres to the food standards set by the CFIA in Canada. The company owns a US subsidiary, Nabati Foods Inc. (incorporated in the state of Washington), which imports its products for resale and distribution within the U.S. Nabati Foods Inc. adheres to regulations set by the FDA.
The Company’s investment in Nabati will be allocated as follows: (i) 45% to pay for marketing and sales; (ii) 5% to pay firms that assist in business development in the U.S.; and (iii) 50% to general operations and expansion of Nabati’s current facility and product pipeline growth.
The Company will appoint a nominee to Nabati’s board of directors upon closing of the investment.
As Nabati is a private company, the Company’s exit strategy is to look for opportunities to sell the common shares of Nabati that it owns as the business of Nabati develops, most likely through a sale or go public transaction.
Nabati Foods
TSXV: MEAL (Reserved)
TSXV: MEAL (Reserved)
Nabati Foods is a private food technology company that offers consumers selective healthy plant-based food products. Nabati is based in Edmonton, Alberta and serves the North American Market.
As a food technology company and a processor of foods, Nabati adheres to the food standards set by the CFIA in Canada. The company owns a US subsidiary, Nabati Foods Inc. (incorporated in the state of Washington), which imports its products for resale and distribution within the U.S. Nabati Foods Inc. adheres to regulations set by the FDA.
The Company’s investment in Nabati will be allocated as follows: (i) 45% to pay for marketing and sales; (ii) 5% to pay firms that assist in business development in the U.S.; and (iii) 50% to general operations and expansion of Nabati’s current facility and product pipeline growth.
The Company will appoint a nominee to Nabati’s board of directors upon closing of the investment.
As Nabati is a private company, the Company’s exit strategy is to look for opportunities to sell the common shares of Nabati that it owns as the business of Nabati develops, most likely through a sale or go public transaction.
CNSX: ZOG
Zoglo’s has been a leading company offering kosher, plant-based products for over 25 years and is now ready to enter the mainstream market. It has a product selection of over 14 plant-based protein offerings including plant-based meat, appetizers and veggie products made with concentrated, non-gmo, plant-based proteins that are rich in vitamins c and a, iron, calcium, potassium and folic acid. Its products are high in fiber, omega 3 fatty acids, and antioxidants.
Zoglo’s products are currently available in leading retailers including Walmart, Shoppers Drug Mart, Sobeys and Loblaws, earning Zoglo’s a place amongst other leading plant-based brands such as Beyond Meat, Impossible Foods and The Very Good Butchers.
The foodservice industry also has growing demand for protein-rich veggie burgers, nuggets and meatless sausage products such as those that Zoglo’s offers. Quick service restaurants are the biggest market for the pre-made veggie burgers in the United States and Canada and Zoglo’s has plans to expand into this segment.
Zoglo’s Incredible Food
CNSX: ZOG
CNSX: ZOG
Zoglo’s has been a leading company offering kosher, plant-based products for over 25 years and is now ready to enter the mainstream market. It has a product selection of over 14 plant-based protein offerings including plant-based meat, appetizers and veggie products made with concentrated, non-gmo, plant-based proteins that are rich in vitamins c and a, iron, calcium, potassium and folic acid. Its products are high in fiber, omega 3 fatty acids, and antioxidants.
Zoglo’s products are currently available in leading retailers including Walmart, Shoppers Drug Mart, Sobeys and Loblaws, earning Zoglo’s a place amongst other leading plant-based brands such as Beyond Meat, Impossible Foods and The Very Good Butchers.
The foodservice industry also has growing demand for protein-rich veggie burgers, nuggets and meatless sausage products such as those that Zoglo’s offers. Quick service restaurants are the biggest market for the pre-made veggie burgers in the United States and Canada and Zoglo’s has plans to expand into this segment.
CSE: FUEL
PlantFuel® is a Science Driven, Athlete Focused, Plant Fueled Nutrition Company. Rooted within the core of every athlete is the desire to improve. Whether that be a drive to be stronger, faster, or healthier, the craving to Keep Going always endures. At PlantFuel, the commitment to you is to create the best products available to successfully bridge the gap between healthy, plant-based nutrition and peak performance.
PlantFuel®
CSE: FUEL
CSE: FUEL
PlantFuel® is a Science Driven, Athlete Focused, Plant Fueled Nutrition Company. Rooted within the core of every athlete is the desire to improve. Whether that be a drive to be stronger, faster, or healthier, the craving to Keep Going always endures. At PlantFuel, the commitment to you is to create the best products available to successfully bridge the gap between healthy, plant-based nutrition and peak performance.
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Private Company
Eat Just, Inc. is on a mission to build a food system where everyone eats well. The company’s world-class team of scientists and researchers leverage a one-of-a-kind discovery platform for food ingredient innovation and Michelin starred chefs combine these discoveries with decades of culinary expertise to create delicious, accessible, healthier and more sustainable products. Eat Just has been recognized as one of Fast Company’s “Most Innovative Companies,” Entrepreneur’s “100 Brilliant Companies,” CNBC’s “Disruptor 50” and a World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer. The company’s flagship plant-based egg was named among Popular Science’s “100 Greatest Innovations,” Fast Company’s “World Changing Ideas” and, most recently, its new folded plant-based egg won “Best New Frozen Product” at Expo West’s NEXTY Awards and Delicious Living’s “Best Bite Awards.”
Eat Just, Inc.
Private Company
Eat Just, Inc. is on a mission to build a food system where everyone eats well. The company’s world-class team of scientists and researchers leverage a one-of-a-kind discovery platform for food ingredient innovation and Michelin starred chefs combine these discoveries with decades of culinary expertise to create delicious, accessible, healthier and more sustainable products. Eat Just has been recognized as one of Fast Company’s “Most Innovative Companies,” Entrepreneur’s “100 Brilliant Companies,” CNBC’s “Disruptor 50” and a World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer. The company’s flagship plant-based egg was named among Popular Science’s “100 Greatest Innovations,” Fast Company’s “World Changing Ideas” and, most recently, its new folded plant-based egg won “Best New Frozen Product” at Expo West’s NEXTY Awards and Delicious Living’s “Best Bite Awards.”
Private Company
TurtleTree is a biotech company that’s using cell-based technology to create sustainable food and dairy. In spite of this, TurtleTree earnestly believes that what it does extends beyond the dining table and into the heart of humanity. At its core, TurtleTree seeks to uplift the world by providing a new generation of nutrition that’s better for the planet, better for the animals, and better for people everywhere.
Turtle Tree Labs
Private Company
TurtleTree is a biotech company that’s using cell-based technology to create sustainable food and dairy. In spite of this, TurtleTree earnestly believes that what it does extends beyond the dining table and into the heart of humanity. At its core, TurtleTree seeks to uplift the world by providing a new generation of nutrition that’s better for the planet, better for the animals, and better for people everywhere.
Private Company
SingCell is building a scalable clean meat manufacturing platform in Singapore to enable global alternative meat companies address APAC and global markets.
The Company’s investment in SingCell will be allocated as follows: (i) 30% to pay for facility leases; (ii) 30% to pay for consumables & other OPEX.; and (iii) 40% to assist with payroll and working capital.
The Company will appoint a nominee to SingCell’s board of directors upon closing of the investment.
As SingCell is a private company, the Company’s exit strategy is to look for opportunities to sell the common shares of SingCell that it owns as the business of SingCell develops, most likely through a sale or go public transaction.
SingCell
Private Company
SingCell is building a scalable clean meat manufacturing platform in Singapore to enable global alternative meat companies address APAC and global markets.
The Company’s investment in SingCell will be allocated as follows: (i) 30% to pay for facility leases; (ii) 30% to pay for consumables & other OPEX.; and (iii) 40% to assist with payroll and working capital.
The Company will appoint a nominee to SingCell’s board of directors upon closing of the investment.
As SingCell is a private company, the Company’s exit strategy is to look for opportunities to sell the common shares of SingCell that it owns as the business of SingCell develops, most likely through a sale or go public transaction.
TSXV: ABOV (reserved)
Above Food develops and distributes premium, whole plant alternatives to meat and dairy by creating delicious, nutrient-dense consumer products and branded ingredients. It uses a proprietary blend of plant proteins created from heirloom pulses and gluten free grains. Above Food brings its products to market by leveraging strategic relationships with leading co-packers, distributors, and direct-to-consumer e-commerce platforms.
Above Food
TSXV: ABOV (reserved)
TSXV: ABOV (reserved)
Above Food develops and distributes premium, whole plant alternatives to meat and dairy by creating delicious, nutrient-dense consumer products and branded ingredients. It uses a proprietary blend of plant proteins created from heirloom pulses and gluten free grains. Above Food brings its products to market by leveraging strategic relationships with leading co-packers, distributors, and direct-to-consumer e-commerce platforms.
Private Company
California-based Plant Power Fast Food is known as an innovator in the Quick Service Restaurant (“QSR”) field with its 100% plant-based offerings and biodegradable packaging. Plant Power features a menu that ranges from burgers, fries, shakes and ‘chicken’ tenders - to wraps, salads, juices, raw items and a kids menu. Plant Power has often been referred to as a vegan version of McDonalds and other similar fast-food concepts.
Plant Power Fast Food
Private Company
California-based Plant Power Fast Food is known as an innovator in the Quick Service Restaurant (“QSR”) field with its 100% plant-based offerings and biodegradable packaging. Plant Power features a menu that ranges from burgers, fries, shakes and ‘chicken’ tenders - to wraps, salads, juices, raw items and a kids menu. Plant Power has often been referred to as a vegan version of McDonalds and other similar fast-food concepts.
Private Company
Daydream
Private Company
Private Company
Reusables.com helps communities divert single-use packaging from landfills and achieve their zero-waste objectives in a cost-effective manner. Its platform offers access to a shared ecosystem of sustainable food packaging such as smart stainless steel containers for restaurants, cafes and grocery stores. The containers can be used over 1,000 times and be fully recycled at end of life.
Reusables.com
Private Company
Reusables.com helps communities divert single-use packaging from landfills and achieve their zero-waste objectives in a cost-effective manner. Its platform offers access to a shared ecosystem of sustainable food packaging such as smart stainless steel containers for restaurants, cafes and grocery stores. The containers can be used over 1,000 times and be fully recycled at end of life.
Private Company
Originally launched in 2013, Banana Wave was the first banana-based milk to hit the US market. Based in Boca Raton, Florida, Banana Wave’s plant-based milks are made from oats and real bananas, and are available in original, unsweetened original, mango, chocolate and strawberry. Banana Wave’s line can be found on Amazon, as well as major retailers such as Albertson’s, Safeway, Sprouts, and Whole Foods Market.
Banana Wave
Private Company
Originally launched in 2013, Banana Wave was the first banana-based milk to hit the US market. Based in Boca Raton, Florida, Banana Wave’s plant-based milks are made from oats and real bananas, and are available in original, unsweetened original, mango, chocolate and strawberry. Banana Wave’s line can be found on Amazon, as well as major retailers such as Albertson’s, Safeway, Sprouts, and Whole Foods Market.
Private Company
Beyond Moo offers a full line of oat-based dairy alternatives including yogurt, kefir, spreads (cream cheese), and butter. All of the products are free of dairy, gluten, nuts, soy, preservatives, artificial coloring and artificial flavours.
Beyond Moo
Private Company
Beyond Moo offers a full line of oat-based dairy alternatives including yogurt, kefir, spreads (cream cheese), and butter. All of the products are free of dairy, gluten, nuts, soy, preservatives, artificial coloring and artificial flavours.
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