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Andrew Peller A NV (TSX:ADW-A.TO; ADW-B.TO) is a leading producer and marketer of quality wines in Canada. With wineries in British Columbia, Ontario, and Nova Scotia, the Company markets wines produced from grapes grown in Ontario's Niagara Peninsula, British Columbia's Okanagan and Similkameen Valleys, and from vineyards around the world. The Company's award-winning premium and ultra-premium VQA brands include Peller Estates, Trius, Hillebrand, Thirty Bench, Crush, Wayne Gretzky, Sandhill, Calona Vineyards Artist Series, and Red Rooster. Complementing these premium brands are a number of popularly priced varietal brands including Peller Estates French Cross in the East, Peller Estates Proprietors Reserve in the West, Copper Moon, XOXO, skinnygrape, Black Cellar and Verano Hochtaler, Domaine D'Or, Schloss Laderheim, Royal, and Sommet are our key value priced brands. The Company produces wine based liqueurs and cocktails under the brand Panama Jack. The Company imports wines from major wine regions around the world to blend with domestic wine to craft these popularly priced and value priced brands. With a focus on serving the needs of all wine consumers, the Company produces and markets premium personal winemaking products through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Global Vintners Inc., the recognized leader in personal winemaking products. Global Vintners distributes products through over 170 Winexpert authorized retailers and more than 600 independent retailers across Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, New Zealand, Australia, and China. Global Vintners award-winning premium and ultra-premium winemaking brands include Selection, Vintners Reserve, Island Mist, KenRidge, Cheeky Monkey, Ultimate Estate Reserve, Traditional Vintage, and Cellar Craft. The Company owns and operates more 102 well-positioned independent retail locations in Ontario under The Wine Shop, Wine Country Vintners, and Wine Country Merchants store names. The Company also owns Andrew Peller Import Agency based in Vancouver and The Small Winemaker's Collection Inc. based in Ontario; both of these wine agencies are importers of premium wines from around the world and are marketing agents for these fine wines. The Company has entered into an agreement to produce and market the Wayne Gretzky brands across Canada. The Company's products are sold predominantly in Canada with a focus on export sales for its icewine and personal winemaking products.

AUSTRALIAN VINTAGE LTD (ASX:AVG.AX) is a leading Australian wine company. Championing a fully-integrated wine business model, the breadth of our capabilities extends to vineyards, boutique and bulk wine production, packaging, marketing and distribution

Blue Apron (NYSE: APRN) mission is to make incredible home cooking accessible to everyone. Launched in 2012, Blue Apron is reimagining the way that food is produced, distributed, and consumed, and as a result, building a better food system that benefits consumers, food producers, and the planet. The company has developed an integrated ecosystem that enables the company to work in a direct, coordinated manner with farmers and artisans to deliver high-quality products to customers nationwide at compelling values. Blue Apron's current products include Blue Apron Meals, Blue Apron Wine, the Blue Apron Market, and BN Ranch, a premium supplier of grass-fed beef and pasture-raised poultry.

BRC Inc. (NYSE:BRCC) Black Rifle Coffee Company (BRCC) is a veteran-founded coffee company serving premium coffee to people who love America. Founded in 2014 by Green Beret Evan Hafer, Black Rifle develops their explosive roast profiles with the same mission focus they learned while serving in the military. BRCC is committed to supporting Veterans, active-duty military, first responders and the American way of life.

BROWN FORMAN INC A (NYSE:BF-A; BF-B) For more than 140 years, Brown-Forman Corporation has enriched the experience of life by responsibly building fine quality beverage alcohol brands, including Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey, Jack Daniel's Tennessee Honey, Southern Comfort, Finlandia, Jack Daniel's & Cola, Canadian Mist, Korbel, Gentleman Jack, el Jimador, Herradura, Sonoma-Cutrer, Chambord, New Mix, Tuaca, and Woodford Reserve. Brown-Forman's brands are supported by nearly 4,200 employees and sold in approximately 160 countries worldwide.

Chapel Down Group plc (ISDX:CDGP) produces and markets a range of still and sparkling wines made from English grapes. Whilst most are white wines, the proportion of red and sparkling wines has been increasing steadily. The Company operates a production site, vineyard and retail outlet at Tenterden in Kent. Most of the Group's grapes are purchased from specialist producers across the South-East of England.

China Tontine Wines Group Limited (Hong Kong:0389.HK; OTC:CATWF) produces and sells grape wine. The company offers sweet wines and dry wines under the Tongtian, Tongtian Hong, and TONTINE labels. It is also engaged in the processing of grape juice; plantation of grapes; and wholesale and retail of winery and beverage products. The company sells its products in 22 provinces, 3 autonomous regions, and 4 municipal cities in the People's Republic of China. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Tonghua, the People's Republic of China. China Tontine Wines Group Limited is a subsidiary of Up Mount International Limited.

Citic Guoan Wine Co Ltd (Shanghai:600084.SS) is principally engaged in the production and distribution of wine. Through its subsidiaries, the Company is involved in the farming of grapes, the distribution of wine, the processing and filing of wine, as well as the manufacturing of fruit juice wine, among others. The Company primarily offers grape wines with brands named NIYA, Strong and WESTERN, among others.

Compania Cervecerias Unidas S.A. (NYSE: CCU) is a diversified beverage company operating principally in Chile, Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Paraguay and Uruguay. CCU is the largest Chilean brewer, the second-largest Chilean soft drinks producer and the largest Chilean water and nectar producer, the second-largest Argentine brewer, the second-largest Chilean wine producer and the largest pisco distributor. It also participates in the HOD, rum and confectionery industries in Chile, in the beer, water and soft drinks industries in Uruguay, and in the soft drinks, water and nectar industries and beer distribution in Paraguay and Bolivia. The Company has licensing and / or distribution agreements with Heineken Brouwerijen B.V., Anheuser-Busch Incorporated, PepsiCo Inc., Schweppes Holdings Limited, Guinness Brewing Worldwide Limited, Société des Produits Nestlé S.A., Pernod Ricard, Compañía Pisquera Bauzá S.A. and Coors Brewing Company.

Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ; NYSE:STZ-B) is a leading international producer and marketer of beer, wine and spirits with operations in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, New Zealand and Italy. Constellation is the number three beer company in the U.S. with high-end, iconic, imported brands including Corona Extra, Corona Light, Modelo Especial, Negra Modelo and Pacifico. Constellation is also the world`s leader in premium wine selling great brands that people love including Robert Mondavi, Clos du Bois, Kim Crawford, Rex Goliath, Mark West, Franciscan Estate, Ruffino and Jackson-Triggs. The company`s premium spirits brands include SVEDKA Vodka and Black Velvet Canadian Whisky. Founded in 1945, Constellation has grown to become a significant player in the beverage alcohol industry with more than 100 brands in its portfolio, sales in approximately 100 countries, about 40 facilities,

Corby Distilleries Limited (TSX:CSW-A.TO; CSW-B.TO) is a leading Canadian marketer of spirits and imported wines. Corby's portfolio of owned-brands includes some of the most renowned brands in Canada, including Wiser's® Canadian whisky, Lamb's® rum, Polar Ice® vodka and McGuinness® liqueurs. Through its affiliation with Pernod Ricard S.A., Corby also represents leading international brands such as ABSOLUT® vodka, Chivas Regal® The Glenlivet® and Ballantine's® Scotch whiskies, Jameson® Irish whiskey, Beefeater® gin, Malibu® rum, Kahlua liqueur, Mumm champagne, and Jacob's Creek®, Wyndham Estate®, Stoneleigh®, Campo Viejo®, Graffigna® and Kenwood® wines.

Crimson Wine Group, Ltd. (OTC:CWGL) Based in the Napa Valley, Crimson specializes in handcrafted, estate-grown wines originating from the highest quality winegrowing regions in the United States. Crimson owns and manages over 870 acres of vineyard land across five distinct regions. Crimson's diverse collection of luxury domestic estates and wine brands includes Pine Ridge Vineyards (Napa, Calif.), Seghesio Family Vineyards (Healdsburg, Calif.), Archery Summit (Dayton, Ore.), Chamisal Vineyards (San Luis Obispo, Calif.), and Double Canyon (Prosser, Wash.)

Diageo plc (NYSE:DEO; LSE:DGE.L) is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands across spirits, beer and wine categories. These brands include Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, J&B, Buchanan's, Windsor and Bushmills whiskies, Smirnoff, Cîroc and Ketel One vodkas, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Don Julio, Tanqueray and Guinness. Diageo is a global company, and our products are sold in more than 180 countries around the world.

Diamond Estates Wine & Spirits (TSX: DWS.V) is a producer, marketer and distributor of wines and spirits in Canada. The company operates two wineries in the Niagara region of Ontario producing VQA and blended wines under such well-known brand names as 20 Bees, EastDell, Lakeview, Dois Amigos, Hat Trick, Dan Aykroyd, Benchmark and Seasons. The company also imports fine wines and spirits from around the world and serves as the marketing and sales agent for these brands in all regions of the country. These brands include Fat Bastard wines from France, Fireball Whiskey Shooter from Canada, Hpnotiq Liqueur from France, Anciano wines from Spain, Francois Lurton wines from France and Argentina and a number of top bourbons.

Duckhorn Portfolio, Inc. (NYSE:NAPA) is the premier producer of luxury wines in North America. The acclaimed Duckhorn Portfolio includes Duckhorn Vineyards, Decoy, Paraduxx, Goldeneye, Migration, Canvasback, Calera and Kosta Browne, each with its own dedicated winemaker.

Dynasty Fine Wines Group Ltd. (Hong Kong: 0828.HK) is a leading premier winemaker with a dominant presence in the PRC wine market. Dynasty has a diversified product portfolio, catering to various price segments and consumer tastes and preferences. We now make and sell over 100 types of wine products in five main categories, namely red wines, white wines, sparkling wines, icewine and brandy.

Flanigan's Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE MKT: BDL) operates a chain of full-service restaurants and package liquor stores in south Florida. The company operates restaurants under its Flanigan's Seafood Bar and Grill service mark that provide alcoholic beverages and full food service; and package liquor stores under its Big Daddy's Liquors service mark, which offer private label liquors, beer, and wines.

Fresh Vine Wine, Inc. (NYSE American: VINE) is a premier producer of low carb, low calorie premium wines in the United States that positions its wines in the "better for you" segment which seeks to appeal to consumers' emphasis on a healthy lifestyle. Fresh Vine Wine's varietals currently include its Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Rosé.

Global Key Investment Limited (TSX:GKL.V) is a Canadian listed company engaged in trading, distributing and retailing wine in the emerging markets of China. Global targets key unexploited markets in China using its knowledge and experience of importing wine through its wholly owned subsidiaries in Hong Kong and mainland China.

KIRIN Holdings Co (OTC:KNBWY) engages in the manufacture and sale of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals and bio-chemical products in Japan, Oceania, Brazil, Southeast Asia, and other regions. It operates in four segments: Domestic Alcohol Beverages, Domestic Non-alcohol Beverages, Overseas Beverages, and Pharmaceuticals and Bio-chemicals. The Domestic Alcohol Beverages segment engages in the production and sale of alcohol beverages, such as beer, sparkling malt liquor, new genre, whiskey, spirits, and wine, as well as engineering and logistics businesses. The Domestic Non-alcohol Beverages segment offers soft drinks consisting of coffee, tea, mineral water, and juices. The Overseas Beverages segment provides beer, whiskey, spirits, wine, soft drinks, dairy products, and other products. It also provides dairy products, seasonings, and freeze-dried soup. The company was formerly known as Kirin Brewery Company, Limited and changed its name to Kirin Holdings Company

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton (Paris:MC.PA; OTC:LVMUY) is represented in Wines and Spirits by a portfolio of brands that includes Moët & Chandon, Dom Pérignon, Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin, Krug, Ruinart, Mercier, Château d'Yquem, Domaine du Clos des Lambrays, Château Cheval Blanc, Hennessy, Glenmorangie, Ardbeg, Wen Jun, Belvedere, Chandon, Cloudy Bay, Terrazas de los Andes, Cheval des Andes, Cape Mentelle, Newton et Numanthia.

MAJESTIC WINE (LSE: MJW.L) is the largest wine specialist in the UK, selling brilliant wine by the mixed case. Majestic differentiates itself by the high quality of its customer service and advice, the diversity and quantity of stock available to purchase at each store, its dedicated on-site customer parking, wines to taste for free every day, the ability to order in-store or online and the availability of free delivery throughout mainland UK.

Rocky Mountain Liquor Incorporated (TSX:RUM.V) sole investment is in Andersons Liquor Inc. Rocky Mountain Liquor owns 100% of Andersons Liquor Inc. ("Andersons") headquartered in Edmonton Alberta, which owns and operates private liquor stores in that province. Alberta is the only province in Canada that has a fully privatized retail distribution system for adult beverages. The product mix generally offered by Andersons at its retail stores includes beer, spirits, wine and ready to drink liquor products, as well as ancillary items such as juice, ice, mix and giftware. Andersons has focused on store operations while pursuing an active acquisition strategy to acquire additional stores within the Alberta market, focusing largely outside of the major urban centres. To date, Andersons has been successful in improving the performance of its acquisitions through effective integration with its existing operations.

Scheid Vineyards Inc. (OTC:SVIN) manufactures and sells wine in the United States. The company offers red, white, reserve, dessert wines, as well as accessories, such as wine glass. It operates 10 vineyards having 29 varieties of grapes covering approximately 4,200 acres.

SPO GLOBAL, INC. (OTC: SPOM) is a diversified holding company whose strategic plan is to acquire interests in young businesses, and provide financing, advice and guidance to assist them in realizing their potential. A company subsidiary, Wine on Tap, Inc., acquired specific assets of Wine Stream Inc. including key personnel and intellectual property, licensing and franchise rights. The Company has been able to utilize the strategic partnerships and relationships already in place to offer the same high quality products already offered in Florida by Wine Stream.

Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE.AX) is engaged in the viticulture and winemaking, marketing, sale, and distribution of wine in Australia, New Zealand, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Americas, and Asia. It offers commercial, masstige, and luxury wine; distributes beer products; and provides contract bottling services to third parties. The company offers its products primarily under Beringer Vineyards, Lindeman's, Penfolds, Rosemount Estate, Wolf Blass, Annie's Lane, Castello di Gabbiano, Chateau St. Jean, Coldstream Hills, Devil's Lair, Etude Wines, Greg Norman Estates, Heemskerk, Matua, Pepperjack, Seppelt Wines, Stags' Leap Winery, Wynns Coonawarra Estate, and Yellowglen.

Truett-Hurst Inc. (Nasdaq:CM:THST) is a holding company and its sole asset is the controlling equity interest in H.D.D. LLC., an innovative and fast-growing super-premium, ultra-premium and luxury wine sales, marketing and production company based in the acclaimed Dry Creek and Russian River Valleys of Sonoma County, California.. Truett-Hurst, Inc. is headquartered in Healdsburg, California.

Vina Concha Y Toro SA (NYSE:VCO) is an international ambassador for world-class Chilean wines. Founded in 1883 by Don Melchor Concha y Toro, it was among the first Chilean producers to champion wines made from French grape varieties. Today Concha y Toro comprises a collection of individual wineries and brands ranging over multiple estates located throughout the premier wine regions of Chile.

VinCompass™ (OTC:VCPS) guiding your wine journey with personal curation starting in the restaurant --makes a mobile solution that guides the users through the wine selection process and provides personalized wine club and private label wine while offering ecommerce convenience. Users create a digital blue print of their wine preferences (VinPrint™) to overcome the fear and anxiety of selecting wine. In social settings, VinCompass matches consumers' wine preferences with a database of over 1 million wines and wine lists at more than 10,000 restaurants. No other solution solves the $12 billion+ restaurant angst sometime known as "fear of the wine list" (FoWL™). With consumers' VinPrint™ on hand, VinCompass™ ecomm solution is a one-to-one wine club that tailors its monthly offering based on the preferred quality and tastes of its subscribers on an individual basis. Private label wines are also available to both corporations and individuals via VinCompass' ecomm solution. In the $4 billion wine club and private label business, VinCompass is the first to apply predictive analytics to fulfill consumer ecommerce purchases. VinCompass's mission is to use its patent pending data engine technology to help everyone enjoy wine more with less effort, starting in the restaurant and shipping wine to your office or home in over 40 states

Willamette Valley Vineyards Inc. (NasdaqCM: WVVI) produces and sells wines in the United States and internationally. The company offers various types of wines, including Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Riesling, and Oregon Blossom under the Willamette Valley Vineyards label; Semi-Sparkling Muscat under the Tualatin Estate Vineyards label; and Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, The Griffin, and Viognier under the Griffin Creek label. It owns, leases, or contracts for 592 acres of vineyard land. The company markets and sells its wines through direct sales at the Winery; directly through mailing lists; and through distributors and wine brokers.

Winc, Inc. (NYSE:WBEV) is one of the fastest growing at-scale beverage companies in the United States with a successful national portfolio of brands fueled by an omni-channel distribution network. Winc's unique digital-first marketing strategy and platform, Winc.com, drive e-commerce, deep customer connections, and data analytics, which we leverage across our expanding network of wholesale and retail partners to develop and scale brands, propelling its powerful omni-channel growth strategy.

Xebra Brands Ltd. (CSE: XBRA) is an international cannabis cultivation and product company with global brands and intellectual property. Xebra's products range from wellness to leisure, and include beverages.

Yantai Changyu Pioneer Wine Company Ltd. (Shenzen:000869:SZ) is principally engaged in the manufacture and sale of wine and alcoholic beverages. The Company mainly offers four categories of products: wine, including dry red, dry white and sweet wine; brandy, such as PEGASE XO Brandy, PEGASE VSOP Brandy, PEGASE 12-year Brandy, XO Brandy, VSOP Brandy, Changyu VSOP, 4-star Brandy and 3-star Brandy; healthy liquor, including Specially-made Spirit of Triple Testis and Supreme Treasure Spirit of Triple Testis, among others.

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Beer Stocks

Ambev SA (NYSE:ABEV) is the largest brewer in Latin America in terms of sales volumes and one of the largest beer producers in the world, according to our estimates. Ambev produces, distributes and sells beer, carbonated soft drinks and other non-alcoholic and non-carbonated products in 16 countries across the Americas. We are one of the largest PepsiCo independent bottlers in the world.

Anheuser-Busch Companies Inc. (NYSE:BUD) is the leading global brewer and one of the world's top five consumer products companies. Beer, the original social network, has been bringing people together for thousands of years and our portfolio of well over 200 beer brands continues to forge strong connections with consumers. This includes global brands Budweiser®, Corona® and Stella Artois®; international brands Beck's®, Leffe®, and Hoegaarden®; and local champions Bud Light®, Skol®, Brahma®, Antarctica®, Quilmes®, Victoria®, Modelo Especial®, Michelob Ultra®, Harbin®, Sedrin®, Klinskoye®, Sibirskaya Korona®, Chernigivske®, Cass®, and Jupiler®. The company strives to be the Best Beer Company Bringing People Together For a Better World.

Attitude Drinks Inc. (OTC: ATTD) is an innovative and opportunistic beverage brand development company. The Company's newly formed subsidiary is the 51% owner of fast growing New England World of Beer, a major franchisee of World of Beer, a unique concept leading the development of the craft tavern category. World of Beer (WOB) is an uncommon establishment where the experience is as essential as the product. Centered on a diverse selection of local and global craft beers, delicious "tavern fare" and live music, WOB offers the best craft variety on the planet to the beer aficionado and casual beer fan alike. Taverns are currently open in 20 states including AL, AZ, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, LA, MD, MI, NC, NJ, NY, OH, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA and WI and will be opening soon in IN, KY, MA, MN, OK and PA.

Big Rock Brewery Incorporated (TSX:BR.TO) headquartered in Calgary, Alberta , produces premium, all-natural craft beers. As Canada's leading craft brewer, Big Rock boasts a family of exceptional ales and lagers, Rock Creek Cider, an ongoing selection of seasonal beers released through the Brewmaster's Limited Edition and cutting-edge, small batch brews released through the Alchemist Edition. Big Rock products are sold in five provinces and two territories in Canada , and are also available in the Republic of Korea.

BJ's Restaurants, Inc. (NasdaqGS:BJRI) currently owns and operates casual dining restaurants under the BJ's Restaurant & Brewery(R), BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse(R), BJ's Pizza & Grill(R) and BJ's Grill(R) brand names. BJ's Restaurants offer an innovative and broad menu featuring award-winning, signature deep-dish pizza complemented with generously portioned salads, appetizers, sandwiches, soups, pastas, entrees and desserts, including the Pizookie(R) dessert. Quality, flavor, value, moderate prices and sincere service remain distinct attributes of the BJ's experience. All restaurants feature BJ's critically acclaimed proprietary craft beers, which are produced at several of the Company's restaurant and brewery locations in addition to using independent third party craft brewers. The Company's restaurants are located in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Virginia and Washington.

Boston Beer Co. Inc., The (NYSE:SAM) brews more than 60 styles of beer. It relentlessly pursues the development of new styles and the perfection of classic beers by searching the world for the finest ingredients. Using the traditional four vessel brewing process, the Company often takes extra steps like dry-hopping, barrel-aging and a secondary fermentation known as krausening. The Company has also pioneered another revolution, the 'extreme beer' movement, where it seeks to challenge drinker's perceptions of what beer can be. The Boston Beer Company has been committed to elevating the image of American craft beer by entering festivals and competitions around the globe, and is one of world's most awarded breweries at international beer competitions. As an independent company, brewing quality beer remains its single focus. Although Samuel Adams® beer is America's largest-selling craft beer, it accounts for only one percent of the U.S. beer market. The Boston Beer Company will continue its independently-minded quest to brew great beer and to advocate for the growth of craft beer across America. In addition to Samuel Adams beers and the other craft brands brewed by Alchemy & Science, its craft brew incubator, the Company's brands include Twisted Tea® and Angry Orchard® hard cider.

Brick Brewing Company Ltd. (TSX:BRB.TO) is Ontario's largest Canadian-owned and Canadian-based publicly held brewery. The Company is a regional brewer of award winning premium quality and value beers. The Company, founded in 1984, was the first craft brewery to start up in Ontario, and is credited with pioneering the present day craft brewing renaissance in Canada. Brick has complemented its Waterloo family of premium craft beers with other popular brands such as Laker, Red Baron, Red Cap and Formosa Springs Draft. In March 2011, Brick purchased the Canadian rights to the Seagram Coolers and now produces, sells, markets and distributes Seagram Coolers across Canada. Waterloo Brewing, the trade name of Brick Brewing Co. Limited has announced it has made an investment in equipment to produce non-alcoholic beer and reinforce its strategy of regional brewer leadership. •Waterloo Brewing will be the first large-scale Regional Brewer in Canada to invest in non-alcoholic brewing equipment. •New non-alcoholic products from Waterloo Brewing are planned to be in market by the Summer of 2019. •Very significant sociodemographic shifts in Canada's population are driving manufacturer investment in this growth segment.

Coca-Cola FEMSA S.A.B de C.V. (NYSE:KOF) produces and distributes Coca-Cola, Fanta, Sprite, Del Valle, and other trademark beverages of The Coca-Cola Company in Mexico (a substantial part of central Mexico, including Mexico City, as well as southeast and northeast Mexico), Guatemala (Guatemala City and surrounding areas), Nicaragua (nationwide), Costa Rica (nationwide), Panama (nationwide), Colombia (most of the country), Venezuela (nationwide), Brazil (greater São Paulo, Campiñas, Santos, the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, the state of Paraná, part of the state of Goias, part of the state of Rio de Janeiro and part of the state of Minas Gerais), Argentina (federal capital of Buenos Aires and surrounding areas) and Philippines (nationwide), along with bottled water, juices, teas, isotonics, beer, and other beverages in some of these territories.

Compania Cervecerias Unidas S.A. (NYSE: CCU) is a diversified beverage company operating principally in Chile, Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Paraguay and Uruguay. CCU is the largest Chilean brewer, the second-largest Chilean soft drinks producer and the largest Chilean water and nectar producer, the second-largest Argentine brewer, the second-largest Chilean wine producer and the largest pisco distributor. It also participates in the HOD, rum and confectionery industries in Chile, in the beer, water and soft drinks industries in Uruguay, and in the soft drinks, water and nectar industries and beer distribution in Paraguay and Bolivia. The Company has licensing and / or distribution agreements with Heineken Brouwerijen B.V., Anheuser-Busch Incorporated, PepsiCo Inc., Schweppes Holdings Limited, Guinness Brewing Worldwide Limited, Société des Produits Nestlé S.A., Pernod Ricard, Compañía Pisquera Bauzá S.A. and Coors Brewing Company.

Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ; NYSE:STZ-B) is a leading international producer and marketer of beer, wine and spirits with operations in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, New Zealand and Italy. Constellation is the number three beer company in the U.S. with high-end, iconic, imported brands including Corona Extra, Corona Light, Modelo Especial, Negra Modelo and Pacifico. Constellation is also the world`s leader in premium wine selling great brands that people love including Robert Mondavi, Clos du Bois, Kim Crawford, Rex Goliath, Mark West, Franciscan Estate, Ruffino and Jackson-Triggs. The company`s premium spirits brands include SVEDKA Vodka and Black Velvet Canadian Whisky.

Craft Brew Alliance Incorporated (NasdaqGS: BREW) is a leading craft brewing company, which brews, brands and markets some of the world's most respected and best-loved American craft beers. The company is home to three of the earliest pioneers in craft beer: Redhook Ale Brewery, Washington's largest craft brewery founded in 1981; Widmer Brothers Brewing, Oregon's largest craft brewery founded in 1984; and Kona Brewing Company, Hawaii's oldest and largest craft brewery founded in 1994. As part of Craft Brew Alliance, these craft brewing legends have expanded their reach across the U.S. and more than 15 international markets. In addition to growing and nurturing distinctive brands rooted in local heritage, Craft Brew Alliance is committed to developing innovative new category leaders, such as Omission Beer, which is the #1 beer in the gluten-free beer segment, and Square Mile Cider, a tribute to the early American settlers who purchased the first plots of land in the Pacific Northwest. Craft Brew Alliance is headquartered in Portland, OR.

Diageo plc (NYSE:DEO; LSE:DGE.L) is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands across spirits, beer and wine categories. These brands include Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, J&B, Buchanan's, Windsor and Bushmills whiskies, Smirnoff, Cîroc and Ketel One vodkas, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Don Julio, Tanqueray and Guinness.

Drinks Americas (OTC:DKAM) is the exclusive United States broker for leading premium authentic All the beers are brewed in Mexico's third largest brewery, Cerveceria Mexicana, which is proudly Mexican owned and uses state of the art processes, fermentation and aging systems. Drinks Americas leading premium authentic Mexican beer brands includes specialty craft beer Day of the Dead, Mexicali™, Rio Bravo™, Crazy Pig™ and Chili Devil™. Drinks Americas (DKAM) brands continues to forge strong connections with consumers through some of the largest retailers and restaurants in the country.

Embotelladora Andina SA (NYSE:AKO-A; AKO-B) through its subsidiaries, produces, markets, and distributes Coca-Cola soft drinks in Chile, Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay. It also offers fruit juices, other fruit-flavored beverages, and mineral and purified water; and flavored waters and other carbonated beverages. In addition, the company distributes non carbonated beverages, such as herbs, fruit juices, energy and sport drinks, and waters; beer under the Amstel, Bavaria, Birra Moretti, Dos Equis (XX), Edelweiss, Heineken, Kaiser, Murphy's, Sol, and Xing brands; and spirits. Further, it manufactures polyethylene terephthalate bottles. The company offers its products primarily through small retailers, restaurants and bars, supermarkets, and third party distributors.

Evans Brewing Company Inc. (OTC:ALES) develops and distributes premium craft brands including a superior line of lagers and ales that have been honored with over 20 international awards. Operating the oldest brewery in Orange County, California, Evans Brewing supplies restaurants, retailers and beer drinkers across several states. Future plans include the opening of the company's first restaurant/taproom, The Public House by Evans Brewing Company, broader product distribution, and potentially an expansion of the beer brands currently under management.

FEMSA-Fomento Economico (NYSE:FMX) is a leading company that participates in the beverage industry through Coca-Cola FEMSA, the largest franchise bottler of Coca-Cola products in the world; and in the beer industry, through its ownership of the second largest equity stake in Heineken, one of the world's leading brewers with operations in over 70 countries. In the retail industry it participates with FEMSA Comercio, operating various small-format chain stores, including OXXO, the largest and fastest-growing chain of stores in Latin America. All of which is supported by a Strategic Business unit.

Granite City Food & Brewery Ltd. (OTC:GCFB) develops and operates two casual dining concepts: Granite City Food & Brewery and Cadillac Ranch All American Bar & Grill. Granite City Food & Brewery is a polished casual American restaurant that features a great dining experience with affordable, high-quality menu items prepared from made-from-scratch recipes. There is a brewery onsite, serving hand-crafted and micro brews. Granite City opened its first restaurant in 1999 and is expanding nationwide; there are currently 31 Granite City restaurants in 13 states. The Company expects to open 4 additional Granite City locations (Schaumburg, IL; Northville, MI; National Harbor, MD; and Detroit, MI) during 2015. Cadillac Ranch restaurants feature freshly prepared, authentic, All-American cuisine in a fun, dynamic environment. Its patrons enjoy a warm, Rock N' Roll inspired atmosphere, with plenty of room for friends, music and dancing. The Cadillac Ranch menu is diverse with offerings ranging from homemade meatloaf to pasta dishes, all freshly prepared using quality ingredients. The Company currently operates 5 Cadillac Ranch restaurants in 5 states.

Heineken N.V. (Amsterdam:HEIA.AS; HEIO.AS; OTC:HEINY) is the world`s most international brewer. It is the leading developer and marketer of premium beer and cider brands. Led by the Heineken® brand, the Group has a powerful portfolio of more than 250 international, regional, local and specialty beers and ciders. We are committed to innovation, long-term brand investment, disciplined sales execution and focused cost management. Through "Brewing a Better World", sustainability is embedded in the business and delivers value for all stakeholders. HEINEKEN has a well-balanced geographic footprint with leadership positions in both developed and developing markets.

KIRIN Holdings Co (OTC:KNBWY) engages in the manufacture and sale of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals and bio-chemical products in Japan, Oceania, Brazil, Southeast Asia, and other regions. It operates in four segments: Domestic Alcohol Beverages, Domestic Non-alcohol Beverages, Overseas Beverages, and Pharmaceuticals and Bio-chemicals. The Domestic Alcohol Beverages segment engages in the production and sale of alcohol beverages, such as beer, sparkling malt liquor, new genre, whiskey, spirits, and wine, as well as engineering and logistics businesses. The Domestic Non-alcohol Beverages segment offers soft drinks consisting of coffee, tea, mineral water, and juices. The Overseas Beverages segment provides beer, whiskey, spirits, wine, soft drinks, dairy products, and other products. It also provides dairy products, seasonings, and freeze-dried soup. The company was formerly known as Kirin Brewery Company, Limited and changed its name to Kirin Holdings Company

Molson Coors Brewing Company (NYSE:TAP) is one of the world's largest brewers. The Company's operating segments include Canada, the United States, Europe, and Molson Coors International (MCI). The Company has a diverse portfolio of owned and partner brands, including signature brands Carling, Coors Banquet, Coors Light, Molson Canadian and Staropramen. Molson Coors is listed on the 2014/2015 Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (W1SGITRD), the most recognized global benchmark of sustainability among global corporations.

Rocky Mountain Liquor Incorporated (TSX:RUM.V) sole investment is in Andersons Liquor Inc. Rocky Mountain Liquor owns 100% of Andersons Liquor Inc. ("Andersons") headquartered in Edmonton Alberta, which owns and operates private liquor stores in that province. Alberta is the only province in Canada that has a fully privatized retail distribution system for adult beverages. The product mix generally offered by Andersons at its retail stores includes beer, spirits, wine and ready to drink liquor products, as well as ancillary items such as juice, ice, mix and giftware. Andersons has focused on store operations while pursuing an active acquisition strategy to acquire additional stores within the Alberta market, focusing largely outside of the major urban centres. To date, Andersons has been successful in improving the performance of its acquisitions through effective integration with its existing operations.

Russell Breweries Incorporated (TSX:RB.V) produces premium beers in Western Canada in breweries located in BC and Manitoba. All products are held to the highest quality standards, brewed without any preservatives, ensuring that the passion that goes into crafting the beers comes through in the taste.

SABMiller PLC (LSE:SAB.L; OTC:SBMRF) is in the beer and soft drinks business. We are the world's second largest brewing company and are one of the world's largest bottlers of Coca-Cola drinks. We also produce a portfolio of wholly-owned soft drinks brands. We are a FTSE-20 company. Our brand portfolio includes leading local brands such as Aguila (Colombia), Castle (South Africa), Miller Lite (USA), Snow (China), Victoria Bitter (Australia) and Tyskie (Poland) as well as global brands such as Pilsner Urquell, Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Miller Genuine Draft and Grolsch.

San Miguel Corporation (Phillippines:PSE:SMC) is a food, beverage, and packaging company established in 1890 initially as a single-product brewery. The Company's extensive product portfolio includes beer, hard liquor, non-alcoholic beverages, poultry, animal feeds, flour, meats, dairy products, coffee, and various packaging products. SMC's flagship product, San Miguel Beer, is among the world's largest selling beers.

Sipp Industries Inc (OTC:SIPC) is a multifaceted corporation that specializes in technology, manufacturing and distribution of commercial and consumer products. Through its wholly owned subsidiary, Major Hemp, the Company provides high quality and competitively priced hemp based products, bulk hemp, CBD supply, co-packing and private labeling services, including "Major Hemp Brown Ale" brewed by Sleeping Giant Brewing of Colorado.

Thai Beverage pcl (Singapore:Y92.SI) together with its subsidiaries, produces and distributes alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in Thailand and internationally. The company operates through four segments: Spirits, Beer, Non-Alcoholic Beverages, and Food. It offers beer; spirits, including brown spirits, white spirits, brandy, Chinese herb spirits, and others; gin, vodka, and whisky; and non-alcoholic beverages comprising drinking water, soda water, electrolyte beverages, energy drinks, green tea, ready-to-drink coffee, and fruit flavored drinks. The company also provides chilled frozen foods and snacks; and light construction bricks, fertilizers, animal feed and supplementary animal feed, etc. In addition, it operates Japanese restaurants and bakery shops; trades biogas, molasses, supplies and procurement products, and bottles; produces oak barrels and concentrate materials; and distributes foods and beverages. Further, the company offers transportation and distribution, environmental public relation, consultancy, advertising and marketing services, human resources development, and training services.

Tibet 5100 Water Resources Holdings Ltd. (HongKong: 1115.HK) is an investment holding company with the vision of achieving long term sustainable returns for its shareholders and creating prime capital value. Tibet 5100's operating subsidiaries and business activities are principally located in China. Tibet 5100 has two core business lines, namely, manufacturing and sales of 5100 Glacial Water and highland barley beer. Through Tibet Glacier Mineral Water Co., Ltd., we produce a leading brand in the fast-growing premium bottled mineral water market in China. Tibet Tiandi Green Beverage Development Co., Ltd is principally engaged in the exploration, manufacture and sales of a Tibetan Plateau specialty highland barley beer, which is unique, in the PRC.

Tsingtao Brewery Ltd (OTC:TSGTY; OTC:TSGTF) together with its subsidiaries, is engaged in the production, distribution, wholesale, and retail sale of beer products primarily in the People's Republic of China. The company sells its beer products primarily under the Tsingtao Beer brand name. It also provides wealth management, and agency collection and payment services. Tsingtao Brewery Company Limited also exports beer to approximately 80 countries and regions worldwide. The company was founded in 1903 and is based in Qingdao, the People's Republic of China.

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AIR WATER INC.(Tokyo:4088.T) whose operations are based on gas for industrial and medical applications, has, since its establishment in 1929, expanded its business to a great variety of fields, including chemicals, medical treatment, energy, agriculture, food products, salt, magnesia, logistics, aerosols, and mineral water.

Alkaline Water Company Inc, The (TSX:WTER.V; CSE:WTER.C; NasdsaqCM: WTER) Founded in 2012, The Alkaline Water Company is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona. Its flagship product, Alkakline88®, is a leading premier alkaline water brand available in bulk and single-serve sizes along with eco-friendly aluminum packaging options. With its innovative, state-of-the-art proprietary electrolysis process, Alkaline88® delivers perfect 8.8 pH balanced alkaline drinking water with trace minerals and electrolytes and boasts our trademarked label 'Clean Beverage.' Quickly being recognized as a growing lifestyle brand, Alkaline88® launched A88 infused™ in 2019 to meet consumer demand for flavor-infused products. A88 infused™ flavored water is available in seven unique all-natural flavors, with new flavors coming soon. Additionally, in 2020, the Company launched A88CBD Infused™ brand, featuring a broad line of topical and ingestible products. These products are made with lab-tested full-spectrum hemp and include salves, balms, lotions, essential oils, bath-salts, CBD infused drinks, beverage shots, tinctures, capsules, gummies, and powder packs.

Alkame Holdings, Inc. (OTC:ALKM) is a publicly traded health and technology holding company with a focus on patentable, innovative, and eco-friendly consumer products. The Company's wholly-owned subsidiary, Alkame Water, Inc., markets and distributes micro-clustered, alkaline, antioxidant and oxygenated bottled water utilizing an exclusive patented formula and technology. Alkame uses this patented technology to create water with several unique properties which allow the body to absorb and utilize it more efficiently and help to achieve an optimal pH balance. This patented technology also increases the available oxygen content and absorbability which equates to more fuel for improved metabolic efficiency, boosted immune system, and improved cardio respiratory function.

Ambev SA (NYSE:ABEV) through its subsidiaries, produces, distributes, and sells beer, draft beer, soft drinks, other non-alcoholic beverages, malt, and food in the Americas. It offers beers primarily under Skol, Brahma, Antarctica brands, Brahva, Brahva Beats, Brahva Light, Extra, Budweiser, Becks & Stella Artois, Presidente, Brahma Light, President Light, Bohemia, The One, Corona, Stella Artois, Budweiser, Zenda, Quilmes Cristal, Paceña, Taquiña, Huari, Becker, Báltica, Pilsen, Patricia, and Bud Light, as well as Labatt Blue, Alexander Keith's, Stella Artois, and Kokanee brands. The company also offers carbonated soft drinks, bottled water, isotonic beverages, energy drinks, and ready-to-drink teas under the Guaraná Antarctica, Gatorade, H2OH!, Lipton Iced Tea, Fusion, Monster, Red Rock, Pepsi-Cola, Seven Up, Concordia, Evervess, Triple Kola, and Gatorade brands. It has an agreement with PepsiCo to bottle, sell, and distribute Pepsi products in Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia, Uruguay, Peru, and the Dominican Republic; and a licensing agreement with Anheuser-Busch, Inc. to produce, bottle, sell, and distribute Budweiser products in Brazil, Canada, Ecuador, Guatemala, the Dominican Republic, and Paraguay. The company also produces and distributes Stella Artois under license to Anheuser-Busch InBev S.A./N.V. in Brazil, Canada, Argentina, and other countries. It offers its products through a network of third-party distributors and a direct distribution system.

AMCON Distributing Co. (NYSE MKT:DIT) is a leading wholesale distributor of consumer products, including beverages, candy, tobacco, groceries, foodservice, frozen and chilled foods, and health and beauty care products with locations in Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Tennessee. AMCON also operates health and natural product retail stores in the Midwest and Florida. The retail stores operate under the names Chamberlin's Market & Cafe and Akin's Natural Foods Market.

American Premium Water Corporation (OTC:HIPH) is a diversified luxury consumer products company focused on businesses in the health and beauty and biotech sectors. The company is focused on harnessing the powers of Nano technologies paired without cannabidiol (CBD) to treat health disorders and enhance quality of life. The company's portfolio includes the LALPINA Hydro and LALPINA CBD brands (www.lalpinahydrocbd.com), Gents (www.gentsco.com), Vanexxe (www.vanexxe.com) and plant + body essentials (www.plantbodyessentials.com). American Premium Water strives in providing only the highest quality CBD sources for its products, with quality control being one of our first and foremost focuses. The Company aims for this standard not only for compliance reasons, but also to provide our customers the highest quality product possible.

Andrew Peller A NV (TSX:ADW-A.TO; ADW-B.TO) is a leading producer and marketer of quality wines in Canada. With wineries in British Columbia, Ontario, and Nova Scotia, the Company markets wines produced from grapes grown in Ontario's Niagara Peninsula, British Columbia's Okanagan and Similkameen Valleys, and from vineyards around the world. The Company's award-winning premium and ultra-premium VQA brands include Peller Estates, Trius, Hillebrand, Thirty Bench, Crush, Wayne Gretzky, Sandhill, Calona Vineyards Artist Series, and Red Rooster. Complementing these premium brands are a number of popularly priced varietal brands including Peller Estates French Cross in the East, Peller Estates Proprietors Reserve in the West, Copper Moon, XOXO, skinnygrape, Black Cellar and Verano Hochtaler, Domaine D'Or, Schloss Laderheim, Royal, and Sommet are our key value priced brands. The Company produces wine based liqueurs and cocktails under the brand Panama Jack. The Company imports wines from major wine regions around the world to blend with domestic wine to craft these popularly priced and value priced brands. With a focus on serving the needs of all wine consumers, the Company produces and markets premium personal winemaking products through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Global Vintners Inc., the recognized leader in personal winemaking products. Global Vintners distributes products through over 170 Winexpert authorized retailers and more than 600 independent retailers across Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, New Zealand, Australia, and China. Global Vintners award-winning premium and ultra-premium winemaking brands include Selection, Vintners Reserve, Island Mist, KenRidge, Cheeky Monkey, Ultimate Estate Reserve, Traditional Vintage, and Cellar Craft. The Company owns and operates more 102 well-positioned independent retail locations in Ontario under The Wine Shop, Wine Country Vintners, and Wine Country Merchants store names. The Company also owns Andrew Peller Import Agency based in Vancouver and The Small Winemaker's Collection Inc. based in Ontario; both of these wine agencies are importers of premium wines from around the world and are marketing agents for these fine wines. The Company has entered into an agreement to produce and market the Wayne Gretzky brands across Canada. The Company's products are sold predominantly in Canada with a focus on export sales for its icewine and personal winemaking products.

Arctic Glacier Income Fund (CSE:AG.UN) is a leading producer, marketer and distributor of high-quality packaged ice to consumers in Canada and the United States, primarily under the brand name of Arctic Glacier Premium Ice. Arctic Glacier operates 45 production plants and 51 distribution facilities across Canada and the northeastern, central and western United States servicing more than 75,000 retail accounts. Arctic Glacier also licenses its trade names and proprietary technology to independently owned companies in Canada and the United States under franchise and license agreements.

Ardagh Group S.A. (NYSE: ARD) is a global leader in metal and glass packaging solutions, producing packaging for the world's leading food, beverage and consumer brands. It operates 109 facilities in 22 countries.

Aristocrat Group Corp., The (OTC: ASCC) identifies and promotes unique brands that have mass market appeal across diverse demographics. ASCC's brand management includes premium luxury goods, including top-shelf distilled spirits like RWB Vodka. The Company targeted the growing market for quality domestic spirits in order to deliver maximum returns to its shareholders. ASCC, which hopes to capitalize on unprecedented new brand-building opportunities, is working to build a portfolio of successful brands to compete in a highly profitable sector alongside LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMUY), Diageo PLC (DEO), and Brown-Forman Corp. (BF-B).

Attitude Drinks Inc. (OTC: ATTD) is an innovative and opportunistic beverage brand development company with current focus on the full commercialization of a pure milk recovery drink, exploiting recent scientific evidence, confirming the benefits of milk and protein as an exercise recovery aid. Phase III® Recovery is sold in select local, regional and national markets including colleges, universities, convenience stores, fitness centers and gyms, as well as online. The Company's newly formed subsidiary is the 51% owner of fast growing New England World of Beer, a major franchisee of World of Beer, a unique concept leading the development of the craft tavern category.

Barfresh Food Group Inc. (OTC:BRFH) is a developer, manufacturer and distributer of ready-to-blend beverages, including smoothies, shakes and frappes, primarily for restaurant chains in the quick serve restaurant and casual dining sectors. The company's proprietary, U.S. patent-pending system uses portion-controlled pre-packaged beverage ingredients that deliver freshly made smoothies that are quick, cost efficient and without waste.

Bebida Beverage Company(BeBevCO) (OTC:BBDA) develops manufactures and markets liquid relaxation products including, KOMA Unwind® Liquid Relaxation®, KOMA Unwind® Sugar-free Liquid Relaxation®, and KOMA Unwind Liquid Relaxation Shots®, as well as POTENCIA Energy, POTENCIA BLAST Energy Shots and Relax 5 Shots. KOMA Unwind® currently garnishes over 75 percent of brand awareness in the rapidly expanding relaxation drink category in the United States. Additionally, KOMA Unwind® has been featured in The Oprah Magazine, Bloomberg News, the Wall Street Journal, Women's Health and many other publications.

Blue Apron (NYSE: APRN) mission is to make incredible home cooking accessible to everyone. Launched in 2012, Blue Apron is reimagining the way that food is produced, distributed, and consumed, and as a result, building a better food system that benefits consumers, food producers, and the planet. The company has developed an integrated ecosystem that enables the company to work in a direct, coordinated manner with farmers and artisans to deliver high-quality products to customers nationwide at compelling values. Blue Apron's current products include Blue Apron Meals, Blue Apron Wine, the Blue Apron Market, and BN Ranch, a premium supplier of grass-fed beef and pasture-raised poultry.

Blue Diamond Ventures Inc. (OTC:BLDV) seeks to partner with individuals and companies that share a common synergy, mission, and vision to enable products/services that are produced, delivered and consumed utilizing fewer natural resources, providing a sustainable alternative to traditional products on the market today. As a diversified customer centric Management / Holding Company; Blue Diamond Ventures, Inc. seeks opportunities in various markets and is driven by critical thinking and the scientific method. Now-Brands, LLC - (40% Owned by Blue Diamond Ventures, Inc.) Producers of Olde Imperial Mystic Hemp Flavored Vodka; Cannabis Clean, LLC - (20% Owned by Blue Diamond Ventures, Inc.) Providers of Cannabis based cleaning and Special Grow Room Treatments.

Boreal Water Collection Inc. (OTC:BRWC) is a personalized bottled water corporation specializing in providing premium custom bottled water for your company and customers. Whether it is for publicity, promotion, marketing, internal use or a specific event, Boreal offers fully integrated turnkey service, with prize-winning Boreal private label water, made-to-order labeling, and distinctive water containers. Unlike competitors, Boreal also has exclusive access to two pristine and abundant springs: one an award-winning source deep in the untouched wilds of Canada and the other in the prestigious Catskill Mountains in New York. With exclusive unlimited exploitation rights, Boreal has a confirmed volume in excess of thousands of millions of gallons.

BROWN FORMAN INC A (NYSE:BF-A; BF-B) For more than 140 years, Brown-Forman Corporation has enriched the experience of life by responsibly building fine quality beverage alcohol brands, including Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey, Southern Comfort, Finlandia, Jack Daniel's & Cola, Canadian Mist, Korbel, Gentleman Jack, el Jimador, Herradura, Sonoma-Cutrer, Chambord, New Mix, Tuaca, and Woodford Reserve.

CALCOL INC. (OTC: CLCL) is a holding company operating through its subsidiaries Malibu-Cola Beverage Co., Ltd. and Sanhe MeiLe Soft Drinks Company, Ltd. The company's subsidiaries produce and distribute soft drinks and bottled water. It offers sports, energy, carbonated, and hypertonic drinks; mineral and white grape water; and diet strawberry beverages. The company provides its products under Kulong, Malibu-Cola, Malibu Sunrise Orange, Malibu Surf's Up, Malibu Verry Cherry Cola, Malibu Lemon Squeeze, Malibu Sparkle Green Apple, Malibu Sun-Tea, and Malibu Springs brand names. Calcol, Inc. is headquartered in Beachwood, Ohio.

Campbell Soup Co. (NYSE:CPB) is driven and inspired by our Purpose, "Real food that matters for life's moments." The company makes a range of products from high-quality soups and simple meals to snacks and healthy beverages. For generations, people have trusted Campbell to provide authentic, flavorful and readily available foods and beverages that connect them to each other, to warm memories, and to what's important today. Led by its iconic Campbell's brand, the company's portfolio includes Pepperidge Farm, Goldfish, Bolthouse Farms, V8, Swanson, Prego, Pace, Plum Organics, Arnott's, Tim Tam, Royal Dansk and Kjeldsens. Founded in 1869, Campbell has a heritage of giving back and acting as a good steward of the planet's natural resources. The company is a member of the Standard & Poor's 500 and the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes.

Capita Verde Industries Ltd. (Formerly Arrowhead Water) (TSX:VEG-H.V) is a Canada-based traded bottled water company engaged in the production, sale and distribution of large format 15-litre bottles of drinking water principally in Alberta. The Company distributes reverse osmosis, distilled and natural spring water to the Western Canadian retail grocery market. The Company's revenues from operations are derived from two main sources, which include retail water sales from 15-litre and 18.9-litre channels, which include recycling and environmental levies, and other miscellaneous water sales. The Company produces format bottled water for grocery chains and big box retailers. The Company's products include Arrowhead Spring 15-litre and Arrowhead Reverse Osmosis 15-litre. The Company is also a farming company. The Company grows organic spinach, kale, lettuce, arugula and various salad mixtures.

Castle Brands, Inc. (NYSE MKT:ROX) is a developer and international marketer of premium and super-premium beverage alcohol brands including: Gosling's Rum®, Jefferson's®, Jefferson's Presidential Select™, Jefferson's Reserve® and Ocean Aged at Sea Bourbon, Jefferson's® Rye Whiskey, Knappogue Castle Whiskey®, Clontarf® Irish Whiskey, Pallini® Limoncello, Boru® Vodka and Brady's® Irish Cream.

Celsius Holdings, Inc. (OTC:CELH) is a science-based functional beverage company, founded to launch the world's first negative calorie beverage. The evolution of the beverage market has evolved from high calorie to low calorie to zero calorie. Celsius® negative calorie beverage is unique worldwide and deeply rooted in science. The first clinical study was conducted in 2005. Six additional studies, including five from the University of Oklahoma, were conducted over the next five years. The studies validated the unique benefits Celsius provides to the consumer.

CENTR Brands Corp. (CSE: CNTR) (FSE: 303) develops and markets non-alcoholic beverages for the North American market. The Company's initial focus is on the creation and launch of a global brand for the cannabidiol (CBD) infused beverage market. The Company's first product, named CENTR, is a sparkling, low-calorie, CBD beverage.

Charlestowne Premium Beverages Inc (OTC Pink: FPWM) formerly 1st Prestige Wealth Management - is a company that develops, produces, markets, and distributes alcoholic beverages worldwide. The Company's portfolio showcases spirit brands such as Papa Vodka, Crocodile Tears Vodka, Proprietor's Reserve Whiskey, and Lord Proprietor's Special Reserve Whiskey. Charlestowne Premium also has Wholesaler and Import permits from the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau - the governing body for spirits in the U.S. under the Department of the Treasury.

China Marine Food Group Limited (OTC:CMFO) is a food and beverage manufacturer of Mingxiang® seafood-based snack foods and "Hi-Power" marine algae-based health drinks, and a wholesaler of frozen marine catch in six provinces in the PRC. Founded in 1994, China Marine has grown steadily and positioned its Mingxiang® brand as a category leader in 3,500 retail food sales points and 14,000 beverage sales points in China. The Company has received "The Famous Brand" and "Green Food" awards. Located in Fujian province, it is one of the largest coastal provinces in the PRC and a vital navigation hub between the East China Sea and the South China Sea. The Company is committed to the highest standard of quality control with the ISO9001, ISO14001, HACCP certification and EU export registration.

China New Borun Corporation (NYSE:BORN) is a leading producer and distributor of corn-based edible alcohol sold as an ingredient to producers of baijiu, a popular grain-based alcoholic beverage in China. The Company also produces DDGS Feed, liquid carbon dioxide and crude corn oil as by-products of edible alcohol production, and chlorinated polyethylene (CPE) and foam insulation that are widely used in chemical industries. China New Borun is based in Shouguang, Shandong Province.

ChromaDex® Corporation (OTC:CDXC) is an innovative natural products company that discovers, acquires, develops and commercializes proprietary-based ingredient technologies through its unique business model that utilizes its wholly owned synergistic business units, including ingredient technologies, natural product fine chemicals (known as "phytochemicals"), chemistry and analytical testing services, and product regulatory and safety consulting (as Spherix Consulting). The company provides seamless science-based solutions to the nutritional supplement, food and beverage, animal health, cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries. The ChromaDex ingredient technologies unit includes products backed with extensive scientific research and intellectual property. Its ingredient portfolio includes pTeroPure® pterostilbene; ProC3G™, a natural black rice containing cyanidin-3-glucoside; PURENERGY®, a caffeine-pTeroPure co-crystal; and NIAGEN®, its recently launched branded nicotinamide riboside, a novel next-generation B vitamin.

Coca-Cola Bottling Co. (NasdaqGS:COKE) Headquartered in Charlotte, NC, Coca-Cola Consolidated is the nation's largest independent Coca-Cola bottler with franchise territories in twelve states. The Company's current major markets include: Charlotte, Raleigh, Wilmington, Greenville, the Triad, and Asheville in NC; Greenville, Columbia, and Charleston in SC; Charleston, Beckley, and Parkersburg in WV; Roanoke and Bristol in VA; Cleveland, Nashville, Johnson City, Morristown and Knoxville in TN; Louisville in KY, Evansville in IN, Columbus and Albany in GA; Mobile, AL; Panama City, FL; and Biloxi, MS.

Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:KO) is the world's largest beverage company, refreshing consumers with more than 500 sparkling and still brands. Led by Coca-Cola, one of the world's most valuable and recognizable brands, our Company's portfolio features 20 billion-dollar brands including Diet Coke, Fanta, Sprite, Coca-Cola Zero, vitaminwater, POWERADE, Minute Maid, Simply, Georgia, Dasani, FUZE TEA and Del Valle. Globally, we are the No. 1 provider of sparkling beverages, ready-to-drink coffees, and juices and juice drinks. Through the world's largest beverage distribution system, consumers in more than 200 countries enjoy our beverages at a rate of 1.9 billion servings a day. With an enduring commitment to building sustainable communities, our Company is focused on initiatives that reduce our environmental footprint, support active, healthy living, create a safe, inclusive work environment for our associates, and enhance the economic development of the communities where we operate. Together with our bottling partners, we rank among the world's top 10 private employers.

Coca-Cola Enterprises (NYSE:CCE) is the leading Western European marketer, producer, and distributor of non-alcoholic ready-to-drink beverages and one of the world's largest independent Coca-Cola bottlers. CCE is the sole licensed bottler for products of The Coca-Cola Company in Belgium, continental France, Great Britain, Luxembourg, Monaco, the Netherlands, Norway, and Sweden. We operate with a local focus and have 17 manufacturing sites across Europe, where we manufacture nearly 90 percent of our products in the markets in which they are consumed. Corporate responsibility and sustainability is core to our business, and we have been recognized by leading organizations in North America and Europe for our progress in water use reduction, carbon footprint reduction, and recycling initiatives.

Coca-Cola FEMSA S.A.B de C.V. (NYSE:KOF) produces and distributes Coca-Cola, Fanta, Sprite, Del Valle, and other trademark beverages of The Coca-Cola Company in Mexico (a substantial part of central Mexico, including Mexico City, as well as southeast and northeast Mexico), Guatemala (Guatemala City and surrounding areas), Nicaragua (nationwide), Costa Rica (nationwide), Panama (nationwide), Colombia (most of the country), Venezuela (nationwide), Brazil (greater São Paulo, Campiñas, Santos, the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, the state of Paraná, part of the state of Goias, part of the state of Rio de Janeiro and part of the state of Minas Gerais), Argentina (federal capital of Buenos Aires and surrounding areas) and Philippines (nationwide), along with bottled water, juices, teas, isotonics, beer, and other beverages in some of these territories.

Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company (LSE:CCH.L) is the second-largest bottler of the brands of The Coca-Cola Company in terms of volume with sales of more than 2 billion unit cases. It has a broad geographic footprint with operations in 28 countries serving a population of approximately 585 million people. Coca-Cola HBC offers a diverse range of non-alcoholic ready to drink beverages in the sparkling, juice, water, sport, energy, tea and coffee categories. Coca-Cola HBC is committed to promoting sustainable development in order to create value for its business and for society. This includes providing products that meet the beverage needs of consumers, fostering an open and inclusive work environment, conducting its business in ways that protect and preserve the environment and contribute to the socio-economic development of the local communities.

Coffee Holding Company, Inc. (NasdaqCM:JVA) is a leading integrated wholesale coffee roaster and dealer in the United States and one of the few coffee companies that offers a broad array of coffee products across the entire spectrum of consumer tastes, preferences and price points. Coffee Holding has been a family-operated business for three generations and has remained profitable through varying cycles in the coffee industry and the economy. The Company's private label and branded coffee products are sold throughout the United States, Canada and abroad to supermarkets, wholesalers, and individually owned and multi-unit retail customers.

Compania Cervecerias Unidas S.A. (NYSE: CCU) is a diversified beverage company operating principally in Chile, Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Paraguay and Uruguay. CCU is the largest Chilean brewer, the second-largest Chilean soft drinks producer and the largest Chilean water and nectar producer, the second-largest Argentine brewer, the second-largest Chilean wine producer and the largest pisco distributor. It also participates in the HOD, rum and confectionery industries in Chile, in the beer, water and soft drinks industries in Uruguay, and in the soft drinks, water and nectar industries and beer distribution in Paraguay and Bolivia. The Company has licensing and / or distribution agreements with Heineken Brouwerijen B.V., Anheuser-Busch Incorporated, PepsiCo Inc., Schweppes Holdings Limited, Guinness Brewing Worldwide Limited, Société des Produits Nestlé S.A., Pernod Ricard, Compañía Pisquera Bauzá S.A. and Coors Brewing Company.

Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ; NYSE:STZ-B) is a leading international producer and marketer of, wine and spirits with operations in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, New Zealand and Italy. Constellation is the number three beer company in the U.S. with high-end, iconic, imported brands including Corona Extra, Corona Light, Modelo Especial, Negra Modelo and Pacifico. Constellation is also the world`s leader in premium wine selling great brands that people love including Robert Mondavi, Clos du Bois, Kim Crawford, Rex Goliath, Mark West, Franciscan Estate, Ruffino and Jackson-Triggs. The company`s premium spirits brands include SVEDKA Vodka and Black Velvet Canadian Whisky.

Corby Distilleries Limited (TSX:CSW-A.TO; CSW-B.TO) is a leading Canadian marketer of spirits and imported wines. Corby's portfolio of owned-brands includes some of the most renowned brands in Canada, including Wiser's® Canadian whisky, Lamb's® rum, Polar Ice® vodka and McGuinness® liqueurs. Through its affiliation with Pernod Ricard S.A., Corby also represents leading international brands such as ABSOLUT® vodka, Chivas Regal® The Glenlivet® and Ballantine's® Scotch whiskies, Jameson® Irish whiskey, Beefeater® gin, Malibu® rum, Kahlua liqueur, Mumm champagne, and Jacob's Creek®, Wyndham Estate®, Stoneleigh®, Campo Viejo®, Graffigna® and Kenwood® wines.

Cott Corporation (NYSE:COT) is one of the world's largest producers of beverages on behalf of retailers, brand owners and distributors, and has one of the broadest home and office bottled water and office coffee services distribution networks in the United States, with the ability to service approximately 90 percent of U.S. households, as well as national, regional and local offices. Cott produces multiple types of beverages in a variety of packaging formats and sizes, including carbonated soft drinks, 100% shelf stable juice and juice-based products, clear, still and sparkling flavored waters, energy drinks and shots, sports drinks, new age beverages, ready-to-drink teas, beverage concentrates, liquid enhancers, freezables and ready-to-drink alcoholic beverages, as well as hot chocolate, coffee, malt drinks, creamers/whiteners and cereals. Cott's large manufacturing footprint, broad distribution network, substantial research and development capability and high-level of quality and customer service enables Cott to offer its customers a strong value-added proposition of low cost, high quality products and services. In addition, Cott, through its new DS Services division, is now a national direct-to-consumer provider of bottled water, office coffee and water filtration services offering a comprehensive portfolio of beverage products, equipment and supplies to approximately 1.5 million customer locations through its network of over 200 sales and distribution facilities and daily operation of over 2,100 routes. Cott operates manufacturing and distribution facilities in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Mexico. Cott also develops and manufactures beverage concentrates, which it exports to countries around the world.

Crystal Rock Holdings (NYSE MKT: CRVP) operating through its subsidiary Crystal Rock LLC, markets and distributes water, coffee, office supplies and other home and office refreshment products throughout the Northeast. The company is the largest independent home and office distributor of its kind in the United States. It bottles and distributes natural spring water under the Vermont Pure® brand, purified water with minerals added under the Crystal Rock® Waters label and roasts and packages coffee under its Cool Beans® brand. Launched in 2010, the Crystal Rock Office® brand features traditional office supplies, break room items, furniture and janitorial and sanitation products. The majority of its sales are derived from a route distribution system that delivers water in 3- to 5-gallon reusable, recyclable bottles, and coffee in fractional packs or pods. With a new identity and the tagline, "Little Things Matter™", Crystal Rock continues to set high standards in the home and office delivery through technical innovation, a commitment to the environment, and the integration of its family roots into relationships with employees and customers.

Cuba Beverage Company (OTC:CUBV) creates and distributes herbal energy juices to energy beverage market worldwide. It offers CUBA Herbal Energy Juice, a ready-to-drink beverage that offers a healthy and natural alternative to conventional energy drinks. The company is based in San Diego, California

Danone (Paris:BN.PA) is an international company present on five continents. The group holds top positions in healthy food through four businesses: Fresh Dairy Products, Early Life Nutrition, Waters, and Medical Nutrition. Its mission is to bring health through food to as many people as possible.

DAVIDsTEA Inc. (TSXV:DTEA) offers a specialty branded selection of high-quality proprietary loose-leaf teas, pre-packaged teas, tea sachets, tea-related accessories and gifts through its e-commerce platform at www.davidstea.com and the Amazon Marketplace, its wholesale customers which include over 3,800 grocery stores and pharmacies, and 18 company-owned stores across Canada. The Company offers primarily proprietary tea blends that are exclusive to the Company, as well as traditional single-origin teas and herbs. Our passion for and knowledge of tea permeates our culture and is rooted in an excitement to explore the taste, health and lifestyle elements of tea. With a focus on innovative flavours, wellness-driven ingredients and organic tea, the Company launches seasonally driven "collections" with a mission of making tea fun and accessible to all. The Company is headquartered in Montréal, Canada.

Dean Foods Company (NYSE:DF) is a leading food and beverage company and the largest processor and direct-to-store distributor of fluid milk and other dairy and dairy case products in the United States. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, the Dean Foods portfolio includes TruMoo®, the leading national flavored milk brand, along with well-known regional dairy brands such as Alta Dena®, Berkeley Farms®, Country Fresh®, Dean's®, Garelick Farms®, LAND O LAKES® milk and cultured products*, Lehigh Valley Dairy Farms®, Mayfield®, McArthur®, Meadow Gold®, Oak Farms®, PET®**, T.G. Lee®, Tuscan® and more. In all, Dean Foods has more than 50 local and regional dairy brands and private labels. Dean Foods also makes and distributes ice cream, cultured products, juices, teas, and bottled water.

Dewmar International BMC, Inc. (OTC:DEWM) transforms high profit-margin brands traditionally reserved for niche consumer markets into more widely available general consumer brands while building a sustainable business growth model. The Company's flagship brand, Lean Slow Motion Potion, is rated as one of the top three selling relaxation brands in the United States of the purported over 100 plus relaxation brands currently available in the world has been distributed and sold in 28 states and 3 countries, with successful continuous online sales.

Diageo plc (NYSE:DEO; LSE:DGE.L) is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands across spirits, beer and wine categories. These brands include Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, J&B, Buchanan's, Windsor and Bushmills whiskies, Smirnoff, Cîroc and Ketel One vodkas, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Don Julio, Tanqueray and Guinness.

Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc. (NYSE:DPS) is a leading producer of flavored beverages in North America and the Caribbean. Our success is fueled by more than 50 brands that are synonymous with refreshment, fun and flavor. We have 6 of the top 10 non-cola soft drinks, and 13 of our 14 leading brands are No. 1 or No. 2 in their flavor categories. In addition to our flagship Dr Pepper and Snapple brands, our portfolio includes 7UP, A&W, Canada Dry, Clamato, Crush, Hawaiian Punch, Mott's, Mr & Mrs T mixers, Peñafiel, Rose's, Schweppes, Squirt and Sunkist soda.

DTS8 Coffee Company Ltd. (OTC: BKCT) is a purveyor of gourmet-roasted coffee in China. DTS8 roasts, markets and wholesales the "DTS8 Premium", "Single Origin Premium", "Don Manuel", and "Private Label" brands in Shanghai and others areas of China. DTS8 coffees are well regarded by consumers for their uniqueness, consistency and special flavor characteristics, and are sold through distribution channels reaching consumers at restaurants, multi-location coffee shops and offices.

Dutch Bros Inc. (NYSE:BROS) is a drive-thru coffee company dedicated to making a massive difference one cup at a time. Headquartered in Grants Pass, Oregon, where it was founded in 1992 by Dane and Travis Boersma, it's now sharing the "Dutch Luv" with more than 500 locations in 11 states. Dutch Bros serves specialty coffee, smoothies, freezes, teas, an exclusive Dutch Bros Blue Rebel energy drink and nitrogen-infused cold brew coffee. Its rich, proprietary coffee blend is handcrafted from start to finish. In addition to its mission of speed, quality and service, Dutch Bros is committed to giving back to the communities it serves. Through its Dutch Bros Foundation and local franchisees, the company donates several million dollars to causes across the country each year.

Eastside Distilling, Inc. (OTC:ESDI) is located in Southeast Portland's Distillery Row and has been producing high-quality, master-crafted spirits since 2008. Makers of award winning spirits, the Company is unique in the marketplace and distinguished by its highly decorated product line-up that includes Barrel Hitch American Whiskies, Burnside Bourbon, Below Deck Rums, Portland Potato Vodka and a distinctive line of infused whiskeys. All Eastside spirits are master crafted from natural ingredients for unparalleled quality and taste.

Eldorado Artesian Springs, Inc. (OTC:ELDO) bottles, markets, and distributes natural artesian spring water and organic vitamin charged spring water under the Eldorado Artesian Spring Water brand primarily in Colorado. The company sells gallon bottles of water directly to businesses, homes, and offices, as well as grocery store chains and distribution companies. It also rents coolers to customers to dispense the bottled water; rents and sells filtration and coffee dispensing equipment to customers for home and office accounts; sells coffee; owns and operates a public swimming pool and a resort building; and rents a single-family home. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Louisville, Colorado

Embotelladora Andina SA (NYSE:AKO-A; AKO-B) through its subsidiaries, produces, markets, and distributes Coca-Cola soft drinks in Chile, Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay. It also offers fruit juices, other fruit-flavored beverages, and mineral and purified water; and flavored waters and other carbonated beverages. In addition, the company distributes non carbonated beverages, such as herbs, fruit juices, energy and sport drinks, and waters; beer under the Amstel, Bavaria, Birra Moretti, Dos Equis (XX), Edelweiss, Heineken, Kaiser, Murphy's, Sol, and Xing brands; and spirits. Further, it manufactures polyethylene terephthalate bottles. The company offers its products primarily through small retailers, restaurants and bars, supermarkets, and third party distributors.

Emperial Americas, Inc. (OTC:TEXX) develops, imports, markets, and supplies branded alcoholic beverages in the United States. The company primarily offers tequila and bourbon. Its brands include Distinguido Tequila, Broken Barrel Bourbon, Independence Rye, and Recipes.

Farmer Brothers Co. (NasdaqGS:FARM) is a manufacturer, wholesaler and distributor of coffee, tea and culinary products. The Company is a direct distributor of coffee to restaurants, hotels, casinos, offices, quick service restaurants ("QSR's"), convenience stores, healthcare facilities and other foodservice providers, as well as private brand retailers in the QSR, grocery, drugstore, restaurant, convenience store, and independent coffee house channels. The Company's product line includes roasted coffee, liquid coffee, coffee-related products such as coffee filters, sugar and creamers, assorted iced and hot teas, cappuccino, cocoa, spices, gelatins and puddings, soup bases, dressings, gravy and sauce mixes, pancake and biscuit mixes, and jellies and preserves. The Company's primary brands include Farmer Brothers(TM), Artisan Collection by Farmer Brothers(TM), Superior(R), Metropolitan(TM) , Cain's(TM) and McGarvey(R)

FBEC Worldwide, Inc. (OTC:FBEC) is an upcoming beverage company with intellectual property formulas and marketing capability for production and distribution of proprietary supplements, beverages, and H.E.M.P. Energy shot-drinks.

FEMSA-Fomento Economico (NYSE:FMX) is a leading company that participates in the beverage industry through Coca-Cola FEMSA, the largest franchise bottler of Coca-Cola products in the world; and in the beer industry, through its ownership of the second largest equity stake in Heineken, one of the world's leading brewers with operations in over 70 countries. In the retail industry it participates with FEMSA Comercio, operating various small-format chain stores, including OXXO, the largest and fastest-growing chain of stores in Latin America. All of which is supported by a Strategic Business unit.

Flow Beverage Corp. (OTCQX: FLWBF; TSX: FLOW) is one of the fastest-growing premium water companies in North America. Founded in 2014, Flow's mission since day one has been to reduce environmental impacts by providing sustainably sourced naturally alkaline spring water in a recyclable and up to 75% renewable, plant-based pack. Today, the brand is B-Corp Certified with a best-in-class score of 126.5, offering a diversified line of health and wellness-oriented beverage products: original naturally alkaline spring water, award-winning organic flavours, collagen-infused and vitamin-infused flavours in sizes ranging from 330-ml to 1-litre. All products contain naturally occurring electrolytes and essential minerals and support Flow's overarching purpose to "bring wellness to the world through the positive power of water." Flow beverage products are available online at flowhydration.com and are sold at over 46,000 stores across North America.

ForeverGreen Worldwide Corporation (OTC:FVRG) develops, manufactures and distributes an expansive line of all natural whole foods and products to North America, Australia, Europe, Asia, Africa and South America, including their new global offerings, PowerStrips, SolarStrips and BeautyStrips. They also offer Azul and FrequenSea(TM), whole-food beverages with industry exclusive marine phytoplankton, the Versativa line of hemp-based whole-food products, immune support and weight management products, Pulse-8 powdered L-arginine formula, TRUessence(TM) Essential Oils and Apothecary, 24Karat Chocolate(R) and an entire catalog of meals, snacks, household cleaners and personal care products

Full Motion Beverage, Inc (OTC:FMBV) makes a core business in the operation and management of non-alcohol based beverage products and brands and the development, acquisition and marketing of additional brand names under its corporate umbrella

Glacier Water Services Inc. (OTC:GWSV) designs, distributes, and operates water vending machines that dispense drinking water to the consumers. Its product line includes water filtration and treatment systems contained in outdoor and indoor vending machines. It also operates a line of PureFill and Water Island equipment, as well as ice bagging machines. The company's machines are located in 47 states in the United States and Canada.

GLG Life Tech Corporation (TSX:GLG.TO) is a global leader in the supply of high-purity zero calorie natural sweeteners including stevia and monk fruit extracts used in food and beverages. GLG's vertically integrated operations, which incorporate our Fairness to Farmers program and emphasize sustainability throughout, cover each step in the stevia and monk fruit supply chains including non-GMO seed and seedling breeding, natural propagation, growth and harvest, proprietary extraction and refining, marketing and distribution of the finished products. Additionally, to further meet the varied needs of the food and beverage industry, GLG has launched its Naturals+ product line, enabling it to supply a host of complementary ingredients reliably sourced through its supplier network in China.

Granite City Food & Brewery Ltd. (OTC:GCFB) develops and operates two casual dining concepts: Granite City Food & Brewery and Cadillac Ranch All American Bar & Grill. Granite City Food & Brewery is a polished casual American restaurant that features a great dining experience with affordable, high-quality menu items prepared from made-from-scratch recipes. There is a brewery onsite, serving hand-crafted and micro brews. Granite City opened its first restaurant in 1999 and is expanding nationwide; there are currently 31 Granite City restaurants in 13 states. The Company expects to open 4 additional Granite City locations (Schaumburg, IL; Northville, MI; National Harbor, MD; and Detroit, MI) during 2015. Cadillac Ranch restaurants feature freshly prepared, authentic, All-American cuisine in a fun, dynamic environment. Its patrons enjoy a warm, Rock N' Roll inspired atmosphere, with plenty of room for friends, music and dancing. The Cadillac Ranch menu is diverse with offerings ranging from homemade meatloaf to pasta dishes, all freshly prepared using quality ingredients. The Company currently operates 5 Cadillac Ranch restaurants in 5 states.

Greene Concepts Inc. (OTC Pink: INKW) is a publicly traded company. Through its recently acquired wholly owned subsidiary, Mammoth Ventures Inc., the Company has entered into the specialty beverage and bottling business and is an emerging leader in the global scientifically formulated beverage industry.

Greggs plc (LSE:GRG.L) operates as a bakery food-on-the-go retailer in the United Kingdom. It offers a range of fresh and frozen bakery products, sandwiches, drinks, snacks, small cakes and muffins, breakfast products, and sweet bakery treats, as well as porridges, salads, and soups. The company sells its products through its shops in travel, leisure, and work-centered catchments; and franchised stores in motorway service stations and petrol forecourts.

Hain Celestial Group, Inc. (NasdaqGS:HAIN) headquartered in Lake Success, NY, is a leading organic and natural products company with operations in North America, Europe and India. Hain Celestial participates in many natural categories with well-known brands that include Celestial Seasonings®, Earth's Best®, Ella's Kitchen®, Terra®, Garden of Eatin'®, Sensible Portions®, Health Valley®, Arrowhead Mills®, MaraNatha®, SunSpire®, DeBoles®, Casbah®, Rudi's Organic Bakery®, Gluten Free Café™, Hain Pure Foods®, Spectrum®, Spectrum Essentials®, Walnut Acres Organic®, Imagine®, Almond Dream®, Rice Dream®, Soy Dream®, WestSoy®, The Greek Gods®, BluePrint®, FreeBird®, Plainville Farms®, Empire Kosher®, Kosher Valley®, Yves Veggie Cuisine®, Europe's Best®, Cully & Sully®, New Covent Garden Soup Co.®, Johnson's Juice Co.®, Farmhouse Fare®, Hartley's®, Sun-Pat®, Gale's®, Robertson's®, Frank Cooper's®, Linda McCartney®, Lima®, Danival®, Natumi®, GG UniqueFiber®, Tilda®, JASON®, Avalon Organics®, Alba Botanica®, Live Clean® and Queen Helene®. Hain Celestial has been providing A Healthier Way of Life™ since 1993.

Hangover Joe's Holding Corporation (OTC:HJOE) is the exclusive producer of "The Hangover" Recovery Shot, and one of the nation's top selling anti-hangover recover drink & hangover recovery shot. Git-R-Done-Energy is an officially licensed product of Git-R-Done Productions, Inc and Larry the Cable Guy and is a healthy energy drink.

Healthy Coffee® International, Inc. (OTC:HCEI) is the first company to successfully merge the traditional retail business with direct sales, and is revolutionizing the direct sales industry. Healthy Coffee (R) is the first to market the exclusive Healthy Coffee (R) automatic vending machines to mom and pop stores and businesses as well as the big retail chain stores.

High Performance Beverage Co. (OTC:TBEV) has created a new beverage segment, under the trade name, Throwdown Performance Beverages, which manufactures and distributes a line of sport performance beverages. High Performance Beverage Company's sport performance drinks are carefully formulated to support mental focus and help increase blood flow, thereby giving the body the necessary fuel to power through a specific event or throughout the day. Our unique blends are designed to bridge the gap between supplements, energy and hydration drinks, ultimately broadening our appeal and providing access to an expanding target market. High Performance beverages are sugar free and extremely low in both calories and caffeine. This positioning makes High Performance Beverage Co. beverages first to market with a sustainable competitive advantage.

Hill Street Beverage Company Inc. (TSX:BEER.V) Founded in 2008, Hill Street Beverage Company is the world's most award-winning company exclusively focused on alcohol-free beer, wines, and adult format beverages. Hill Street products include: Vin(Zero) wines, Vintense wines, Hill Street Craft Brewed Lager, and Designated Draft beer. Hill Street's award-winning products have won the Retail Council of Canada's Grand Prix, and numerous medals and accolades including three Gold, two Silver, and two Bronze Medals at the U.S. Open Beer Championships, and a prestigious Double Gold Medal at the San Francisco International Wine Challenge. As a result of the Royal Assent of Canada's Bill C-45, legislation to allow the sale of cannabis-infused beverages is to occur by October 17, 2019. Hill Street is currently applying for appropriate licenses to permit the production and sale of cannabis infused beverages in Canada, with the view of having infused products available for sale once the regulations permit.

Inventure Foods (NasdaqGS:SNAK) With manufacturing facilities in Arizona, Indiana, Washington, Oregon and Georgia, Inventure Foods, Inc. (SNAK) is a marketer and manufacturer of specialty food brands in better-for-you and indulgent categories under a variety of Company owned and licensed brand names, including Boulder Canyon Natural Foods(R), Jamba(R), Seattle's Best Coffee(R), Rader Farms(R), T.G.I. Friday's(R), Nathan's Famous(R), Vidalia Brands(R), Poore Brothers(R), Tato Skins(R), Willamette Valley Fruit Company(TM), Fresh Frozen(TM) and Bob's Texas Style(R).

Jammin Java Corp. (OTC: JAMN) d/b/a Marley Coffee, is a U.S.-based company that provides premium, artisan roasted coffee to the grocery, retail, online, service, hospitality, office coffee service and big box store industry. Under its exclusive licensing agreement with 56 Hope Road, the company continues to develop its coffee lines under the Marley Coffee brand.

Jones Soda Co. (CSE:JSDA; OTC:JSDA) Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Jones markets and distributes premium craft beverages under the Jones® Soda and Lemoncocco® brands. A leader in the premium craft soda category, Jones is made with cane sugar and other high-quality ingredients and is known for packaging that incorporates ever-changing photos sent in from its consumers. Jones' diverse product line offers something for everyone - cane sugar soda, zero-calorie soda and Lemoncocco non-carbonated premium refreshment. Jones is sold across North America in glass bottles, cans and on fountain through traditional beverage outlets, restaurants, and alternative accounts.

Keurig Green Mountain Inc. (NasdaqGS:GMCR) As a leader in specialty coffee, coffee makers, teas and other beverages, Keurig Green Mountain is recognized for its award-winning beverages, innovative brewing technology, and socially responsible business practices. The Company has inspired consumer passion for its products by revolutionizing beverage preparation at home and in the workplace. Keurig supports local and global communities by investing in sustainably-grown coffee and by its active involvement in a variety of social and environmental projects. By helping consumers drink for themselves, we believe we can brew a better world.

Keytone Dairy Corporation Limited (ASX:KTD.AX) was established in 2011 for the production and supply of pristine New Zealand dairy and nutritional powdered dairy products for local and international markets, manufactured out of our purpose built facility located in the heart of the South Island.

KIRIN Holdings Co (OTC:KNBWY) engages in the manufacture and sale of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals and bio-chemical products in Japan, Oceania, Brazil, Southeast Asia, and other regions. It operates in four segments: Domestic Alcohol Beverages, Domestic Non-alcohol Beverages, Overseas Beverages, and Pharmaceuticals and Bio-chemicals. The Domestic Alcohol Beverages segment engages in the production and sale of alcohol beverages, such as beer, sparkling malt liquor, new genre, whiskey, spirits, and wine, as well as engineering and logistics businesses. The Domestic Non-alcohol Beverages segment offers soft drinks consisting of coffee, tea, mineral water, and juices. The Overseas Beverages segment provides beer, whiskey, spirits, wine, soft drinks, dairy products, and other products. It also provides dairy products, seasonings, and freeze-dried soup. The company was formerly known as Kirin Brewery Company, Limited and changed its name to Kirin Holdings Company

Koios Beverage Corp. (CSE: KBEV) (OTC: SNOVF) through its wholly-owned subsidiary Koios, Inc., is an emerging functional beverage company which has an available distribution network of more than 2,000 retail locations across the United States in which to sell its products. Koios has relationships with some of the largest and most reputable distributors in the United States, including Europa Sports, Muscle Foods USA, KeHE, and Wishing-U-Well. Together these distributors represent more than 80,000 bricks and mortar locations across the United States - from sports nutrition stores to large natural grocery chains including Whole Foods and Sunflower markets. Through its partnership with Wishing-U-Well, Koios also enjoys a large presence online, including being an Amazon choice product. Koios uses a proprietary blend of nootropics and natural organic compounds to enhance human productivity without using harmful chemicals or stimulants. Koios products can enhance focus, concentration, mental capacity, memory retention, cognitive function, alertness, brain capacity and create all day mental clarity. Its ingredients are specifically designed to target brain function by increasing blood flow, oxygen levels and neural connections in the brain. Koios is one of the only drinks in the world to infuse its products with MCT oil. MCT oil is derived from coconuts and has been shown to help the body burn fat more effectively, create lasting energy from a natural food source, produce ketones in the brain, allowing for greater brain function and clarity, support healthy hormone production and improve immunity. Cannabis: June 2018 - Cannavated Beverage Co., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Koios Beverage Corp. (CSE: KBEV) (OTC: SNOVF), is pleased to announce it has entered into an exclusive licensing agreement with CanCore Concepts Ltd (www.keefbrands.com) for a line of cannabis-infused beverages.

Kona Gold Solutions Inc. (OTC: KGKG) has created Kona Gold LLC, a Delaware Corporation, which has developed a premier Hemp Infused Energy Drink, Energy shots, and Apparel; please visit the Company's new website to view updates and new products at www.konagoldhemp.com. The Company announced it has moved its Corporate Headquarters to Rockledge, FL. Kona's new warehouse and office space gives the Company the space needed to expand rapidly.

Konared Corp. (OTC:KRED) is the pioneer of the USA Grown, Hawaiian Coffee Fruit. The company oversees a vertically integrated supply chain starting with the highest quality Coffee Fruit from Kona, Hawaii. KonaRed®, through a licensing agreement with FutureCeuticals, Inc., utilizes innovative, state of the art, proprietary patented processes that produce and market a complete range of healthy products that showcase the Hawaiian Coffee Fruit. The line of consumer packaged goods includes antioxidant rich extracts and powders from Hawaiian Coffee Fruit, which are used to produce KonaRed®'s ready to drink Antioxidant Juice, Green Tea, Coconut Water, On-the-Go Packs and 100% Hawaiian Coffee Fruit Powders. The company has also launched a line of 100% Kona Coffee products which includes the coffee fruit as well. KonaRed® Corporation is headquartered in Koloa, Hawaii, and its distribution center is in San Clemente, California. KonaRed® sells its products at retail stores across the U.S., Canada, Japan and is expanding into other international markets. KonaRed® products are sold in select Kroger, Safeway, Albertsons, Vitamin Shoppe, Target, Whole Foods, 7-Eleven and many other retail outlets.

Leading Brands, Inc. (NasdaqCM:LBIX) is North America's only fully integrated healthy beverage company. Leading Brands creates, designs, bottles, distributes and markets its own proprietary premium beverage brands via its unique Integrated Distribution System (IDS)(TM) which involves the Company finding the best and most cost-effective route to market. The Company strives to use the best natural ingredients hence its mantra: Better Ingredients -- Better Brands.

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE:LXX; OTC:LXRP) is a food sciences company focused on the delivery of active compounds that can behave as superfoods through its proprietary infusion technologies. Lexaria's technology enables higher bioavailability rates for CBD; THC; NSAIDs; Nicotine and other molecules than is possible without lipophilic enhancement technology. This can allow for lower overall dosing requirements and/or higher effectiveness in active molecule delivery. Lexaria hopes to reduce other common but less healthy ingestion methods such as smoking as it embraces the benefits of public health.

Lifeway Foods Inc. (NasdaqGM:LWAY) one of Fortune Small Business' Fastest Growing Companies, is America's leading supplier of the cultured dairy product known as kefir. In addition to its line of drinkable kefir, the company produces a variety of frozen kefir and probiotic cheese products. Lifeway also sells frozen soft serve kefir and kefir smoothies through its Starfruit™ retail stores.

Liquor Stores N.A. Ltd. (TSX:LIQ.TO) is a publicly traded corporation that indirectly operates 253 retail liquor stores in Alberta, British Columbia, Alaska, Kentucky, New Jersey and Connecticut. Liquor Stores' retail brands include: Liquor Depot, Liquor Barn, and Wine and Beyond in Alberta (179 stores); Liquor Depot and Liquor Barn in British Columbia (34 stores); Brown Jug in Alaska (22 stores); Liquor Barn "The Ultimate Party Source" and Liquor Barn Express in Kentucky (15 stores); Joe Canal's Discount Liquor Outlet in New Jersey (2 stores), and LQR MKT in Connecticut (one store).

Long Island Iced Tea Corp. (OTC: LTEA) operates in the ready-to-drink tea segment of the beverage industry. The Company has developed non-alcoholic, premium iced tea bottled beverages made with quality ingredients that are offered at an affordable price. The Company is currently organized around its flagship brand Long Island Iced Tea, a premium, ready-to-drink iced tea sold primarily on the East Coast of the United States through a network of distributors.

LUCKIN COFFEE INC. (NasdaqGS:LK) has pioneered a technology-driven new retail model to provide coffee and other products of high quality, high affordability, and high convenience to its customers. Empowered by big data analytics, AI, and proprietary technologies, the Company pursues its mission to be part of everyone's everyday life, starting with coffee. The Company was founded in 2017 and is based in China.

MGP Ingredients Inc. (NasdaqGS:MGPI) is a leading supplier of premium distilled spirits and specialty wheat proteins and starches. Distilled spirits include bourbon and rye whiskeys, gins and vodkas, which are carefully crafted through a combination of art and science and backed by over 150 years of experience. The company's proteins and starches are created in the same manner and provide a host of functional, nutritional and sensory benefits for a wide range of food products. MGP additionally is a top producer of high quality industrial alcohol for use in both food and non-food applications. The company is headquartered in Atchison, Kansas, where distilled alcohol products and food ingredients are produced. Premium spirits are also distilled and matured at the company facility in Lawrenceburg, Indiana.

Monster Beverage Corporation (NasdaqGS:MNST) is a holding company and conducts no operating business except through its consolidated subsidiaries. The Company's subsidiaries market and distribute energy drinks and alternative beverages including Monster Energy(R) energy drinks, Monster Energy Extra Strength Nitrous Technology(R) energy drinks, Java Monster(R) non-carbonated coffee + energy drinks, M3(R) Monster Energy(R) Super Concentrate energy drinks, Monster Rehab(R) non-carbonated energy drinks with electrolytes, Muscle Monster(R) Energy Shakes, Ubermonster(R) energy drinks, and Peace Tea(R) iced teas, as well as Hansen's(R) natural sodas, apple juice and juice blends, multi-vitamin juices, Junior Juice(R) beverages, Blue Sky(R) beverages, Hubert's(R) Lemonades and PRE(R) Probiotic drinks.

Mount Everest Mineral Water Ltd (BSE:MOUNTEVE.BO) produces, sells, and distributes natural mineral water under the HIMALAYAN brand name in India. Its customers include hotels, airlines, embassies, etc. The company also sells its products through retail outlets, malls, multiplexes, hypermarts, and fine-dine restaurants. In addition, it exports its products worldwide. The company was incorporated in 1991 and is based in Mumbai, India. Mount Everest Mineral Water Limited is a subsidiary of Tata Global Beverages Limited.

National Beverage Corp. (NasdaqGS:FIZZ) is a leader in the development and sale of flavored beverage products in the United States, offering the widest selection of flavored soft drinks, juices, sparkling waters and energy drinks. The philosophy of our creative and dynamic team is to provide quality products that meet the demands and changing lifestyle of the most discriminating consumer. National Beverage is focused on enhancing growth with energy and healthy products through both specialized packaging and innovative product development.

New Age Beverages Corporation (NASDAQCM: NBEV) is a Colorado-based healthy beverage company focused on inspiring, educating, and hydrating consumers. The Company is the only one-stop-shop of healthy beverages and includes the brands Búcha Live Kombucha, XingTea, Coco-Libre, Marley, and others. New Age competes in the growth segments of the >$1 trillion-dollar non-alcoholic beverage industry, will be one of the 40 largest non-alcoholic beverage companies, one of the largest healthy beverage companies, and is the fastest growing in the world over the past two years. The Company's brands are sold across all 50 states within the US and will now be sold in more than 60 countries internationally across all channels via a hybrid of direct-to-consumer and traditional distribution and route-to-market systems.

New Leaf Brands, Inc. (OTC:NLEF) is a beverage holding company acquiring brands, distributors and manufacturers within the beverage industry. The Company intends to continue to market its New Leaf branded products, as well as acquire additional regional beverage brands in complementary categories. New Leaf is the Company's flagship brand in the ready to drink lemonade and iced tea category. New Leaf is available in 17 varieties that are all-natural and organically-sweetened, of which six are lemonades varieties. Varieties include white, black, green and blue teas, lemonades and half tea/half lemonade beverages.

ParcelPal (OTC:PTNYF; CSE: PKG) s a technology driven logistics company that connects consumers to the goods they love. Customers can shop at partner businesses and through the ParcelPal technology receive their purchased goods within an hour. The Company offers on-demand delivery of merchandise from leading retailers, restaurants, medical marijuana dispensaries and liquor stores in Vancouver and soon in major cities Canada-wide.

PepsiCo, Inc. (NYSE:PEP) products are enjoyed by consumers one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo's food and beverage portfolio includes Frito-Lay, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Quaker and Tropicana. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including 22 brands. At the heart of PepsiCo is Performance with Purpose - our goal to deliver top-tier financial performance while creating sustainable growth in shareholder value. In practice, Performance with Purpose means providing a wide range of foods and beverages from treats to healthy eats; finding innovative ways to minimize our impact on the environment and reduce our operating costs; providing a safe and inclusive workplace for our employees globally; and respecting, supporting and investing in the local communities where we operate.

Premier Brands Inc. (OTC:BRND) is a consumer goods incubator in the business of creating, acquiring and marketing consumer packaged goods, primarily beverages and nutritional supplements, and selling them into supermarkets, pharmacies and convenience stores. The company's vision is to support social entrepreneurship with new product development, consulting and mentoring. Premier Brands also owns the ZizZazz line of nutraceuticals

Prime Drink Group Corp. (CSE:PRME) Formerly Dominion Water Reserves Corp. - primary business is the acquisition and management of natural spring water sources in North America, with an initial focus on the development of the Water Rights located in the Province of Quebec. By combining an acquisition program targeting long-term asset play with a recurring cash flow to reach a critical mass in terms of capacity and geography, and developing, with a focus on prioritizing sustainability and environmental consciousness, groundwater collection, water withdrawal and water pumping for the purpose of selling or distributing spring water, the Company's goal is securing a leadership role in North America's spring water market. The Water Rights and Additional Water Rights represent access to over 3 billion liters of spring water per year.

Primo Water Corporation (NasdaqGM:PRMW) is a leading provider of multi-gallon purified bottled water, self-service refill water and water dispensers sold through major retailers throughout the United States and Canada.

Puget Technologies, Inc. (OTC: PUGE) is a development-stage company. The Company is engaged in developing and marketing of consumer-oriented products ready for commercialization. The Company's subsidiaries include B-29 Energy, Inc. (B-29), which is in the development stage. B-29 is engaged in the business of development and distribution of energy products. B-29's products include B-29 Energy Drink and various medical marijuana products, which are under development. B-29 produces these products through its subsidiary, Cannabis Biotech. The Company is also engaged in the development of three dimensional (3D) printing and supporting technologies for My3DP personal printer. The applications of the Company's products are in various sectors, which include crafting, jewelry and domestic goods.

Pulse Beverage Corporation, The (OTC:PLSB) is an emerging beverage company that offers a line of great tasting, refreshing, low-calorie natural drinks, including Natural Cabana® Lemonade and Limeade, Natural Cabana® Coconut Water and Pineapple Coconut Water, and PULSE® Heart and Body Health functional beverages. Combining all-natural ingredients, essential vitamins and minerals, Pulse's line of beverages provides consumers with high-quality, healthy alternatives at a reasonable price.

Radient Technologies Inc. (TSX:RTI.V) extracts natural compounds from a range of biological materials using microwave assisted processing ("MAP™"), a patented technology platform which provides superior customer outcomes in terms of ingredient purity, yield, and cost. From its 20,000 square foot manufacturing plant in Edmonton, Alberta, Radient serves market leaders in industries that include pharmaceutical, food, beverage, natural health, personal care and biofuel markets.

Real Brands Inc. (OTC: RLBD) is a publicly held consumer packaged goods ("CPG") company. The Company's strategy is to build branded consumer products through distribution, licensing, acquisition, and new brand development. The company's core business is comprised of Real Brands Beverage Group, Real Brands Food Group, and Real Brands Venture Group. While actively seeking new CPG opportunities, Real Brands currently owns The Original Sandwich Sauce™ ("TOSS") and has the exclusive worldwide license for non-alcoholic beverages (i.e. lemonade, iced tea, etc.), beer and malt beverages with HillBilly® Brand.

Reborn Coffee, Inc. (Nasdaq:REBN) is focused on serving high quality, specialty-roasted coffee at retail locations, kiosks and cafes. Reborn is an innovative company that strives for constant improvement in the coffee experience through exploration of new technology and premier service, guided by traditional brewing techniques. Reborn believes they differentiate themselves from other coffee roasters through innovative techniques, including sourcing, washing, roasting, and brewing their coffee beans with a balance of precision and craft.

Reed's, Inc. (NYSE MKT:REED) makes the top-selling natural sodas in the natural foods industry and is sold in over 15,000 natural and mainstream supermarkets nationwide. In addition, Reed's products are sold through specialty gourmet, natural food stores, retail stores, convenience stores and restaurants nationwide and select international markets. Its seven award-winning non-alcoholic Ginger Brews are unique in the beverage industry, being brewed, not manufactured and using fresh ginger, spices and fruits in a brewing process that predates commercial soft drinks. The Company owns the top-selling root beer line in natural foods, the Virgil's Root Beer product line, and a top-selling cola line in natural foods, the China Cola product line. In 2012, the Company launched its Reed's Culture Club Kombucha line of organic live beverages. Other product lines include: Reed's Ginger Candies and Reed's Ginger Ice Creams. The company celebrated 25 years of hand crafting the best sodas in the world, naturally, in 2014.

Refresh Group Limited (ASX:RGP.AX) together with its subsidiaries, produces and distributes bottled water, coolers, and filtration systems in Australia. The company provides water in 600mL to 15 liters packs for home and office deliveries, as well as 5 liter packs for sale in Woolworths supermarkets in Queensland; markets bottled water and beverages to supermarkets, restaurants, delicatessens, and the route trade; and offers superoxygenated water under the Oxyfresh brand and spring water under the Sunshower Springs brand. In addition, it is involved in the contract bottling of private labels; and distribution of portable and plumbed-in units of water purifiers, including sediment and carbon filters, reverse osmosis systems, distillers, and air-to-water generators.

Right on Brands (OTC:RTON) formerly HealthTalk Live, is a Santa Monica California-based consumer and media company specializing in brand development of health conscious, hemp-infused food and beverage products. Humbly Hemp is a product line of delicious hemp based products. The snack line will feature hemp powered foods that will delight the palette of consumers and thrill retailers with America's fastest growing food category.

Rocky Mountain High Brands Inc (OTC:RMHB) is a consumer goods company specializing in brand development of health conscious, hemp-infused food and beverage products. The Company currently markets a lineup of four naturally flavored hemp-infused beverages (Citrus Energy, Black Tea, Mango Energy and Lemonade) and a low-calorie Coconut Lime Energy drink. Rocky Mountain High Brands also offers hemp-infused 2oz. Mango Energy Shots and Mixed Berry Energy Shots, as well as a new Relaxation Brownie. The Company recently launched a naturally high alkaline spring water, Eagle Spirit Spring Water™.

SABMiller PLC (LSE:SAB.L; OTC:SBMRF) is in the beer and soft drinks business. We are the world's second largest brewing company and are one of the world's largest bottlers of Coca-Cola drinks. We also produce a portfolio of wholly-owned soft drinks brands. We are a FTSE-20 company. Our brand portfolio includes leading local brands such as Aguila (Colombia), Castle (South Africa), Miller Lite (USA), Snow (China), Victoria Bitter (Australia) and Tyskie (Poland) as well as global brands such as Pilsner Urquell, Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Miller Genuine Draft and Grolsch.

San Miguel Corporation (Phillippines:PSE:SMC) is a food, beverage, and packaging company established in 1890 initially as a single-product brewery. The Company's extensive product portfolio includes beer, hard liquor, non-alcoholic beverages, poultry, animal feeds, flour, meats, dairy products, coffee, and various packaging products. SMC's flagship product, San Miguel Beer, is among the world's largest selling beers.

SBD Capital Corp. (CSE:SBD) acquires controlling interests in industrial companies in the manufacturing and distribution business. The initial acquisition is Secret Barrel Distillery Corporation which is a craft rum producer and distributor in Alberta, Canada. SBD Capital Corp. provides the capital to grow and expand the business, and also provides management expertise. SBD Capital Corp. continues to look for other acquisitions which may be in the similar industry as Secret Barrel Distillery Corporation or in an unrelated industry.

Seawright Holdings, Inc. (OTC:SWRI) a development stage company, focuses on the spring water bottling and distribution business. It intends to engage in the bulk sale of natural spring water under the Seawright Springs and Quibell brand names to private label bottlers, as well as municipal, agricultural, or commercial users.

SkyPeople Fruit Juice, Inc. (NasdaqGM:SPU) a Florida company, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Pacific Industry Holding Group Co., Ltd. ("Pacific"), a Vanuatu company, and SkyPeople Juice International Holding (HK) Ltd., a company organized under the laws of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China and a wholly owned subsidiary of Pacific, holds 99.78% ownership interest in SkyPeople Juice Group Co., Ltd. ("SkyPeople (China)"). SkyPeople (China), together with its operating subsidiaries in China, is engaged in the production and sales of fruit juice concentrates, fruit beverages, and other fruit related products in the PRC and overseas markets. Its fruit juice concentrates are sold to domestic customers and exported directly or via distributors. Fruit juice concentrates are used as a basic ingredient component in the food industry. Its brands, "Hedetang" and "SkyPeople," which are registered trademarks in the PRC, are positioned as high quality, healthy and nutritious end-use juice beverages.

SodaStream International Ltd. (NasdaqGS:SODA) is the world's leading manufacturer and distributor of Sparkling Water Makers, which enable consumers to easily transform ordinary tap water into sparkling water and flavored sparkling water in seconds. By making ordinary water more exciting and fun to drink, SodaStream helps consumers drink more water. Sparkling Water Makers offer a highly differentiated and innovative solution to consumers of bottled and canned carbonated soft drinks. The products promote health and wellness, are environmentally friendly, cost effective, and are customizable and fun to use. Products are available across 45 countries, including in the United States.

Splash Beverage Group (NYSE:SBEV) an innovator in the beverage industry, owns a growing portfolio of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage brands including Copa di Vino wine by the glass, SALT flavored tequilas, Pulpoloco sangria, and TapouT performance hydration and recovery drink. Splash's strategy is to rapidly develop early stage brands already in its portfolio as well as acquire and then accelerate brands that have high visibility or are innovators in their categories. Led by a management team that has built and managed some of the top brands in the beverage industry and led sales from product launch into the billions, Splash is rapidly expanding its brand portfolio and global distribution.

Sweet Poison Spirits Inc. (CSE:SPS) formerly Yellow Stem Tech Inc. - are creators and distributors of premium quality spirits. The company is committed to respecting traditional and ancestral processes, sustainability and the environment.

Thai Beverage pcl (Singapore:Y92.SI) together with its subsidiaries, produces and distributes alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in Thailand and internationally. The company operates through four segments: Spirits, Beer, Non-Alcoholic Beverages, and Food. It offers beer; spirits, including brown spirits, white spirits, brandy, Chinese herb spirits, and others; gin, vodka, and whisky; and non-alcoholic beverages comprising drinking water, soda water, electrolyte beverages, energy drinks, green tea, ready-to-drink coffee, and fruit flavored drinks. The company also provides chilled frozen foods and snacks; and light construction bricks, fertilizers, animal feed and supplementary animal feed, etc. In addition, it operates Japanese restaurants and bakery shops; trades biogas, molasses, supplies and procurement products, and bottles; produces oak barrels and concentrate materials; and distributes foods and beverages. Further, the company offers transportation and distribution, environmental public relation, consultancy, advertising and marketing services, human resources development, and training services.

Tibet 5100 Water Resources Holdings Ltd. (HongKong: 1115.HK) is an investment holding company with the vision of achieving long term sustainable returns for its shareholders and creating prime capital value. Tibet 5100's operating subsidiaries and business activities are principally located in China. Tibet 5100 has two core business lines, namely, manufacturing and sales of 5100 Glacial Water and highland barley beer. Through Tibet Glacier Mineral Water Co., Ltd., we produce a leading brand in the fast-growing premium bottled mineral water market in China. Tibet Tiandi Green Beverage Development Co., Ltd is principally engaged in the exploration, manufacture and sales of a Tibetan Plateau specialty highland barley beer, which is unique, in the PRC.

Tinley Beverage Company Inc, The (CSE:TNY) manufactures and sells liquor-inspired, non-alcoholic, and cannabis-infused beverages in the United States. It also offers Hemplify and Tinley's Tonics line of products through retail locations in California; and online in the United States.

Totally Hemp Crazy Inc. (OTC:THCZ) Our mission is to find the premier cannabis and hemp industry innovators, leveraging our team of professionals to source, evaluate and purchase value-added companies and products, while allowing them to keep their integrity and entrepreneurial spirit. The Company's products include Hemp Energy Drinks, Lemonade and Iced Teas.

True Drinks, Inc. (OTC: TRUU) is a healthy beverage provider with licensing agreements with Disney and Marvel for use of their characters on its proprietary, patented bottles. AquaBall™ is a naturally flavored, vitamin-enhanced, zero- calorie, dye-free, sugar-free alternative to juice and soda. AquaBall™ is currently available in four flavors: orange, grape, fruit punch and berry. Their target consumers: kids, young adults, and their guardians, are attracted to the product by the entertainment and media characters on the bottle and continue to consume the beverage because of its healthy benefits and great taste. For more information, please visit www.aquaballdrink.com and www.truedrinks.com. Investor information can be found at www.truedrinks.com/investor-relations/. Proudly made in the USA.

Versatile Systems Inc (TSX:VV.V) is a multi-disciplinary technology company with solutions across the mobile software and hardware landscape. The company's products are utilized by Fortune 500 retailers, as well as large and small distribution companies representing grocery, dairy, beverage and consumer packaged goods.

Vita Coco Company, Inc. (Nasdaq: COCO) was co-founded in 2004 by co-CEO Michael Kirban and Ira Liran. Pioneers in the functional beverage category, The Vita Coco Company's brands include the leading coconut water, Vita Coco; clean energy drink Runa; sustainable enhanced water, Ever & Ever; and protein-infused water, PWR LIFT. With its ability to harness the power of people and plants, and balance purpose and profit, The Vita Coco Company has created a modern beverage platform built for current and future generations.

Wanderport Corp (OTC:WDRP) is a distributor of food, beverages, and consumer products made with hemp. We recognize that hemp is a valuable plant that can yield healthy ingredients such as Omega 3 and 6, the fatty acids that are essential to our body. Although hemp can be used in a wide variety of products, our goal is to provide a service to promote awareness of this unique ingredient, particularly in the area of food and beverages, dietary supplement and body care. Through our online store, our customers can now enjoy our high quality hemp products from anywhere in the U.S.

Wattle Health Australia Limited (ASX:WHA.AX) engages in developing, sourcing, and marketing dairy, health, and wellness food products primarily in Australia. It develops formulations for products, including a range of nutritional food products, such as infant formula products and full cream milk powder products; natural baby food range products; and nutritional health supplement range products. It also provides its infant formula products in Asia.

Wildpack Beverage Inc. (TSXV:CANS; OTC:WLDPF) is engaged in beverage manufacturing and packaging, operating in the middle market by providing sustainable aluminum can filling, decorating, packaging, and sleeve and label printing services to brands throughout the United States. Wildpack currently operates indirectly through its wholly owned subsidiaries and out of facilities in Baltimore, Maryland, Grand Rapids, Michigan, Atlanta, Georgia, Longmont, Colorado, Sacramento, California and Las Vegas, Nevada with a focus on digital innovation and green ready-to-drink packaging.

Xanthic Biopharma Inc. (CSE: XTHC) - formerly Aurquest Resources Inc. - through its wholly-owned operating subsidiary, Xanthic Biopharma Limited, provides valuable intellectual property to cannabis industry participants, enabling its strategic partners to produce high quality, innovative, non-combustible cannabis, and cannabis-infused products which deliver consistent THC and/or CBD levels and improved bioavailability. Using a patent-pending proprietary process, Xanthic allows its strategic partners to deliver superior cannabinoid solubility, improved bioavailability, accurate micro-dosing and greater consistency versus competitive infused products. Through its investment in Xanthic Beverages, Xanthic has access to non-cannabis derived CBD-infused products that qualify for distribution outside of the cannabis dispensary network and into mainstream retail.

Yantai Changyu Pioneer Wine Company Ltd. (Shenzen:000869:SZ) is principally engaged in the manufacture and sale of wine and alcoholic beverages. The Company mainly offers four categories of products: wine, including dry red, dry white and sweet wine; brandy, such as PEGASE XO Brandy, PEGASE VSOP Brandy, PEGASE 12-year Brandy, XO Brandy, VSOP Brandy, Changyu VSOP, 4-star Brandy and 3-star Brandy; healthy liquor, including Specially-made Spirit of Triple Testis and Supreme Treasure Spirit of Triple Testis, among others.

Yayi International Inc. (OTC:YYINE) through its subsidiaries, engages in manufacturing and selling goat milk powder in China. It produces goat milk formula products for infants, toddlers, young children, and adults. The company sells and distributes its products under the Milk Goat name through a network of approximately 3,800 retail points, including infant-maternity chain stores, supermarkets, and drug stores, as well as catalogue sales and online store at Taobao.com. Yayi International Inc. is headquartered in Tianjin, China.

Youngevity International (formerly AL International Inc.) (OTC:YGYI) is a fast-growing, innovative, multi-dimensional company that offers a wide range of consumer products and services, primarily through person-to-person selling relationships that comprise a "network of networks." The Company also is a vertically-integrated producer of the finest coffees for the commercial, retail and direct sales channels. The Company was formed after the merger of Youngevity Essential Life Sciences and Javalution Coffee Company.

Zevia PBC (NYSE:ZVIA) a public benefit corporation designated as a "Certified B Corporation," is focused on addressing the global health challenges resulting from excess sugar consumption by offering a broad portfolio of zero sugar, zero calorie, naturally sweetened beverages. All Zevia beverages are made with a handful of simple, plant-based ingredients, contain no artificial sweeteners, and are Non-GMO Project verified, gluten-free, Kosher, vegan and zero sodium. As of 2020, Zevia is distributed in more than 25,000 retail locations in the U.S. and Canada through a diverse network of major retailers in the food, drug, mass, natural and ecommerce channels.

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Beverage stocks using stevia

GLG Life Tech Corporation (TSX:GLG.TO) is a global leader in the supply of high-purity zero calorie natural sweeteners including stevia and monk fruit extracts used in food and beverages. GLG's vertically integrated operations, which incorporate our Fairness to Farmers program and emphasize sustainability throughout, cover each step in the stevia and monk fruit supply chains including non-GMO seed and seedling breeding, natural propagation, growth and harvest, proprietary extraction and refining, marketing and distribution of the finished products. Additionally, to further meet the varied needs of the food and beverage industry, GLG has launched its Naturals+ product line, enabling it to supply a host of complementary ingredients reliably sourced through its supplier network in China.

Grupo Herdez (OTC:GUZOF) is a leader in the market for homemade sauces, moles, mushrooms, mayonnaise, jams, mustards, 8 vegetable juice, tomato puree, vegetable and hone. The Company is made up of a large family of brands, under the support, encouragement and care of this great leader in food, each and every one of them stand out on the shelves of the Mexican market for its reliable quality of workmanship variety of presentations and accessible prices. The Company produces and markets over 600 products with brands: Herdez Del Fuerte, McCormick, Doña María, Barilla, Yemina, Vesta, Nair, Embasa, La Victoria, Buffalo, La Gloria, Carlota, Blazon, Aires de Campo, Nutrisa and Truvia (Natural sweetener made from the stevia plant) , among others, which have a high recognition and market value. Additionally, distributes and markets soy sauces with Kikkoman brand and from June 2006, also distributes cranberry drinks under the brand Ocean Spray.

Ingredion Incorporated (NYSE:INGR) is a leading global ingredients solutions provider specializing in nature-based sweeteners, starches and nutrition ingredients. With customers in more than 100 countries, Ingredion serves approximately 60 diverse sectors in food, beverage, brewing, pharmaceuticals and other industries. Ingredion Incorporated offers a wide variety of sweeteners for a number of food and beverage products. Our full line of sweeteners includes: Dextrose, liquid dextrose and anhydrous dextrose; Stevia-based, high-intensity sweetener; Glucose, glucose blends and glucose solids; Polyols; HFCS 42, HFCS 55 and HFCS 90; High maltose syrup; Maltodextrin.

Monster Beverage Corporation (NasdaqGS:MNST) is a leading marketer and distributor of energy drinks and alternative beverages. The Company markets and distributes Monster Energy® brand energy drinks, Monster Energy Extra Strength Nitrous Technology® brand energy drinks, Java Monster® brand non-carbonated coffee + energy drinks, X-Presso Monster® brand non carbonated espresso energy drinks, M-3™ superconcentrated energy drinks, Monster Rehab™ non-carbonated rehydration energy drinks, Worx Energy® shots, and Peace Tea® iced teas, as well as Hansen's® natural sodas, apple juice and juice blends, multi-vitamin juices, Junior Juice® beverages, Blue Sky® beverages (made with Truvia - Natural sweetener made from the stevia plant), Hubert's® Lemonades, Vidration® vitamin enhanced waters, and PRE® Probiotic drinks.

PureCircle Limited (LSE:PURE.L) is the world's leading producer of high purity stevia ingredients for the global food and beverage industry. As the driving force behind moving stevia from niche to mainstream global acceptance, we are changing the conversation around sweet for manufacturers as well as consumers

Redpoint Bio Corporation (OTC:RPBC) a development stage biotechnology company, focuses on the development of healthier foods and new approaches for the treatment of diabetes and obesity by understanding the biology of taste and its relationship to metabolism, satiety, and diabetes. It enters into a license and commercialization agreement with International Flavors and Fragrances Inc. for the development, manufacture, use, and commercialization of RP44, which is a component of the stevia plant that works as a sweetness enhancer amplifying the existing sugary sweetness in a food or beverage.

Starbucks Corporation (NasdaqGS:SBUX) Since 1971, Starbucks Coffee Company has been committed to ethically sourcing and roasting high-quality arabica coffee. Today, with stores around the globe, the company is the premier roaster and retailer of specialty coffee in the world. Through our unwavering commitment to excellence and our guiding principles, we bring the unique Starbucks Experience to life for every customer through every cup. Teavana offers new tea enthusiasts and tea connoisseurs alike its "Heaven of Tea" retail experience where passionate and knowledgeable "Teaologists" engage and educate them about the ritual and enjoyment of tea. The company, which was founded in 1997 and joined the Starbucks family of brands in 2012, has a mission to be the most recognized and respected brand in the tea industry by expanding the culture of tea across the world. Some of the company's TEAVANA teas contain stevia

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Food Stocks

AIR WATER INC.(Tokyo:4088.T) whose operations are based on gas for industrial and medical applications, has, since its establishment in 1929, expanded its business to a great variety of fields, including chemicals, medical treatment, energy, agriculture, food products, salt, magnesia, logistics, aerosols, and mineral water.

Alico, Inc. (NasdaqGS:ALCO) is a holding company with assets and related operations in agriculture and natural resources. In addition to its citrus operations, Alico is currently involved in cattle ranching, water management, mining and other natural resources, including approximately 113,400 acres of agricultural assets and 90,000 acres of mineral rights.

AquaBounty Technologies (NasdaqGS:AQB) is a leader in the field of land-based aquaculture and the use of technology for improving its productivity and sustainability. The Company's objective is to ensure the availability of high-quality seafood to meet global consumer demand, while addressing critical production constraints in the most popular farmed species. The Company's AquAdvantage fish program is based upon a single, specific molecular modification in fish that results in more rapid growth in early development. With aquaculture facilities located in Prince Edward Island, Canada, and Indiana, USA, AquaBounty is raising its disease-free, antibiotic-free salmon in land-based recirculating aquaculture systems, offering a reduced carbon footprint and no risk of pollution of marine ecosystems as compared to traditional sea-cage farming.

Archer Daniels Midland Company (NYSE:ADM) For more than a century, the people of Archer Daniels Midland Company have transformed crops into products that serve the vital needs of a growing world. Today, we're one of the world's largest agricultural processors and food ingredient providers, with more than 33,000 employees serving customers in more than 140 countries. With a global value chain that includes more than 460 crop procurement locations, 300 ingredient manufacturing facilities, 40 innovation centers and the world's premier crop transportation network, we connect the harvest to the home, making products for food, animal feed, chemical and energy uses.

Ardagh Group S.A. (NYSE: ARD) is a global leader in metal and glass packaging solutions, producing packaging for the world's leading food, beverage and consumer brands. It operates 109 facilities in 22 countries.

Armanino Foods of Distinction Inc. (OTC:AMNF) is an international food company that manufactures and markets frozen Italian specialty food items such as pestos, sauces and filled pastas to the foodservice, retail, and industrial markets. In addition to a classic Basil Pesto Armanino offers other flavors such as Cilantro, Dried Tomato & Garlic, Roasted Red Bell Pepper, Southwest Chipotle, Artichoke, Roasted Garlic, Light Basil Pesto, Bolognese and Alfredo sauce. Armanino's organic line includes classic Basil Pesto. Armanino Foods also offers cheese shakers, frozen pastas and meatballs.

Aureus, Inc. (OTC: ARSN) new focus is on acquiring specific assets in and related to the food industry, with a focus on ice cream. Aureus recently completed the purchase of Yuengling Ice Cream. The goal of Aureus in the acquisition is to consolidate all factors that are positive for the Yuengling brand into a synergistic success for Aureus shareholders as well as the next generation of Yuengling consumers.

Be Active Brands, Inc. (OTC: JALA) is a manufacturer and marketer of Greek frozen yogurt under the Jala brand. The Company manufactures and sells low fat, low calorie, all natural probiotic enriched Greek frozen yogurt under the trade name Jala. Its Greek frozen yogurt is packaged as low fat bars and pints, which are designed to appeal both the health conscious and weight conscious consumer. The Company produces high quality, low fat, low calorie, all natural novelty frozen yogurt and ice cream products. Its proprietary Greek frozen yogurt is all fat-free and is a result of its proprietary recipe and the quality of the ingredients in the mix.

Beyond Meat, Inc. (NasdaqGS:BYND) is one of the fastest growing food companies in the United States, offering a portfolio of revolutionary plant-based meats. We build meat directly from plants, an innovation that enables consumers to experience the taste, texture and other sensory attributes of popular animal-based meat products while enjoying the nutritional benefits of eating our plant-based meat products. Our brand commitment, "Eat What You Love ," represents our strong belief that by eating our plant-based meats, consumers can enjoy more, not less, of their favorite meals, and by doing so, help address concerns related to human health, climate change, resource conservation and animal welfare. The success of our breakthrough innovation model and products has allowed us to appeal to a broad range of consumers, including those who typically eat animal-based meats, positioning us to compete directly in the $1.4 trillion global meat industry.

Beyond Medical Technologies Inc. (CSE:DOTC) Formerly Micron Waste Technologies Inc. is a leading organic waste technology company based in Canada. Micron Waste has developed and commercialized an on-site treatment system that can turn organic waste into clean water. Their research & development team has already produced solutions to handle organic waste generated by food distributors, quick service restaurants, and marijuana cultivators.

Blender Bites (CSE: BITE) is a Canadian company involved in the development and marketing of a line of premium frozen food products with a focus on functionality. Blender Bites was founded in 2016 and sells a pre-portioned "easy smoothie" product that is free of any unnecessary inner plastic packaging. Blender Bites products are organic, vegan, non-GMO, gluten free, dairy free and soy free. They contain no added sugars and are made in Canada. Blender Bites products are distributed nationally across Canada and are currently sold in over 800 stores, including Sobeys, Safeway, Save on Foods, Whole Foods Market, Buy-Low/Nesters, IGA and Fresh Street, with a launch planned into the United States marketplace. Blender Bites anticipates expanding its plant-based footprint in North America through organic growth of the existing brand and through new acquisitions.

Blue Apron (NYSE: APRN) mission is to make incredible home cooking accessible to everyone. Launched in 2012, Blue Apron is reimagining the way that food is produced, distributed, and consumed, and as a result, building a better food system that benefits consumers, food producers, and the planet. The company has developed an integrated ecosystem that enables the company to work in a direct, coordinated manner with farmers and artisans to deliver high-quality products to customers nationwide at compelling values. Blue Apron's current products include Blue Apron Meals, Blue Apron Wine, the Blue Apron Market, and BN Ranch, a premium supplier of grass-fed beef and pasture-raised poultry.

Bob Evans Farms, Inc. (NasdaqGS:BOBE) owns and operates full-service restaurants under the Bob Evans Restaurants brand name. Bob Evans Farms, Inc., through its BEF Foods segment, is also a leading producer and distributor of refrigerated side dishes, pork sausage and a variety of refrigerated and frozen convenience food items under the Bob Evans and Owens brand names.

Bridgford Foods Corp. (NasdaqGM:BRID) together with its subsidiaries, manufactures, markets, and distributes frozen, refrigerated, and snack food products in the United States and Canada. The company operates in two segments, Frozen Food Products, and Refrigerated and Snack Food Products. Its food products include biscuits, bread dough items, roll dough items, dry sausage products, beef jerky, and various sandwiches and sliced luncheon meats. The company also sells cheeses, salads, party dips, Mexican foods, pastries, and other delicatessen type food products. It offers frozen food products through wholesalers, cooperatives, and distributors to retail outlets, restaurants, and institutions; and sells refrigerated and snack food items through distribution centers and a direct store delivery network serving supermarkets, mass merchandise, and convenience retail stores. Bridgford Foods Corporation was founded in 1932.

Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX:BU.TO) is a global technology leader in the development of plant-based proteins. With over 270 issued patents and more than 260 additional patent applications, developed over a span of more than twenty years, Burcon has grown an extensive portfolio of composition, application, and process patents covering novel plant-based proteins derived from pea, canola, soy, hemp, sunflower seed and more. In 2019, Merit Functional Foods Corporation was established in a joint venture by Burcon and three veteran food industry executives. Merit Foods is building a state-of-the-art protein production facility in Manitoba, Canada, where it will produce, under license, Burcon's novel pea and canola protein ingredients.

Cal-Maine Foods Inc. (NasdaqGS:CALM) is primarily engaged in the production, grading, packing and sale of fresh shell eggs, including conventional, cage-free, organic and nutritionally-enhanced eggs. The Company, which is headquartered in Jackson, Mississippi, currently is the largest producer and distributor of fresh shell eggs in the United States and sells the majority of its shell eggs in approximately 29 states across the southwestern, southeastern, mid-western and mid-Atlantic regions of the United States.

Calavo Growers Inc. (NasdaqGS:CVGW) is a global avocado-industry leader. The company also procures and markets diversified fresh produce items, ranging from tomatoes to tropical produce. An expanding provider of value-added fresh food, the company's Calavo Foods business segment manufactures and distributes guacamole, guacamole hummus, salsa and tortilla chips under the respected Calavo brand name. Calavo's wholly owned subsidiary, Renaissance Food Group, LLC, creates, markets and distributes a portfolio of healthy, high-quality lifestyle products for consumers through fast-growing brands that include Garden Highway and Chef Essentials. Founded in 1924, Calavo serves food distributors, produce wholesalers, supermarket retailers and restaurant chains worldwide.

Campbell Soup Co. (NYSE:CPB) is driven and inspired by our Purpose, "Real food that matters for life's moments." The company makes a range of products from high-quality soups and simple meals to snacks and healthy beverages. For generations, people have trusted Campbell to provide authentic, flavorful and readily available foods and beverages that connect them to each other, to warm memories, and to what's important today. Led by its iconic Campbell's brand, the company's portfolio includes Pepperidge Farm, Goldfish, Bolthouse Farms, V8, Swanson, Prego, Pace, Plum Organics, Arnott's, Tim Tam, Royal Dansk and Kjeldsens. Founded in 1869, Campbell has a heritage of giving back and acting as a good steward of the planet's natural resources. The company is a member of the Standard & Poor's 500 and the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes.

Cannibble Food-Tech Ltd. (CSE:PLCN) is a food tech company that develops and manufactures food mix products that are enhanced variously with hemp seeds, hemp protein, CBD, and THC, where legal to do so. Cannibble has developed proprietary formulas for powder-based edibles that are subsequently enhanced with active cannabinoids, which are marketed under our brand name "The Pelicann". Cannibble has developed over 100 product SKUs, of which 32 have been manufactured to date.

Ceres, Inc. (NasdaqCM:CERE) is an agricultural biotechnology company that develops and markets seeds and traits to produce crops for animal feed, sugar and other markets. The company's advanced plant breeding and biotechnology technology platforms, which can increase crop productivity, improve quality, reduce crop inputs and improve cultivation on marginal land, have broad application across multiple crops, including food, feed, fiber and fuel crops. Ceres markets its seed products under its Blade brand. The company also licenses its biotech traits and technology to other companies and organizations.

China New Borun Corporation (NYSE:BORN) is a leading producer and distributor of corn-based edible alcohol sold as an ingredient to producers of baijiu, a popular grain-based alcoholic beverage in China. The Company also produces DDGS Feed, liquid carbon dioxide and crude corn oil as by-products of edible alcohol production, and chlorinated polyethylene (CPE) and foam insulation that are widely used in chemical industries. China New Borun is based in Shouguang, Shandong Province.

China Nutrifruit Group Limited (OTC:CNGL) produces specialty fruit based products in the People's Republic of China. The company develops, processes, markets, and distributes various food products processed primarily from specialty fruits grown in northeast China, including golden berry, crab apple, blueberry, raspberry, blackcurrant, and seabuckthorn. Its products include concentrate juice, nectar, glazed fruits, and concentrate pulp, as well as fresh fruits. The company's products also include fruit and vegetable powder, and cherry tomato paste products. It sells its processed fruit products to food producers for further processing into fruit juice and other fruit related foods; and fresh fruits to fruit supermarkets. The company offers its products through a sales and distribution network covering 18 provinces in the People's Republic of China.

China Xiangtai Food Co., Ltd. (NasdaqCM:PLIN) is a food company primarily engaged in pork processing. The Company's operations span key sections of the pork processing value chain, including slaughtering, packing, distribution, and wholesale of a variety of fresh pork meat and parts. Primarily focused on pork products, the Company also offers other fresh and processed products, including beef, lamb and poultries. Through its core values, the Company is committed to maintaining the highest standards of food safety, product quality, and sustainability to provide high-quality, nutritious, and tasty food in a responsible manner through its portfolio of trusted brands.

ChromaDex® Corporation (OTC:CDXC) is an innovative natural products company that discovers, acquires, develops and commercializes proprietary-based ingredient technologies through its unique business model that utilizes its wholly owned synergistic business units, including ingredient technologies, natural product fine chemicals (known as "phytochemicals"), chemistry and analytical testing services, and product regulatory and safety consulting (as Spherix Consulting). The company provides seamless science-based solutions to the nutritional supplement, food and beverage, animal health, cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries. The ChromaDex ingredient technologies unit includes products backed with extensive scientific research and intellectual property. Its ingredient portfolio includes pTeroPure® pterostilbene; ProC3G™, a natural black rice containing cyanidin-3-glucoside; PURENERGY®, a caffeine-pTeroPure co-crystal; and NIAGEN®, its recently launched branded nicotinamide riboside, a novel next-generation B vitamin.

Compass Diversified Holdings LLC (NYSE:CODI) owns and manages a diverse family of established North American middle market businesses. Each of its current subsidiaries is a leader in its niche market. CODI maintains controlling ownership interests in each of its subsidiaries in order to maximize its ability to impact long term cash flow generation and value. The Company provides both debt and equity capital for its subsidiaries, contributing to their financial and operating flexibility. CODI utilizes the cash flows generated by its subsidiaries to invest in the long-term growth of the Company and to make cash distributions to its shareholders. Hemp: The manufacture and marketing of branded, hemp-based food products Manitoba Harvest: Headquartered in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada — Manitoba Harvest is a pioneer and global leader in branded, hemp-based foods. The company's hemp products are among the fastest growing in the natural foods industry and are currently carried in about 7,000 retail stores across the U.S. and Canada. Virtually all of the company's products are made on-site at their world-class manufacturing facility that has achieved the highest level of global certification in food safety and quality (BRC Grade A+). A vital component of the company's vision is to promote health and wellness, and foster positive change for communities and the environment.

ConAgra Foods Inc. (NYSE:CAG) is one of North America's largest packaged food companies with branded and private branded food found in 99 percent of America's households, as well as a strong commercial foods business serving restaurants and foodservice operations globally. Consumers can find recognized brands such as Banquet®, Chef Boyardee®, Egg Beaters®, Healthy Choice®, Hunt's®, Marie Callender's®, PAM®, Peter Pan®, Reddi-wip®, Snack Pack® and many other ConAgra Foods brands, along with food sold by ConAgra Foods under private brand labels, in grocery, convenience, mass merchandise, club and drug stores. Additionally, ConAgra Foods supplies frozen potato and sweet potato products as well as other vegetable, spice, bakery and grain products to commercial and foodservice customers. ConAgra Foods operates ReadySetEat.com, an interactive recipe website that provides consumers with easy dinner recipes and more.

Cresud Inc. (NasdaqGS:CRESY) is a leading South American agricultural company with a growing presence in Latin American countries. Cresud is currently involved in a range of activities including crop production, cattle rising and milk production. Cresud's business model, which is being rolled out regionally in Latin America, taking into account the specific conditions of each country, focuses on the acquisition, development and exploitation of properties having attractive prospects for agricultural production and/or value appreciation and the selective disposition of such properties where appreciation has been realized.

Cult Food Science Corp. (CSE: CULT) is an innovative investment platform with an exclusive focus on clean, lab-grown food that is advancing the development of novel technologies to provide a sustainable, environmental, and ethical solution to the global factory farming crisis. The first-of-its-kind in North America, CULT Food Science aims to provide individual investors with unprecedented exposure to the most innovative start-up, private or early-stage cultivated meat and cultured dairy companies around the world.

Dupont (NYSE:DD) has been bringing world-class science and engineering to the global marketplace in the form of innovative products, materials, and services since 1802. The company believes that by collaborating with customers, governments, NGOs, and thought leaders we can help find solutions to such global challenges as providing enough healthy food for people everywhere, decreasing dependence on fossil fuels, and protecting life and the environment. Dupont Danisco has been bringing world-class science and engineering to the global marketplace in the form of innovative products, materials, and services since 1802. The company believes that by collaborating with customers, governments, NGOs, and thought leaders we can help find solutions to such global challenges as providing enough healthy food for people everywhere, decreasing dependence on fossil fuels, and protecting life and the environment. DuPont works with food manufacturers and producers worldwide, applying science to help build their businesses and feed the world's growing population. By 2020, DuPont will invest over $10 billion in 4,000 products focused on food solutions. Currently, over 60% of our total research investment goes to food. DuPont scientists and business experts are collaborating with food manufacturers and producers worldwide to make food safer, healthier, better-tasting and easier to produce.

Eat Well Investment Group Inc. (CSE: EWG) Formerly Rockshield Capital Corp - is an investment Company primarily focused on high-growth companies in the agribusiness, foodtech, plant-based and ESG (environmental, social and governance) sectors. Eat Well Group's management team has an extensive record of sourcing, financing and building successful companies across a broad range of industries and maintains a current investment mandate on the health/wellness industry. The team has financed and invested in early-stage venture companies for greater than 25 years, resulting in unparalleled access to deal flow and the ability to construct a portfolio of opportunistic investments intended to generate superior risk-adjusted returns.

Ecoark Holdings, Inc. (OTCQX: EARK) is a diversified holding company focused on delivering long-term shareholder value. Zest Labs, a subsidiary of Ecoark Holdings, Inc., provides a growing suite of freshness management solutions that substantially improve quality consistency and drive sustainability for a wide range of clients. Zest Labs provides solutions to modernize the existing food distribution and delivery system by significantly increasing efficiency through continuous condition monitoring and real-time prescriptive analytics.

Empire Co Ltd (TSX:EMP-A.TO) is a Canadian company headquartered in Stellarton , Nova Scotia. Empire's key businesses are food retailing and related real estate. Empire's food retailing business is carried out through wholly-owned subsidiary Sobeys Inc., which serves the food shopping needs of millions of Canadians with approximately 1,500 corporately owned and franchised retail stores as well as more than 350 retail fuel locations. Sobeys operates in more than 800 communities across Canada. Sobeys stores include, Thrifty Foods, IGA, Safeway, Sobey's, IGA Extra, Foodland, Marche Bonichoix, Les Marches Tradition, FreshCo, Needs Convenience, Lawtons Drugs and Rachelle-Bery.

EnWave Corporation (TSX:ENW.V; FRANKFURT:E4U.F) a Vancouver-based advanced technology company, has developed Radiant Energy Vacuum ("REV™") -- an innovative, proprietary method for the precise dehydration of organic materials. REV™ technology's commercial viability has been demonstrated and is growing rapidly across several market verticals in the food and pharmaceutical sectors. EnWave's strategy is to sign royalty-bearing commercial licenses with industry leaders in multiple verticals for the use of REV™ technology. The company has signed twenty-three royalty-bearing licenses to date, opening up eight distinct market sectors for commercialization of new and innovative products. In addition to these licenses, EnWave has formed a Limited Liability Partnership, NutraDried LLP, to develop, manufacture, market and sell all-natural cheese snack products in the United States under the Moon Cheese® brand.

FACT Corporation (OTC:FCTOA) operates in the functional food industry through its wholly owned subsidiary, Food and Culinary Technology Group Inc. (FACT Group). It is engaged in developing, licensing and supplying turnkey functional bake mixes to customers who manufacture, distribute and market bakery and pasta products to consumers through a range of channels, including retail, food service and specialty markets.

Fairway Group Holdings Corporation (NasdaqGM:FWM) is a growth-oriented food retailer offering customers a differentiated one-stop shopping experience "Like No Other Market". Fairway has established itself as a leading food retailing destination in the Greater New York City metropolitan area, with stores that emphasize an extensive selection of fresh, natural and organic products, prepared foods and hard-to-find specialty and gourmet offerings, along with a full assortment of conventional groceries. Fairway is headquartered in New York, New York.

Flowers Foods Inc. (NYSE:FLO) is one of the largest producers of fresh packaged bakery foods in the United States. Flowers operates bakeries across the country that produce a wide range of bakery products. Among the company's top brands are Nature's Own and Tastykake.

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. (NYSE:FDP) is one of the world's leading vertically integrated producers, marketers and distributors of high-quality fresh and fresh-cut fruit and vegetables, as well as a leading producer and distributor of prepared food in Europe, Africa, the Middle East and the countries formerly part of the Soviet Union. Fresh Del Monte markets its products worldwide under the Del Monte® brand, a symbol of product innovation, quality, freshness and reliability for more than 100 years.

Fresh Market, The (NasdaqGS:TFM) Founded in 1982, The Fresh Market, Inc. is a specialty grocery retailer focused on providing high-quality products in a unique and inviting atmosphere with a high level of customer service.

General Mills Inc. (NYSE:GIS) is one of the world's leading food companies, operating in more than 100 countries around the world. Its brands include Cheerios, Fiber One, Haagen-Dazs, Nature Valley, Yoplait, Betty Crocker, Pillsbury, Green Giant, Old El Paso, Wanchai Ferry, Yoki and more. General Mills is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., USA.

Generation Next (OTC: VEND) develops, distributes, and operates unattended retail platforms through the subsidiaries of Reis and Irvy's, Inc., Print Mate Kiosks, Inc. and 19 Degrees, Inc. the managing partner of 19 Degrees Corporate Service LLC. Launched in early 2016, the revolutionary Reis & Irvy's Vending Robot serves seven different flavors of frozen yogurt, ice cream, sorbets and gelatos, a choice of up to six custom toppings and to customers within 60 seconds or less at the point of sale. The unique franchise opportunity has since established itself as a high-demand product and currently showcases a franchise network both domestically as well as internationally.

Golden Enterprises Inc. (NasdaqGM:GLDC) through its subsidiary, Golden Flake Snack Foods, Inc., produces, markets, and distributes snack products in the United States. The company offers salted snack items, such as potato chips, tortilla chips, corn chips, fried pork skins, baked and fried cheese curls, onion rings, and puff corn. It also sells canned dips, pretzels, peanut butter crackers, cheese crackers, dried meat products, and nuts packaged by other manufacturers using the Golden Flake label. The company distributes its products to various grocery store chains, discount stores, convenience stores, restaurants, and other outlets. It sells its products through its own sales organization and independent distributors to commercial establishments that sell food. Golden Enterprises, Inc. was founded in 1923 and is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama.

Green PolkaDot Box Incorporated (OTC: GPDB) has a four-year operating history as an online, direct-to-consumer distributor for what it describes as "CLEAN" foods; foods that are free of Genetically Modified Organisms and other contaminants. The product offering includes a wide array of healthy, natural, organic and specialty foods, and other products at low prices.Currently, however, the GPDB is organizing a national network of Health Merchants—independent, online non-stocking distributors—through which its product line will offered direct to consumers. A Health Merchant is a "influencer" in the marketplace with a group of constituents, followers, customers with whom the Health Merchant has established trust and credibility. The constituents rely on the advice and recommendations of the Health Merchant. The Health Merchant network, currently consisting of 271 stores & with the potential to reach 45,000,000 customers who are influenced by these Health Merchants - is in beta test launch. The Company plans to continue to add Health Merchants or its equivalent until it reaches over 100,000,000 consumers in 2016. GPDB's mission is to provide a complete selection of nutrient-dense clean food and products to consumers at the lowest possible price and to educate our members about the links between a nutrition-poor diet and chronic disease. The Company buys the majority of its merchandise directly from manufacturers, producers, and farmers and route it to our warehouses with the aim of maximizing handling efficiencies and eliminating many of the costs associated with traditional multiple-step distribution channels. Such traditional steps include purchasing from Manufacturers and growers as opposed to distributors and the use of central receiving, storing, and distributing warehouses. Moreover, GPDB plans to become more vertically integrated through the acquisition of strategically positioned CLEAN food producers and processors, including grass-fed beef ranchlands, agricultural crop farmlands, Sea food operators, grain producing farmlands, and nuts and seed producing properties. The Company plans to create many value-added, ready-to-eat products through acquired production and processing applications it acquires.

Gruma SA de CV (NYSE:GMK) through its subsidiaries, produces, and sells corn flour, wheat flour, tortillas, and other related products. The company offers grits snacks and/or cereals, grits beer, and prepared flours; corn and wheat tortillas; tortilla chips, taco shells, and toasted tortillas; wraps, bread whistles, naans, bases of pizza, chapatti, Piadina, and breakfast breads; sauces/dips, palm hearts, snacks, dressings, and pastas; rice and oats; and potato and corn chips. The company offers its products under the Maseca, Masa Rica, Tortimasa, Juana, Selecta, Mayran, Robin Hood, Polar, Loro Rojo, Elefante, Mission, Guerrero, Tortiricas, Calidad, Delicados, Rositas, Rumba, La Casa del Maiz, La Cima, Tosty, La Comadre, Luisiana, Monica, and Lassie brand names, as well as under the TIA BERTA, DECASA, REPOSADA, PODEROSA, MINSA, BRAVOS, and TRONADITAS brand names. It also designs, manufactures, and sells machines for the production of tortillas and tortilla chips under the TORTEC and BATITEC names. Gruma, S.A.B. de C.V. offers its products to retail customers, including supermarkets, mass merchandisers, membership stores, and independent stores; food service customers comprising chain restaurants, food service distributors, schools, hospitals, and military; quick-service restaurants and food processors; small tortilla manufacturers and snack manufacturers; and traditional bakeries, and cookie and pasta manufacturers. The company distributes its products primarily through independent distributors and transport firms, and wholesalers. It operates in the United States, Mexico, Central America, Europe, Asia, and Oceania. Gruma, S.A.B. de C.V. was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in San Pedro Garza García, México.

Hempco Food and Fiber Inc (TSX:HEMP.V; HMPPF) manufactures and distributes hemp food products for human and animal consumption in the United States, Canada, Mexico/Latin America, Asia/Pacific, and Europe. It produces bulk hulled hemp seeds, hemp protein powders, and hemp seed oil under the PlanetHemp brand name. The company is headquartered in Burnaby, Canada.

Herborium Group, Inc., (OTC:HBRM) a botanical therapeutics(R) company that develops, license and markets proprietary, botanical based medicinal products to consumers and healthcare professionals. The Company business model focuses on emerging market opportunities spearheaded by the growth of a new market sector located between high-cost, high-risk, ethical pharmaceuticals and commoditized classic nutraceuticals (supplements). The Company uses clinical validation and a proactive regulatory strategy based on the FDA Guidance for Industry: Botanical Drug Products (FDA Guidance 2004) to establish and maintain a differential advantage. Herborium has secured a pipeline of botanical ingredients based products in the areas of dermatological needs, wellness and energy, prostate health, women's health and selected sexual disorders resulting from cardiovascular disease, use of anti-depressants, diabetes, surgical procedures, and other problems. Herborium Group sells its products in the United States, the United Kingdom, and continental Europe through a network of distributors, specialty retailers, and e-commerce. Lasting Energy Natural Food Supplement

Hershey Company,The (NYSE:HSY) headquartered in Hershey, Pa., is a global confectionery leader known for bringing goodness to the world through its chocolate, sweets, mints and other great-tasting snacks. The company has more than 80 brands around the world including such iconic brand names as Hershey's, Reese's, Hershey's Kisses, Jolly Rancher, Ice Breakers and Brookside. Hershey is focused on growing its presence in key international markets while continuing to build its competitive advantage in North America. Additionally, Hershey is expanding its portfolio into categories beyond confectionery, finding new ways to bring goodness to people everywhere. At Hershey, goodness has always been about more than delicious products. For 120 years, Hershey has been committed to good business by operating fairly, ethically and sustainably to make a positive impact on society.

High Liner Foods Incorporated (TSX:HLF.TO) is the leading North American processor and marketer of value-added frozen seafood. High Liner Foods' retail branded products are sold throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico under the High Liner, Fisher Boy, Mirabel, Sea Cuisine and C. Wirthy & Co. labels, and are available in most grocery and club stores. The company also sells branded products to restaurants and institutions under the High Liner Foodservice, Icelandic Seafood and FPI labels and is the major supplier of private-label value-added seafood products to North American food retailers and foodservice distributors. High Liner Foods is a publicly traded Canadian company, trading under the symbol HLF on the Toronto Stock Exchange.

Hormel Foods Corp. (NYSE:HRL) based in Austin, Minn., is a multinational manufacturer and marketer of consumer-branded food and meat products, many of which are among the best known and trusted in the food industry. The company leverages its extensive expertise, innovation and high competencies in pork and turkey processing and marketing to bring branded, value-added products to the global marketplace. The company is a member of the Standard & Poor's (S&P) 500 Index, S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats for 2014, was named the 2013 Sustainable Supply Chain of the Year by Refrigerated & Frozen Foods magazine, and was again named one of "The 100 Best Corporate Citizens" by Corporate Responsibility Magazine for the sixth year in a row. Hormel Foods was also recognized as a 2015 Military Friendly Employer by G.I. Jobs magazine, and named one of the 2015 40 Best Companies for Leaders by Chief Executive magazine. The company enjoys a strong reputation among consumers, retail grocers, foodservice and industrial customers for products highly regarded for quality, taste, nutrition, convenience and value.

Industrias Bachoco SA de CV (NYSE:IBA) is the leader in the Mexican poultry industry, and one of the largest poultry producers globally. The Company was founded in 1952. Bachoco is a vertically integrated company headquartered in Celaya, Guanajuato located in Central Mexico. Its main business lines are: chicken, eggs, balanced feed, swine, and turkey and beef value-added products. Bachoco owns and manages more than a thousand facilities, organized in nine production complexes and 64 distribution centers in Mexico, and a production complex in the United States.

Innovative Food Holdings, Inc. (OTC:IVFH) subsidiaries distribute the highest quality, specialty foods to foodservice businesses nationwide and offer freshly prepared meals and ingredients directly to consumers across the country through a proprietary specialty food platform. In the foodservice space, Innovative Food Holdings industry leading specialty food foodservice distribution programs offer over 7,000 specialty food, direct from source, organic, artisanal and gluten free products, which are used on a daily basis by approximately 40,000 of the leading professional chefs across the entire United States. In the direct to consumer channel, The Fresh Diet, Inc. is the nationwide leader in the freshly prepared gourmet meal sector, using the finest specialty ingredients. The meals are delivered directly, from kitchen to doorstep, to consumers in 12 states, 44 metropolitan areas and over 570 cities and towns across the country using the Fresh Diet® platform. The Fresh Diet is a wholly owned subsidiary of Innovative Food Holdings.

International Spirits and Beverage Group Inc. (OTCQB: ISBG) is a Nevada-based alcoholic beverage company specializing in the development, marketing and global sales of innovative wine and spirits brands. The Company's expertise lies in the strategic development and aggressive early growth of its brands and establishing these brands as viable and profitable. ISBG intends to build its own brands while seeking out individual acquisition candidates to continue to develop its pipeline of new brands into the ISBG portfolio. October 2018 - signed a Production and Distribution (the "Agreement") with Canbiola, Inc. ("Canbiola"), a U.S. Company specializing in the sale of premium CBD-based products. The Agreement provides for CANB to produce, package and distribute the Company's new line of CBD infused fruit chews and non-alcoholic beverages (the "Products").

Inventure Foods (NasdaqGS:SNAK) With manufacturing facilities in Arizona, Indiana, Washington, Oregon and Georgia, Inventure Foods, Inc. (SNAK) is a marketer and manufacturer of specialty food brands in better-for-you and indulgent categories under a variety of Company owned and licensed brand names, including Boulder Canyon Natural Foods(R), Jamba(R), Seattle's Best Coffee(R), Rader Farms(R), T.G.I. Friday's(R), Nathan's Famous(R), Vidalia Brands(R), Poore Brothers(R), Tato Skins(R), Willamette Valley Fruit Company(TM), Fresh Frozen(TM) and Bob's Texas Style(R).

J.M. Smucker Co., The (NYSE:SJM) For more than 115 years, The J.M. Smucker Company has been committed to offering consumers quality products that bring families together to share memorable meals and moments. Today, Smucker is a leading marketer and manufacturer of fruit spreads, retail packaged coffee, peanut butter, shortening and oils, ice cream toppings, sweetened condensed milk, and natural foods products in North America. The Company remains rooted in the Basic Beliefs of Quality, People, Ethics, Growth, and Independence established by its founder and namesake more than a century ago.

J&J Snack Foods Corp. (NasdaqGS:JJSF) is a leader and innovator in the snack food industry, providing nutritional and affordable branded niche snack foods and beverages to foodservice and retail supermarket outlets. Manufactured and distributed nationwide, our principal products include SUPERPRETZEL, BAVARIAN BAKERY and other soft pretzels, ICEE and SLUSH PUPPIE frozen beverages, LUIGI'S, PHILLY SWIRL, MINUTE MAID* frozen juice bars and ices, WHOLE FRUIT sorbet and frozen fruit bars, MARY B'S biscuits and dumplings, DADDY RAY'S fig and fruit bars, CALIFORNIA CHURROS and TIO PEPE'S churros, PATIO Burritos and other handheld sandwiches, THE FUNNEL CAKE FACTORY funnel cakes, and several cookie brands within COUNTRY HOME BAKERS.

John B Sanfilippo & Son Inc (NasdaqGS:JBSS) is a processor, packager, marketer and distributor of nut and dried fruit based products that are sold under a variety of private brands and under the Company's Fisher®, Orchard Valley Harvest™, Fisher® Nut Exactly and Sunshine Country® brand names.

K+S Group, The (XETRA: SDF.DE) is an international resources company. We have been mining and processing mineral raw materials for more than 125 years. The products we produce from them are used worldwide in agriculture, food and road safety and are important elements in numerous industrial processes. The nutrients potash and salt are accompanying the megatrend for the future: A constantly growing global population is becoming increasingly prosperous and striving for a more modern standard of living, which results in an increasing consumption of mineral raw materials. We serve the resulting growth in demand from production sites in Europe, North America and South America as well as through a global distribution network. K+S is the world's largest salt producer and one of the top potash providers worldwide.

Kellogg Co. (NYSE:K) is the world's leading cereal company; second largest producer of cookies, crackers and savory snacks; and a leading North American frozen foods company. Our brands - Kellogg's®, Keebler®, Special K®, Pringles®, Kellogg's Frosted Flakes®, Pop-Tarts®, Kellogg's Corn Flakes®, Rice Krispies®, Cheez-It®, Eggo®, Mini-Wheats® and more - nourish families so they can flourish and thrive.

Kraft Foods Inc. (NasdaqGS:KRFT) is one of North America's largest consumer packaged food and beverage companies. The company's iconic brands include Kraft, Capri Sun, Jell-O, Kool-Aid, Lunchables, Maxwell House, Oscar Mayer, Philadelphia, Planters and Velveeta. Kraft is a member of the Standard & Poor's 500 and the NASDAQ-100 indices.

LeenLife Health International Inc. (CSE:LLP) has a proprietary process to isolate omega-3 fatty acids from flax seeds. LeenLife products have been developed and researched for over 17 years. LeenLife omega products are in the form of an oil or a powder with a purity in excess of 98%. The products are sold as a food additive to food processors making such items as bread, noodles and milk products.

Loblaw Companies Ltd (TSX:L.TO) is Canada's food and pharmacy leader, the nation's largest retailer, and the majority unit holder of Choice Properties Real Estate Investment Trust. Loblaw provides Canadians with grocery, pharmacy, health and beauty, apparel, general merchandise, banking, and wireless mobile products and services. With corporate, franchised and Associate-owned locations, Loblaw, its franchisees, it is one of Canada's largest private sector employers. Loblaw's purpose - Live Life Well - puts first the needs and well-being of Canadians. Loblaw is positioned to meet and exceed those needs in many ways: convenient locations; more than 1,050 grocery stores that span the value spectrum from discount to specialty; full-service pharmacies at more than 1,250 Shoppers Drug Mart® and Pharmaprix® locations and more than 500 Loblaw locations PC Financial® no-fee banking; affordable Joe Fresh® fashion and family apparel; and three of Canada's top consumer brands in Life Brand®, no name® and President's Choice®. Through the PC Plus™ and Shoppers Optimum® loyalty programs, more than one in every three Canadians are rewarded for shopping with the companies.

Luby's, Inc. (NYSE:LUB) operates restaurants under the brands Luby's Cafeteria, Fuddruckers and Cheeseburger in Paradise and provides food service management through its Luby's Culinary Contract Services business segment. The company-owned restaurants include 95 Luby's Cafeterias, 72 Fuddruckers restaurants, 8 Cheeseburger in Paradise full service restaurants and bars and one Bob Luby's Seafood Grill. Its 95 Luby's Cafeterias are located primarily in Texas. In addition to the 72 company-operated Fuddruckers locations, Luby's is the franchisor for 108 Fuddruckers franchise locations across the United States (including Puerto Rico), Canada, Mexico, Italy, the Dominican Republic, Panama, and Chile. Additionally, a licensee operates 31 restaurants with the exclusive right to use the Fuddruckers proprietary marks, trade dress, and system in certain countries in the Middle East. The Company does not receive revenue or royalties from these restaurants. Luby's Culinary Contract Services provides food service management to 25 sites consisting of healthcare, higher education and corporate dining locations.

Maple Leaf Foods Inc. (TSX: MFI.TO) is a producer of food products under leading brands including Maple Leaf®, Maple Leaf Prime®, Maple Leaf Natural Selections®, Schneiders®, Schneiders® Country Naturals®, Mina®, Greenfield Natural Meat Co.®, Lightlife®, Field Roast Grain Meat Co.TM and Swift®. Maple Leaf employs approximately 12,500 people and does business in Canada, the U.S. and Asia. The Company is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario

MamaMancini's Holdings, Inc. (OTC: MMMB) is a marketer and distributor of a line of beef meatballs with sauce, turkey meatballs with sauce, chicken meatballs with sauce, pork meatballs with sauce, and other similar Italian products. The Company's sales have been growing on a consistent basis as the Company expands its distribution channel, which includes major retailers such as Costco, Publix, Shop Rite, Price Chopper, Harris Teeter, SaveMarts, Luckys, Lunds/Byerly's, SuperValu, Safeway, Albertsons, Spartan Stores, Bashas, Whole Foods, Shaw's Supermarkets, Kings, Roche Brothers, Key Foods, Stop-n-Shop, Giant Stores, Giant Eagle, Food Town, Randalls, Kroger, Shoppers, Marsh's Supermarkets, King Kullen, Lowes Stores, Central Markets, Weis Markets, Ingles, and The Fresh Market.

McCormick & Co. Inc. (NYSE:MKC) is a global leader in flavor. The company manufactures, markets and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavorful products to the entire food industry - retail outlets, food manufacturers and foodservice businesses. Every day, no matter where or what you eat, you can enjoy food flavored by McCormick. McCormick Brings Passion to Flavor™

MGP Ingredients Inc. (NasdaqGS:MGPI) is a leading supplier of premium distilled spirits and specialty wheat proteins and starches. The company's proteins and starches are created in the same manner and provide a host of functional, nutritional and sensory benefits for a wide range of food products. MGP additionally is a top producer of high quality industrial alcohol for use in both food and non-food applications. The company is headquartered in Atchison, Kansas, where distilled alcohol products and food ingredients are produced.

Mission Produce, Inc. (NasdaqGS:AVO) is a world leader in sourcing, producing and distributing fresh avocados, servicing retail, wholesale and foodservice customers in over 25 countries. The Company's operations consist of four packing facilities in the United States, Mexico and Peru, 11 distribution and ripening centers across the U.S., Canada, China and the Netherlands, as well as three sales offices in the U.S., China and the Netherlands.

Modern Plant Based Foods Inc. (CSE:MEAT) is a plant-based meat alternative company based in Vancouver, British Columbia. The Company develops a portfolio of nutritious, gourmet vegan food crafted from natural ingredients. All products are chef curated with proprietary recipes that are free of soy, gluten, nuts and gmo's. Modern Plant Based Foods' mission is to change the way food is produced and consumed for the benefit of people, animals and the environment.

Nathan's Famous, Inc. (NasdaqGM:NATH) is a Russell 2000 Company that currently distributes its products in 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, the Cayman Islands and ten foreign countries through its restaurant system, foodservice sales programs and product licensing activities. Last year, over 480 million Nathan's Famous hot dogs were sold. Nathan's was ranked #22 on the Forbes 2014 list of the Best Small Companies in America and was listed as the Best Small Company in New York State in October 2013.

Naturally Splendid Enterprises Ltd (TSX:NSP.V) has an exclusive licensing agreement to market and distribute, the full complement of patent pending, plant-based omega products created by Boreal Technologies. The products include HempOmega(TM) and H2Omega(TM), as well as the AlgaeOmega(TM) FlaxOmega(TM), CanolaOmega(TM), and ChiaOmega(TM) plant based omega products. These novel products utilize microencapsulation and are available in both a powder format and an aqueous solution for increased flexibility in ingredient applications and stand-alone products. Additionally, the Company has licensed from FSL progressive cannabinoid extraction and formulation technologies including the world's first water soluble cannabinoid patent. Naturally Splendid's 100% owned NATERA(TM) line of hemp-based superfood products are carried nationwide by Canada's leading health food distributors and a network of retail stores across Canada including major retailers and specialty stores. Naturally Splendid's recently rebranded "NATERA(TM)" line of products includes natural and flavored shelled hemp seeds as well as natural and flavored hemp protein powders.

NHS Industries Ltd. (CSE: NHS) is an agri-services company aimed at providing turnkey services to makers, bakers and growers. NHS is in the process of building out a commercial commissary kitchen that will be available to on site growers as well as local makers, bakers and growers producing small batch artisanal food products. NHS owns 5.5 acres of prime agricultural land in Langley, BC that includes over 48,000 square feet of greenhouse capacity and 80,000 cubic yards of saleable peat soil. The Langley Campus was recently spun out from its former parent - New Age Farm Inc.

NightFood Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: NGTF) "The Nighttime Snack Company", is a snack food company dedicated to providing consumers delicious, better-for-you, sleep-friendly choices for evening snacking. According to IRI Worldwide, 44% of snack consumption occurs at night, representing a consumer spend of over $1B weekly on nighttime snacks. Currently, consumer's most popular choices are cookies, chips, ice cream, and candy. These options are generally understood to be unhealthy, and often contain ingredients and nutritional profiles that can impair sleep quality. NightFood creates, manufactures, and distributes snacks formulated to help consumers satisfy nighttime cravings in a better, healthier, more sleep friendly way.

Nutraceutical International Corp. (NasdaqGS: NUTR) is an integrated manufacturer, marketer, distributor and retailer of branded nutritional supplements and other natural products sold primarily to and through domestic health and natural food stores. Internationally, we market and distribute branded nutritional supplements and other natural products to and through health and natural product distributors and retailers. Our core business strategy is to acquire, integrate and operate businesses in the natural products industry that manufacture, market and distribute branded nutritional supplements. We believe that the consolidation and integration of these acquired businesses provide ongoing financial synergies through increased scale and market penetration, as well as strengthened customer relationships. We manufacture and sell nutritional supplements and other natural products under numerous brands, including Solaray®, KAL®,Nature's Life®, LifeTime®, Natural Balance®, NaturalCare®, Health from the Sun®, Pioneer®, Nutra BioGenesis™, Life-flo®, Organix South®, Heritage Store® and Monarch Nutraceuticals™. We own neighborhood natural food markets, which operate under the trade names The Real Food Company™, Thom's Natural Foods™, Cornucopia Community Market™ and Granola's™. We also own health food stores, which operate under various trade names, including Fresh Vitamins™ and Peachtree Natural Foods®. We manufacture and/or distribute one of the broadest branded product lines in the industry with over 8,000 SKUs, including approximately 800 SKUs exclusively sold internationally. We believe that as a result of our emphasis on innovation, quality, loyalty, education and customer service, our brands are widely recognized in health and natural food stores and among their customers

Nutroganics, Inc (Formerly Microlog-MLOG). (OTC:NUTT) acquires and grows revenue-generating businesses operating in the healthy lifestyle marketplace, and seeks to capitalize on synergies from manufacturing through distribution. Nutroganics owns Silverbow Honey Company, a producer and packager of honey products founded in 1945 and based in Moses Lake, Washington and NuStar Manufacturing, LLC, a Utah based packager of nutritional products and supplements.

Obtala Resources plc (LSE:OBT.L) invests in and develops natural resource assets with an African focus. The Company is working towards developing a vertically integrated trading platform with the emphasis on agriculture, food production and processing with direct market access through owned retail and wholesale outlets.

ORGANIC ALLIANCE INC (OTC:ORGC) is a vertically integrated, global grower and marketer of fresh, organic and Fair Trade fruits and vegetables in the rapidly growing $29.2 billion U.S. natural, organic and Fair Trade foods marketplace. Organic Alliance-branded mangoes, tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers and more can be found on the shelves of leading national grocery chains including Whole Foods, Kroger, Safeway, Trader Joes and others. We serve the demand-driven and supply-constrained U.S. Organic and Fair Trade food market by developing a growing variety of certified fresh produce items while making them affordable to our clients. This is accomplished through our direct approach to farming and the unrivaled network of sustainability experts and production sites that we've established in the U.S. and Latin America. Our premium Organic and Fair Trade produce allows consumers to enjoy safe, healthy, delicious food while helping to create a brighter future for the farming communities that grew it. This is a win-win we're proud to deliver to the expanding sustainable food marketplace. We work globally to cultivate a dedicated alliance of Organic and Fair Trade farms and processing facilities. Our international production is based in the High Plains of central Mexico and extends south toward Peru and Chile. Today, we are primarily invested in Mexico's surging year-round greenhouse vegetable sector and have begun to deepen our direct involvement in the production of Organic and Fair Trade tropical fruits. Our experts are working hard on the ground to develop these crops as Organic and Fair Trade for transportation and sale onto U.S. grocery shelves. Once on grocery shelves, we support retailers and consumers of our certified produce with media technology and innovative in-store programs that enable them to learn more about the farming communities they directly support.

Pilgrim's Pride Corp. (NasdaqGS:PPC) operates chicken processing plants and prepared-foods facilities in 12 states, Puerto Rico and Mexico. The Company's primary distribution is through retailers and foodservice distributors.

Radient Technologies Inc. (TSX:RTI.V) extracts natural compounds from a range of biological materials using microwave assisted processing ("MAP™"), a patented technology platform which provides superior customer outcomes in terms of ingredient purity, yield, and cost. From its 20,000 square foot manufacturing plant in Edmonton, Alberta, Radient serves market leaders in industries that include pharmaceutical, food, beverage, natural health, personal care and biofuel markets.

Real Good Food Company, Inc. (NasdaqGM: RGF) Founded in 2016, Real Good Foods believes there is a better way to enjoy our favorite foods. Its brand commitment, "Real Food You Feel Good About Eating," represents the Company's strong belief that, by eating its food, consumers can enjoy more of their favorite foods and, by doing so, live better lives as part of a healthier lifestyle. Its mission is to make craveable, nutritious comfort foods that are low in carbohydrates, high in protein, and made from gluten- and grain-free real ingredients more accessible to everyone, improve human health, and, in turn, improve the lives of millions of people. Real Good Foods offers delicious options across breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacking occasions available in over 16,000 stores nationwide, including Walmart, Costco, Kroger, and Target, and directly from its website.

Real Good Food Company plc, The (LSE:RGD.L) sources, manufactures, and distributes food products to the retail and industrial sectors. The company manufactures and supplies packed sugar; distributes bulk sugar to industrial, retail, wholesale, and foodservice sectors; and distributes dairy products, such as dry powder mixes and bespoke blends, chilled and cultured products, and other specialist ingredients, including dextrose, stabilizers, and emulsifiers to large, medium, and small food manufacturing businesses. It also manufactures and supplies food ingredients comprising sugar paste, marzipan, soft icings, mallows, and caramel to large food manufacturers, craft bakers, and grocery and specialist retailers; chocolate coatings and sauces, jams, and dry powder blends for the industrial, retail, wholesale, and foodservice markets; and chilled and frozen patisserie and dessert products to retail and foodservice customers.

RiceBran Technologies (NasdaqCM:RIBT) is a human food ingredient and functional food company focused on the procurement, bio-refining and marketing of numerous products derived from rice bran. RiceBran Technologies has proprietary and patented intellectual property that allows us to convert rice bran, one of the world's most underutilized food sources, into a number of highly nutritious human food ingredient and animal nutrition products. Our target markets are human food ingredients and animal nutrition manufacturers and retailers, as well as natural food, functional food and nutraceutical supplement manufacturers and retailers, both domestically and internationally.

Right on Brands (OTC:RTON) formerly HealthTalk Live, is a Santa Monica California-based consumer and media company specializing in brand development of health conscious, hemp-infused food and beverage products. Humbly Hemp is a product line of delicious hemp based products. The snack line will feature hemp powered foods that will delight the palette of consumers and thrill retailers with America's fastest growing food category.

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Inc. (NasdaqGM:RMCF) headquartered in Durango, Colorado, is an international franchiser of gourmet chocolate, confection and self-serve frozen yogurt stores and a manufacturer of an extensive line of premium chocolates and other confectionery products. Currently, the Company, its subsidiaries and its franchisees operate Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory and self-serve frozen yogurt stores in 41 states, Canada, Japan, South Korea, The United Arab Emirates, The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey.

Rocky Mountain High Brands Inc (OTC:RMHB) is a consumer goods company specializing in brand development of health conscious, hemp-infused food and beverage products. The Company currently markets a lineup of four naturally flavored hemp-infused beverages (Citrus Energy, Black Tea, Mango Energy and Lemonade) and a low-calorie Coconut Lime Energy drink. Rocky Mountain High Brands also offers hemp-infused 2oz. Mango Energy Shots and Mixed Berry Energy Shots, as well as a new Relaxation Brownie. The Company recently launched a naturally high alkaline spring water, Eagle Spirit Spring Water™.

Royal Hawaiian Orchards (OTC:NNUTU) The Partnership is one of the leading growers and processors of macadamia nuts in the world, processing and marketing macadamia nuts in-shell, in bulk kernel form and as better for you snack products marketed under the Royal Hawaiian Orchards® brand name.

San Miguel Corporation (Phillippines:PSE:SMC) is a food, beverage, and packaging company established in 1890 initially as a single-product brewery. The Company's extensive product portfolio includes beer, hard liquor, non-alcoholic beverages, poultry, animal feeds, flour, meats, dairy products, coffee, and various packaging products. SMC's flagship product, San Miguel Beer, is among the world's largest selling beers.

Sanderson Farms Inc. (NasdaqGS:SAFM) is engaged in the production, processing, marketing and distribution of fresh and frozen chicken and further processed and partially cooked chicken products.

Seaboard Corp. (NYSE MKT:SEB) operates as a diverse agribusiness and transportation company worldwide. Its Pork division is involved in hog production and pork processing; and the production and sale of fresh and frozen pork products to further processors, foodservice operators, grocery stores, distributors, and retail outlets. This division sells its fresh products under the Prairie Fresh brand; and raw and pre-cooked bacon, ham, and sausage under the Daily's brand. This division also produces and sells biodiesel from pork fat and vegetable oil. The company's Commodity Trading and Milling division markets wheat, corn, soybean meal, and other commodities to third parties and affiliated companies; and operates grain and feed milling, and related businesses. Its Marine division provides cargo shipping services to 26 countries between the United States, the Caribbean Basin, and Central and South America. This division operates off-dock warehouses for cargo consolidation and temporary storage; and a cargo terminal facility that includes an on-dock warehouse space for temporary storage of bagged grains, resins, and other cargoes. The company's Sugar division grows sugar cane; produces and refines sugar; produces alcohol; and purchases sugar for resale. Seaboard Corporation's Turkey division produces, processes, and markets branded and non-branded turkeys, and other turkey products. It also purchases and processes jalapeño peppers. Seaboard Corporation was founded in 1918.

Seneca Foods Corp. (NasdaqGS:SENEA; NasdaqGS:SENEB) is North America's leading provider of packaged fruits and vegetables, with facilities located throughout the United States. Its high quality products are primarily sourced from over 2,000 American farms. Seneca holds the largest share of the retail private label, food service, and export canned vegetable markets, distributing to over 90 countries. Products are also sold under the highly regarded brands of Libby's(R), Aunt Nellie's(R), READ(R), Seneca Farms(R) and Seneca labels, including Seneca snack chips. In addition, Seneca provides vegetable products under an alliance with General Mills Operations, LLC, a subsidiary of General Mills, Inc., under the Green Giant label. Seneca's common stock is traded on the Nasdaq Global Stock Market under the symbols "SENEA" and "SENEB". SENEA is included the S&P SmallCap 600, Russell 2000 and Russell 3000 indices.

Snyder's-Lance Inc. (NasdaqGS:LNCE) headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., manufactures and markets snack foods throughout the United States and internationally. Snyder's-Lance's products include pretzels, sandwich crackers, pretzel crackers, potato chips, cookies, tortilla chips, restaurant style crackers, nuts and other snacks. Snyder's-Lance has manufacturing facilities in North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Georgia, Arizona, Massachusetts, Florida, Wisconsin and Ohio. Products are sold under the Snyder's of Hanover®, Lance®, Cape Cod®, Snack Factory® Pretzel Crisps®, Late July®, Krunchers!®, Tom's®, Archway®, Jays®, Stella D'oro®, Eatsmart™, O-Ke-Doke® and other brand names. Products are distributed nationally through grocery and mass merchandisers, convenience stores, club stores, food service outlets and other channels.

Soupman, Inc. (OTC:SOUP) offers soups under the Original SoupMan brand name to grocery chains, the New York City Public School system, and other outlets, as well as to its franchised restaurants. The company also franchises and licenses Original SoupMan co-branded stores in heavy traffic locations, including shopping malls, airports, travel plazas, tourist locations, and city centers, as well as casinos, such as the Mohegan Sun Casino in Connecticut. It has 11 franchise locations, which include 5 co-branded locations.

Sovos Brands, Inc (NasdaqGS: SOVO) headquartered in Louisville, Colorado, is the fastest growing food company of scale in the United States. As a high growth, purposefully-built food platform and growth accelerator with a portfolio of "one-of-a-kind" brands, all four of the brands - Rao's, Michael Angelo's, noosa and Birch Benders - are built with authenticity and high-quality ingredients at their core. Its portfolio includes Rao's, a premium line of pasta sauces, pizza sauces, dry pastas, frozen entrees and soups; noosa, a premium yoghurt made with whole milk and wildflower honey; Birch Benders, a line of better-for-you pancake and waffle mixes; and Michael Angelo's, a line of premium frozen Italian entrées. In Latin, sovos translates to "one of a kind" and Sovos Brands leads with a one-of-a-kind approach when it comes to its brands, business and people, offering food experiences that are genuine, delicious and unforgettable.

SpartanNash Company (NasdaqGS:SPTN) is a Fortune 400 company whose core businesses include distributing grocery products to independent grocery retailers, national accounts, its corporate owned retail stores, and U.S. military commissaries. SpartanNash serves customer locations in 47 states and the District of Columbia, Europe, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Bahrain and Egypt. SpartanNash currently operates 159 supermarkets, primarily under the banners of Family Fare Supermarkets, Family Fresh Market, D&W Fresh Market and Sun Mart. Through its MDV military division, SpartanNash is the leading distributor of grocery products to military commissaries in the United States.

Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (NasdaqGS:SFM) is a healthy grocery store offering fresh, natural and organic foods at great prices. We offer a complete shopping experience that includes fresh produce, bulk foods, vitamins and supplements, packaged groceries, meat and seafood, baked goods, dairy products, frozen foods, natural body care and household items catering to consumers' growing interest in health and wellness.

Sugarmade Inc (OTC:SGMD) is a product and brand marketing company investing in products and brands with disruptive potential. Sugarmade's brands include CarryOutSupplies.com, Sugarmade Tree Free Paper, FreeHand ThumbTray and CannaShroud™. During early 2017, the company will be launching Sriracha Stix, a revolutionary culinary seasoning product under official license from Irwindale, California-based Huy Fong Foods, Inc., the maker of Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce.

SunOpta, Inc (NASDAQGS:STKL; TSX:SOY.TO) is a leading global company focused on organic, non-genetically modified ("non-GMO") and specialty foods. The Company specializes in the sourcing, processing and packaging of organic and non-GMO food products, integrated from seed through packaged products, with a focus on strategic vertically integrated business models. The Company's organic and non-GMO food operations revolve around value-added grain, seed, fruit and vegetable based product offerings, supported by a global sourcing and supply infrastructure.

SUPERVALU (NYSE:SVU) is one of the largest grocery wholesalers and retailers in the U.S. SUPERVALU serves customers across the United States through a network of 3,360 stores composed of 1,832 primary stores serviced by the company's food distribution business; 1,333 Save-A-Lot stores, of which 911 are operated by licensee owners; and 195 traditional retail grocery stores.

Terra Tech Corp (OTC: TRTC) through its wholly-owned subsidiary GrowOp Technology, specializes in controlled environment agricultural technologies. The company integrates best-of-breed hydroponic equipment with proprietary software and hardware to provide sustainable solutions for indoor agriculture enterprises and home practitioners. Our complete product line is available at specialty retailers throughout the United States, and via our website. TRTC, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Edible Garden, cultivates a premier brand of local and sustainably grown hydroponic produce, sold through major grocery stores such as Shoprite, Walmart, Krogers, and others throughout New Jersey, New York, Delaware, Maryland, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and the Midwest. The Company's MediFarm LLC subsidiaries are focused on medical cannabis businesses throughout Nevada. IVXX LLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary that produces medical cannabis-extracted products for regulated medical cannabis dispensaries throughout California.

Thai Beverage pcl (Singapore:Y92.SI) together with its subsidiaries, produces and distributes alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in Thailand and internationally. The company operates through four segments: Spirits, Beer, Non-Alcoholic Beverages, and Food. It offers beer; spirits, including brown spirits, white spirits, brandy, Chinese herb spirits, and others; gin, vodka, and whisky; and non-alcoholic beverages comprising drinking water, soda water, electrolyte beverages, energy drinks, green tea, ready-to-drink coffee, and fruit flavored drinks. The company also provides chilled frozen foods and snacks; and light construction bricks, fertilizers, animal feed and supplementary animal feed, etc. In addition, it operates Japanese restaurants and bakery shops; trades biogas, molasses, supplies and procurement products, and bottles; produces oak barrels and concentrate materials; and distributes foods and beverages. Further, the company offers transportation and distribution, environmental public relation, consultancy, advertising and marketing services, human resources development, and training services.

Tofutti Brands Inc. (NYSE MKT: TOF) develops and distributes a complete line of dairy-free products. The Company sells more than 80 milk-free foods including frozen desserts, cheese products and prepared frozen dishes throughout the United States and in more than 30 countries. Tofutti Brands Inc. is a proven innovator in the food industry and has developed a full line of delicious and healthy dairy-free foods. Available throughout the United States and in more than 30 countries, Tofutti Brands answers the call of millions of people who are allergic or intolerant to dairy, diabetic, kosher or vegan, as well as those who wish to have a healthier low-fat diet. Tofutti's product line includes dairy-free ice cream pints, Tofutti Cutie® sandwiches and novelty bars. Tofutti also has a growing array of prepared foods including Pizza Pizzaz®, Mintz's Blintzes®, and a Cheese Ravioli line, all made with Tofutti's milk-free cheeses such as Better Than Cream Cheese®, Sour Supreme® and Veggie Cheese Slices.

Tootsie Roll Industries Inc. (NYSE:TR) together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells confectionery products primarily in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. It sells its products under the TOOTSIE ROLL, TOOTSIE ROLL POPS, CHILD'S PLAY, CARAMEL APPLE POPS, CHARMS, BLOW-POP, CHARMS MINI POPS, CELLA'S, MASON DOTS, MASON CROWS, JUNIOR MINTS, CHARLESTON CHEW, SUGAR DADDY, SUGAR BABIES, ANDES, FLUFFY STUFF, DUBBLE BUBBLE, RAZZLES, CRY BABY, and NIK-L-NIP names. The company sells its products directly and through approximately 30 candy and grocery brokers to wholesale distributors of candy and groceries, supermarkets, variety stores, dollar stores, chain grocers, drug chains, discount chains, cooperative grocery associations, mass merchandisers, warehouse and membership club stores, vending machine operators, the U.S. military, and fund-raising charitable organizations. Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. was founded in 1896.

Total Produce plc (LSE:TOT.L) engages in procuring, marketing, and distributing fresh produce, health foods, and consumer goods worldwide. The company operates through Europe Eurozone, Europe Non-Eurozone, International, and Dole segments. It is involved in the growing, sourcing, importing, packaging, marketing, and distributing various fresh fruits, vegetables, and flowers. The company offers citrus products, bananas, apples and pears, vegetables/potatoes, salads, tomatoes, stone and soft fruits, grapes, exotics, pineapples, and other products. It is also involved in the marketing and distribution of health foods, vitamins, minerals and supplements, pharmacy products, groceries, and consumer products. The company serves retail, wholesale, and foodservice sectors

Two Hands Corporation (CSE:TWOH) is focused exclusively on the grocery market through three on-demand branches of its grocery businesses: gocart.city, Grocery Originals, and Cuore Food Services. All three of such branches of the Issuer's business share industry standard warehouse storage space and inventory. The Issuer's inventory is updated continuously and generally consists of produce, meats, pantry items, bakery & pastry goods, gluten free goods, and organic items, acquired from various different suppliers in Canada and internationally, with whom the Issuer and its principals have cultivated long-term relationships.

Tyson Foods Inc. (NYSE:TSN) with headquarters in Springdale, Arkansas, is one of the world's largest producers of chicken, beef, pork and prepared foods that include leading brands such as Tyson(R), Jimmy Dean(R), Hillshire Farm(R), Sara Lee(R) frozen bakery, Ball Park(R), Wright(R), Aidells(R) and State Fair(R). The company was founded in 1935 by John W. Tyson, whose family has continued to lead the business with his son, Don Tyson, guiding the company for many years and grandson, John H. Tyson, serving as the current chairman of the board of directors. Tyson Foods provides a wide variety of protein-based and prepared foods products and is the recognized market leader in the retail and foodservice markets it serves, supplying customers throughout the United States and approximately 130 countries.

Unilever NV/plc (NYSE:UN; NYSE:UL) is one of the world's leading suppliers of Food, Home and Personal Care products with sales in more than 190 countries. Working to create a better future every day, we help people feel good, look good and get more out of life. In the United States, the portfolio includes brand icons such as: Axe, Ben & Jerry's, Breyers, Caress, Clear Scalp & Hair Therapy, Consort For Men, Country Crock, Degree, Dove personal care products, Fruttare, Good Humor, Hellmann's, I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!, Just for Me!, Klondike, Knorr, Lever 2000, Lipton, Magnum, Motions, Nexxus, Noxzema, Pond's, Popsicle, Promise, Q-tips, Simple, St. Ives, Suave, Talenti Gelato & Sorbetto, TIGI, TONI&GUY Hair Meet Wardrobe, TRESemmé and Vaseline. All of the preceding brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Unilever Group of Companies.

United Natural Foods Inc. (NasdaqGS:UNFI) carries and distributes more than 80,000 products to more than 40,000 customer locations throughout the United States and Canada. The Company serves a wide variety of retail formats including conventional supermarket chains, natural product superstores, independent retail operators and the food service channel. United Natural Foods, Inc. was ranked by Fortune in 2012 as one of its "Most Admired American Companies," and chosen by Food Logistics Magazine as one of its 2012 Top 20 Green Providers.

urban-gro, Inc. (Nasdaq:UGRO) is a fully integrated architectural, engineering and cultivation systems integration company for commercial cannabis and food-focused Controlled Environment Agriculture ("CEA") facilities. With experience in hundreds of CEA facilities spanning millions of square feet across the globe, we design, engineer and integrate complex environmental equipment systems into high-performance facilities. urban-gro's gro-care® Managed Services Platform leverages the company's expertise to reduce downtime, provide continuity, and drive facility optimization. Operating as a crop-agnostic solutions provider in both food and cannabis CEA sectors, our crop-focused end-to-end approach provides a single point of accountability across all aspects of growing operations.

Versatile Systems Inc (TSX:VV.V) is a multi-disciplinary technology company with solutions across the mobile software and hardware landscape. The company's products are utilized by Fortune 500 retailers, as well as large and small distribution companies representing grocery, dairy, beverage and consumer packaged goods.

The Very Good Food Company Inc. (TSXV:VERY; OTCQB:VRYYF) is an emerging plant-based food technology company that designs, develops, produces, distributes and sells a variety of plant-based meat and other food alternatives. The company's mission is to employ plant-based food technology to create products that are delicious while maintaining a wholesome nutritional profile. To date it has developed a core product line under The Very Good Butchers brand.

Village Farms (TSX:VFF.TO) is one of the largest producers, marketers and distributors of premium-quality, greenhouse-grown tomatoes, bell peppers and cucumbers in North America. This premium product as well as premium product produced under exclusive arrangements with other greenhouse producers is grown in sophisticated, highly efficient and intensive agricultural greenhouse facilities. Product is marketed and distributed under the Village Farms® brand primarily to retail grocers and dedicated fresh food distributors throughout the United States and Canada. Since its inception, Village Farms has been guided by friendly growing methods, growing produce vegetables 365 days a year from its facilities that are healthier for people and the plant.

Wanderport Corp (OTC:WDRP) is a distributor of food, beverages, and consumer products made with hemp. We recognize that hemp is a valuable plant that can yield healthy ingredients such as Omega 3 and 6, the fatty acids that are essential to our body. Although hemp can be used in a wide variety of products, our goal is to provide a service to promote awareness of this unique ingredient, particularly in the area of food and beverages, dietary supplement and body care. Through our online store, our customers can now enjoy our high quality hemp products from anywhere in the U.S.

Wattle Health Australia Limited (ASX:WHA.AX) engages in developing, sourcing, and marketing dairy, health, and wellness food products primarily in Australia. It develops formulations for products, including a range of nutritional food products, such as infant formula products and full cream milk powder products; natural baby food range products; and nutritional health supplement range products. It also provides its infant formula products in Asia.

Where Food Comes From Inc. (OTC:WFCF) (d.b.a. IMI Global) is America's trusted resource for third party verification of food production practices. The Company supports more than 10,000 farmers, ranchers, processors, retailers, distributors and restaurants with a wide variety of value-added services through its IMI Global, International Certification Services, Validus Verification Services, and Sterling Solutions units. In addition, the Company's Where Food Comes From® retail and restaurant labeling program utilizes the verification of product attributes to connect consumers to the sources of the food they purchase through product labeling and web-based information sharing and education.

Whole Foods Market Inc. (NasdaqGS:WFM) is the leading retailer of natural and organic foods, the first national "Certified Organic" grocer, and uniquely positioned as America's Healthiest Grocery Store™. The Company currently has 409 stores in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Whole Foods Market has been ranked for 17 consecutive years as one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" in America by Fortune magazine.

Wunong Net Technology Co Ltd (NasdasqGS:WNW) operates as an e-commerce company retailing food products. The Company sells green food, organic food, heritage food products, pollution-free products, and more. Food safety, product quality and sustainability are the company's core values. Wunong is committed to providing their customers with safe, high-quality, nutritious, tasty and non-genetically modified food products through their portfolio of trusted and well-known suppliers.

Yuhe International, Inc. (NasdaqCM:YUII) through its subsidiaries, engages in supplying day-old chickens raised for meat production or broilers in the People's Republic of China. It purchases baby parent breeding stocks from primary breeder farms, raises them for hatching eggs, and sells live day-old broilers. The company also supplies chicken feed stock. The company has 43 breeder farms with 28 in operation and 3 hatcheries with a total annual capacity of 3.15 million sets of breeders and 160 hatchers. It serves integrated chicken companies, broiler raising companies, and individual broiler raisers through third party distributors. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Weifang, the People's Republic of China.

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Plant based / Vegan Stocks:

AAK AB (Stockholm: AAK.ST) is a leading provider of value-adding vegetable oils & fats. Our expertise in lipid technology within foods and special nutrition applications, our wide range of raw materials and our broad process capabilities enable us to develop innovative and value-adding solutions across many industries - Chocolate & Confectionery, Bakery, Dairy, Special Nutrition, Foodservice, Personal Care, and more. AAK's proven expertise is based on more than 140 years of experience within oils & fats. Our unique co-development approach brings our customers' skills and know-how together with our own capabilities and mindset for lasting results. Plant Based Foods: AAK's solutions for the Plant-based Foods market are the right options when you put sustainability, health, and great sensory experiences first.

Archer Daniels Midland Company (NYSE:ADM) At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We're a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world's premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. VEGAN: In order to meet the significant growing demand for high quality plant-based proteins in the European market, ADM (NYSE: ADM) is expanding the production of non-GMO soy protein concentrate at its facility in Europoort, Netherlands.

Aretto Wellness Inc. (CSE:ARTO, ARTO.WT) Formerly Rritual Superfood- is a functional superfood company that creates plant-based elixirs - which support immunity, focus and relaxation, and is poised to dominate a segment where demand and sales are growing exponentially. Under the executive leadership with over 100 years of CPG pedigree, Aretto Wellness is launching in North America in Q2 2021 as the company positions itself as a leader in the functional health and wellness industry. Aretto Wellness' superfood elixirs can be found online at www.rritual.com.

Bettermoo(d) Food Corporation (CSE: MOOO)- Formerly Happy Gut Brands Limited- is an innovative beverage company focused on delivering high quality products through online and in-store retail platforms. Happy Gut Brands utilizes social media to deliver educational experiences for their customer base while demonstrating - pioneering beverage technologies. Happy Gut Brands wholly owned subsidiary Happy Tea provides high-quality CBD beverages developed to assist in alleviating stress, decreasing anxiety and minimizing inflammation to support enhanced daily routines. Happy Gut brands other wholly owned subsidiary, bettermoo(d), is a purpose driven plant-based, alternative dairy brand based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, driven by the motto, "What A Cow Eats and A Human Needs". Inspired by rich and creamy milks and cheeses from the Alps regions of Europe, bettermoo(d) dairy alternatives are infused with a proprietary blend of herbs, similar to those eaten by pasture-raised cows in these regions, prior to the introduction of mass factory farming of cows for milk.

Beyond Meat, Inc. (NasdaqGS:BYND) is one of the fastest growing food companies in the United States, offering a portfolio of revolutionary plant-based meats. We build meat directly from plants, an innovation that enables consumers to experience the taste, texture and other sensory attributes of popular animal-based meat products while enjoying the nutritional benefits of eating our plant-based meat products. Our brand commitment, "Eat What You Love ," represents our strong belief that by eating our plant-based meats, consumers can enjoy more, not less, of their favorite meals, and by doing so, help address concerns related to human health, climate change, resource conservation and animal welfare. The success of our breakthrough innovation model and products has allowed us to appeal to a broad range of consumers, including those who typically eat animal-based meats, positioning us to compete directly in the $1.4 trillion global meat industry.

Blender Bites (CSE: BITE) is a Canadian company involved in the development and marketing of a line of premium frozen food products with a focus on functionality. Blender Bites was founded in 2016 and sells a pre-portioned "easy smoothie" product that is free of any unnecessary inner plastic packaging. Blender Bites products are organic, vegan, non-GMO, gluten free, dairy free and soy free. They contain no added sugars and are made in Canada. Blender Bites products are distributed nationally across Canada and are currently sold in over 800 stores, including Sobeys, Safeway, Save on Foods, Whole Foods Market, Buy-Low/Nesters, IGA and Fresh Street, with a launch planned into the United States marketplace. Blender Bites anticipates expanding its plant-based footprint in North America through organic growth of the existing brand and through new acquisitions.

Boosh Plant-Based Brands Inc. (CSE: VEGI) is a Canadian company bringing fast and convenient plant-based comfort foods to the whole family. Boosh believes that going plant-based doesn't mean you need to give up your favourite foods or flavour.

Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG) is a world leader in sourcing, processing and supplying oilseed and grain products and ingredients. Founded in 1818, Bunge's expansive network feeds and fuels a growing world, creating sustainable products and opportunities for more than 70,000 farmers and the consumers they serve across the globe. The company is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri and has 24,000 employees worldwide who stand behind more than 350 port terminals, oilseed processing plants, grain facilities, and food and ingredient production and packaging facilities around the world. Bunge Loders Croklaan (www.bungeloders.com) is a leading global producer and supplier of sustainable premium quality plant-based oils and fats for the food manufacturing industry. It operates as part of the global B2B edible oils business of Bunge Limited (NYSE:BG). Its products are used in a wide range of applications, from bakery and confectionery to culinary and infant nutrition. With in-depth knowledge of ingredients, applications and processes, the Bunge Loders Croklaan team closely cooperates with customers to develop tailored solutions and create innovative products to meet their business goals and differentiate them in in the marketplace.

Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX:BU.TO) is a global technology leader in the development of plant-based proteins. With over 270 issued patents and more than 260 additional patent applications, developed over a span of more than twenty years, Burcon has grown an extensive portfolio of composition, application, and process patents covering novel plant-based proteins derived from pea, canola, soy, hemp, sunflower seed and more. In 2019, Merit Functional Foods Corporation was established in a joint venture by Burcon and three veteran food industry executives. Merit Foods is building a state-of-the-art protein production facility in Manitoba, Canada, where it will produce, under license, Burcon's novel pea and canola protein ingredients.

Calyxt, Inc. (NasdaqGS:CLXT) based in Roseville, Minnesota, is a technology company with a mission to deliver plant-based innovations for a better world. Founded in 2010, Calyxt uses its proprietary TALEN® gene editing technology to work with world-class partners via technology licensing, product development, and seed sale arrangements to revolutionize the way the world uses plants to solve problems.

ConAgra Foods Inc. (NYSE:CAG) headquartered in Chicago, is one of North America's leading branded food companies. Guided by an entrepreneurial spirit, Conagra Brands combines a rich heritage of making great food with a sharpened focus on innovation. The company's portfolio is evolving to satisfy people's changing food preferences. Conagra's iconic brands, such as Birds Eye®, Duncan Hines®, Healthy Choice®, Marie Callender's®, Reddi-wip®, and Slim Jim®, as well as emerging brands, including Angie's® BOOMCHICKAPOP®, Duke's®, Earth Balance®, Gardein®, and Frontera®, offer choices for every occasion. Gardein Brand: Gardein has designed the Ultimate Plant-Based Burger to mimic the taste of real beef, with no soy ingredients and no GMOs.

Eat Beyond Global Holdings Inc. (CSE:EATS) is an investment issuer that identifies and makes equity investments in global plant based protein companies that are developing and commercializing innovative food tech as well as alternative food products. The company provides retail investors with the unique opportunity to participate in the growth of a broad cross-section of opportunities in the alternative food sector, and access companies that are leading the charge toward a smarter, more secure food supply.

Global Food and Ingredients Ltd. (TSXV: PEAS) is a fast-growing Canadian plant-based food and ingredients company, connecting the local farm to the global supply chain for peas, beans, lentils, chickpeas and other high protein specialty crops. GFI is organized into four primary business lines: Pea Protein Inputs, Plant-Based Ingredients, Plant-Based Pet Food Ingredients and Plant-Based Consumer Packaged Goods. Headquartered in Toronto, GFI buys directly from its extensive network of farmers, processes its products locally at its four wholly-owned processing facilities in Western Canada and ships to 37 countries across the world. GFI's vision is to become a vertically integrated farm-to-fork plant-based company providing traceable, locally sourced, healthy and sustainable food and ingredients. Through recent acquisition and development activities, GFI now offers a full suite of Plant-Based Consumer Packaged goods with over 20 SKUs under the Yofiit, Bentilia and Five Peas in Love brands.

Hain Celestial Group, Inc. (NasdaqGS:HAIN) headquartered in Lake Success, NY, is a leading organic and natural products company with operations in North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Hain Celestial participates in many natural categories with well-known brands that include Almond Dream®, Bearitos®, Better Bean®, BluePrint®, Casbah®, Celestial Seasonings®, Clarks™, Coconut Dream®, Cully & Sully®, Danival®, DeBoles®, Earth's Best®, Ella's Kitchen®, Europe's Best®, Farmhouse Fare™, Frank Cooper's®, Gale's®, Garden of Eatin'®, GG UniqueFiber™, Hain Pure Foods®, Hartley's®, Health Valley®, Imagine™, Johnson's Juice Co.™, Joya®, Lima®, Linda McCartney® (under license), MaraNatha®, Mary Berry (under license), Natumi®, New Covent Garden Soup Co.®, Orchard House®, Rice Dream®, Robertson's®, Rudi's Gluten-Free Bakery™, Rudi's Organic Bakery®, Sensible Portions®, Spectrum® Organics, Soy Dream®, Sun-Pat®, Sunripe®, Terra®, The Greek Gods®, Walnut Acres®, Yorkshire Provender®, Yves Veggie Cuisine® and William's™. VEGAN brands include meat and dairy free options: Yves Veggie Cuisine® and Almond Dream®, Soy Dream®, Rice Dream®, Coconut Dream®

Happy Belly Food Group Inc.(CSE:HBFG) - Formerly Plant & Co. Brands Ltd. - At the forefront of the plant-based revolution, Happy Belly Food Group is focused on offering delicious and functional plant-based food to people in every facet of life. Whether you are already committed to a plant-based lifestyle or you are thinking about it, we want to be part of your journey.

Ingredion Incorporated (NYSE:INGR) is a leading global ingredients solutions provider specializing in nature-based sweeteners, starches and nutrition ingredients. Ingredion offers a number of solutions that address global health and nutrition trends. Our customers may be looking to add fiber to an energy bar, reduce the sugar in a muffin, or create a product that helps infants get the nourishment they need. Our prebiotic and soluble fibers, vegetable proteins, and fruit and vegetable concentrates, offer nourishing benefits that help our customers make great-tasting yogurts, granola bars, smoothies, chewable vitamins and much more.

Laird Superfood, Inc. (NYSE American:LSF) creates award-winning, plant-based superfood products that are both delicious and functional. The Company's products are designed to keep consumers fueled naturally throughout the day. The Company was co-founded in 2015 by the world's most prolific big-wave surfer, Laird Hamilton. Laird Superfood's offerings are environmentally conscientious, responsibly tested, and made with real ingredients.

McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD) is the world's leading global foodservice retailer with over 36,000 locations serving approximately 69 million customers in over 100 countries each day. More than 80% of McDonald's restaurants worldwide are owned and operated by independent local business men and women. VEGAN: PLT (Plant, Lettuce and Tomato)

Naturally Splendid Enterprises Ltd (TSX:NSP.V) has established numerous healthy, functional foods under recognized brands such as Natera Sport(TM), Natera Hemp Foods, CHII (TM), Elevate Me(TM) and Woods Wild Bar. The Company has a myriad of new products and line extensions under development that are approaching launch. NSE has also developed proprietary technologies for the extraction of high demand, healthy omega 3 and 6 oils from hemp. (NSE sales revenues for the first half 2019 exceeded FY2018).NSE is the current "go-to" manufacturer for healthy, functional food products and ingredients focusing on plant-based ingredients. The Company provides contract manufacturing services for many global healthy food companies, private labelling a wide variety of nutritional food products destined for global healthy food markets. NSE plans to utilize current and new technologies to meet the expected exponential demand developing in the cannabis market. Pending appropriate NSE licensing and regulations in permitting jurisdictions, NSE's current production facilities will be one of very few facilities that is capable of meeting the demand for infused edibles and oils for both in-house and contract manufacturers' brands..

Nepra Foods Inc. (CSE:NPRA) operates as a vertically integrated healthy plant-based food and ingredient company. The Company's products include several products ranging from plant-based meat and dairy alternatives to snacks and baked goods, supported by a lineup of specialty ingredients, and are offered to commercial food manufacturers and directly to consumers under the Company's consumer packaged goods brands.

Nestle S.A. (OTC:NSRGY; Swiss: NESN.SW) is the world's largest food and beverage company. With more than 2000 brands ranging from global icons to local favourites, we are present in 190 countries around the world. VEGAN food News Nestle doesn't see itself falling behind in the food business at a time when food delivery apps continue to grow and give consumers better access to food. The CEO said its grocery exposure is a strong business but it has plans to make it even strong through plant-based and meat-alternative food products. These new and emerging food items will be counted on "re-energizing and re-defining" the multi-billion dollar industry.

Oatly Group AB (NasdaqGS: OTLY) We are the world's original and largest oat drink company. For over 25 years, we have exclusively focused on developing expertise around oats: a global power crop with inherent properties suited for sustainability and human health. Our commitment to oats has resulted in core technical advancements that enabled us to unlock the breadth of the dairy portfolio, including alternatives to milks, ice cream, yogurt, cooking creams, and spreads. Headquartered in Malmö, Sweden, the Oatly brand is available in more than 20 countries globally.

Pangea Natural Foods Inc. (CSE:PNGA) Founded in April 2021 by Pratap Sandu, Pangea Natural Foods Inc. is Vancouver's own vegan food company. Pangea Natural Foods has partnered with world renowned food scientists to formulate its high-quality food product and is set to launch its first product, the "Plant-based Patties." Pangea Foods offers a revolutionary Plant-based Patty free of GMO ingredients, fillers, antibiotics, hormones, and bioengineered ingredients. Standing by their brand "Powered by Plants," Pangea Foods plans for a wide array of vegan food products in the near future thanks to its CFIA and FDA-approved production facility.

Planet Based Foods Global Inc. (CSE:PBF) is focused on producing natural, low processed and nutritional choices that are better for people and the planet. The Company currently offers a high quality, cost-efficient vegan meat alternative derived from hemp proteins including burgers, breakfast sausages, burger crumbles and sausage crumbles.

Plant Veda Foods Ltd. (CSE: MILK) is a plant-based beverage and food company that manufactures and produces for sale low processed, all natural, and nutritional dairy alternatives.

PlantX Life Inc (CSE:VEGA) As the digital face of the plant-based community, Vegaste's PlantX platform is the one-stop-shop for everything plant-based. With its fast growing category verticals, the Company will offer customers across North America more than 3,000 plant-based products by the end of August. In addition to offering meal and indoor plant deliveries, Vegaste currently has plans underway to expand its product lines to include cosmetics, vitamins, clothing, and its own water brand — but the business is not limited to an e-commerce platform. Vegaste uses its digital platform to build a community of like-minded consumers and most importantly, provide education. Its successful enterprise is being built and fortified on partnerships with top nutritionists, chefs, and brands. Vegaste eliminates the barriers to entry for anyone interested in living a plant-based lifestyle, and thriving in a longer, healthier, and happier life. The Company's lynchpin www.PlantX.com is the digital face of everything plant-based and fueled by the power of education and accessibility. For those who don't have the time to cook their own healthy plant-based meals, Vegaste offers a wide array of pre-made meals curated by Executive Chefs and nutritionists. For those looking to learn how to cook their own plant-based meals, Vegaste offers regularly updated weekly recipes. Unlike other plant-based e-commerce companies, Vegaste has a large selection of indoor plants for sale, providing not only visual appeal for your home, but unique health benefits. The site educates consumers on the benefits of a plant-based diet with a specialized blog, connects like-minded individuals with its forum, and provides resources for the best plant-based restaurants, pop-up retailers and products across Canada and the USA.

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (NYSE:QSR; TSX:QSR.TO) s one of the world's largest quick service restaurant companies with more than $32 billion in system-wide sales and approximately 26,000 restaurants in more than 100 countries and U.S. territories. RBI owns three of the world's most prominent and iconic quick service restaurant brands - BURGER KING®, TIM HORTONS®, and POPEYES®. These independently operated brands have been serving their respective guests, franchisees and communities for decades. BURGER KING: The Impossible™ WHOPPER® is 100% Whopper, 0% beef. It features a flame-grilled patty made from plants topped with freshly sliced tomatoes and onions, crisp lettuce, creamy mayonnaise, ketchup and zesty pickles on a toasted sesame seed bun.

Tattooed Chef, Inc. (NasdaqGS:TTCF, TTCFW) is a leading plant-based food company offering a broad portfolio of innovative plant-based food products that taste great and are sustainably sourced. Tattooed Chef's signature products include ready-to-cook bowls, zucchini spirals, riced cauliflower, acai and smoothie bowls, and cauliflower pizza crusts, which are available in the frozen food sections of leading national retail food stores across the United States as well as on Tattooed Chef's e-commerce site. Understanding consumer lifestyle and food trends, and a commitment to innovation, allows Tattooed Chef to continuously introduce new products. Tattooed Chef provides great-tasting, approachable, and innovative products not only to the growing group of consumers who seek to adopt a plant-based lifestyle, but to any of the "People Who Give a CropTM".

The Good Flour Corp. (CSE:GFCO) -formerly LOOPShare- is a corporation committed to investing in companies that are dedicated to providing the best in gluten-free and plant-based food products. It currently provides flours and mixes are designed to bring flavor, texture, versatility and ease to your gluten-free kitchen.

Tofutti Brands Inc. (NYSE MKT: TOF) develops and distributes a complete line of dairy-free products. The Company sells more than 80 milk-free foods including frozen desserts, cheese products and prepared frozen dishes throughout the United States and in more than 30 countries. Tofutti Brands Inc. is a proven innovator in the food industry and has developed a full line of delicious and healthy dairy-free foods. Available throughout the United States and in more than 30 countries, Tofutti Brands answers the call of millions of people who are allergic or intolerant to dairy, diabetic, kosher or vegan, as well as those who wish to have a healthier low-fat diet. Tofutti's product line includes dairy-free ice cream pints, Tofutti Cutie® sandwiches and novelty bars. Tofutti also has a growing array of prepared foods including Pizza Pizzaz®, Mintz's Blintzes®, and a Cheese Ravioli line, all made with Tofutti's milk-free cheeses such as Better Than Cream Cheese®, Sour Supreme® and Veggie Cheese Slices.

Tyson Foods Inc. (NYSE:TSN) is one of the world's largest food companies and a recognized leader in protein. Founded in 1935 by John W. Tyson and grown under three generations of family leadership, the company has a broad portfolio of products and brands like Tyson®, Jimmy Dean®, Hillshire Farm®, Ball Park®, Wright®, Aidells®, ibp®, and State Fair®. Tyson Foods innovates continually to make protein more sustainable, tailor food for everywhere it's available and raise the world's expectations for how much good food can do. Headquartered in Springdale, Arkansas, the company has 141,000 team members. Through its Core Values, Tyson Foods strives to operate with integrity, create value for its shareholders, customers, communities and team members and serve as a steward of the animals, land and environment entrusted to it. Raised and Rooted Plant-Based Proteins

U.S. Vegan Climate ETF (NYSEArca:VEGN) investment seeks to track the performance, before fees and expenses, of the Beyond Investing US Vegan Climate Index. The index's construction begins with the constituents of the Solactive US Large Cap Index, consisting of approximately 500 of the largest U.S.-listed companies. Under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the fund's total assets (exclusive of any collateral held from securities lending) will be invested in the component securities of the index.

Ultra Brands Ltd. (CSE:ULTA) Formerly Feel Foods - is an agri-food holdings company focused on innovative products and technologies in the food services industry. They include its wholly owned Black Sheep Vegan Cheeze Company, which offers a variety of 10 unique vegan dairy substitute products currently available in over 30 retail locations and its 100% owned Be Good Plant-based Foods line of plant-based chicken, pork and beef products. FEEL is currently investing in the research and development of keto-friendly plant-based candy products. Ultra Brands is in the process of building out a commercial commissary kitchen that will be available to on site growers as well as local makers, bakers and growers producing small batch artisanal food products.

Vegano Foods Inc. (CSE:VAGN) is a 100% plant-based food technology and product company, which designs, develops, produces and sells curated meal kits with pre-portioned ingredients. Through its Vegano Marketplace, the Company also sells proprietary Vegano branded products and third party plant-based products direct to consumers.

The Wendy's Company (NasdaqGS: WEN) Wendy's® was founded in 1969 by Dave Thomas in Columbus, Ohio. Dave built his business on the premise, "Quality is our Recipe®," which remains the guidepost of the Wendy's system. Wendy's is best known for its made-to-order square hamburgers, using fresh, never frozen beef*, freshly-prepared salads, and other signature items like chili, baked potatoes and the Frosty® dessert. The Wendy's Company (Nasdaq: WEN) is committed to doing the right thing and making a positive difference in the lives of others. This is most visible through the Company's support of the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption Canada and its signature Wendy's Wonderful Kids program, which seeks to find every child in the North American foster care system a loving, forever home. Today, Wendy's and its franchisees employ hundreds of thousands of people across more than 6,700 restaurants worldwide with a vision of becoming the world's most thriving and beloved restaurant brand. VEGAN: Wendy's® is now serving The Plantiful™, a plant-based burger that ensures flexitarians have a protein alternative that is full of taste. The Plantiful is crafted in Canada1 and as a testament to the brand's loyalty to Canadian preferences in taste and quality, Wendy's carefully formulated its own recipe in-house, a feat that no other competitor has accomplished for plant-based burgers in the Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) industry.

The Yumy Candy Company Inc. (CSE:TYUM)Formerly Yumy Bear Goods Inc. is an affordable health-conscious low-sugar plant-based confectionary company based in Vancouver, British Columbia and it has developed a portfolio of healthier gelatine-free candies made from Non-GMO ingredients with proprietary recipes. All of its products are free of gelatin, soy, gluten, nuts, dairy, eggs, sugar alcohols, artificial sweeteners and genetically modified organisms

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Restaurant Stocks:

Ark Restaurants Corp. (NasdaqGM:ARKR) owns and operates 21 restaurants and bars, 19 fast food concepts and catering operations primarily in New York City, Florida, Washington, D.C. and Las Vegas, NV. Five restaurants are located in New York City, three are located in Washington, D.C., six are located in Las Vegas, Nevada, three are located in Atlantic City, New Jersey, one is located at the Foxwoods Resort Casino in Ledyard, Connecticut, one is located in Boston, Massachusetts and one is located in Dania Beach, Florida. The Las Vegas operations include four restaurants within the New York-New York Hotel & Casino Resort and operation of the hotel's room service, banquet facilities, employee dining room and six food court concepts; one bar within the Venetian Casino Resort and one restaurant within the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino. In Atlantic City, New Jersey, the Company operates a restaurant and a bar in the Resorts Atlantic City Hotel and Casino and a restaurant in the Tropicana Hotel and Casino. The operations at the Foxwoods Resort Casino include one fast food concept and one restaurant. In Boston, Massachusetts, the Company operates a restaurant in the Faneuil Hall Marketplace. The Florida operations include two Rustic Inn's, one in Dania Beach, Florida and one in Jupiter, Florida and the operation of five fast food facilities in Tampa, Florida and seven fast food facilities in Hollywood, Florida, each at a Hard Rock Hotel and Casino operated by the Seminole Indian Tribe at these locations.

Attitude Drinks Inc. (OTC: ATTD) is an innovative and opportunistic beverage brand development company. The Company's newly formed subsidiary is the 51% owner of fast growing New England World of Beer, a major franchisee of World of Beer, a unique concept leading the development of the craft tavern category. World of Beer (WOB) is an uncommon establishment where the experience is as essential as the product. Centered on a diverse selection of local and global craft beers, delicious "tavern fare" and live music, WOB offers the best craft variety on the planet to the beer aficionado and casual beer fan alike. Taverns are currently open in 20 states including AL, AZ, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, LA, MD, MI, NC, NJ, NY, OH, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA and WI and will be opening soon in IN, KY, MA, MN, OK and PA.

BJ's Restaurants, Inc. (NasdaqGS:BJRI) currently owns and operates casual dining restaurants under the BJ's Restaurant & Brewery(R), BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse(R), BJ's Pizza & Grill(R) and BJ's Grill(R) brand names. BJ's Restaurants offer an innovative and broad menu featuring award-winning, signature deep-dish pizza complemented with generously portioned salads, appetizers, sandwiches, soups, pastas, entrees and desserts, including the Pizookie(R) dessert. Quality, flavor, value, moderate prices and sincere service remain distinct attributes of the BJ's experience. All restaurants feature BJ's critically acclaimed proprietary craft beers, which are produced at several of the Company's restaurant and brewery locations in addition to using independent third party craft brewers. The Company's restaurants are located in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Virginia and Washington.

Bloomin' Brands Inc. (NasdaqGS:BLMN) is one of the largest casual dining restaurant companies in the world with a portfolio of leading, differentiated restaurant concepts. The Company has four founder-inspired brands: Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba's Italian Grill, Bonefish Grill and Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar. The Company owns and operates approximately 1,500 restaurants in 48 states, Puerto Rico, Guam and 21 countries, some of which are franchise locations.

Bob Evans Farms, Inc. (NasdaqGS:BOBE) owns and operates full-service restaurants under the Bob Evans Restaurants brand name. Bob Evans Restaurants owns and operates more than 560 family restaurants in 19 states, primarily in the Midwest, mid-Atlantic and Southeast regions of the United States. Bob Evans Farms, Inc., through its BEF Foods segment, is also a leading producer and distributor of refrigerated side dishes, pork sausage and a variety of refrigerated and frozen convenience food items under the Bob Evans and Owens brand names.

Brazil Fast Food Corp. (OTC:BOBS) is the second largest fast-food restaurant chain in Brazil with 1,228 points of sale, operating under (i) the Bob's brand, (ii) the Yoggi brand, (iii) KFC and Pizza Hut São Paulo as franchisee of Yum! Brands, and (iv) Doggis as franchisee of Gastronomia & Negocios S.A. (formerly Grupo de Empresas Doggis S.A.)

Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:EAT) is one of the world's leading casual dining restaurant companies. Founded in 1975 and based in Dallas, Texas, Brinker owned, operated or franchised 1,634 restaurants under the names Chili's® Grill & Bar (1,585 restaurants) and Maggiano's Little Italy® (49 restaurants).

Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc. (NasdaqGS:BWLD) founded in 1982 and headquartered in Minneapolis, is a growing owner, operator and franchisor of Buffalo Wild Wings® restaurants featuring a variety of boldly-flavored, made-to-order menu items including its namesake Buffalo, New York-style chicken wings. The Buffalo Wild Wings menu specializes in 21 mouth-watering signature sauces and seasonings with flavor sensations ranging from Sweet BBQ™ to Blazin'®. Guests enjoy a welcoming neighborhood atmosphere that includes an extensive multi-media system for watching their favorite sporting events. Buffalo Wild Wings is the recipient of hundreds of "Best Wings" and "Best Sports Bar" awards from across the country. There are currently more than 1,080 Buffalo Wild Wings locations in the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Philippines.

Cardiff International, Inc. (OTCQB: CDIF) together with its subsidiaries, primarily owns and operates Romeo's NY Pizza restaurants in the United States. The company also leases mobile homes; and franchises Repicci's Italian Ice stores that distribute nonfat frozen confections. In addition, it invests in commercial real estate properties.

Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc. (NasdaqGS:TAST) is the largest BURGER KING® franchisee in the world with 674 restaurants and has operated BURGER KING® restaurants since 1976.

Chanticleer Holdings Inc. (NasdaqCM:BURG) Headquartered in Charlotte, NC, Chanticleer Holdings (HOTR), together with its subsidiaries, owns and operates restaurant brands in the United States and internationally. The Company is a franchisee owner of Hooters(R) restaurants in international markets including Australia, South Africa, and Europe, and two Hooters restaurants in the United States. The Company also owns and operates American Burger Co., BGR the Burger Joint, BT's Burger Joint, Little Big Burger, and owns a majority interest in Just Fresh restaurants in the U.S.

Cheesecake Factory Incorporated, The (NasdaqGS:CAKE) created the upscale casual dining segment in 1978 with the introduction of its namesake concept. The Company operates 189 full-service, casual dining restaurants throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico, including 177 restaurants under The Cheesecake Factory®; 11 restaurants under the Grand Lux Café®; and one restaurant under the RockSugar Pan Asian Kitchen®. Internationally, eight The Cheesecake Factory® restaurants operate under licensing agreements. The Company also operates two bakery production facilities in Calabasas Hills, CA and Rocky Mount, NC that produce quality cheesecakes and other baked products. In 2015, the Company was named to Fortune magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For" list for the second consecutive year.

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG) Steve Ells, founder, chairman and co-CEO, started Chipotle with the idea that food served fast did not have to be a typical fast food experience. Today, Chipotle continues to offer a focused menu of burritos, tacos, burrito bowls (a burrito without the tortilla) and salads made from fresh, high-quality raw ingredients, prepared using classic cooking methods and served in a distinctive atmosphere. Through our vision of Food With Integrity, Chipotle is seeking better food from using ingredients that are not only fresh, but that—where possible—are sustainably grown and raised responsibly with respect for the animals, the land, and the farmers who produce the food. In order to achieve this vision, we focus on building a special people culture that is centered on creating teams of top performers empowered to achieve high standards. This people culture not only leads to a better dining experience for our customers, it also allows us to develop future leaders from within. Chipotle opened with a single restaurant in 1993 and operates more than 1,700 restaurants, including 17 Chipotle restaurants outside the US, nine ShopHouse Southeast Asian Kitchen restaurants, and is an investor in an entity that owns and operates two Pizzeria Locale restaurants.

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (NasdaqGS:CBRL) provides a friendly home-away-from-home in its old country stores and restaurants. Guests are cared for like family while relaxing and enjoying real home-style food and shopping that's surprisingly unique, genuinely fun and reminiscent of America's country heritage…all at a fair price. The restaurant serves up delicious, home-style country food such as meatloaf and homemade chicken n' dumplins as well as its made-from-scratch biscuits using an old family recipe. The authentic old country retail store is fun to shop and offers unique gifts and self-indulgences. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. was established in 1969 in Lebanon, Tenn. and operates 634 company-owned locations in 42 states.

Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:DRI) owns and operates more than 1,500 restaurants. Headquartered in Orlando, Fla., Darden is recognized for a culture that rewards caring for and responding to people. Our restaurant brands - Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, Bahama Breeze, Seasons 52, The Capital Grille, Eddie V's and Yard House - reflect the rich diversity of those who dine with us. Our brands are built on deep insights into what our guests want.

Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (NasdaqGS:PLAY) is the leading owner and operator of high-volume venues that combine entertainment and dining in North America for both adults and families. Founded in 1982, the core of the concept is to offer guests the opportunity to "Eat Drink Play Watch®" all in one location. We offer a full menu of "Fun American New Gourmet" entrées and appetizers, a full selection of non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages, and an extensive assortment of entertainment attractions centered around playing games and watching live sports and other televised events

Denny's Corporation (NasdaqCM:DENN) is the franchisor and operator of one of America's largest franchised full-service restaurant chains, based on the number of restaurants. Denny's has 1,702 franchised, licensed, and company restaurants around the world including 1,596 restaurants in the United States and 106 restaurants in Canada, Costa Rica, Mexico, Honduras, Guam, Curacao, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Chile and New Zealand.

DineEquity, Inc. (NYSE:DIN) Based in Glendale, California, DineEquity, Inc., through its subsidiaries, franchises and operates restaurants under the Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar and IHOP brands. With more than 3,600 restaurants combined in 18 countries, over 400 franchisees, DineEquity is one of the largest full-service restaurant companies in the world.

Domino's Pizza, Inc.(NYSE:DPZ) Founded in 1960, Domino's Pizza is the recognized world leader in pizza delivery, with a significant business in carryout pizza. It ranks among the world's top public restaurant brands with its global enterprise of more than 11,600 stores in over 75 international markets. Domino's recently launched its ordering app for iPad®, adding to an existing ordering app lineup that covers nearly 95% of the U.S. smartphone market. In June 2014, Domino's debuted voice ordering for its iPhone® and Android™ apps, a true technology first within both traditional and e-commerce retail.

Famous Dave's of America, Inc. (NasdaqGS:DAVE) develops, owns, operates and franchises barbeque restaurants. As of today, the company owns 50 locations and franchises 137 additional units in 34 states, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and Canada. Its menu features award-winning barbequed and grilled meats, an ample selection of salads, side items and sandwiches, and unique made-from-scratch desserts.

FAT Brands Inc. (NasdaqGS: FAT) is a leading global franchising company that strategically acquires, markets and develops fast casual and casual dining restaurant concepts around the world. The Company currently owns nine restaurant brands: Fatburger, Johnny Rockets, Buffalo's Cafe, Buffalo's Express, Hurricane Grill & Wings, Elevation Burger, Yalla Mediterranean and Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses, and franchises over 700 units worldwide.

First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:FWRG) is an award-winning Daytime Dining restaurant concept serving made-to-order breakfast, brunch and lunch using fresh ingredients. A recipient of hundreds of local "Best Breakfast" and "Best Brunch" accolades, First Watch's award winning chef-driven menu includes elevated executions of classic favorites for breakfast, lunch and brunch along with First Watch-specific specialties such as our protein-packed Quinoa Power Bowl®, Farmstand Breakfast Tacos, Avocado Toast, Morning Meditation (juiced in-house daily), our Vodka Kale Tonic, Chickichangas and our famous Million Dollar Bacon. In 2021, First Watch was recognized as FSR Magazine's Best Menu and as the fastest-growing full-service restaurant chain based on unit growth. There are more than 425 First Watch restaurants in 28 states, and the restaurant concept is majority owned by Advent International, one of the world's largest private-equity firms.

Frisch's Restaurants, Inc. (NYSEMKT:FRS) is a regional company that operates full service family-style restaurants under the name "Frisch's Big Boy." All Frisch's Big Boy restaurants are currently located in various regions of Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana. The Company owns the trademark "Frisch's" and has exclusive, irrevocable ownership of the rights to the "Big Boy" trademark, trade name and service marks in the states of Kentucky and Indiana, and in most of Ohio and Tennessee. All of the Frisch's Big Boy restaurants also offer "drive-thru" service. The Company also licenses Frisch's Big Boy restaurants to other operators, currently in certain parts of Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana.

Giggles n Hugs (OTC:GIGL) is the first and only restaurant that brings together high-end, organic food with active, cutting-edge play and entertainment for children. Every Giggles N' Hugs location offers an upscale, family-friendly atmosphere with a dedicated play area that children 10 and younger absolutely love. We feature high-quality menus made from fresh and local foods, nightly entertainment such as magic shows, concerts, puppet shows and face painting, and hugely popular party packages for families that want to do something special.

Good Times Restaurants Inc. (NasdaqCM:GTIM) operates Good Times Burgers & Frozen Custard, a regional chain of quick service restaurants located primarily in Colorado, in its wholly owned subsidiary, Good Times Drive Thru Inc. Good Times provides a menu of high quality all natural hamburgers, 100% all natural chicken tenderloins, fresh frozen custard, fresh cut fries, fresh lemonades and other unique offerings. Good Times currently operates and franchises 37 restaurants. GTIM also operates Bad Daddy's Burger Bar restaurants as a licensee of the concept through its wholly owned subsidiary, BD of Colorado LLC and plans to franchise Bad Daddy's Burger Bar restaurants through its 48% ownership of Bad Daddy's Franchise Development LLC. Bad Daddy's Burger Bar is a full service, upscale, "small box" restaurant concept featuring a chef driven menu of gourmet signature burgers, chopped salads, appetizers and sandwiches with a full bar and a focus on a selection of craft microbrew beers in a high energy atmosphere that appeals to a broad consumer base.

Granite City Food & Brewery Ltd. (OTC:GCFB) develops and operates two casual dining concepts: Granite City Food & Brewery and Cadillac Ranch All American Bar & Grill. Granite City Food & Brewery is a polished casual American restaurant that features a great dining experience with affordable, high-quality menu items prepared from made-from-scratch recipes. There is a brewery onsite, serving hand-crafted and micro brews. Granite City opened its first restaurant in 1999 and is expanding nationwide; there are currently 31 Granite City restaurants in 13 states. The Company expects to open 4 additional Granite City locations (Schaumburg, IL; Northville, MI; National Harbor, MD; and Detroit, MI) during 2015. Cadillac Ranch restaurants feature freshly prepared, authentic, All-American cuisine in a fun, dynamic environment. Its patrons enjoy a warm, Rock N' Roll inspired atmosphere, with plenty of room for friends, music and dancing. The Cadillac Ranch menu is diverse with offerings ranging from homemade meatloaf to pasta dishes, all freshly prepared using quality ingredients. The Company currently operates 5 Cadillac Ranch restaurants in 5 states.

iPic Entertainment Inc. (NasdaqGM:IPIC) is America's premier luxury restaurant-and-theater brand. A pioneer of the dine-in theater concept, iPic® Entertainment's mission is to provide visionary entertainment escapes, presenting high-quality, chef-driven culinary and mixology in architecturally unique destinations that include premium movie theaters and restaurants. iPic® Theaters offers guests two tiers of luxury leather seating, Premium Chaise lounge and Premium Plus pod or reclining seating options. iPic® Theaters currently operates 15 locations with 115 screens in Arizona, California, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Texas, and Washington and new locations planned for Florida, Georgia, Texas, California and Connecticut.

Jack in the Box Inc. (NasdaqGS:JACK) based in San Diego, is a restaurant company that operates and franchises Jack in the Box® restaurants, one of the nation's largest hamburger chains, with more than 2,200 restaurants in 21 states and Guam. Additionally, through a wholly owned subsidiary, the company operates and franchises Qdoba Mexican Grill® a leader in fast-casual dining, with more than 600 restaurants in 47 states, the District of Columbia and Canada.

Kisses From Italy Inc. (OTCQB:KITL) is a U.S.-based restaurant chain operator, franchisor, and product distributor with locations in North America and Europe. The Company offers a quick-service menu and a unique take on traditional Italian delicacies with an All-American flair. Kisses From Italy offerings include sandwiches, salads, Italian roasted coffee, coffee-related beverage, and an array of other products. In November of 2020, Kisses From Italy launched its retail branded products for distribution stores across Canada. Currently, our products are being offered in grocery stores and retail food stores. The Company operates three corporate-owned stores and two franchised locations in the U.S. and Canada. It successfully commenced operations in May 2015 with the opening of its flagship location in Ft. Lauderdale at 3146 NE 9th St. The Company opened its inaugural European location in Ceglie del Campo, Bari, Italy in October of 2019.

Kona Grill, Inc. (NasdaqGM:KONA) features American favorites with an international influence and award-winning sushi in a casually elegant atmosphere. Kona Grill owns and operates 30 restaurants, guided by a passion for quality food and personal service. Restaurants are currently located in 19 states: Arizona (Chandler, Gilbert, Phoenix, Scottsdale); Colorado (Denver); Connecticut (Stamford); Florida (Sarasota, Tampa); Georgia (Alpharetta); Idaho (Boise); Illinois (Lincolnshire, Oak Brook); Indiana (Carmel); Louisiana (Baton Rouge); Maryland (Baltimore); Michigan (Troy); Minnesota (Eden Prairie); Missouri (Kansas City); Nebraska (Omaha); New Jersey (Woodbridge); Nevada (Las Vegas); Ohio (Columbus); Texas (Austin, Dallas, El Paso, Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio, The Woodlands); Virginia (Richmond).

Krispy Kreme, Inc. (NasdaqGS:DNUT) Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., Krispy Kreme is one of the most beloved and well-known sweet treat brands in the world. Our iconic Original Glazed® doughnut is universally recognized for its hot-off-the-line, melt-in-your-mouth experience. Krispy Kreme operates in 31 countries through its unique network of fresh doughnut shops, partnerships with leading retailers, and a rapidly growing ecommerce and delivery business. Our purpose of touching and enhancing lives through the joy that is Krispy Kreme guides how we operate every day and is reflected in the love we have for our people, our communities and the planet.

KURA SUSHI USA, INC. (NasdaqGM:KRUS) is a technology-enabled Japanese restaurant concept with 22 locations in five states. The Company offers guests a distinctive dining experience built on authentic Japanese cuisine and an engaging revolving sushi service model. Kura Sushi USA, Inc. was established in 2008 as a subsidiary of Kura Sushi, Inc., a Japan based revolving sushi chain with over 400 restaurants and 35 years of brand history.

Meritage Hospitality Group (OTC:MHGU) is one of the nation's premier restaurant operators, currently with 342 restaurants in operation located in Arkansas, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. Meritage is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, operating with a workforce of approximately 11,000 employees.

Muscle Maker, Inc. (NasdaqCM:GRIL) Founded in 1995 in Colonia, New Jersey, Muscle Maker Grill features high quality, great tasting food, freshly prepared with proprietary recipes. The menu, created with the guest's health in mind, is lean and protein based. It features all-natural chicken, grass fed steak, lean turkey, whole wheat pasta, wraps, bowls and more. It also offers a wide selection of fruit smoothies in a variety of assorted flavors, protein shakes and supplements.

Nathan's Famous, Inc. (NasdaqGS:NATH) is a Russell 2000 Company that currently distributes its products in 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, the Cayman Islands and ten foreign countries through its restaurant system, foodservice sales programs and product licensing activities. Nathan's was ranked #22 on the Forbes 2014 list of the Best Small Companies in America and was listed as the Best Small Company in New York State in October 2013.

Noble Roman's, Inc. (OTC:NROM) sells and services franchises and licenses for non-traditional foodservice operations under the trade names "Noble Roman's Pizza" "Noble Roman's Take-n-Bake," and "Tuscano's Italian Style Subs". The Company has awarded franchise and/or license agreements in all 50 states plus Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, the Bahamas, Italy, Canada and the Dominican Republic.

Noodles & Company (NasdaqGS:NDLS) Founded in 1995, Noodles & Company is a fast-casual restaurant chain that serves classic noodle and pasta dishes from around the world with 439 locations system-wide in 32 states and the District of Columbia. Known as Your World Kitchen, Noodles & Company's globally inspired menu consists of more than 25 fresh, customizable noodle bowls, salads, soups and sandwiches that are prepared quickly using quality ingredients. From healthy to indulgent, spicy to comforting, the menu provides favorites for everyone from kids to adults. Popular dishes include the Med Salad with grilled chicken, spicy Indonesian Peanut Saute and creamy Wisconsin Mac & Cheese.

Olo Inc. (NYSE:OLO) powers digital ordering and delivery programs that connect restaurant brands to the on-demand world, placing orders directly into the restaurant through all order origination points - from a brand's own website or app, third party marketplaces, social media platforms, smart speakers, and home assistants. Olo serves as the on-demand ordering and delivery platform for over 400 brands, such as Applebee's (DIN), Checkers & Rally's, Cheesecake Factory (CAKE), Chili's (EAT), Dairy Queen, Denny's (DENN), Five Guys Burgers & Fries, Jamba Juice (JMBA), Noodles & Company (NDLS), Portillo's Hot Dogs, Shake Shack (SHAK), sweetgreen, Wingstop (WING), and more. SKIP THE LINE®

Panera Bread Company (NasdaqGS:PNRA) currently operates 1,880 bakery-cafes in 45 states, the District of Columbia, and in Ontario, Canada operating under the Panera Bread®, Saint Louis Bread Co.® or Paradise Bakery & Café® names. We feature high quality, reasonably priced food in a warm, inviting, and comfortable environment. With our identity rooted in handcrafted, fresh-baked, artisan bread, we are committed to providing great tasting, quality food that people can trust. Nearly all of our bakery-cafes have a menu highlighted by chicken raised without antibiotics, whole grain bread, and select organic and all-natural ingredients, with zero grams of artificial trans-fat per serving, which provide flavorful, wholesome offerings. Our menu includes a wide variety of year-round favorites complemented by new items introduced seasonally with the goal of creating new standards in everyday food choices. In neighborhoods across the United States and in Ontario, Canada, our customers enjoy our warm and welcoming environment featuring comfortable gathering areas, relaxing decor, and free Internet access. Our bakery-cafes routinely donate bread and baked goods to community organizations in need.

Papa John's International, Inc. (NasdaqGS:PZZA) Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, Papa John's International, Inc. is the world's third largest pizza delivery company. For 13 of the past 15 years, consumers have rated Papa John's No. 1 in customer satisfaction among all national pizza chains in the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI). Papa John's is the Official Pizza Sponsor of the National Football League and Super Bowl XLIX.

PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE:PAR) is an industry leader in systems and service solutions for the hospitality industry. For more than 30 years, PAR has developed technology solutions for hospitality companies: restaurant, retail, entertainment venues and cruise ships. We are committed to delivering innovative solutions that optimize the guest experience. PAR's Restaurant/Retail segment has been a leading provider of restaurant and retail technology for more than 30 years. PAR offers technology solutions for the full spectrum of restaurant operations, from large chain and independent table service restaurants to international quick service chains. Products from PAR also can be found in retailers, cinemas, cruise lines, stadiums and food service companies. PAR's Government segment has 40+ years of experience in providing solutions and products for the geospatial intelligence community and highly-specialized technical services to the Department of Defense and various federal agencies.

Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen , Inc. (NasdaqGS:PLKI) is the franchisor and operator of Popeyes® restaurants, the world's second-largest quick service chicken concept based on number of units. Popeyes has over 2,370 operating restaurants in the United States, three territories and 26 foreign countries. The Company's primary objective is to deliver sales and profits by offering excellent investment opportunities in its Popeyes brand and providing exceptional franchisee support systems and services to its owners.

Portillo's Inc. (Nasdaq:PTLO) In 1963, Dick Portillo invested $1,100 into a small trailer to open the first Portillo's hot dog stand in Villa Park, IL, which he called "The Dog House." Years later, Portillo's has grown to include restaurants in more than 67 locations across nine states. Portillo's is best known for its Chicago-style hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches, char-grilled burgers, fresh salads and famous chocolate cake. Portillo's Home Kitchen is the company's fast-growing catering business. Portillo's also ships food to all 50 states via its website.

Rave Restaurant Group (NasdaqCM:RAVE) Dallas-based RAVE Restaurant Group owns, franchises and supplies nearly 300 Pie Five and Pizza Inn restaurants operating domestically and internationally. Pie Five is the leading brand in the rapidly growing fast-casual pizza space, offering individual handcrafted pizzas with fresh ingredients made to order in less than five minutes. Pizza Inn is an international chain featuring freshly made traditional and specialty pizzas, salads, pastas, sandwiches and desserts.

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (NasdaqGS:RRGB) a casual dining restaurant chain founded in 1969 that operates through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Red Robin International, Inc., is the Gourmet Burger Authority™, famous for serving more than two dozen craveable, high-quality burgers with Bottomless Steak Fries® in a fun environment welcoming to guests of all ages. In addition to its many burger offerings, Red Robin serves a wide variety of salads, soups, appetizers, entrees, desserts and signature Mad Mixology® Beverages. Red Robin offers a variety of options behind the bar, including its extensive selection of local and regional beers, and innovative adult beer shakes and cocktails, recently earning the restaurant the 2014 VIBE Vista Award for Best Beer Program in a Multi-Unit Chain Restaurant. There are more than 500 Red Robin restaurants across the United States and Canada, including Red Robin Burger Works® locations and those operating under franchise agreements.

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (NYSE:QSR; TSX:QSR.TO) is one of the world`s largest quick service restaurant companies with approximately $23 billion in system sales and over 18,000 restaurants in 100 countries. Restaurant Brands International owns two of the world`s most prominent and iconic quick service restaurant brands - TIM HORTONS® and BURGER KING®. These independently operated brands have been serving their respective guests, franchisees, and communities for over 50 years.

RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. (NasdaqGM:RICK) With 45 units, RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiaries, is the country's leading company in adult gentlemen clubs and sports bars/restaurants. Adult clubs in New York City, Miami, Philadelphia, Charlotte, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Houston, Minneapolis, Indianapolis and other cities operate under brand names, such as "Rick's Cabaret," "XTC," "Club Onyx," "Vivid Cabaret," "Jaguars" and "Tootsie's Cabaret." Sports bars/restaurants operate under the brand name "Bombshells."

Ruby Tuesday, Inc. (NYSE:RT) has 744 Company-owned and/or franchise Ruby Tuesday brand restaurants in 44 states, 13 foreign countries, and Guam, in addition to 28 Company-owned and/or franchise Lime Fresh brand restaurants in six states and the District of Columbia. We currently own and operate 663 Ruby Tuesday restaurants and franchised 81 Ruby Tuesday restaurants, comprised of 30 domestic and 51 international restaurants. We also owned and operated 20 Lime Fresh restaurants and franchised eight Lime Fresh restaurants. Our Company-owned and operated restaurants are concentrated primarily in the Southeast, Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Midwest of the United States, which we consider to be our core markets.

Ruth's Hospitality Group, Inc. (NasdaqGS:RUTH) headquartered in Winter Park, Florida, is the largest fine dining steakhouse company in the U.S. as measured by the total number of Company-owned and franchisee-owned restaurants, with over 140 Ruth's Chris Steak House locations worldwide specializing in USDA Prime grade steaks served in Ruth's Chris' signature fashion - "sizzling."

Shake Shack Inc. (NYSE:SHAK) is a modern day "roadside" burger stand known for its delicious burgers, hot dogs, frozen custard, crinkle cut fries, beer, wine and more. With its fresh, simple, high-quality food at a great value, Shake Shack® is a fun and lively community-gathering place with widespread appeal. From its premium ingredients and progressive hiring practices to its environmentally responsible designs and deep community investment, Shake Shack's mission is to Stand For Something Good®. Since the original Shack opened in 2004 in NYC's Madison Square Park, the Company has opened additional company-operated Shacks in New York, New Jersey, Washington, D.C., Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Florida, Massachusetts, Virginia, and Nevada, and international licensed Shacks in London, Istanbul, Dubai and more.

Sonic Corp. (NasdaqGS:SONC) Sonic®, America's Drive-In®, is the nation's largest drive-in restaurant chain serving more than 3 million customers every day. Nearly 90 percent of SONIC's 3,500 drive-in locations are owned and operated by local business men and women. Over the past 60 years, SONIC has delighted guests with signature menu items, more than 1.3 million drink combinations and friendly service by iconic Carhops. SONIC received top honors as America's "#1 burger quick service restaurant," ranking in the top 5 of all brands in the 2014 Temkin Experience Ratings report.

Sweetgreen, Inc. (NYSE:SG) passionately believes that real food should be convenient and accessible to everyone. Every day, across its 140+ restaurants, their 5,000 team members create plant-forward, seasonal, and earth-friendly meals from fresh ingredients and produce that prioritizes organic, regenerative, and local sourcing. Sweetgreen strongly believes in harnessing the power of technology to enhance the customer experience, and leverages their app to create an omnichannel experience to meet their customers where they are. Sweetgreen's strong food ethos and investment in local communities have enabled them to grow into a national brand with a mission to build healthier communities by connecting people to real food.

Texas Roadhouse, Inc. (NasdaqGS:TXRH) is a casual dining concept that first opened in 1993 and today operates over 450 restaurants system-wide in 49 states and four foreign countries.

Toast, Inc. (NYSE:TOST) is the all-in-one platform built for restaurants of all sizes. Toast provides a single platform of software as a service (SaaS) products and financial technology solutions that give restaurants everything they need to run their business across point of sale, operations, digital ordering and delivery, marketing and loyalty, and team management. By serving as the restaurant operating system across dine-in, takeout, and delivery channels, Toast helps restaurants streamline operations, increase revenue and deliver amazing guest experiences.

YUM! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) based in Louisville, Kentucky, has over 41,000 restaurants in more than 125 countries and territories. Yum! is ranked #216 on the Fortune 500 List. In 2014 Yum! was named among the top 100 Corporate Citizens by Corporate Responsibility Magazine and one of the Aon Hewitt Top Companies for Leaders in North America. The Company's restaurant brands - KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell - are the global leaders of the chicken, pizza and Mexican-style food categories. Outside the United States, the Yum! Brands system opens over five new restaurants per day on average, making it a leader in international retail development.

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Astrotech Corporation (NasdaqCM:ASTC) is a leader in identifying and commercializing space technology for terrestrial use. 1^st Detect Corporation is developing a breakthrough miniaturized mass spectrometer, the MMS-1000™, while Astrogenetix, Inc. is a biotechnology company utilizing microgravity as a research platform for drug discovery and development. Both are wholly owned subsidiaries of the parent company. 1st Detect Corporation was formed to commercialize miniature-mass spectrometer technology first developed for the International Space Station (ISS). The company entered into an unfunded Space Act Agreement with NASA to develop this product and quickly realized commercial utility of such a device and began parallel development of a terrestrial unit to be deployed in the security, healthcare, and industrial markets. 1st Detect offers the Miniature Chemical Detector, a breakthrough device in the mass spectrometer market that fills a niche by being highly accurate, lightweight, battery-powered, durable and inexpensive. The 1st Detect ion trap based design is roughly the size of a shoe box, weighs approximately 12 pounds, and only requires 12-volt battery power. Additionally, the Miniature Chemical Detector provides rapid substance reading, capable of detecting residues and vapors from explosives, chemical warfare agents, toxic chemicals, food and beverage contamination, illicit drugs and pollution. It is also very sensitive, which reduces the amount of false positive alarms compared to competing products. 1st Detect's proprietary ion trap technology allows for the device's portability, versatility, sensitivity, durability, efficiency and low cost.

Axios Mobile Assets Corp. (TSX:AXA.V) is a supply chain logistics company that is rapidly becoming a key supplier of pooled pallets, primarily to the perishable food industry. The Company's proprietary pallet-based tracking and information system delivers actionable data to help improve supply chain visibility and food safety. Unique attributes of the system include lower total cost, high biosecurity standards, real-time data and lighter weight. Axios is the only pallet pooler in the world with SQF certification in the Provision of Sanitation and Hygiene Services category.

bioMerieux (Paris:BIM.PA) designs, develops, manufactures, and markets in vitro diagnostic systems for clinical and industrial applications. The company's diagnostic systems consist of reagents and consumables used to conduct biological tests, for use in performing screening, diagnostic assistance, prognosis, and treatment monitoring; instruments, platforms, or autoanalyzers used for automated testing at high or low throughputs; software to process analyses and systems to interpret the biological test results; and related services, such as the installation and maintenance of instruments, user training, or the audit of laboratory workflows. It offers diagnostic systems for clinical applications, and for industrial applications, including the analysis of microbiological manufacturing, such as food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. The company markets and sells its products through a network of distributors to private-sector analysis laboratories, hospital laboratories, blood banks, and physician office laboratories; food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics industries; and independent quality-control laboratories. It has operations in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, North America, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America. The company was formerly known as B-D Mérieux and changed its name to bioMérieux SA. The company was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Marcy l'Etoile, France. bioMérieux SA is a subsidiary of Institut Mérieux. FOOD SAFETY: bioMérieux Industry continually innovates to bring you instruments, reagents and services to help you better meet your needs and improve food safety & quality.

EAU Technologies, Inc. (OTC:EAUI) is the leading provider of EMPOWERED WATER™ - Electrolyzed Oxidative (EO) and Electrolyzed Reductive (ER) water equipment for high-volume, industrial and commercial applications. Our breakthrough technology is revolutionizing food safety and the way businesses think about cleaning and disinfecting with highly effective green technology without toxicity. Application trials in the following areas have validated the effectiveness of Empowered Water™: Meat and Poultry Processing; Produce Processing; Carpet Cleaning; Surface Sanitizing of Food Prep areas; Sanitizing in Hospitals; Mold Remediation; Pathogen Reduction in Greenhouses; Dairy drinking water (improve rumen function); Wound Treatment. EAU continues to explore new applications of our core technology where the application produces a good ROI for customers.

Emerson Electric Co (NYSE:EMR) based in St. Louis, Missouri (USA), is a global leader in bringing technology and engineering together to provide innovative solutions for customers in industrial, commercial and consumer markets around the world. The company is comprised of five business segments: Process Management, Industrial Automation, Network Power, Climate Technologies and Commercial & Residential Solutions. Food Safety Controllers

LexaGene Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: LXXGF; TSX-V: LXG) is a biotechnology company that develops genetic analyzers for pathogen detection and other molecular markers for on-site rapid testing in veterinary diagnostics, food safety and for use in open-access markets such as clinical research, agricultural testing and biodefense. End-users simply need to collect a sample, load it onto the instrument with a sample preparation cartridge, enter sample ID and press 'go'. The LX Analyzer delivers excellent sensitivity, specificity, and breadth of detection and can return results in about 1 hour. The unique open-access feature is designed for custom testing so that end-users can load their own real-time PCR assays onto the instrument to target any genetic target of interest.

Luminex Corporation (NasdaqGS: LMNX) is committed to applying its passion for innovation toward creating breakthrough solutions to improve health and advance science. The company is transforming global healthcare and life-science research through the development, manufacturing and marketing of proprietary instruments and assays utilizing xMAP® open-architecture multi-analyte platform, MultiCode® real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR), and multiplex PCR-based technologies, that deliver cost-effective rapid results to clinicians and researchers. Luminex's technology is commercially available worldwide and in use in leading clinical laboratories, as well as major pharmaceutical, diagnostic, biotechnology and life-science companies. Luminex is meeting the needs of customers in markets as diverse as clinical diagnostics, pharmaceutical drug discovery, biomedical research including genomic and proteomic research, personalized medicine, biodefense research and food safety.

Neogen Corp. (NasdaqGS:NEOG) develops and markets products dedicated to food and animal safety. The company's Food Safety Division markets dehydrated culture media, and diagnostic test kits to detect foodborne bacteria, natural toxins, genetic modifications, food allergens, drug residues, plant diseases and sanitation concerns. Neogen's Animal Safety Division markets a complete line of diagnostics, veterinary instruments, veterinary pharmaceuticals, nutritional supplements, disinfectants, and rodenticides.

Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc. (NasdaqGS:PACB) offers the PacBio® RS II Sequencing System to help scientists solve genetically complex problems. Based on its novel Single Molecule, Real-Time (SMRT®) Sequencing technology, the Company's products enable: targeted sequencing to more comprehensively characterize genetic variations; de novo genome assembly to more fully identify, annotate and decipher genomic structures; and DNA base modification identification to help characterize epigenetic regulation and DNA damage. By providing access to information that was previously inaccessible, Pacific Biosciences enables scientists to increase their understanding of biological systems. Currently, our focus is on applications for clinical, basic and agricultural research, with potential uses in molecular diagnostics, drug discovery and development, food safety, forensics, biosecurity and biofuels.

PURE Bioscience (OTC: PURE) is focused on developing and commercializing our proprietary antimicrobial products primarily in the food safety arena -- providing solutions to the health and environmental challenges of pathogen and hygienic control. Our technology platform is based on patented stabilized ionic silver, and our initial products contain silver dihydrogen citrate, or SDC. SDC is a broad-spectrum, non-toxic antimicrobial agent, which offers 24-hour residual protection and formulates well with other compounds. As a platform technology, SDC is distinguished from existing products in the marketplace because of its superior efficacy, reduced toxicity and the inability of bacteria to form a resistance to it. PURE is headquartered in El Cajon, California (San Diego metropolitan area).

PuriCore plc (LSE::PURI.L) develops and commercializes solutions to control the spread of infectious pathogens for human and animal health. It operates through Food & Agriculture and Health Sciences segments. The company offers Sterilox Fresh System, a food-safe sanitizer that kills harmful pathogens on contact to protect against cross contamination in fresh retail produce; ProduceFresh, a food-safe sanitizer in a bottled concentrate format; FloraFresh system to control bacterial growth in floral water to keep buckets clean and flowers hydrated for use in supermarket and floral chains; and ActiVita Agriculture System, a fungicidal crop protector for use on food crops, including wheat, rice, and maize. PuriCore plc is headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania.

Vivione Biosciences Inc. (TSX:VBI.V) is a biosciences company focused on the commercialization of its proprietary RAPID-B platform; an integrated platform of hardware, software and reagents that quickly and accurately identify, quantify and qualify bacteria and other pathogens in key food & water safety, clinical, industrial and oil & gas environments.

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