AgriFORCE Growing Systems Completes Acquisition of Food Production & Processing IP from Manna Nutritional Group (MNG)
18 May 2022 - 11:00PM
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AgriFORCE Growing Systems Ltd.
(“the Company”) (NASDAQ:
AGRI; AGRIW), an intellectual property (IP)-focused AgTech
company dedicated to advancing sustainable cultivation and crop
processing across multiple verticals, today announced it has
completed the previously announced acquisition of the intellectual
property of Manna Nutritional Group (MNG). The IP encompasses
patent-pending technologies to naturally process and convert grain,
pulses and root vegetables, resulting in low-starch, low-sugar,
high-protein, fiber-rich baking flour products, as well as a wide
range of breakfast cereals, juices, natural sweeteners and baking
enhancers. The core process is covered under a pending patent
application in the U.S. and key international markets.
Independent lab testing indicates that MNG’s
soft white wheat baking flour contains over 30 times the fiber, 3
times the protein, and more than 80% less starch than conventional
flour without compromising taste, texture and quality[1]. The
Company’s initial focus is on wheat, in which the flour has
applications for baked goods, breads and snacks.
As further announced earlier this year, the
Company is on track to pilot test its first branded product in the
specialty flour category under the brand un(Think) Foods with
businesses and consumers later this year. The un(Think) brand aims
to evolve the way people think about their favorite foods and
create a new standard for nutrition.
The Company has also completed the engineering
work for small-scale manufacturing and has begun preparation for
planned production in Saskatchewan, Canada, with initial operations
expected to commence in second half of 2022.
“We are excited to close on the acquisition of the MNG
intellectual property, as it allows us to launch innovative
consumer products that leverage our broad industry expertise and
expanding multinational footprint,” said AgriFORCE CEO Ingo
Mueller. “We have been working aggressively behind the scenes since
first announcing the planned acquisition and look forward to
launching our first product later this year. In addition to our own
branded products, we are in discussions with food manufacturers to
private label a variety of consumer products. We believe these
products address a multi-billion dollar, underserved market in the
all-natural flour, bakery and snack categories. Moreover, this
acquisition is aligned with our broader strategy of leveraging our
IP to meet the growing demand for healthy, delicious, and
nutritious foods”.
Dr. Stu Gordon, Board Member of Manna Nutritional Group,
explained, “AgriFORCE is an ideal partner as they bring broad
international capabilities and relationships across the industry to
accelerate the commercialization of the MNG IP. The extensive
market research conducted by AgriFORCE further validated the
consumer demand for nutritious, high fiber, high protein low
carbohydrate food products that do not compromise on taste
consumers expect.”
Additional details on the transaction are available in the
Company’s Form 8-K, which will be filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission and available on the Company’s website.
1. As per tests conducted by Eurofins Food Chemistry
Testing Madison, Inc.
About Manna Nutritional Group
LLCManna Nutritional Group LLC is a privately held
developmental stage firm based in Boise, Idaho. The Manna mission
is to transform the diet and health of consumers through their
unique process that naturally transforms grains, seeds and pulses
into delicious, nutritious, high-fiber, high-protein and
ultra-low-starch baking flours. The Manna team has created an
opportunity for consumers to have their cake (and bread, muffins
and more) in a new, delicious and nutritious way.
About AgriFORCEAgriFORCE
Growing Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: AGRI; AGRIW) is an AgTech company
focused on the development and acquisition of crop production
know-how and intellectual property augmented by advanced AgTech
facilities and solutions. Looking to serve the global market, the
Company’s current focus is on North America, Europe and Asia. The
AgriFORCE vision is to be a leader in delivering plant-based foods
and products through advanced and sustainable AgTech solution
platforms that make positive change in the world—from seed to
table. The AgriFORCE goal: Clean. Green. Better. Additional
information about AgriFORCE is available at:
www.agriforcegs.com.
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Company Contact:Ian PedersenTel: (604)
757-0952Email: ipedersen@agriforcegs.com
Investor Relations:Crescendo Communications,
LLCDavid Waldman/Natalya RudmanTel: (212) 671-1021Email:
AGRI@crescendo-ir.com
Media Relations:PeppercommKellyn Curtis /
Hannah Robbins Tel: (415) 633-3205Email:
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