Save Foods, Inc. Increases Investment in Plantify Foods, Inc., Becoming Plantify Foods’ Largest Shareholder
03 October 2023 - 12:00AM
Save Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: SVFD) (FSE:80W) (“Save Foods” or the
“Company”), an agri-food tech company that focuses on sustainable
operations by significantly reducing the use of pesticides,
tackling N2O emissions, and producing clean-label, plant-based
food, announced today it purchased an additional 55,004,349 common
shares of Plantify Foods, Inc. (TSXV:PTFY) (“Plantify”), increasing
its interest in Plantify to 85,008,698 shares, or 23.13% of its
issued and outstanding share capital.
David Palach, CEO of Save Foods, Inc., expressed
his enthusiasm for this decision, stating, “We believe that
Plantify is a promising player in the food industry, known for its
dedication to high-quality, sustainable food production and its
diligent management team. By reducing the use of pesticides and
food waste, Save Foods contributes in a significant way, providing
more sustainable and healthier produce, aligning perfectly with
Plantify’s mission and core values. Save Foods continues to
recognize the potential synergies between the two companies and as
such has strengthened its position to become Plantify’s largest
shareholder.
I was personally very impressed by the quality
of Plantify's food and the dedicated management team. I recently
met with Suzette Ramcharan, Plantify’s new CEO, during her visit to
Israel and was greatly impressed by her diverse experience,
including capital markets. Additionally, Israel Berenshtein, a
director of our company and our representative on Plantify’s board
of directors, reported on the rapid global growth in interest and
sales of Plantify’s products. The decision to strengthen our
position in Plantify was based on our belief in Plantify’s
management’s abilities to achieve their goals and continue to
innovate clean label foods. Save Foods remains committed to its
vision of promoting eco-friendly agricultural practices and
advancing the future of food preservation and quality. We believe
that this increased commitment to Plantify reflects Save Foods'
dedication to creating value for its stockholders and fostering
partnerships that contribute to a more sustainable food
sector".
Ms. Ramcharan commented: “We are very pleased
with the continued support and encouragement from Save Foods, a
company that aligns with our mission of feeding our families better
food. Israel fosters innovation and forward-thinking, especially in
the food sector, as evidenced by companies like Save Foods, who are
not afraid to have large visions for creating a healthier and more
sustainable planet. We are very grateful to have Save Foods as a
strategic partner, we truly appreciate Mr. Palach’s visit to our
operations, and our discussions, and look forward to providing
updates on our growth initiatives as we continue to grow in new
markets, and push forward with our own R&D and innovation.”
About Save Foods:
Save Foods, Inc. is an innovative agri-food tech
company that through its three operational arms delivers integrated
solutions for improved safety, quality, and sustainability every
step of the way from field to fork. Save Foods Ltd., Save Foods’
majority-owned Israeli subsidiary, focuses on post-harvest
treatments in fruit and vegetables to control and prevent pathogen
contamination, significantly reduce the use of hazardous chemicals,
and prolong fresh produce’s shelf life. Nitrousink, Save Foods’
majority-owned Israeli subsidiary, contributes to tackling
greenhouse gas emissions, offering a pioneering solution to
mitigate N2O (nitrous oxide) emissions, a potent greenhouse gas
with 265 times the global warming impact of carbon dioxide.
Nitrousink aims to promote agricultural practices that are both
environmentally friendly and economically viable. Plantify Foods,
Save Foods’ minority-owned Canadian subsidiary listed on the TSXV,
offers a wide range of clean-label healthy food options that are
nutritious, gluten free, non-allergenic, use whole natural
ingredients, and are easy to prepare.
For more information on Save Foods Ltd. and
Nitrousink Ltd. visit our website: SAVE FOODS – SAVE FOODS
About Plantify Foods,
Inc.
Plantify Foods is committed to providing
consumers with nutritious, clean-label food options while
pioneering innovation in the food and beverage industry. The
Company has a simple mission: to ensure that everyone has access to
high quality food alternatives that are clean and healthy, are
nutritious and tasty, use whole natural ingredients, and are easy
to prepare.
Plantify Foods, through its wholly owned Israeli
subsidiary, currently sells its diverse range of products in
Israel, and is actively expanding its footprint across Europe and
North America. With its new manufacturing facility, the Company can
increase production and create new clean-label food products to
meet the growing demand of health-conscious consumers from all
walks of life.
If you have any questions or need more
information, feel free to reach out at ir@plantifyfoods.com.
For more information, visit Plantify’s website:
www.plantifyfoods.com
Forward-looking Statements:
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the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other
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“intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates” and similar
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forward-looking statements. Because such statements deal with
future events and are based on our current expectations, they are
subject to various risks and uncertainties. For example, the
Company is using forward-looking statements when it discusses the
potential synergies between Save Foods and Plantify, the rapid
global growth in interest and sales of Plantify’s products, and the
potential benefits Plantify can present to Save Foods. Additional
examples of forward-looking statements relate to the possibility of
securing additional business opportunities and pursuing new pilot
programs and commercial sales opportunities with members of the
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differ materially from those described in or implied by the
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contained or implied in this press release are subject to other
risks and uncertainties, including market conditions and the
satisfaction of all conditions to, and the closing of, the
offering, as well as those discussed under the heading “Risk
Factors” in Save Foods’ annual report on Form 10-K filed with the
SEC on March 27, 2023, and in any subsequent filings with the SEC.
Except as otherwise required by law, we undertake no obligation to
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Media & Investors Contact:Yana
Delmanyana@savefoods.co
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