Matthew C. McLean

Galaxy Nutritional Foods, Inc. manufactures cheese alternatives. The firm’s products include lactose intolerants, healthy lifestyle, gluten intolerants/celiac, soy allergies, lactose intolerants, healthy lifestyle, gluten intolerants/celiac, dairy allergies/sensitivities, vegans, lactose intolerants, healthy lifestyle, heart smarts and gluten intolerants/celiac. The company was founded by Angelo S. Morini in 1980 and is headquartered in North Kingstown, RI.

The Seasoned Palate, Inc. manufactures and distributes spices. It offers blends, desserts, spiced roasted salmon, and potato wedges. It was founded by Katherine Crawford Luber and Sara Mae Engram in January 2005 and is headquartered in Baltimore, MD

American Halal Co., Inc. engage in the production and distribution of natural, organic, and halal food brands. It offers frozen entrées to plant-based protein snacks. The company was founded by Adnan Durrani in August, 2010 and is headquartered in Stamford, CT.

SoapBox Soaps LLC engages in the provision of personal care products online. Its products include bar soap, liquid hand soap, hair care, body wash and bundles. The company was founded by Dave Simnick and Daniel Doll in 2010 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Smart Flour Foods LLC engages in the provision of gluten-free foods. Its products include frozen pizzas and pizza crust, foodservice products, and snack bites. The company is headquartered in Austin, TX.

Farmwise LLC engages in the distribution of food products. It offers veggie fries, veggie tots, veggie rings, chicken veggie, chicken veggie nuggets, chicken veggie tenders, and appetizers. The company was founded by David Peters and Cristina Peters in 2015 and is headquartered in Wellesley, MA.

Stonyfield Farm, Inc. produces and distributes organic yogurt and ice creams. The firm offers smoothies, cultured soy, frozen yogurt, ice creams and shift energy drink. The company was founded by Samuel Kaymen, Louise Kaymen and Gary Hirshberg in 1983 and is headquartered in Londonderry, NH.

Part of Wolverine World Wide, Inc., Sperry Top-Sider LLC is a company that manufactures men's footwear products. The company is based in Lexington, MA.

Loft Growth Partners (Loft Growth Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2001 by Andrew Whitman. The firm is headquartered in Boulder, Colorado.

Specialty Food Association, Inc. is a not-for-profit trade association that supports food artisans, importers, and entrepreneurs. The Specialty Food Association is based in New York, NY. Established in 1952, the association provides its 3,800 members with resources, knowledge, and connections to nurture their companies in an ever-evolving marketplace. The association owns and produces the Winter and Summer Fancy Food Shows and presents the Sofi™ Awards, which honor excellence in specialty food.

Part of Conagra Brands, Inc., Blake's All Natural Foods is a company that produces natural and organic frozen meals. The company is based in Concord, NH. Blake's All Natural Foods was acquired by Conagra Brands, Inc. on May 12, 2015 for $20.70 million.

Orgain LLC engaged in the provision of nutritional products. Its products include protein powder, vegan protein powder, grass fed whey protein, nutritional powders, collagen powders, keto protein powder, protein shakes, nutrition shakes, almond milk, kids shakes, protein bars, kids bars, and kids shakes. The company was founded by Andrew Abraham in 2009 and headquartered in Irvine, CA.

Thirsty Ventures, Inc. offers advisory services for product development, manufacturing, private label programs and positioning to bear brands. The company is headquartered in Salem, MA.

Nothing But Real, Inc. engages in processing and selling soft drinks. It offers organic mango pear, strawberry, blueberry, concord grape, and oatmeal yogurt. The company was founded by Helena Lumme and Mika Manninen in 2015 and is headquartered in Palm Beach Gardens, FL.

Cali'flour Foods LLC engages in the production of foods made from cauliflower. Its products include pizza crusts, flatbreads, crackers, and pasta. The company was founded by Amy Lacey in 2016 and is headquartered in Chico, CA.

The Intertwine Group LLC operates a platform that assists emerging food and beverage brands in their growth.

King Arthur Baking Co, Inc. is a private company that provides reliable recipes for baking. The company is based in Norwich, VT and was founded in 1790. The company offers a variety of products such as flour, ingredients, baking mixes, and kitchen tools that can be purchased online.