Innovative Food - IVFH STOCK NEWS

Innovative Food Holdings (OTCQB: IVFH), a national gourmet specialty foods seller, announced an expansion of its gourmet cheese program with a top 10 U.S. retail partner. The expansion includes a 35% increase in store count and doubling of SKU count in the initial stores.

The company has shown operational improvements since launch, including enhanced labor efficiency, waste reduction, and lower cost of goods as the program scales. The retailer has expressed strong satisfaction with the program's performance, citing it as a key driver of their strategic KPIs.

While IVFH doesn't expect the new SKUs and stores to match the original set's productivity, management views this expansion as a significant growth opportunity and validation of the partnership's success.

Innovative Food Holdings (OTCQB: IVFH) has acquired LoCo Food Distribution 's assets for $357,699, comprising a $304,269 upfront payment and a $53,430 performance-based earnout. The acquisition, completed through IVFH's subsidiary Golden Organics, includes $187,000 in net PP&E and requires a $375,000 working capital investment.

LoCo Foods, generating approximately $4.7 million in trailing twelve-month sales, serves over 200 customers along the Rocky Mountains' front range. The business will relocate from Fort Collins to Denver in March 2025, consolidating with Golden Organics' operations. This move is expected to generate significant savings in lease and logistics expenses, as 80% of LoCo's customers are in Denver.

The acquisition brings 500+ local Colorado items to IVFH's catalog and expands their customer base, particularly in retail where three large national retail chains represent 56% of LoCo's revenue. The company expects the deal to be EPS accretive in 2025, despite transition costs in the first half of the year.

Innovative Food Holdings (OTCQB: IVFH) announced three major corporate updates: a name change to Harvest Group Holdings, stockholder approval for a reverse stock split, and a $3.25 million private placement. The company plans to execute a reverse stock split at a ratio between 1:3 and 1:7 to meet Nasdaq listing requirements.

The private placement involves issuing 2,031,250 shares at $1.60 per share, primarily to company insiders. The proceeds will support working capital and general corporate purposes. These strategic moves are part of IVFH's preparation for uplisting to Nasdaq, targeted for the first half of 2025.

The rebranding follows significant operational changes, including the divestment or closure of eight entities and the launch of new retail and drop-ship businesses. The new name reflects the company's focus on delivering fresh and artisanal products from source.

Innovative Food Holdings (OTCQB: IVFH) has completed the acquisition of Golden Organics for $1.58 million, comprising $1.23 million in cash and a $350,000 seller's note. The deal includes inventory valued at $1.23 million and $130,000 in property and equipment. Golden Organics brings over 800 certified organic products and more than 200 customer accounts to IVFH's portfolio. The Denver-based company has shown strong performance with a 22% CAGR since 2018 and trailing-twelve-month revenues of $6.8 million. The acquisition aims to enhance IVFH's product offerings, sourcing capabilities, and regional presence while creating cross-selling opportunities and operational synergies.

Innovative Food Holdings (IVFH) reported Q3 2024 financial results with revenue of $17.0 million, up 0.3% year-over-year. Specialty Foodservice revenue increased 5.5%, while eCommerce revenue decreased 38.6%. The company achieved GAAP net income from continuing operations of $1.3 million, compared to $0.1 million in Q3 2023. Gross margin declined 158 basis points to 25.2%. Adjusted EBITDA reached $997 thousand, up from $921 thousand last year. The company's Q4 core foodservice business has grown more than 25% through November 9th, and the acquisition of Golden Organics remains on track.

Innovative Food Holdings (OTCQB: IVFH), a national seller of gourmet specialty foods, has scheduled an earnings call to discuss their Q3 2024 financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2024. The investor call will take place on November 13, 2024, at 12:00 pm Eastern Time. Management will host a Q&A session following the results presentation. Participants can join via Zoom or phone, with the company recommending Zoom attendance for those planning to ask questions due to the platform's 'raise hand' feature.

Innovative Food Holdings (IVFH) announced the fulfillment of its largest-ever purchase order through a new partnership with a top 10 U.S. retailer. The milestone $676,000 order for gourmet cheese represents a twentyfold increase in cheese production compared to two weeks prior. To support this expansion, IVFH installed four new high-efficiency packaging machines. The company expects significant revenue growth in Q4 2024, with profits from this partnership anticipated to materialize in early 2025 due to initial startup costs.

Innovative Food Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: IVFH) has announced the acquisition of Golden Organics, a Denver-based specialty distributor, for $1.75 million. The deal includes $1.4 million in cash and a $350,000 5-year seller's note. Golden Organics, founded in 1994, specializes in organic dry-good specialty food products in the Rocky Mountain region. The company has shown impressive growth with a 22% CAGR since 2018 and $6.8 million in trailing-twelve-month revenue.

The acquisition brings significant benefits to IVFH, including:

• Over 200 new customers across the U.S.
• 800+ new organic products
• International sourcing expertise
• Cost advantages on overlapping products

Innovative Food Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: IVFH) has announced the sale of its igourmet.com business for $700,000 in cash, with $175,000 due 30 days after closing. The deal also includes the assumption of approximately $350,000 in gift card liabilities. This transaction is part of IVFH's strategic stabilization plan to divest assets that don't align with its more profitable foodservice business.

CEO Bill Bennett stated that the proceeds will be invested in the company's new retailer business, focusing on automating gourmet cheese processing to reduce costs. IVFH aims to leverage its expertise in gourmet cheese within a more profitable sales channel, expecting significant improvements in both top and bottom line performance.