CHICAGO, May 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Whole Earth Brands, Inc. (the “Company” or “we” or “our”) (Nasdaq: FREE), a global food company enabling healthier lifestyles through premium plant-based sweeteners, flavor enhancers and other foods, today announced its financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2024. First Quarter Highlights Consolidated revenue of $129.5 million, a decrease of 2.2% on a reported basis... Read More

NEW YORK , March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kuehn Law , PLLC, a shareholder litigation law firm, is investigating potential claims related to the below-listed proposed mergers. Kuehn Law may seek additional disclosures or other relief on behalf of the shareholders of these companies. Kuehn Law is investigating whether the Boards of the below companies 1) acted to maximize shareholder value, 2) failed to disclose material... Read More

CHICAGO, March 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Whole Earth Brands, Inc. (the “Company” or “we” or “our”) (Nasdaq: FREE), a global food company enabling healthier lifestyles through premium plant-based sweeteners, flavor enhancers and other foods, today announced its financial results for its fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023. Full Year Highlights Consolidated revenue of $550.9 million, an increase of 2.3% on... Read More

Whole Earth Brands, Inc. (Nasdaq: FREE) NEW YORK , Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Moore Law PLLC, a law firm focusing on securities litigation located on Wall Street in downtown New York City, is investigating potential claims concerning whether the following proposed merger is fair to shareholders. Moore Law may seek increased consideration, additional disclosures, or other relief on behalf of the shareholders of these... Read More

NEW YORK , Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kuehn Law , PLLC, a shareholder litigation law firm, is investigating potential claims related to the below-listed proposed mergers. Kuehn Law may seek additional disclosures or other relief on behalf of the shareholders of these companies. Kuehn Law is investigating whether the Boards of the below companies 1) acted to maximize shareholder value, 2) failed to disclose material... Read More

Whole Earth Brands shareholders to receive $4.875 per share in an all-cash transaction Represents a 56% premium over the Company’s share price at market close on June 23, 2023 prior to receiving Sababa’s initial $4.00 per share bid Transaction concludes the Company’s evaluation of strategic alternatives CHICAGO and MIAMI, Feb. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Whole Earth Brands, Inc. (the “Company” or “we” or “our”) (Nasdaq:... Read More

Third Consecutive Quarter of Margin Improvement Flavors & Ingredients Achieves Another Quarter of Record Sales CHICAGO, Nov. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Whole Earth Brands, Inc . (the “Company” or “we” or “our”) (Nasdaq: FREE), a global food company enabling healthier lifestyles through premium plant-based sweeteners, flavor enhancers and other foods, today announced its financial results for its third quarter ended... Read More

CHICAGO, Oct. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Whole Earth Brands, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: FREE), a global food company enabling healthier lifestyles through premium plant-based sweeteners, flavor enhancers and other foods, today announced it will release its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023 before the market opens on Thursday, November 9, 2023. The Company will host a conference call and... Read More

Sequential Margin Improvement Momentum Continues Flavors & Ingredients Achieves Record Quarterly Sales CHICAGO, Aug. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Whole Earth Brands, Inc. (the “Company” or “we” or “our”) (Nasdaq: FREE), a global food company enabling healthier lifestyles through premium plant-based sweeteners, flavor enhancers and other foods, today announced its financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2023.... Read More

CHICAGO, July 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Whole Earth Brands, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: FREE), a global food company enabling healthier lifestyles through premium plant-based sweeteners, flavor enhancers and other foods, today announced it will release its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023 before the market opens on Wednesday, August 9, 2023. The Company will host a conference call and webcast... Read More

Special Committee of the Board continues to evaluate potential strategic alternatives Rajish Ohri and Jeffrey Robinson appointed as Interim Co-CEOs CHICAGO, July 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Whole Earth Brands, Inc. (the “Company” or “we” or “our”) (Nasdaq: FREE), a global food company enabling healthier lifestyles through premium plant-based sweeteners, flavor enhancers and other foods, today announced that the Board of... Read More

CHICAGO, July 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Whole Earth Brands, Inc. (the “Company” or “we” or “our”) (Nasdaq: FREE), a global food company enabling healthier lifestyles through premium plant-based sweeteners, flavor enhancers and other foods, today announced that the special committee (the “Special Committee”) of the Company’s board of directors has retained Jefferies LLC as financial advisor to assist the Special Committee... Read More

CHICAGO, June 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Whole Earth Brands, Inc. (the “Company” or “we” or “our”) (Nasdaq: FREE), a global food company enabling healthier lifestyles through premium plant-based sweeteners, flavor enhancers and other foods, today confirmed the receipt of a non-binding proposal from Sababa Holdings FREE, LLC (“Sababa”) to acquire all of the outstanding shares of the Company’s common stock that it does not... Read More

CHICAGO, May 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Whole Earth Brands, Inc. (the “Company” or “we” or “our”) (Nasdaq: FREE), a global food company enabling healthier lifestyles through premium plant-based sweeteners, flavor enhancers and other foods, today announced its financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2023. The Company also reaffirmed fiscal year 2023 guidance. First Quarter 2023 Highlights Reported... Read More

Branded CPG International Regions to be Operated Collectively Under New Leadership Nigel Willerton, Founder of Wholesome Sweeteners, Named as President and COO of Branded CPG North America Region Rajnish Ohri, Formerly VP and MD of Branded CPG IMEA Region, Named as President and COO of Branded CPG International Region Jeffrey Robinson will continue to serve as President and COO of Flavors & Ingredients Bernardo Fiaux, Former... Read More

CHICAGO, April 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Whole Earth Brands, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: FREE), a global food company enabling healthier lifestyles through premium plant-based sweeteners, flavor enhancers and other foods, today announced it will release its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2023 before the market opens on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. The Company will host a conference call and webcast... Read More

CHICAGO, March 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Whole Earth Brands, Inc. (the “Company” or “we” or “our”) (Nasdaq: FREE), a global food company enabling healthier lifestyles through premium plant-based sweeteners, flavor enhancers and other foods, today announced its financial results for its fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2022. The Company also provided 2023 guidance. Full Year Highlights Reported consolidated... Read More

CHICAGO, Feb. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Whole Earth Brands, Inc . (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: FREE), a global food company enabling healthier lifestyles through premium plant-based sweeteners, flavor enhancers and other foods, today announced it will release its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2022 before the market opens on Monday, March 13, 2023. The Company will host a conference... Read More

Regenerative Organic Certified sugar helps build soil health, sequester carbon, and ensure fair treatment of farm workers Products now available at all Whole Foods Market locations nationally CHICAGO, Jan. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Whole Earth Brands, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: FREE) a global food company enabling... Read More

Albert Manzone Stepping Down as CEO; Michael Franklin to Serve as Interim CEO Reaffirms Full Year 2022 Guidance CHICAGO, Dec. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Whole Earth Brands, Inc . (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: FREE) a global food company enabling healthier lifestyles through premium plant-based sweeteners, flavor enhancers and other foods, today announced that Chief Executive Officer Albert Manzone will step down as CEO and... Read More

CHICAGO, Nov. 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Whole Earth Brands, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: FREE), a global food company enabling healthier lifestyles through premium plant-based sweeteners, flavor enhancers and other foods, today announced that Chief Executive Officer Albert Manzone and Chief Financial Officer Duane Portwood will host a virtual fireside chat at the Canaccord Genuity AgriFood Tech Innovation Virtual Forum... Read More

Reported revenue growth of 4.9%; constant currency revenue growth of 8.1%, supported by strong performance across both segments On track to deliver approximately $40 million of pricing and cost savings to offset inflationary and currency pressures Full year guidance updated for sales momentum and currency impact CHICAGO, Nov. 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Whole Earth Brands, Inc. (the “Company” or “we” or “our”) (Nasdaq:... Read More

Whole Earth Brands, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: FREE), a global food company enabling healthier lifestyles through premium plant-based sweeteners, flavor enhancers and other foods, today announced it will release its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2022 before the market opens on Wednesday, November 9, 2022. The Company will host a conference call and webcast to discuss third quarter 2022... Read More

Whole Earth Brands, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: FREE), a global food company enabling healthier lifestyles through premium plant-based sweeteners, flavor enhancers and other foods, today announced the appointment of Michael Franklin to the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”), effective August 25, 2022. Following Mr. Franklin’s appointment, the Board will consist of eight members. Irwin D. Simon, Executive Chairman,... Read More

8.5% constant currency revenue growth, supported by strong performance across both segments with price actions and volume gains Whole Earth Brands, Inc. (the “Company” or “we” or “our”) (Nasdaq: FREE), a global food company enabling healthier lifestyles through premium plant-based sweeteners, flavor enhancers and other foods, today announced its financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2022. The Company also... Read More

Whole Earth Brands, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: FREE) a global food company enabling healthier lifestyles through premium plant-based sweeteners, flavor enhancers and other foods, today announced that Chief Executive Officer Albert Manzone and Chief Financial Officer Duane Portwood will host a fireside chat at the Canaccord Genuity 42 nd Annual Growth Conference on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at 11:30 am ET. The live audio... Read More

Swerve, a leading manufacturer and marketer of zero-sugar, keto-friendly, and plant-based sweeteners and baking mixes, today celebrates its place as the top-selling baking pouch, with a consumer-requested range of sweetener products and pack formats set to debut from the company this year as data shows more U.S. households are... Read More

Whole Earth Brands, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: FREE), a global food company enabling healthier lifestyles through premium plant-based sweeteners, flavor enhancers and other foods, today announced it will release its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022 before the market opens on Tuesday, August 9, 2022. The Company will host a conference call and webcast to discuss second quarter 2022 financial... Read More

Whole Earth Brands, Inc. (Nasdaq: FREE), a global food company enabling healthier lifestyles through premium plant-based sweeteners, flavor enhancers and other foods, today announced 12 strategic, measurable goals that will guide the company’s environmental, social, and governance (ESG) framework through the year 2030. Centered on three pillars – producing sustainably, supporting thriving workers and communities, and... Read More

Whole Earth Brands, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: FREE) a global food company enabling healthier lifestyles through premium plant-based sweeteners, flavor enhancers and other foods, today announced that it completed an amendment, effective June 15, 2022, to its amended and restated credit agreement (the “Agreement”) with its lenders. The Agreement was amended to (i) reflect a $50 million increase in the size of the Company’s... Read More

Whole Earth Brands, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: FREE) a global food company enabling healthier lifestyles through premium plant-based sweeteners, flavor enhancers and other foods, today announced that Chief Executive Officer Albert Manzone and Chief Financial Officer Duane Portwood will participate in the Jefferies Consumer Conference. The on-demand audio webcast of the presentation will be accessible in the News & Events... Read More

Whole Earth Brands, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: FREE) a global food company enabling healthier lifestyles through premium plant-based sweeteners, flavor enhancers and other foods, today announced that Chief Executive Officer Albert Manzone and Chief Financial Officer Duane Portwood will host a fireside chat at the Cowen 6 th Annual Future of the Consumer Conference: Sustainable Growth for a New Ecosystem on Wednesday, May... Read More

Whole Earth Brands, Inc . (the “Company” or “we” or “our”) (Nasdaq: FREE), a global food company enabling healthier lifestyles through premium plant-based sweeteners, flavor enhancers and other foods, today announced its financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2022. The Company also reaffirmed fiscal year 2022 guidance. First Quarter Highlights Reported consolidated revenue growth of 23%, including a full... Read More

Whole Earth Brands, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: FREE), today announced it will release its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022 before the market opens on Tuesday, May 10, 2022. The Company will host a conference call and webcast to discuss first quarter 2022 financial results at 8:30 AM Eastern Time on the same day hosted by Albert Manzone (Chief Executive Officer) and Duane Portwood (Chief... Read More

Whole Earth Brands, Inc. (the “Company” or “we” or “our”) (Nasdaq: FREE), a global food company enabling healthier lifestyles through premium plant-based sweeteners, flavor enhancers and other foods, today announced its financial results for its fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2021. The Company also provided initial 2022 guidance. Full Year Highlights Reported consolidated revenue growth of 79%, including... Read More

Whole Earth Brands, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: FREE), today announced that Chief Executive Office Albert Manzone and Chief Financial Officer Duane Portwood will host a fireside chat at the 34th Annual Virtual Roth Conference on Tuesday, March 15 th , 2022. The live audio webcast will be accessible in the News & Events section on the Company's Investor Relations website at investor.wholeearthbrands.com . An archived replay... Read More

Whole Earth Brands, Inc. (Nasdaq: FREE), a global food company enabling healthier lifestyles, today announced the launch of its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) framework and strategic goal areas. Centered on three pillars – producing sustainably, supporting thriving workers and communities, and enabling healthier lifestyles – the Whole Earth Brands ESG framework seeks to further and positively influence a host of... Read More

Whole Earth Brands, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: FREE), a global food company enabling healthier lifestyles, today announced the appointment of Duane Portwood as Chief Financial Officer, effective January 10, 2022. Mr. Portwood will report to Whole Earth Brand’s Chief Executive Officer, Albert Manzone. Mr. Manzone stated, “We are thrilled to welcome Duane as our new Chief Financial Officer. He adds tremendous strategic and... Read More

Whole Earth Brands, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: FREE), a global food company enabling healthier lifestyles, today announced that management will participate in a fireside chat at the 2022 ICR Conference on Monday, January 10th at 2:00 pm ET. The live audio webcast will be accessible in the News & Events section on the Company's Investor Relations website at investor.wholeearthbrands.com. An archived replay of the webcast... Read More

Whole Earth Brands, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: FREE), a global food company enabling healthier lifestyles, today announced that Albert Manzone, Chief Executive Officer, will host a presentation at the Canaccord Genuity AgriFood Tech Innovations Virtual Forum on Thursday, December 2 nd at 12:30 pm ET. The live audio webcast will be accessible in the News & Events section on the Company's Investor Relations website at... Read More

Whole Earth Brands, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: FREE), a global food company enabling healthier lifestyles, today announced that Albert Manzone, Chief Executive Officer and Brian Litman, Chief Accounting Officer will host a presentation at the Jefferies Virtual West Coast Consumer Conference on Wednesday, November 17 th at 4:30 pm ET. The live audio webcast will be accessible in the News & Events section on the Company's... Read More

Reported Third Quarter Consolidated Revenue Growth of 92.4%, Including Strategic Acquisitions Third Quarter Organic Constant Currency Revenue Growth of 6.1% Including Acquisitions in Both Periods Third Quarter Branded CPG Proforma Organic Constant Currency Revenue Growth of 7.6% vs 2020 and 14.3% on a Two-year Stacked Basis (versus Third Quarter 2019) Largely Due to Strong Volume Third Quarter Operating Income of $13.5... Read More

Whole Earth Brands, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: FREE), today announced it will release its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2021 before the market opens on Tuesday, November 9, 2021. The Company will host a conference call and webcast to discuss third quarter 2021 financial results at 8:30 AM Eastern Time on the same day hosted by Albert Manzone (Chief Executive Officer) and Brian Litman (Chief... Read More

Whole Earth Brands, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: FREE), a global food company enabling healthier lifestyles, today announced that Andy Rusie, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, will resign from the position effective October 8, 2021 in order to pursue other business interests outside the CPG industry. Albert Manzone, Chief Executive Officer of Whole Earth Brands, stated, "On behalf of the Board and our entire team, I... Read More

Whole Earth Brands, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: FREE), today announced that Chief Executive Office Albert Manzone and Chief Financial Officer Andy Rusie will be participating in the following virtual investor events in September: Barclays Global Consumer Staples Conference – Wednesday, September 8, 2021. The company will be participating in meetings only; interested investors are encouraged to contact their Barclays... Read More

Second Quarter Branded CPG Segment Revenue Growth of 130%, Reflecting Strategic Acquisitions of Swerve and Wholesome Second Quarter Branded CPG Segment Proforma Organic Constant Currency Revenue Grew 15% on a Two-year Stacked Basis (versus Second Quarter 2019) Second Quarter Operating Income of $6.0 Million and Record Adjusted EBITDA of $22.0 Million Whole Earth Brands, Inc. (the “Company” or “we” or “our”) (Nasdaq: FREE), a... Read More

Whole Earth Brands, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: FREE), today announced that Chief Executive Office Albert Manzone and Chief Financial Officer Andy Rusie will host a presentation at the Canaccord Genuity 41 st Annual Growth Conference on Wednesday, August 11 th at 4:00 PM ET. The live audio webcast will be accessible in the News & Events section on the Company's Investor Relations website at investor.wholeearthbrands.com.... Read More

Whole Earth Brands, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: FREE), today announced it will release its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2021 before the market opens on Monday, August 9, 2021. The Company will host a conference call and webcast to discuss second quarter 2021 financial results at 8:30 AM Eastern Time on the same day hosted by Albert Manzone (Chief Executive Officer) and Andy Rusie (Chief Financial... Read More

Whole Earth Brands, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: FREE), today announced that Chief Executive Office Albert Manzone and Chief Financial Officer Andy Rusie will host a presentation at the Jefferies Virtual Consumer Conference on Wednesday, June 23 rd at 9:10 AM ET. The live audio webcast will be accessible in the News & Events section on the Company's Investor Relations website at investor.wholeearthbrands.com . An archived... Read More

First Quarter Branded CPG Segment Revenue Growth of 103%, Reflecting Strategic Acquisitions of Swerve and Wholesome; Both Acquisitions are Fully Integrated First Quarter Branded CPG Segment Proforma Organic Constant Currency Revenue Growth of 10% CHICAGO, May 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Whole Earth Brands, Inc. (the “Company” or “we” or “our”) (Nasdaq: FREE), a global food company enabling healthier lifestyles by providing... Read More

Whole Earth Brands, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: FREE), today announced it will release its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2021 before the market opens on Friday, May 14, 2021. The Company will host a conference call and webcast to discuss first quarter 2021 financial results at 8:30 AM Eastern Time on the same day hosted by Albert Manzone (Chief Executive Officer) and Andy Rusie (Chief Financial... Read More

Fourth Quarter 2020 Results Driven by 24.6% Revenue Growth in the Branded CPG Segment with Consolidated Net Revenue Growth of 10.1% Recently Completed Acquisitions of Swerve (November 2020) and Wholesome (February 2021) Provides Fiscal Year 2021 Guidance and Raises Long-Term Product Revenue Growth Target Whole Earth Brands, Inc. (the “Company” or “we” or “our”) (Nasdaq: FREE), a global food company enabling healthier... Read More

Whole Earth Brands, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: FREE), today announced that Chief Executive Office Albert Manzone and Chief Financial Officer Andy Rusie will host a fireside chat at the 33rd Annual Virtual Roth Conference on Wednesday, March 17 th at 10:30 AM ET. The live audio webcast will be accessible in the News & Events section on the Company's Investor Relations website at investor.wholeearthbrands.com . An archived... Read More

Whole Earth Brands, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: FREE), today announced it will release its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 30, 2020, as well as provide its outlook for 2021, before the market opens on Tuesday, March 16, 2021. The Company will host a conference call and webcast to discuss fourth quarter and full year 2020 financial results at 8:30 AM Eastern Time on the same day hosted... Read More

Whole Earth Brands , Inc . (the “Company” or “Whole Earth Brands”) (Nasdaq: FREE), a global food company enabling healthier lifestyles by providing access to premium plant-based sweeteners, flavor enhancers and other foods through a diverse portfolio of trusted brands and delicious products, today announced that it has completed its accretive acquisition of all of the issued and outstanding capital stock of WSO Investments,... Read More