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Sweetgreen (NYSE: SG) is on a mission to build healthy communities by connecting people to real food. Since 2007, the brand has reimagined what fast food can be: fresh, flavorful, and built on real relationships with growers. Born at the farmers market, Sweetgreen’s supply chain now spans the country, still rooted in relationships with local farmers and growers. That foundation continues to guide its seasonal, chef-crafted menus across more than 285 locations nationwide, creating spaces where food, people and purpose come together.

Eat. Energize. That’s the Freshii mantra. Freshii is a health casual restaurant concept that serves fresh food designed to energize people on the go. The brand mission is to help citizens of the world live better by making healthy food convenient and affordable. With a diverse and completely customizable menu of salads, wraps, bowls, burritos, soup, fresh pressed juices, smoothies, frozen yogurt, served in a modern and eco-friendly environment, Freshii caters to every dietary need, preference and type of taste buds. Freshii operates hundreds of locations in cities and countries around the world. Freshii restaurants can be found in all types of locations from cosmopolitan cities, malls, college campuses, suburb neighborhoods, fitness clubs, airports and small towns. Find the nearest Freshii: http://www.freshii.com. Keep in touch with Freshii on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freshii. Follow Freshii on Twitter and Instagram: @freshii Learn about Freshii Founder & CEO Matthew Corrin: http://nsb.com/speakers/matthew-corrin/

We make it easy to eat well – without overthinking it. Founded in 2013 by Shiri Avnery, PhD, and Ashwin Cheriyan, Thistle helps people get and stay healthy while improving the sustainability of the food system. Thistle delivers fully prepared, healthy-by-default meals, snacks, desserts, and organic cold-pressed juices. Designed by nutritionists, meals are rooted in scientific, evidence-based nutrition and focus on real whole foods, high protein and fiber, balanced macronutrients, and exceptional nutritional diversity to support long-term health and longevity. With fresh deliveries each week, Thistle puts healthy eating on autopilot – no prep, no tracking, no guesswork – while proving that a deeply nourishing, planet-friendly diet can also be incredibly delicious. We partner with local food rescue nonprofits to fight hunger and reduce food waste, and we’re proud to be recognized for our impact: Newsweek ranked us in the 2025 Excellence Index 1000, Inc. named us one of the fastest-growing companies in America in 2024, and in 2022 we received their Best in Business award for excellence in food and sustainability. Thistle delivers to major cities on the West and East Coasts and is rapidly expanding nationwide to make healthy eating accessible, craveable, and part of everyday life.