Coho Collective and Beyond Oil Announce Collaboration
Parties have executed a non-binding letter of intent to explore opportunities for increased sustainability and efficiency
Vancouver, British Columbia and Kibbutz Yifat, Israel--(August 9, 2022) - Coho Collective Kitchens Inc. (TSXV: COHO) ("Coho"), creator of Canada's premier commissary kitchens and food production spaces, and Beyond Oil Ltd. (CSE: BOIL) ("Beyond Oil" and, together with Coho, the "Companies"), a food-tech innovation company extending the life of frying oil, reducing costs and waste, are pleased to announce they have executed a non-binding letter of intent (the "LOI").
The LOI outlines Coho's anticipated collaboration with Beyond Oil, introducing Beyond Oil's fry oil product to its kitchens' frying systems to improve fry oil life and reduce oil waste. Upon completion of the tests, Beyond Oil and Coho may negotiate the terms of a definitive agreement, which will be led by Beyond Oil's distributor, TEJA Food Group ("TEJA").
"Coho was founded based on our passion for food. We are always exploring collaboration with outstanding food start-ups and restaurants that want to change the food industry," said Andrew Barnes, CEO of Coho Collective. "We aim to solve many of the problems facing small and medium-sized food companies and found Beyond Oil's solution to be compelling. Our hope is that this solution will bring leverage and added value for Coho's members, while helping them provide their customers with healthier and tastier food."
Beyond Oil and Coho expect to undertake the oil enhancement testing process at one of Coho's ghost kitchen facilities in late August. TEJA will lead the testing process and perform the filtration daily using the Beyond Oil powder. If the testing process is successful, Coho may elect to execute a definitive agreement with the parties.
"As Beyond Oil approaches commercialization, we are pleased to be working with Coho Collective Kitchens. Beyond Oil and Coho are two innovative companies that are not afraid to challenge conventions," said Dr. Tamir Gedo, CEO of Beyond Oil. "Coho is at the forefront of the rapidly growing ghost kitchen market, and we look forward to working with the Coho team. This collaboration is an additional strategic step for Beyond Oil and accelerates our commercialization and expansion into new markets, while continuing to change the face of the restaurant industry toward a more sustainable future."
"Coho is excited to introduce Beyond Oil's product into our kitchen network," added Barnes. "With operating costs impacted by inflation, we are looking for innovative ways to lower food costs for our community."
About Coho Collective Kitchens Inc.
Coho is a growth stage, community-driven, commercial real estate and food technology company that provides private and shared kitchen and production space to food companies from start-ups to restaurant groups seeking turnkey solutions and business services. Each of Coho's customers, called "Members", are revenue generating companies that have signed a membership agreement with Coho for an agreed upon term. The concept falls in line with a rapidly growing trend for delivery-only and/or virtual restaurant concepts. For more information about how Coho is growing and innovating in the commissary space, visit https://www.cohocommissary.com.
About Beyond Oil Ltd.
Beyond Oil is a developer and manufacturer of an innovative proprietary and patented formulation which reduces the free fatty acids from cooking oil to as low as 0.1% while preserving the oil's quality and nutritional values. Beyond Oil's unique technology and methodology integrate into customers' existing oil filtration systems by extending the life of frying oil, reducing costs and waste. For more information, visit: www.beyondoil.co.
About TEJA Food Group
TEJA Food Group is based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and continues to evolve and become a boutique food company that deals both in Canada and the United States. Their motto is Global Source: Local Values and they continue to add new items to their line up every month. Its focus has been food service, but it is expanding quickly into retail both traditional and the on-line world. The recent purchase of Canadian Trade House allows TEJA to expand into the C-store and hotel sectors covering the full range of customers. TEJA also continues to expand its product offerings keeping customer needs at the forefront of its development. Through its customer distribution channel, TEJA ultimately reaches over 20,000 restaurants and food service and retail companies in Canada and the United States. TEJA continues to expand its product offerings from traditional seafood to value added seafood, appetizers, premium proteins, breakfast offerings and a range of specialty retail products. For more information, visit: www.tejafoods.com
Coho's Contacts:
Andrew Barnes, Chief Executive Officer
andrew@cohocommissary.com
(778) 877-6513
Investor Relations
invest@cohocommissary.com
(604) 243-7355
Beyond Oil's Contacts:
Dr. Tamir Gedo, CEO and Director
info@beyondoil.co
(647) 691-9801
Caroline Sawamoto, Investor Relations
ir@beyondoil.co
(647) 691-9801
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