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Board size increased from five to six members on recommendation of Nominating and Governance Committee.

Fred Halvin elected as new director effective May 1, 2026; initially not on any committees.

Halvin directed over 20 M&A transactions totaling approximately $8 billion at Hormel Foods.

Experience includes acquisitions like Planters, Columbus, Applegate, Skippy, and Muscle Milk.

Chairman and CEO Adam L. Michaels highlighted Halvin’s expertise in acquisitions and strategic growth for Company’s deli solutions vision.

Halvin expressed enthusiasm for Company’s growth in deli prepared foods category.

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The appointment of Fred Halvin to Mama’s Creations' Board strengthens governance with specialized food industry expertise, particularly in M&A and strategic growth. Halvin’s 35+ years at Hormel Foods, where he led $8 billion in transactions including key acquisitions, aligns directly with the Company’s vision to become a premier one-stop-shop deli solutions provider through vertical integration and brand expansion. Chairman Adam L. Michaels emphasized Halvin’s hands-on experience in identifying, valuing, and integrating acquisitions as immediately valuable. This addition signals proactive Board enhancement to support execution of the growth strategy in the rapidly expanding deli prepared foods category, potentially aiding future value creation for shareholders.

MAMA · Mama's Creations, Inc.

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