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Contract Manufacturing and Packaging Agreement - Annie's Enterprises Inc. and Chelten House Products Inc.

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CONTRACT MANUFACTURING AND PACKAGING AGREEMENT

 

Agreement dated as of May 29, 2009 by and between Annie's Enterprises, Inc. (d/b/a Annie's Naturals) ("Customer") and Chelten House Products, Inc. ("Manufacturer"), each a "Party" and together the "Parties".

1. Manufacture of Products.

Customer Responsibility. Each week Customer will provide Manufacturer with a [***] week rolling forecast for the products set forth on Schedule A (the "Products") and will issue purchase orders to the Manufacturer for the quantity of Products it wishes to be produced.

Annual Minimum Order Volume Forecast. The annual minimum order volume forecast ("Forecast") is [***] million six count equivalent cases ("SCE Cases") in each year of the Term of this Agreement. The Forecast will be mutually negotiated by Parties for each renewal period. If Customer elects to utilize a secondary co-packer to produce any of the Products set forth on Schedule A, and the actual SCE Cases of Products ordered from Manufacturer falls below the Forecast in any year of the Term of this Agreement, Customer will use its best efforts to move production from the secondary co-packer to Manufacturer to increase Manufacturer's production back to Forecast level.

Manufacturer Responsibility. Manufacturer shall have full responsibility for timely procurement of and payment for all materials and necessary to produce and package Products for Customer under this Agreement (the "Materials"). Manufacturer shall use commercially reasonable efforts to achieve purchasing synergies and reduce Materials costs. Manufacturer shall store all Materials in accordance with good manufacturing practices prevailing in the industry and in strict compliance with the Specifications and the terms of this Agreement. Manufacturer shall purchase in quantities that it deems fit, but unless approved in writing, Customer shall be liable only for such quantities of Materials as would normally be used (based upon the rolling forecast provided by the Customer at the time of the purchase) by Manufacturer within three months of such purchase. Manufacturer shall manufacture, package, store and ship to Customer the Products in the quantities and according to the terms and conditions set forth on Customer's purchase order and in accordance with the specifications set forth on Schedule B (the "Specifications"). Each week Manufacturer shall provide to Customer the production and shipping schedule for Customer's Products and will provide accurate reporting of production amounts.

 

New Product Development and Formula Changes. Manufacturer shall use its best efforts to assist Customer in the development of new products and/or the modification of existing Products to reduce costs and/or improve quality. All product development activities conducted for Customer in Manufacturer's laboratory will be the Manufacturer's responsibility excluding the cost of ingredients utilized. Production tests will be billed using the fee schedule set forth on Schedule A plus the cost of any Materials used in the test. Manufacturer will provide to Customer an estimate of the number of full and/or 1/2 days that will be required for any production test, prior to any scheduled test days. All such new Products or modifications shall be the sole property of the Customer.

Facility. Manufacturer shall produce and package the Products at its facility as set forth on Schedule A. Manufacturer represents and warrants that Manufacturer shall for the term of this Agreement solely operate the facility and all processing equipment located in the facility. Unless there is a material change in the Products and/or Specifications, Manufacturer shall be responsible for any changes necessary to the facility and for the purchase of any processing equipment necessary to produce the Products.

2. Rejection of Products. Customer may reject and refuse to pay for Products within [***] days of delivery which (i) have been damaged during manufacturing, storage or handling while the Products were in Manufacturer's custody, or (ii) are not in material compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement. In addition, Customer may reject any Products that do not fully comply with the Specifications. If Customer has previously paid Manufacturer for Products that are later rejected by Customer for failure to fully comply with Specifications, Customer shall invoice Manufacturer, including all supporting documentation, for the cost of such rejected Products including the costs of any Provided Materials and for any freight, handling or other disposition costs or expenses incurred by Customer in connection with such rejected Products and shall receive credit from Manufacturer (or payment from Manufacturer, if no amounts are then due from Customer to Manufacturer) within 30 days of such invoice.

3. Compliance with Applicable Law. The Parties agree that Manufacturer will provide Products of consistent quality composed of safe and wholesome ingredients, manufactured, packaged, stored, and shipped under conditions compliant with all applicable federal, state, and local requirements.

 

 

     
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4. Quality and Inventory Control, Inspection and Notice.

Quality Control. Manufacturer shall manufacture, prepare, store and label according to procedures set forth on Schedule C, Manufacturer Quality System Requirements, Testing and Records.

Inventory Control. Manufacturer shall store and safeguard the inventory of Customer's Products to protect it at all times from theft, damage or other loss in accordance with best practices in the industry and in strict compliance with the Specifications and terms of this Agreement. Customer shall have the right at any time upon reasonable notice and during regular business hours (unless otherwise agreed) and at Customer's expense to inspect and perform a physical count of the inventory of Customer's Products using such personnel of Customer or Customer's representatives (including auditors) as Customer determines to use in its sole discretion.

Quality Control Records and Samples. Manufacturer shall prepare and submit to Customer quality control records and reports and shall retain one (1) sample for quality control purposes from each production batch of each of the Products for the period of time specified on Schedule C. Customer may request production samples from Manufacturer at any time, and Manufacturer shall send samples to Customer at Customer's cost unless otherwise agreed upon in writing.

Inspection Reports. Manufacturer shall make available to Customer, at the request of Customer, the results of all federal, state and local inspection reports and sanitation audits, conducted from [***] days before to [***] days after the Term of this Agreement, including any renewals.

Notice. Manufacturer shall notify Customer immediately by telephone and in writing of any such inspections or audits, or any other information, that indicate that presence of any bacteriological agent or any substance that is considered by health authorities as being indicative of either unsanitary practices or of public health concern or if any of Manufacturer's facilities, processes, inventories or equipment are in an unsanitary condition as defined by 21 CFR Section 110 et seq. Manufacturer shall notify Customer within 24 hours of any adulteration or potential misbranding of the Products.

5. Price and Payment Terms

Price. Prices per case for each Product shall be F.O.B. factory as set forth on Schedule A. The price per case shown on Schedule A must be detailed and include Material Cost, Handling Upcharge and Conversion Cost.

Any dunnage costs including the cost for Grocery Manufacturers Associates #1, soft wood pallets should be included with the Material Costs. The Parties shall review Material Costs on a quarterly basis to adjust for increases or decreases in the cost of raw materials and packaging materials of the Products. Upon request of the Customer, Manufacturer will provide documentation of Materials costs including source and in-bound freight.

The conversion costs per case for each year of the initial term of this Agreement are set forth on Schedule A. [***] days prior to renewal of this Agreement, Manufacturer shall provide a notice of the proposed conversion costs for the renewal term with sufficient supporting documentation and Manufacturer will allow Customer to inspect and verify the documentation during normal business hours upon reasonable notice to the Manufacturer. The Parties shall negotiate the conversion costs for the new term in good faith. In the event mutually acceptable conversion costs cannot be reached within [***] days of renewal, Customer may elect to exclude a specific Product from the revised Exhibit A or either Party may elect to terminate this Agreement on [***] days' notice. All orders during the [***] day notice period will reflect the revised Exhibit A pricing proposed by the Manufacturer.

The Material Handling Upcharge rate set forth on Schedule A shall be fixed for the term of this Agreement, including any renewals.

Invoices/Payment Terms. Manufacturer will invoice Products upon their release from an automatic production process quality assurance hold. Payment terms shall be [***]%,[***] days, Net [***] days from the date of electronic invoicing, or if mailed, the date the invoice is actually received by Customer. Payment shall be made to Manufacturer by way of wire transfer or Automated Clearing House transaction.

Records Retention. All books and records in connection with this Agreement, including receipts, documentation of labor and other costs, and other supporting data as Customer may reasonably request to verify the computation of all amounts invoiced shall be maintained by Manufacturer for the period of time specified on Schedule C.

6. Term. The initial Term of this Agreement shall be three (3) years from the date that Parties mutually agree in writing that formula qualification is materially complete and production has commenced, unless earlier canceled or terminated as provided in Section 11. This Agreement shall thereafter renew automatically each year for a period of one (1) year unless either Party provides written notice of non-renewal to the other Party at least ninety (90) days prior to the expiration of the then-current term. In the event that either Party gives a non-renewal notice, Customer shall have the right to require Manufacturer

 

 

     

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to continue to manufacture Products for up to 90 days following the expiration date on the same terms as in effect prior to expiration.

7. Confidentiality.

Recipes/Formulas. The Parties agree that the specific recipes and/or formulas provided by Customer and used by Manufacturer in accordance with the Specifications for the Products (the "Formulas") will remain exclusive to the Customer and will not be disclosed by the Manufacturer to other customers of the Manufacturer or to any other person or entity. Customer hereby grants to Manufacturer a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the Formulas for the purpose of allowing Manufacturer to perform its obligations under this Agreement.

Confidential Information. During the Term of this Agreement and at all times thereafter, neither Party will disclose or use, either for itself or for the benefit of any third party any confidential information ("Confidential Information") of the other Party (the "Disclosing Party") except in furtherance of the purposes of this Agreement. The provisions of this paragraph, however, shall not prevent the Party receiving the Confidential Information (the "Receiving Party") from use or disclosure of Confidential Information (i) that is in the public domain (other than information in the public domain as a result of a violation of this Agreement by the Receiving Party), (ii) that the Receiving Party can demonstrate that it acquired outside of its relationship with the Disclosing Party from a third party in rightful possession of such Confidential Information and who was not prohibited from disclosing such Confidential Information, (iii) disclosure of which is required by law or court order, or (iv) that is developed independently by personnel of the Receiving Party who have not had access to Confidential Information.

8. Trademarks. Trademarks and tradenames owned by Customer are set forth on Schedule D. Nothing in this Agreement shall give Manufacturer any right, title or interest in Customer trademarks. In addition, Manufacturer shall not adopt any trademark, trade name, trade dress, labeling or packaging which is deceptively similar to or likely to cause confusion with respect to any of Customer trademarks or with respect to Products.

9. Indemnification. Manufacturer shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Customer, along with its employees, dealers, distributors, affiliates, and other agents (collectively, the "Indemnitees") from and against any claim asserted by any third party, including any governmental agency, arising out of any error, omission, violation of law, or action taken by Manufacturer in connection with this Agreement.

10. Insurance. Manufacturer shall maintain commercial general liability insurance (including products liability and contractual liability), with limits of not less than $[***] combined single limit, for bodily injury or death to any person or persons and loss or damage to any property. Such insurance shall be written by an insurance carrier rated A or better by Best's Guide Insurance Rating, and shall name Customer as an additional insured. Products Recall Liability insurance shall be carried by Manufacturer with a limit of $[***] per occurrence and include the Customer as additional insured.

11. Termination.

Manufacturer may terminate this Agreement upon ninety (90) days' written notice if Customer (i) fails to make any payment due under this Agreement and such nonpayment continues 30 days after written notice from Manufacturer or (ii) fails to perform any other obligation under this Agreement and such failure continues thirty (30) days after written notice from Manufacturer.

Customer may terminate this Agreement upon giving thirty (30) days' written notice identifying specifically the basis for such notice for breach of a material term or condition of this Agreement, provided that Manufacturer shall not have cured such breach within the thirty (30) day period; and provided further that a termination for contamination or adulteration of a Product, unless otherwise specified, shall be immediate (i.e., without cure period).

Each Party reserves the right upon a breach of this Agreement by the other Party to pursue all of its legal and equitable remedies.

Either Party hereto may terminate this Agreement effective immediately upon written notice to the other party if the other party: (i) files a voluntary petition in bankruptcy or has an involuntary bankruptcy petition filed against it, which is not dismissed within ninety (90) days after its institution, (ii) is adjudged as bankrupt, (iii) becomes insolvent, (iv) has a receiver, trustee, conservator or liquidator appointed for all or a substantial part of its assets, (v) ceases to do business, (vi) commences any dissolution, liquidation or winding up, or (vii) makes an assignment of its assets for the benefit of its creditors.

Either Party may terminate this Agreement at any time on or after the third anniversary (i.e. during any renewal Term) without payment of any termination fee upon giving ninety (90) days' written notice to other Party. If Manufacturer elects to terminate this agreement, Customer shall have the right to require Manufacturer to continue to manufacture Products for up to 120 days following the termination date on the same terms as in effect prior to termination.

 

 

     

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13. Miscellaneous.

Amendments. No modification or amendment of this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and executed by a duly authorized representative of each Party.

Assignability. This Agreement shall be binding upon and be for the benefit of the Parties and their legal representatives, successors, and assigns. Neither Party may assign this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other; provided, that notwithstanding the foregoing, either Party may assign this Agreement without such consent to the purchaser of all or substantially all of such Party's business and assets, and may otherwise assign this Agreement by operation of law to any successor of such Party due to merger or reorganization.

Notices. Any notice required or permitted under this Agreement shall be given in writing and shall be given by personal delivery, via overnight courier requiring a signature for delivery, or by certified mail, return


ANNIE'S ENTERPRISES, INC.
By:       /s/ Steven Jackson
  Steven Jackson, Treasurer

receipt requested. All notices shall be delivered to the addresses last specified in writing by the Parties.

Partial Invalidity. If any provision hereof is found invalid or unenforceable pursuant to a final judicial decree or decision, the remainder of this Agreement will remain valid and enforceable according to these terms.

Waiver. The failure of either Party to assert any of its rights under this Agreement shall not be deemed to constitute a waiver of that Party's right thereafter to enforce each and every provision of this Agreement in accordance with its terms.

Governing Law and Venue. This Agreement shall be governed by, and any dispute arising hereunder shall be determined in accordance with, the laws of State of New York, without giving effect to conflict of laws principles. The Parties hereto irrevocably submit to the jurisdiction and venue of the state and federal courts sitting in New York, New York.


CHELTEN HOUSE PRODUCTS, INC.
By:       /s/ Steve Dabrow
  Steve Dabrow, CEO
 

 

     
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Schedule A

Confidential

Products

Material Handling Upcharge

[***]% of Manufacturer Purchased Materials Costs

Conversion Costs per Case


Pack

   Year 1      Year 2      Year 3  

6/8oz

     $[***]         $[***]         $[***]   

12/8 oz

     $[***]         $[***]         $[***]   

6/16 oz

     $[***]         $[***]         $[***]   

6/12 oz Round

     $[***]         $[***]         $[***]   

12/12 oz

     $[***]         $[***]         $[***]   

12/5 oz

     $[***]         $[***]         $[***]   

6/1 Liter

     $[***]         $[***]         $[***]   

Facility

607 Heron Drive

Bridgeport, NJ 08014

Production Test Fees

1/2 Day             $[***]

Full Day            $[***]

( [***] )

 

     

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Schedule B

Confidential

Specifications

 

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Manufacturing Specification

Confidential and Proprietary Information

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Product: 12 OZ Organic BBQ Sauces

  Last Updated: 11/29/11
  Supersedes: 12/21/09

Product Name

  

Unit UPC

 

Case UPC

 

Order

Code/Item

Number

Organic BBQ Original Recipe Sauce

   0 92325 00001 8   1 00 92325 00001 5   71600001

Organic BBQ Smokey Maple Sauce

   0 92325 00002 5   1 00 92325 00002 2   71600002

Organic BBQ Hot Chipotle Sauce

   0 92325 00008 7   1 00 92325 00008 4   71600008

Organic BBQ Sweet & Spicy Sauce

   0 92325 00009 4   1 00 92325 00009 1   71600009

General Requirements:

Declared Size:                     NET WT 12 OZ (340 g)

Manufacturing Facility:

Facility must be certified Organic by a third party agency accredlted by the USDA National Organic Program. All Organic Policies and procedures must be followed as outlined in 7 CFR 205.

All Products shall be processed and packed in accordance with good manufacturing practices (21 CFR 110) and shall meet all local, state and federal laws and regulations relating to FDA and state regulatory agencies.


Processing:   
Batching:    All products to be weighed and batched following the approved recipe card.
Mixing/Heating:    Per instructions on recipe card.
Packaging:   
Lid Color:    Black
Neckband:    Green with "Organic" wording: Organic Dressings
Label:    One piece wraparound-corner radius 0.1875
   12 oz. Die Size: 2.500" x 7.125"
   Rewind #4
Bottle Description:    TBD
Container Code:    Lot code must be placed on the curve of the bottle between the base and neck of the bottle.
   "BEST FLAVOR BY": DD MMM YY N Batch Line format.
   N Is plant code
   18 months from production
   Example:
  

BEST FLAVOR BY:

  

01 JAN 09 NA2


 

 

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unless authorized in writing by Homegrown Naturals, Inc. Conforming to this specification is required to

assure purchase of product. Specifications subject to change.

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Label Application:    Label must be neatly applied in recessed portion of bottle.
Case:    Corrugated case, packed 12 bottles per case
Case Code:    Standard Annie's Naturals recycled corrugate: 100% recycled paper board.
  

Cases should bear in the following order:

1.      Order Code (Item Number)

2.      Brand name: Annie's Naturals (Only if not already pre-printed on case)

3.      Product Name

4.      Quantity per Case: 12 x 12 oz (Only if not already pre-printed on case)

5.      Best By or BB: MM DD YY Plant Code (N) Batch Line (18 Months from production)

  

6.      Case UPC Bar Code able to be scanned: UCC14 with quality level of "B" Case UPC Bar Code should appear in lower right corner of case.

   Refer to CS501—Annie's Inc. Transfer Policy and CS502—Annie's, Inc. Retail Compliance Labeling Specification for additional required case markings.
Quality Requirements:   
Data Sheets:    Provide copies of all production run sheets to Quality Assurance at Annie's, Inc. upon request.
Finished Product Retains:    Manufacturer required to maintain library of retain sample(s) from each run for length of shelf life. Additionally, 2 bottles each from beginning and end of each production lot are to be sent ground using Annie's UPS number to:
  

Annie's Naturals

Attn: R&D Retains

1610 Fifth Street

Berkeley, CA 94710

Pallet:    All pallets should be packed and shipped according to the Annie's, Inc. Transfer Policy document. See Annie's document: CS501
Slip Sheet:    1 slip sheet on the bottom of each pallet
Stack:    21 cases per layer x 6 layers = 126 cases per pallet.

 

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Neither this document nor the information contained herein may be reproduced in whole or in part or be used

unless authorized in writing by Homegrown Naturals, Inc. Conforming to this specification is required to

assure purchase of product. Specifications subject to change.

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Friday, September 04, 2009


Product Name

   Pallet Group      

Product Code

   Cases/Trays/Ovals      

Datafile Name

   bbq (9/4/2009)      

Load Ref.

   3 T (Edited)      

Cube Used

   100.5%      21       Case/Layer                                         

Area Used

   101.7%      6       Layer/Load                                         

Pallet type

   48x40      126       Case/Load                                         

     Length      Width      Height             Net      Gross             Volume         

Case         (OD)

     10.940         8.500         7.330         in         15.600         16.000         lb         0.39         cuft   

Product

     47.380         42.500         43.980         in         1965.600         2016.000         lb         51.25         cuft   

Load

     48.000         42.500         49.480         in         2016.000         2066.000         lb         58.41         cuft   

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Neither this document nor the information contained herein may be reproduced in whole or in part or be used

unless authorized in writing by Homegrown Naturals, Inc. Conforming to this specification is required to

assure purchase of product. Specifications subject to change.

 

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Storage Temperature:

   Ambient warehouse conditions (38-95 F). Do Not Freeze.

Shelf-life:

   18 months for all 12 OZ BBQ Sauces under these conditions.

Annie's, Inc. Approval

   Jennifer Vasquez, Food Technologist, November 29th, 2011

Co-Manufacturer's Approval

   George Arbocus Quality Control Manager December 9, 2011

 

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Neither this document nor the information contained herein may be reproduced in whole or in part or be used

unless authorized in writing by Homegrown Naturals, Inc. Conforming to this specification is required to

assure purchase of product. Specifications subject to change.

 

      Confidential Treatment Requested


Manufacturing Specification

Confidential and Proprietary Information

LOGO

  

Product: Ketchup; Organic

Last Updated: 11/29/11

Supersedes: 12/21/10

  
  

Product Name

  

Unit UPC

  

Case UPC

  

Order Code/Item

Number

Organic Ketchup

   0 92325 22225 0    1 00 92325 22225 7    71722225

General Requirements:   
Declared Size:    24 oz (1 LB 8 oz) 680 g
Manufacturing Facility:   
  

Facility must be certified Organic by a third party agency accredited by the USDA National Organic Program. All Organic Policies and procedures must be followed as outlined In 7 CFR 205


All products shall be processed and packed in accordance with good manufacturing practices (21 CFR 110) and shall meet all local, state and federal laws and regulations relating to FDA and state regulatory agencies.

Processing:   
Batching:    All products to be weighed and batched following the approved recipe card.
Mixing/ Heating:    Per instructions on recipe card.
Packaging:   
Lid Color:    White
Neckband:    Green with "Organic" wording: Annie's Naturals Organic
Bottle Description:    24 oz plastic bottle
Label:   

Size: 3.0625" x 3.125"

Unwind: front - #4, back- #3

Label Application:    Front and back labels must be neatly applied no more than 1/8 inch from center line of bottle.
Container Code:   

Lot code must be placed on the neck of the bottle below the neckband.

"BEST FLAVOR BY": DD MMM YY N Batch Line

15 Months from production

N is plant code

Example: 01 JAN 09 NA2

Case:    1 case contains 12 - 24 oz bottles.
Case Code:    Standard Annie's Naturals recycled corrugate: 100% recycled paper board.
   Cases should bear In the following order:

  

 

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unless authorized in writing by Annie's, Inc. Conforming to this specification is required to assure purchase

of product. Specifications subject to change.

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1. Order Code (Item Number)

2. Brand name: Annie's Naturals (Only if not already pre-printed on case)

3. Product Name

4. Quantity per Case: 12 x 24 oz (Only if not already pre-printed on case)

5. Best By or BB: MM DD YY Plant Code (N)BatchLine (Months from production per Shelf Life table on page 3)

6. Case UPC Bar Code: Interleaved 2 of 5 (I 2 of 5) EAN.UCC-14 (UPC Shipping Container Code (SCC-14)). Case UPC Bar Code should appear in lower right corner of case.


Refer to CS501—Annie's Inc. Transfer Policy and CS502—Annie's, Inc. Retail Compliance Labeling Specification for additional required case markings.

Quality Requirements:   
Data Sheets:    Provide copies of all production run sheets to Quality Assurance at Annie's,Inc. upon request.
Finished Product Retains:    Manufacturer required to maintain library of retain sample(s) from each run for length of shelf life. Additionally 2 bottles each from beginning and end of each production lot are to be sent ground using Annie's UPS number to:
    

                Annie's, Inc.

                Attn: R&D Retains

                1610 Fifth Street

                Berkeley, CA 94710

Pallet:    All pallets should be packed and shipped according to the Annie's, Inc. Transfer
   Policy document. See Annie's document: CS501
Stack:    18 cases per layer x 5 layers = 90 cases per pallet, no double stacking.
Slip Sheet:    None

 

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unless authorized in writing by Annie's, Inc. Conforming to this specification is required to assure purchase

of product. Specifications subject to change.

      Confidential Treatment Requested


Monday, February 01, 2010


Product Name

   Pallet Group            

Product Code

   Cases/Trays/Ovals            

Datafile Name

   ketchup (2/1/2010)            

Load Ref.

   1 I               

Cube Used

   81.7%             18    Case /Layer

Area Used

   97.2%             5    Layer /Load

Pallet type

   48X40             90    Case / Load

     Length     Width     Height      Net    Gross    Volume

Case (OD)

   11.063      9.375    10.000   in      10.000      10,000   lb      0,60 cuft

Product

   46.875    40.875    50.000   in    900.000    900,000   lb    55.44 cuft

Load

   48.000    40.875    55.500   in    900,000    950.000   lb    63.02 cuft

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Storage Temperature: All product should be stored between 38-95 F. Do Not freeze.

Shelf-life:                     15 months under these conditions.


Annie's, Inc. Approval

   Jennifer Vasquez, Food Technologist, November 29th, 2011

Co-Manufacturer's Approval

   George Arbocus Quality Control Manager December 9, 2011

 

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Neither this document nor the information contained herein may be reproduced in whole or in part or be used

unless authorized in writing by Annie's, Inc. Conforming to this specification is required to assure purchase

of product. Specifications subject to change.

      Confidential Treatment Requested


Manufacturing Specification

Confidential and Proprietary Information


LOGO      

Product: 6.25 oz Organic Worcestershire Sauce

Last Updated: 11/30/11

Supersedes: 12/21/10


Flavor      Unit UPC         Case UPC       US Order Code/Item Number

Organic Worcestershire Sauce

     0 92325 00006 3         1 00 92325 00006 0       71600006

General Requirements:   
Declared Size:    185 mL (6.25 FL OZ)
Manufacturing Facility:   
   Facility must be certified Organic by a third party agency accredited by the USDA National Organic Program. All Organic Policies and procedures must be followed as outlined in 7 CFR 205.
   All products shall be processed and packed in accordance with good manufacturing practices (21 CFR 110) and shall meet all local, state and federal laws and regulations relating to FDA and state regulatory agencies.
Processing:   
Batching:    All products to be weighed and batched following the approved recipe card.
Mixing/ Heating:    Per instructions on recipe card.
Packaging:   
Lid Color:    Black
Neckband:    Black
Bottle Description:    TBD
Label:    One piece wraparound - corner radius 0.1875
   6.25 oz Die Size: 2.75" x 5.50"
   Rewind #4
Label Application:    Label must be neatly applied in recessed portion of bottle only.
Container Code:    Lot code must be placed in designated location on lower neck part of bottle.
   "BEST FLAVOR BY": DD MMM YY N Batch Line format.
   N Is plant code
   18 months from production
   Example:
  

BEST FLAVOR BY:

  

01 JAN 09 NA2

Case:    Corrugated case, packed 12 bottles per case
Case Code:    Standard Annie's Naturals recycled corrugate: 100% recycled paper board.

 

 

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Neither this document nor the information contained herein may be reproduced in whole or in part or be used

unless authorized in writing by Homegrown Naturals, Inc. Conforming to this specification is required to

assure purchase of product. Specifications subject to change.

      Confidential Treatment Requested


  

Cases should bear in the following order:


1. Order Code (Item Number)


2. Brand name: Annie's Naturals (Only if not already pre-printed on case)


3. Product Name


4. Quantity per Case: 12 x 6.25 fl oz (Only if not already pre-printed on case)


5. Best By (or. BB: MM DD YY Plant Code (N) Batch Line (18 Months from production)


6. Case UPC Bar Code able to be scanned: UCC14 with quality level of "B" Case UPC Bar Code should appear in lower right corner of case.

  

Refer to CS501 – Annie's Inc. Transfer Policy and CS502 – Annie's, Inc. Retail Compliance Labeling Specification for additional required case markings.

Quality Requirements:

  

Data Sheets:

   Provide copies of all production run sheets to Quality Assurance at Annie's, Inc.
   upon request.

Finished Product Retains:

   Manufacturer required to maintain library of retain sample(s) from each run for length of shelf life. Additionally, 2 bottles each from beginning and end of each production lot are to be sent ground using Annie's UPS number to:
  
  
  

Annie's Naturals

  

Attn: R&D Retains

  

1610 Fifth Street

  

Berkeley, CA 94710

Pallet:

   All pallets should be packed and shipped according to the Annie's, Inc. Transfer Policy document. See Annie's document: CS501
  

Stack:

   33 cases per layer x 6 layers = 198 cases per pallet.

Slip Sheet:

   1 slip sheet on the bottom of each pallet.

 

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Product Name

   [ILLEGIBLE]      

Product Code

   71600000      

Datafile Name

   [ILLEGIBLE]      
Load Ref.    1 I (Edited)      

Cube Used

   82.0%      33       Case /Layer

Ares Used

   96.1%      6       Layer/Load

Pallet type

   [ILLEGIBLE]      198       Case / Load

     Length      Width      Height             Net      Gross         

Case             (00)

     8.600         6.500         7. 750         in         9.750         10.000         lb   

product

     17.7000         41.000         16.6500         in         1930.500      

 

1980.000

  

     lb   

Load

     18.000         11.000         52.000         in         1900.000         2030.000         lb   

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2 Issued on 1/1/02
3 Issued by QC Department
4 Approved by QC Manager
5 Use from 1/1/02
6 Yeild unit 12/31/2006

 

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Storage Temperature:

   All product should be stored between 38-95 F. Do Not Freeze.

Shelf-life:

   18 months under these conditions.

Annie's, Inc. Approval

   Jennifer Vasquez, Food Technologist, November 29th, 2011

Co-Manufacturer's Approval

   George Arbocus Quality Control Manager December 9, 2011

 

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Product: 1 Liter Dressings

Last Updated: 11/29/11

Supersedes: 12/21/10


Flavor    Unit UPC    Case UPC    Order Code/Item Number

Goddess Dressing

   0 92325 44446 1    1 00 92325 44446 8    72544446

Lite Raspberry Vinalgrette

   0 92325 44441 6    1 00 92325 44441 3    72544441

Shiitake Sesame Vinalgrette

   0 92325 44445 4    1 00 92325 44445 1    72544445

Cowgirl Ranch Dressing

   0 92325 44448 5    1 00 92325 44448 2    72544448

Balsamic Dressing

   0 92325 44442 3    1 00 92325 44442 0    72544442

Organic Caesar Dressing

   0 92325 44417 1    1 00 92325 44417 8    72544417

Roasted Red Pepper Dressing

   0 92325 44410 2    1 00 92325 44410 9    72544410

General Requirements:

Declared Size:

   1 L (33.8 FL OZ)

Manufacturing Facility:

  

Facility must be certified Organic by a third party agency accredited by the USDA National Organic Program. All Organic Policies and procedures must be followed as outlined in 7 CFR 205


All products shall be processed and packed in accordance with good manufacturing practices (21 CFR 110) and shall meet all local, state and federal laws and regulations relating to FDA and state regulatory agencies.

Processing:

  

Batching:

   All products to be weighed and batched following the approved recipe card.

Mixing/Heating:

   Per instructions on recipe card.

Packaging:

  

Lid Color:

   Black flip top

Neckband:

   Black

Bottle Description:

   PETE Plastic, 1 L decanter.

Label:

   One piece wraparound-corner radius 1.25 (specific to sku: see final Label Art) Rewind: #4

Label Application:

   Label must be neatly applied in recessed portion of bottle only.

Container Code:

  

Lot code must be placed on the curve of the bottle between the base and neck of the bottle.

"BEST FLAVOR BY": DD MMM YY N Batch Line format.

N is plant code

12 months from production

Example:

  

BEST FLAVOR BY:

  

01 JAN 09 NA2

 

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Case:

   Corrugated case, packed 6 bottles per case

Case Code:

   Standard Annie's Naturals recycled corrugate: 100% recycled paper board.
   Cases should bear in the following order:
   1. Order Code (Item Number)
   2. Brand name: Annie's Naturals (Only if not already pre-printed on case)
   3. Product Name
   4. Quantity per Case: 6 x 1L (Only if not already pre-printed on case)
   5. Best By or BB: MM DD YY Plant Code (N) Batch Line (12 Months from
   production)
   6. Case UPC Bar Code: Interleaved 2 of 5 (I 2 of 5) EAN.UCC-14 (UPC Shipping
   Container Code (SCC-14)). Case UPC Bar Code should appear in lower right corner
   of case.
   Refer to CS501 - Annie's Inc. Transfer Policy and CS502 - Annie's, Inc. Retail
   Compliance Labeling Specification for additional required case markings.

Quality Requirements:

  

Data Sheets:

   Provide copies of all production run sheets to Quality Assurance at Annie's, Inc.
   upon request.

Finished Product Retains:

   Manufacturer required to maintain library of retain sample(s) from each run for
   length of shelf life. Additionally, 2 bottles each from beginning and end of each
   production lot are to be sent ground using Annie's UPS number to:
  

Annie's Naturals

Attn: R&D Retains

1610 Fifth Street

Berkeley, CA 94710

Pallet:

  

All pallets should be packed and shipped according to the Annie's, Inc. Transfer

Policy document. See Annie's document: CS501

Pallet Configuration:

  

26 cases per layer x 4 layers = 104 cases per pallet. Code dating information must

be visible from 48" side of pallet.

Slip Sheet:

   1 slip sheet on the bottom of each pallet.

Storage Temperature:

   Product should be stored between 38-95 F. Do Not Freeze.

Shelf-life is 12 months for all Liter dressings under these conditions.

  
  

 

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Product Name

   Pallet Group

Product Code

   Cases/Trays/Ovals

Datafile Name

   11 dressing - updated jan 10 (12/16/2009)

Load Ref.

   1 S (Edited)      

Cube Used

   84.0 %    26    Case / Layer

Area Used

   95.4 %    4    Layer / Load

Pallet type

   48X40    104    Case / Load

      Length    Width    Height       Net    Gross       Volume   

Case

   (ID)    10.250    6.875    12.000    in    14.600    15.160    lb    0.49    cuft

Case

   (OD)    10.250    6.875    12.000    in    14.600    15.160    lb    0.49    cuft

Product

      44.528    41.250    48.000    in    1518.400    1576.640    lb    51.02    cuft

Load

      48.000    41.250    53.500    in    1576.640    1626.640    lb    61.30    cuft

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Annie's, Inc. Approval

   Jennifer Vasquez, Food Technologist, November 28th, 2011

Co-Manufacturer's Approval

   George Arbocus Quality Control Manager December 9, 2011

 

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Product: 8 fl oz dressings; Organic, Natural, and Lite

Last Updated: 11/30/11

Supersedes; 12/21/10


Product Name

   Unit UPC    Case UPC    US Order
Code/Item
Number

Organic Cowgirl Ranch Dressing

   0 92325 33351 2    1 00 92325 33351 9    71533351

Organic Goddess Dressing

   0 92325 33352 9    1 00 92325 33352 6    71533352

Organic Shiitake Sesame Vinaigrette

   0 92325 33353 6    1 00 92325 33353 3    71533353

Organic Balsamic Vinaigrette

   0 92325 33350 5    1 00 92325 33350 2    71533350

Organic Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette

   0 92325 33355 0    1 00 92325 33355 7    71533355

Organic Oil & Vinegar with Balsamic Vinegar Vinaigrette

   0 92325 33354 3    1 00 92325 33354 0    71533354

Organic Caesar Dressing

   0 92325 33317 8    1 00 92325 33317 5    71533317

Organic French Dressing

   0 92325 33324 6    1 00 92325 33324 3    71533324

Organic Red Wine & Olive Oil Vinaigrette

   0 92325 33330 7    1 00 92325 33330 4    71533330

Organic Papaya Poppy Seed Dressing

   0 92325 33345 1    1 00 92325 33345 8    71533345

Organic Asian Sesame Dressing

   0 92325 33346 8    1 00 92325 33346 5    71533346

Organic Green Garlic Dressing

   0 92325 33312 3    1 00 92325 33312 0    71533312

Organic Sesame Ginger Vinaigrette

   0 92325 33314 7    1 00 92325 33314 4    71533314

Organic Thousand Island Dressing

   0 92325 33323 9    1 00 92325 33323 6    71533323

Organic Buttermilk Dressing

   0 92325 33325 3    1 00 92325 33325 0    71533325

Organic Green Goddess Dressing

   0 92325 33344 4    1 00 92325 33344 1    71533344

Organic Pomegranate Vinaigrette

   0 92325 33360 4    1 00 92325 33360 1    71533360

Organic Creamy Asiago Cheese Dressing

   0 92325 33357 4    1 00 92325 33357 1    71533357

Goddess Dressing

   0 92325 33336 9    1 00 92325 33336 6    72533336

Cowgirl Ranch Dressing

   0 92325 33338 3    1 00 92325 33338 0    72533338

Shiitake Sesame Vinaigrette

   0 92325 33335 2    1 00 92325 33335 9    72533335

Balsamic Vinaigrette

   0 92325 33332 1    1 00 92325 33332 8    72533332

Tuscany Italian Dressing

   0 92325 33320 8    1 00 92325 33320 5    72533320

Roasted Red Pepper Dressing

   0 92325 33310 9    1 00 92325 33310 6    72533310

Lemon & Chive Dressing

   0 92325 33347 5    1 00 92325 33347 2    72533347

Artichoke Parmesan Dressing

   0 92325 33348 2    1 00 92325 33348 9    72533348

Woodstock Dressing

   0 92325 33349 9    1 00 92325 33349 6    72533349

Lite Raspberry Vinaigrette

   0 92325 33331 4    1 00 92325 33331 1    72533331

Lite Honey Mustard Vinaigrette

   0 92325 33319 2    1 00 92325 33319 9    72533319

Lite Gingerly Vinaigrette

   0 92325 33333 8    1 00 92325 33333 5    72533333

Lite Herb Balsamic Vinaigrette

   0 92325 33364 2    1 00 92325 33364 9    72533364

Fat Free Raspberry Balsamic Vinaigrette

   0 92325 33362 8    1 00 92325 33362 5    72533362

Fat Free Mango Vinaigrette

   0 92325 33363 5    1 00 92325 33363 2    72533363

Lite Goddess Dressing

   0 92325 33301 7    1 00 92325 33301 4    72533301

Lite Poppy Seed Dressing

   0 92325 33302 4    1 00 92325 33302 1    72533302

General Requirements:

Declared Size: 236 mL (8 FL OZ) — for US

 

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Manufacturing Facility:   
   Facility must be certified Organic by a third party agency accredited by the USDA National Organic Program. All Organic Policies and procedures must be followed as outlined in 7 CFR 205
   All products shall be processed and packed in accordance with good manufacturing practices (21 CFR 110) and shall meet all local, state and federal laws and regulations relating to FDA and state regulatory agencies.
Processing:   
Batching:    All products to be weighed and batched following the approved recipe card.
Mixing/Heating:    Per instructions on recipe card.
Packaging:   
Lid Color:    White
Neckband:    Natural: Natural Dressings (except lite and fat free dressings)
   Lite: All Lite dressings
   Fat Free: All Fat Free dressings
   Organic: All Organic dressings
Bottle Description:    Flint Glass, 3.0 mm Nominal Thickness
Label:    Size: 3.4882" x 2.8"
   Unwind: front— #4, back—#3
Label Application:    Front and back labels must be neatly applied no more than 1/8 inch from center line of bottle.
Container Code:    Lot code must be placed on the lid. The neckband cannot cover any of the date code. Code listed in 2 lines.
   BEST FLAVOR BY:
   DD MMM YY N Batch Line
   Months from production per Shelf Life table on page 3
   N is plant code
   Example:
  

BEST FLAVOR BY:

  

01 JAN 09 NA2

Case:    1 case contains 6—8 fl oz bottles.
Case Code:    Standard Annie's Naturals recycled corrugate: 100% recycled paper board.
   Cases should bear in the following order:
  

1.      Order Code (Item Number)

  

2.      Brand name: Annie's Naturals (Only if not already pre-printed on case)

  

3.      Product Name

  

4.      Quantity per Case: 6 x 8 fl oz (Only if not already pre-printed on case)

  

5.      Best By or BB: MM DD YY Plant Code (N)BatchLine (Months from production per Shelf Life table on page 3)

  

6.      Case UPC: UPC Shipping Container Code (SCC-14) printed in Interleaved 2 of 5 (I2/5) format. Minimum bar code height must be 1.25". Optimal location should be at least 1.25" from edges of case (bottom and side) (on label- width end of case)

 

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Quality Requirements:


Data Sheets:    Provide copies of all production run sheets to Quality Assurance at Annie's, Inc.
   upon request.
Finished Product Retains:    Manufacturer required to maintain library of retain sample(s) from each run for length of shelf life. Additionally 2 bottles each from beginning and end of each production lot are to be sent ground using Annie's UPS number to:
  

Annie's, Inc.

Attn: R&D Retains

1610 Fifth Street

Berkeley, CA 94710

Pallet:    All pallets should be packed and shipped according to the Annie's, Inc. Transfer
   Policy document. See Annie's document: CS501
Stack:    49 cases per layer x 7 layers = 343 cases per pallet.
Slip Sheet:    1 slip sheet on the bottom of each pallet.

 

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Product Name

   Pallet Group

Product Code

   Cases/Trays/Ovals

Datafile Name

   (4/30/2010)

Load Ref.

   1 T (Edited)      

Cube Used

   [ILLEGIBLE]    49    Case / Layer

Area Used

   [ILLEGIBLE]    7    Layer / Load

Pallet type

   [ILLEGIBLE]    [ILLEGIBLE]    Case / Load

          Length    Width    Height         Net    Gross         Volume     

Case

   (ID)    [ILLEGIBLE]    [ILLEGIBLE]    7.978    in    6.000    7.000    lb    0.17    cuft

Case

   (OD)    [ILLEGIBLE]    [ILLEGIBLE]    7.038    in    6.000    7.000    lb    0.17    cuft

Product

      47.812    [ILLEGIBLE]    33.363    in    2056.000    2401.000    lb    59.77    cuft

Load

      48.000    40.000    61.063    in    2401.000    2461.000    1b    67.85    cuft

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Storage Temperature:    All product should be stored between 38-95 F. Do Not freeze.
Shelf-life:    12 or 15 months under these conditions (flavor specific).

12 Months

  

15 Months

Artichoke Parmesan    Balsamic Vinaigrette
Org Caesar    Lemon & chive
Cowgirl Ranch    Gingerly—Lite
Goddess    Honey Mustard—Lite
Raspberry—Lite    Org Asian Sesame
Org Buttermilk    Org Balsamoc Vinalgrette
Org Caesar    Org French

 

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Org Cowgirl Ranch    Org Oil & Vinegar
Org Goddess    Org Papaya Poppy Seed
Org Green Garlic    Org Red Wine & Olive Oil
Org Thousand Island    Org Roasted Garlic
Woodstock    Org Sesame Ginger with Chamomile
Org Green Goddess    Org Shiitake & Sesame
Org Pomegranate    Roasted Red Pepper
Org Aslago Cheese    Shiitake & Sesame
Goddess—Lite    Tuscany Italian
Poppy Seed—Lite    Herb Balsamic Vinaigrette— Lite
   Raspberry Balsamic Vinaigrette
   Mango Vinaigrette

Annie's, Inc. Approval    Jennifer Vasquez, Food Technologist, November 30th, 2011
Co-Manufacturer's Approval    George Arbocus Quality Control Manager December 9, 2011

 

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Product: 16 fl oz Dressings

Last Updated: 11/29/11

Supersedes: 12/21/10


Product Name

 

Unit UPC

 

Case UPC

 

US Order Code/Item Number

Lite Italian Dressing   0 92325 11119 6   1 00 92325 11119 3   72511119
Goddess Dressing   0 92325 11111 0   1 00 92325 11111 7   72511111
Shiitake Sesame Vinaigrette   0 92325 11112 7   1 00 92325 11112 4   72511112
Cowgirl Ranch Dressing   0 92325 11118 9   1 00 92325 11118 6   72511118
Lite Raspberry Vinaigrette   0 92325 11115 8   1 00 92325 11115 5   72511115
Balsamic Vinaigrette   0 92325 11114 1   1 00 92325 11114 8   72511114
Lite Gingerly Vinaigrette   0 92325 11116 5   1 00 92325 11116 2   72511116
Lite Honey Mustard Vinaigrette   0 92325 11113 4   1 00 92325 11113 1   72511113

General Requirements:


Declared Size:   473 mL (16 FL OZ)
Manufacturing Facility:   All products shall be processed and packed in accordance with good manufacturing practices (21 CFR 110) and shall meet all local, state and federal laws and regulations relating to FDA and state regulatory agencies.
Processing:  
Batching:   All products to be weighed and batched following the approved recipe card.
Mixing/ Heating:   Per instructions on recipe card.
Packaging;  
Lid Color:   White
Neckband:   Green Annie's Naturals plain bands with vertical perforation
Bottle Description:   Flint Glass, 3.0 mm Nominal Thickness
Label:   Size: 3.895" x 3.1083"
  Unwind: front— #4 back- #3
Label Application:   Front and back labels must be neatly applied no more than 1/8 inch from center
  line of bottle.
Container Code:   Lot code must be placed on the lid. The neckband cannot cover any of the date
  code. Code listed in 2 lines.
  BEST FLAVOR BY:
  DD MMM YY N Batch Line
  Months from production per Shelf Life table on page 3
  N is plant code
  Example:
 

BEST FLAVOR BY:

 

01 JAN 09 NA5

Case:   One case contains 6—16 fl oz bottles.

 

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Case Code:    Standard Annie's Naturals recycled corrugate: 100% recycled paper board.
   Cases should bear in the following order:
  

1. Order Code (Item Number)

  

2. Brand name : Annie's Naturals (Only if not already pre-printed on case)

  

3. Product Name

  

4. Quantity per Case: 6 x 16 ft oz (Only if not already pre-printed on case)

  

5. Best By or BB: MM DD YY Plant Code (N) Batch Line (Months from production per Shelf Life table on page 3)

  

6. Case UPC: UPC Shipping Container Code (SCC-14) printed in Interleaved 2 of 5 (I2/5) format. Minimum bar code height must be 1.25". Optimal location should be at least 1.25" from edges of case (bottom and side) (on label – width end of case)

   Refer to CS501 – Annie's Inc. Transfer Policy and CS502 – Annie's Inc. Retail Compliance Labeling Specification for additional required case markings.
Quality Requirements:   
Data Sheets:    Provide coples of all production run sheets to Quality Assurance at Annie's Inc. upon request.
Finished Product Retains:   

Manufacturer required to maintain library of retain sample(s) from each run for length of shelf life. Additionally, 2 bottles each from beginning and end of each production lot are to be sent ground using Annie's UPS number to:

  

Annie's Naturals

Attn: R&D Retains

1610 Fifth Street

Berkeley, CA 94710

Pallet:   

All pallets should be packed and shipped according to the Annie's, Inc. Transfer Policy document. See Annie's document: CS501

Stack:   

32 cases per layer x 6 layers = 192 cases per pallet.

Slip Sheet:   

1 slip sheet on the bottom of each pallet.

 

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Product Name

  Pallet Group      

Product Code

  Cases/Trays/Ovals      

Datafile Name

 

(4/30/2010)

     

Load Ref.

  9 S (Edited)      

Cube Used

    86.1  %      32         Case / Layer

Area Used

    93.2  %      6       Layer / Load

Pallet type

  48X40      192       Case / Load

     Length      Width      Height           Net      Gross             Volume       
Case         (OD)      8.063         6.938         9.313       in      6.000         7.000         lb         0.30       cuft
Product      48.563         38.063         55.875       in      1152.000         1344.000         lb         59.77       cuft
Load      48.563         40.000         61.375       in      1344.000         1394.000         lb         68.99       cuft

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Storage Temperature:    Should be stored between 38—95 F. Do Not Freeze.
Shelf-life:    12 or 15 months under these conditions (flavor specific).

12 Months

 

15 Months

Cowgirl Ranch Dressing

  Shiitake & Sesame Vinaigrette

Goddess Dressing

  Balsamic Vinaigrette

Lite Italian

  Gingerly—Lite

Raspberry—Lite

  Honey Mustard—Lite

Annie's, Inc. Approval    Jennifer Vasquez, Food Technologist, November 29th, 2011
Co-Manufacturer's Approval    George Arbocus Quality Control Manager December 9, 2011

 

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unless authorized in writing by Homegrown Naturals, Inc. Conforming to this specification is required to

assure purchase of product. Specifications subject to change.

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Manufacturing Specification

Confidential and Proprietary Information


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Product: Chelten House Trader Joe's 8 fl oz dressings; Organic and Natural

Last Updated: 01/26/11

Supersedes: new

  
  

Product Name

  

Unit and Case

UPC

  

Annie's Order

Code

  

TJ Item

Number

TJ's Organic Red Wine & Olive Oil

   0053 2792    77533330    053279

TJ's Goddess Dressing

   0025 5059    77533336    029246

TJ's Raspberry Vinaigrette

   0025 5042    77533321    025504

TJ's Tuscan Italian Dressing

   0028 0723    77533320    028072

General Requirements:   
Declared Size:    236 mL (8 FL OZ)
Manufacturing Facility:   
   Facility must be certified Organic by a third party agency accredited by the USDA National Organic Program. All Organic Policies and procedures must be followed as outlined in 7 CFR 205
   All products shall be processed and packed in accordance with good manufacturing practices (21 CFR 110) and shall meet all local, state and federal laws and regulations relating to FDA and state regulatory agencies.
Processing:   
Batching:    All products to be weighed and batched following the approved recipe card.
Mixing/ Heating:    Per instructions on recipe card.
Packaging:   
Lid Color:    Black
Neckband:    Black bands with no preprinted material
Bottle Description:   
Label:    Unwind: front — #4 back— #3
Label Application:    Front and back labels must be neatly applied no more than 1/8 inch from center line of bottle.
Container Code:    Lot code must be placed in designated white area on the back label below DDMMMYY N Batch number format. (Date is the best flavor by date using months from production per Shelf Life table on page 2, N is Plant Code)

Case:

   1 case contains 12 — 8 fl oz bottles.

 

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Case Code:

   Cases should bear in the following order:
   1. Annie's Order Code (Item Number) (as large of font as possible up to 2 inches
   tall)
   2. Brand name: TJ's (Only if not already pre-printed on case)
   3. Product Name
   4. Best By or BB: MM DD YY Plant Code (Shelf Life table on page 2)
   5. Quantity per Case: 12 — 8 fl oz (Only if not already pre-printed on case)
   6. TJ's Item number
  

Sample label

   77533321
   TJ's Raspberry Vinaigrette
   Best By MM DD YY
   12 — 8 fl oz
   TJ's #025504

Quality Requirements:

  

Data Sheets:

  

Provide copies of all production run sheets to Quality Assurance at Annie's, Inc.

upon request.

Finished Product Retains:

   Manufacturer required to maintain library of retain sample(s) from each run for length of shelf life. Additionally 2 bottles each from beginning and end of each production lot are to be sent UPS ground using Annie's UPS code to:
  

Annie's, Inc.

  

Attn: R&D Retains

  

564 Gateway Dr.

  

Napa, CA 94558

Pallet:

   All pallets should be packed and shipped according to the Annie's, Inc. Transfer
   Policy document.

Stack:

   22 cases per layer x 5 layers =110 cases per pallet.

 

 

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of product. Specifications subject to change.

 

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               Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Product Name

   Pallet Group      

Product Code

   Cases/Trays/Ovals      

Datafile Name

   (1/26/2011)      

Load Ref.

   10 I      

Cube Used

   78.6%    22    Case /Layer

Area Used

   84.2%    5    Layer /Load

Pallet type

   48X40    110    case /Load

     Length    Width    Height         Net    Gross         Volume     

Case (OD)

   10,500    7.000    7.938    in    12.000    15.000    lb    0.34    cuft

Product

   42.000    38.500    39.688    in    1320.000    1650.000    lb    37.14    cuft

Load

   48.000    40.000    45.188    in    1650.000    1700.000    lb    50.21    cuft

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This Is an example of the standard CAPE report, using typical information and dimensions.

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These 6 lines can be customized with any information you need.

 

     
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Storage Temperature: All product should be stored between 38-95 F. Do Not freeze.

Shelf-life: 12 or 15 months under these conditions (flavor specific).


12 Months

 

15 Months

Goddess

Raspberry Lite

 

Org Red Wine & Olive Oil

Tuscany Italian

 

Annie's, Inc. Approval    Debra Langford, R&D Manager, 01/25/11
Co-Manufacturer's Approval   

 

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of product. Specifications subject to change.

 

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Schedule C

Manufacturer Quality System Requirements, Testing and Records


Applicable laws,

regulations, and

requirements

   All Products shall be of consistent quality composed of safe and wholesome ingredients, manufactured, prepared, packed, held, labeled, and shipped under conditions compliant with all applicable U.S. and Canadian federal, state, and local requirements including but not limited to applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines adopted by (i) the Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") pursuant to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, as amended (the "Act") and the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act (the "Bioterrorism Act"), including but not limited to the food safety, composition, labeling, registration, and manufacturing provisions and current industry good manufacturing practices; (ii) the United States Department of Agriculture ("USDA") and Food Safety Inspection Service ("FSIS"), including but not limited to the National Organic Program and the organic food regulations adopted pursuant to the Federal Organic Foods Production Act; (iii) applicable state and local authorities responsible for regulating the manufacture, preparation, packing, storage, labeling, and shipment of food products and establishments, including without limitation the California Organic Foods Act, as amended and all applicable organic food certification programs; and (iv) Health Canada pursuant to the Food and Drugs Act, as amended, and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency pursuant to the Canada Agricultural Products Act and the Organic Products Regulations.
Production Records    Facility and production records must be maintained including, but not limited to, pest control, receiving and inspection, batch records, processing, weight control, calibration, sanitation audits and procedures, and training.

Organic Program

(If Applicable)

   Facility must be certified Organic by a third party agency accredited by the USDA National Organic Program. All Organic policies and procedures must be followed as outlined in 7 CFR Part 205. All documentation and records must be maintained for five years.
Quality Testing    Incoming ingredient and in process checks must be conducted to ensure that the manufacturing process is in control and that finished Products meet all Specifications. Testing shall include (as applicable) pH, titratable acidity, batching and processing validation, sensory, packaging checks, and net contents. Finished Products will be tested (as applicable) for pH, %Titratable Acidity, and Microbiological tests, or other tests determined necessary to ensure that they meet specifications.
Record Retention    Manufacturing and Quality records must be retained for a minimum of [***] years for non-organic products, and [***] years for organic products.
Certificate of Analysis    Customer may request a Certificate of Analysis that would document and summarize the in-process and finished product testing.
Retain Samples    Representative samples from a production run must be collected and submitted to Customer per the frequency outlined in the manufacturing specification. Retain samples must also be collected and stored at the manufacturing location for the duration of the product shelf-life plus six (6) months.
Third Party Audits    Facility must annually undergo and successfully pass one of the following recommended Food Safety/Quality Systems Audits: FPA/GMA-SAFE, Silliker GMP and Food Safety Systems Audit, NSF Cook & Thurber Food Safety, Quality and Food Defense Audit, SQF Audit, or USDA Total Quality Systems Audit. Alternate audits permitted with Customer management approval. Corrective Action plans must be developed and implemented for all significant deficiencies identified in the audit. Customer may request copies of detailed findings and/or corrective action plans of Manufacturer's audit. Results of audit must be submitted to Customer when available, and posted on Manufacturer's iCiX account.

 

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Customer Audits    Customer has the right to inspect manufacturing and warehouse facilities where machines are in operation, and where finished Product, ingredients, and packaging materials are stored. During the course of the audit, Customer's designated representatives have the authority to stop production of Products, reject Products for sale or shipment, and implement withdrawal of Product that do not meet Customer Specifications at the expense of the Manufacturer. On occasion, random samples of raw materials, ingredients, and finished product may be collected by Customer personnel and forwarded to an independent laboratory for analysis. The purpose is to survey Product to assure compliance to microbiological, physical, or chemical specifications.
Regulatory Inspections    If at any time the FDA, State, OSHA, CFIA, Health Canada, or any governmental regulatory agency enters the Manufacturer's facility to inspect Customer Product, Customer's designated representatives MUST be notified immediately. See "Notice" in Section 4 of the Agreement.
  

Regulatory Samples:


If samples are collected by a regulatory official during manufacture or from storage, a triplicate sample is to be taken by the factory.

  

1.      Sampling equipment utilized by plant personnel, such as plastic bags, sterile plastic bags, paper bags, sterile utensils, etc. should be identical to that which the Inspector uses during collection.

  

2.      Sufficient sampling equipment should be available, properly prepared, and readily attainable for both the Inspector's and factory use.

  

3.      It is imperative that samples be collected in exactly the same manner as the Inspector uses. The material should be handled with an instrument similar to that used by the Inspector.

  

4.      Collect three samples in addition to the one taken by the inspector. The triplicate product should be taken from the closest proximity to the regulatory sample as possible (e.g., the next package produced). The amount of sample taken should be approximately three (3) times as much as the Inspector samples.

  

5.      Samples must be labeled or otherwise adequately identified with the following minimum information:

  

a.      Date and Time of Day.

  

b.      Location: Line pallet number, etc.

  

c.      Lot number or production code.

  

d.      Name of substance: Commodity code, product code or other identification number.

  

e.      Name and address of supplier if appropriate

 

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Regulatory Inspections

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        f.       Finished Product manufactured if a component is sampled
     

g.      Name of Inspectors and Regulatory agency

     

h.      Any peculiarities or pertinent observations of the sampling technique (e.g.: floor scrapings, aseptic collection into a sterile container, non-aseptic collection into a sterile container)

   6.    The regulatory official should be requested to initial all samples retained by the Factory.
   7.    Customer's designated representatives must be notified and will provide directions for sending the samples to a testing laboratory.
   8.    Selected samples must be properly stored and retained pending results from the inspecting agency's laboratory and authorization from Customer.
   9.    Customer will advise the Manufacturer whether it is necessary to withhold Product or ingredient pending analytical results.

 

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Schedule D

Customer Trademarks and Trade Names

 

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Schedule D

Customer Trademarks and Trade Names


1.    A0022/2 001/    ANNIE'S    US    07-Feb-1997    75/238,034    13-Apr-1999    2238045    Registered    30 Int.
2.    A0022/2 000/   

ANNIE'S

NATURALS

   EM    23-Apr-1999    1154996    04-Jul-2000    1154996    Registered    30 Int.
3.    A0022/2 000/   

ANNIE'S

NATURALS

   US    07-Feb-1997    75/238,036    30-Nov-1999    2296416    Registered    30 Int.
4.    A0022/2 000/   

ANNIE'S

NATURALS

   Verm ont    23-May-1997       23-May-1997    7726    Registered    46 Int.
5.    A0022/2 004/    LOGO    US    08-May-2003    78/247,188    21-Sep-2004    2886438    Registered    30 Int.
6.    A0022/2 003/    LOGO    US    09-Sep-2004    78/481,026    10-Oct-2006    3154947    Registered    30 Int.
7.    A0022/2 002/    LOGO    US    27-May-2004    78/426,583    31-Jan-2006    3053332    Registered    30 Int.
8.    A0022/2 009/    LOGO    US    08-May-2003    78/247,448    28-Sep-2004    2889065    Registered    30 Int.

 

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9.    A0022/2 008/    LOGO    US    08-May-2003    78/247,462    21-Sep-2004    2886439    Registered    30 Int.
10.    A0022/2 007/   

FOOD FOR THE

NEXT GENERATION

   US    13-Oct-2003    78/312,958    18-Oct-2005    3007860    Registered    30 Int.
11.    A0022/2 018/   

HONEY MUSTARD

VINAIGRETTE

   Verm ont    23-May-1997       23-May-1997    7729    Registered   

46 Int.

12.    A0022/2 020/   

ORGANIC GREEN

GARLIC DRESSING

   Verm ont    23-May-1997       23-May-1997    7727    Registered    46 Int.
13.    A0022/2 017/   

ORGANIC SESAME

GINGER

VINAIGRETTE

   Verm ont    23-May-1997       23-May-1997    7730    Registered    46 Int.
14.    A0022/2 013/    PIZZA PIE    US    12-Nov-2002    76/465,778    12-Oct-2004    2893764    Registered    30 Int.
15.    A0022/2 012/   

SALADS FOR

SCHOOLS

   US    27-Nov-2002    76/470,811    10-Feb-2004    2813952    Registered    41 Int.
16.    A0022/2 011/   

SALADS NEVER

TASTED SO GOOD

   US    19-Sep-2001    76/314,026    10-Dec-2002    2658786    Registered    30 Int.
17.    A0022/2 010/    TUTTI FRUITTI    US    12-Nov-2002    76/465,777    07-Sep-2004    2882569    Registered    30 Int.

 

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