Scott Easterwood

There’s a tendency to think of the taste of sweetness as one note - most treats we eat are packed with sugar, leaving no room for nuance of flavors. And the only healthy alternatives are just-as-sugary substitutes or lab made sweeteners. We couldnt really believe that. Our travels (and sweet tooths) have taken us around the country and around the world, and if there’s one thing we noticed at the markets and shops we’ve strolled, it’s the depth and deliciousness of sweet that lies beyond refined sugar -- jammy dates, floral pollens, rich cacaos, tangy spices -- and the magical fact that they’re excellent for you. So we decided to bring together this wider world of flavor. To craft a line of nourishing sweets that really take you places. To share treats that celebrate the true meaning of sweet. And to redefine sweetness for the American consumer.

It’s an exciting time to join Flagstone Foods as we are on a mission to become the finest private label snacking company in the world. We are locating our new corporate headquarters in Minneapolis, Minnesota and looking to hire bright, talented, collaborative people to support an exciting, entrepreneurial and rapidly growing firm. Company Overview: Flagstone Foods is one of the largest manufacturers and distributors of private label healthy snacks in North America, holding the leading market position in the nut, trail mix and dried fruit categories. The company’s over 1,000 associates are located in plants in Robersonville, North Carolina, El Paso, Texas, and Dothan, Alabama. These facilities source, process, package and distribute nuts, trail mixes and other wholesome snacks to premier retail customers across the country. Background: We are fortunate to have Atlas Holdings as our new owners as of August 2019, reestablishing Flagstone Foods as a standalone business. Headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut and founded in 2002, Atlas and its affiliates own and operate 20 platform companies which employ more than 18,000 associates at more than 150 facilities worldwide. Atlas has a long and distinguished record of strengthening and growing companies, investing both the human and financial capital needed to create long-term, sustainable value.

Founded in 1978, Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) is an investment firm with an investment strategy predicated on building stronger, more profitable businesses. We work collaboratively with corporate and family business sellers on transactions to maximize value. We believe many corporations, CEOs and entrepreneurs select CD&R as their partner because of our reputation for trustworthiness and operational leadership. We practice investing as a craft, relying on a dedicated and cohesive team with a shared sense of purpose and values. Our investment approach blends skilled investment judgment with extensive experience driving growth and operating excellence.

There’s a tendency to think of the taste of sweetness as one note - most treats we eat are packed with sugar, leaving no room for nuance of flavors. And the only healthy alternatives are just-as-sugary substitutes or lab made sweeteners. We couldnt really believe that. Our travels (and sweet tooths) have taken us around the country and around the world, and if there’s one thing we noticed at the markets and shops we’ve strolled, it’s the depth and deliciousness of sweet that lies beyond refined sugar -- jammy dates, floral pollens, rich cacaos, tangy spices -- and the magical fact that they’re excellent for you. So we decided to bring together this wider world of flavor. To craft a line of nourishing sweets that really take you places. To share treats that celebrate the true meaning of sweet. And to redefine sweetness for the American consumer.

It’s an exciting time to join Flagstone Foods as we are on a mission to become the finest private label snacking company in the world. We are locating our new corporate headquarters in Minneapolis, Minnesota and looking to hire bright, talented, collaborative people to support an exciting, entrepreneurial and rapidly growing firm. Company Overview: Flagstone Foods is one of the largest manufacturers and distributors of private label healthy snacks in North America, holding the leading market position in the nut, trail mix and dried fruit categories. The company’s over 1,000 associates are located in plants in Robersonville, North Carolina, El Paso, Texas, and Dothan, Alabama. These facilities source, process, package and distribute nuts, trail mixes and other wholesome snacks to premier retail customers across the country. Background: We are fortunate to have Atlas Holdings as our new owners as of August 2019, reestablishing Flagstone Foods as a standalone business. Headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut and founded in 2002, Atlas and its affiliates own and operate 20 platform companies which employ more than 18,000 associates at more than 150 facilities worldwide. Atlas has a long and distinguished record of strengthening and growing companies, investing both the human and financial capital needed to create long-term, sustainable value.

The Hershey Company is headquartered in Hershey, Pa., and is an industry-leading snacks company known for bringing goodness to the world through its iconic brands, remarkable people and enduring commitment to help children succeed. Hershey has approximately 17,000 employees around the world who work every day to deliver delicious, quality products. The company has more than 90 brands around the world that drive more than $8 billion in annual revenues, including such iconic brand names as Hersheys, Reeses, Kit Kat®, Jolly Rancher, Ice Breakers, SkinnyPop, and Pirates Booty. For more than 125 years, Hershey has been committed to operating fairly, ethically and sustainably. Hershey founder, Milton Hershey, created the Milton Hershey School in 1909 and since then the company has focused on helping children succeed.