Yahoo Finance Arcadia Biosciences (RKDA) Sells GoodWheat Brand to Above Food
Arcadia Biosciences RKDA announced that it inked a deal with Above Food Corp. to sell its GoodWheat brand for $4 million. This move will allow Arcadia to scale its wheat IP by leveraging Above Food's vertically integrated farm-to-fork supply network.
GoodWheat, which was launched in 2018, uses Arcadia's unique, patented and healthier wheat grain, which is naturally higher in fiber and protein. In June 2022, the company launched five variations of GoodWheat pasta, followed by six varieties of pancake mixes and single-serve Quikcakes in August 2023. In November 2023, three different versions of mac and cheese were introduced. GoodWheat products are currently available on more than 3,500 shelves around the country and online.
In the first quarter of 2024, the GoodWheat brand expanded its distribution of pancake and waffle mixes by a few hundred locations. GoodWheat Mac & Cheese was available nationwide online in first-quarter 2024 in three varieties — Classic Cheddar, White Cheddar and Three Cheese.
The GoodWheat brand complements Above Food's nutrient-dense, plant-based consumer goods and specialized ingredient portfolios. The agreement will allow RKDA to monetize its IP early, while continuing to pursue other crop licensing and royalty streams.
The company reported an adjusted loss of $1.78 per share in the first quarter of 2024, which was narrower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $2.52. This compares to a loss of $3.86 in the year-ago quarter. Net sales were $1.26 million in the quarter under review, which marked a 1.9% increase from the year-ago quarter, driven by higher GoodWheat and Zola sales. The top line beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1 million.
Price Performance
RKDA shares have lost 28.7% over the past year against the industry's 15.4% growth.
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Arcadia Biosciences currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
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