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Exhibit 10.14
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REVISED CONTRACT MANUFACTURING AND PACKAGING AGREEMENT
This Agreement dated as of 4 -1 -, 2007 by and between Annie’s Homegrown, Inc. (“Annie’s”), a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Delaware, with its principal place of business at 000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxx, XX 00000, on the one hand, and Philadelphia Macaroni Company (doing business as Xxxxx Xxxx Foods) (“Xxxxx Xxxx”), a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with its principal place of business at 000 Xxxxx 00xx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxxxx 00000, on the other hand.
Whereas, Annie’s wishes for Xxxxx Xxxx to manufacture, on a non-exclusive basis, the Products set forth in Schedule A – Product List attached to this Agreement, as the same may be amended by the written agreement of Annie’s and Xxxxx Xxxx (collectively, the “Products”); and
Whereas, Xxxxx Xxxx desires to manufacture the Products for Annie’s at Xxxxx Luna’s facility located in Grand Forks, North Dakota (“Xxxxx Luna’s Primary Facility”) as Annie’s primary provider for the term of this Agreement (as further defined herein).
Now therefore, in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions set forth in this Agreement, Annie’s and Xxxxx Xxxx agree as follows:
Section 1. Requirements; Rejection of Products
1.1 Requirements Contract. Xxxxx Xxxx shall manufacture, package, store and ship all of Annie’s requirement of the Products in accordance with good manufacturing practices prevailing in the industry and in strict compliance with the terms of this Agreement and the specifications, manufacturing process and quality control standards and coding systems set forth in Schedule 1.1– Product Manufacturing and Storage Specifications (as amended from time to time, the “Specifications”) attached to this Agreement. Xxxxx Xxxx shall implement any changes in such Specifications and Process Requirements as Annie’s may from time to time request in writing; provided that either (i) such changes do not materially alter Xxxxx Luna’s costs; or (ii) such changes are approved in writing by Xxxxx Xxxx. Xxxxx Xxxx shall provide all such services at the Xxxxx Xxxx Primary Facility; provided, however, that in the event that Xxxxx Xxxx is unable to provide such services at the Xxxxx Xxxx Primary Facility, it shall provide uninterrupted service at Xxxxx Luna’s secondary facility in Warminster, Pennsylvania; provided further, that in the event that Xxxxx Xxxx cannot provide uninterrupted Products as set forth in this Agreement, it will arrange for a third party to provide such Products in accordance with the Specifications and otherwise in accordance with this Agreement (with such third party to produce, package and ship Products in accordance with this Agreement, as though it were Xxxxx Xxxx) and Xxxxx Xxxx shall fully assume all costs in excess of those that would be paid by Annie’s had Xxxxx Xxxx manufactured, packaged, stored and shipped the Products from Xxxxx Xxxx facilities. Xxxxx Luna’s obligation to assume excess costs for third-party production for any twelve-month period commencing July 1 shall cease when [***] pounds of pasta is produced in that twelve-month period.
1.2 Rejection of Products. The parties agree that: (i) Annie’s may reject and refuse to pay for Products within [***] days of delivery, which (a) do not fully comply with the Specifications; (b) have been damaged during storage or handling prior to being shipped FOB Xxxxx Luna’s Primary Facility; (c) have been damaged during shipping if delivered to Annie’s designated primary warehouse, currently D2000; or (d) are not in compliance with the other terms and conditions of this Agreement. (ii) if Annie’s has previously paid Xxxxx Xxxx for Products which are later rejected by Annie’s, Annie’s shall invoice Xxxxx Xxxx, including all supporting documentation, for the cost of such rejected Products and for any freight, handling or other disposition costs or expenses incurred by Annie’s in connection with such rejected Products, and shall receive credit from Xxxxx Xxxx within 30 days of such invoice; (iii) Annie’s may reject and refuse to pay for Products which have been produced and packaged during a particular production run if quality assurance samples from that production run do not conform to the Specifications or are otherwise not in compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement; and (iv) any material, work-in-process or Products rejected by Annie’s shall be disposed of by Xxxxx Xxxx at Xxxxx Luna’s cost and expense.
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1.4 Scheduling. Use of the Line. Annie’s shall be entitled to up to 100% usage of the production line purchased by Xxxxx Xxxx in connection with this Agreement; provided that Xxxxx Xxxx shall be entitled to use the production line for other non-competitive purposes with the consent of Annie’s, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. Annie’s shall not require Products in quantities that exceed the normal capacity of the production line during normal hours of operation.
Section 2. Quality Standards; Quality Control.
2.1 Compliance with Applicable Law and the Specifications; Certifications. (i) All Products shall be produced and packaged and all Products and Product Supplies shall be stored and shipped (a) under sanitary conditions and in strict compliance with all federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations and guidelines (including all applicable current Good Manufacturing Practices, including those set forth in 21 C.F.R. Section 110, et. seq., and any other applicable Food and Drug Administration, United States Department of Agriculture and Food Safety Inspection Service guidelines and regulations, including applicable standards of identity appearing in Food and Drug Administration and USDA regulations); and (b) shall comply with the Specifications and the terms of this Agreement; (c) shall be manufactured and stored in accordance with the Specifications; and (d) shall be wholesome, merchantable, fit for their intended purpose and fit for human consumption. All finished Products shall be adequate for normal shipping and storage. If any of Xxxxx Luna’s facilities, processes, inventories or equipment are in an unsanitary condition or do not otherwise comply with applicable laws, rules and regulations or with the terms and conditions of this Agreement or the Specifications, Xxxxx Xxxx shall promptly take such action as will correct the deficiencies and bring those facilities, processes, inventories and equipment into compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations and with the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Specifically, and not in limitation of the foregoing, Xxxxx Xxxx warrants and guarantees that it shall conduct all of its business activities in full compliance with the United States Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (as amended the “Act”) and all applicable federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations and guidelines. Furthermore, Xxxxx Xxxx warrants that all Products that are produced or packaged for Annie’s, and all packaging and other materials that come in contact with such Products, will not at the time of shipment to Annie’s or Annie’s consignee be adulterated, contaminated or misbranded within the meaning of the Act or any other federal, state or local law, rule or regulation, and that such Products, packaging and other materials will not constitute articles prohibited from introduction into interstate commerce under the provisions of Sections 301, 402, 403, 404, 405, 409 or 505 of the Act, and Xxxxx Xxxx also specifically warrants that it will register and fully comply with all applicable requirements under the Bioterrorism Act, Pub. L. No. 107-188 and the Food and Drug Administration’s implementing regulations. Nothing in this Section 2.1 shall impose on Xxxxx Xxxx any obligation or liability resulting solely from Product labeling provided by Annie’s (“Annie’s Labeling”). (ii) At all times during the term of this Agreement, Xxxxx Xxxx will maintain organic certification with respect to the Products by Quality Assurance International or another certification bureau or agency that Annie’s selects.
2.2 Quality Control Records. Xxxxx Xxxx shall prepare and submit to Annie’s quality control records and reports as Annie’s may reasonably request, and shall also furnish to Annie’s, without charge (or hold in a designated location within Xxxxx Luna’s Primary Facility for an agreed upon period of time), a reasonable number of samples, for quality control purposes, from each production run of each of the Products.
2.3 Inspection Reports. Xxxxx Xxxx shall make available to Annie’s, at the request of Annie’s, 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 (as defined below), and relating to or affecting (i) Xxxxx Luna’s facilities; or (ii) equipment, raw materials, ingredients, packaging materials, work-in-process or Products located therein. Xxxxx Xxxx shall notify Annie’s immediately by telephone and in writing of any such inspections or audits, or any other information, which indicate the 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.
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Section 3. Procurement of Raw Materials; Inspection.
3.1 Purchasing. Xxxxx Xxxx shall have full responsibility for timely procurement of and payment for all raw materials, ingredients, and packaging materials (collectively “Product Supplies”) necessary to produce and package Products for Annie’s under this Agreement. Xxxxx Xxxx shall store all Product Supplies in accordance with good manufacturing practices prevailing in the industry and in strict compliance with the Specifications and the terms of this Agreement. Such Product Supplies shall be ordered in quantities mutually agreed to by Annie’s and Xxxxx Xxxx and from suppliers identified in the Specifications or which Annie’s otherwise approves in writing.
3.2 Inspection of Product Supplies. Xxxxx Xxxx shall examine all Product Supplies (other than Annie’s Labeling) and shall have final responsibility for accepting or rejecting Product Supplies (other than Annie’s Labeling) which (i) do not conform with the Specifications; (ii) were not prepared in accordance with the Specifications; (iii) do not conform with the other terms and conditions of this Agreement; or (iv) do not conform with federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations and guidelines.
Section 4. Storage. At all times, Xxxxx Xxxx shall store and handle Product in accordance with the procedures set forth in the Specifications. Xxxxx Xxxx agrees to warehouse and provide space for [***] pallets (the “Pallet Slot Allotment”) of Product and Product Supplies combined. If Product inventory levels exceed such Pallet Slot Allotment, Xxxxx Xxxx will ship Product and/or raw materials to a third party warehouse or destination specified by Annie’s (such destinations to be designated by Annie’s prior to the start of production), at [***] expense. If Xxxxx Xxxx fails to provide warehouse space in any month, Annie’s will invoice Xxxxx Xxxx for [***] incurred in transporting and storing product in an alternative location of Annie’s selection.
Section 5. Price Transparency; Invoicing of Product and Payments.
5.1 Prices. Subject to adjustment pursuant to Section 5.2 of this Agreement, Xxxxx Luna’s total price for all services rendered pursuant to this Agreement (including indexes relating to cost adjustments) is as set forth in Schedule 5.1 – Pricing attached to this Agreement and the notes thereto.
5.2 Price Transparency. Xxxxx Xxxx shall promptly inform Annie’s of any modification or deviation (including any increase or decrease) of costs associated or otherwise realized with the performance of its obligations under this Agreement that are identified as “Pass Through” items on Schedule 5.1 (“Pass Through Costs”). Adjustments for Pass Through costs shall be made periodically, on a dollar for dollar basis for any increase or decrease in costs incurred by Xxxxx Xxxx. Annie’s shall be entitled to audit such price transparency in accordance with Section 8.2 of this Agreement.
5.3 Invoicing. Xxxxx Xxxx shall invoice Annie’s on a per case basis for all finished Products shipped from Xxxxx Luna’s facility. Invoices shall be due and payable in full within [***] days from the date of invoice. Any payment not received when due shall require a late charge at [***] percent ([***]%) per annum or [***]. All invoices shall accurately reflect Annie’s product identification codes (set forth on Schedule A) produced as invoiced. In the event of a good faith dispute with respect to amounts invoiced by Xxxxx Xxxx, unless such dispute is resolved within [***] days of Annie’s receipt of such invoice, Annie’s shall cause to be escrowed with a mutually acceptable escrow agent any amounts in dispute (“Escrowed Disputed Amounts”) for release as may be determined in accordance with Section 17 (or as otherwise may be agreed to by the parties).
Section 6. Risk of Loss. Risk of damage or loss to Products shall remain with Xxxxx Xxxx until the same is shipped F.O.B. Xxxxx Luna’s facility to Annie’s or an Annie’s consignee in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
Section 7. Term; Extension.
7.1 Term: This Agreement shall be deemed to have taken effect on July 3, 2006 (the “Effective Date”) except for provisions referring to cheese and delivery which were effective October 2, 2006; and shall continue in effect until December 31, 2013, a period of 90 fiscal months (the “Term”). Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be canceled or terminated as provided in Section 16 prior to the expiration of the Term.
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7.2 Option to Extend. Upon the expiration of the Term, Annie’s shall have the option to extend this Agreement, by written notice of the election of such option, on terms to be mutually agreed to by the parties.
Section 8. Records and Audits.
8.1 Product Supplies and Products. Xxxxx Xxxx shall maintain and retain complete and accurate books and records relating to the production, packaging, storage and shipment of Product Supplies and Products, rejected Product Supplies and rejected Products. Xxxxx Xxxx shall also maintain and retain any other records that Annie’s may reasonably request to be maintained or as are required to be kept by federal, state or local laws, rules, regulations and guidelines.
8.2 Maintenance of Records. Audits. All books and records maintained or retained pursuant to this Agreement shall be retained by Xxxxx Xxxx for a period of at least [***] years, or longer if so required by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations. Annie’s may, not more frequently than [***] per calendar year, following [***] days’ written notice to Xxxxx Xxxx and during Xxxxx Luna’s customary business hours, and in a manner which will not be unduly burdensome to Xxxxx Xxxx, review Xxxxx Luna’s books and records relating to purchases and invoices pursuant to this Agreement for the sole purpose of determining Xxxxx Luna’s compliance with Section 5.1 in connection with “Pass Through” items only. In addition to the foregoing (if the foregoing review reveals an underpayment or a failure to revise the prices set forth on Schedule 5.1 downward by Xxxxx Xxxx), no more than [***] per year and upon [***] days’ written notice and during normal business hours, Annie’s may require an audit of Xxxxx Luna’s financial records to be conducted to determine compliance with Section 5 by an independent Certified Public Accountant reasonably acceptable to Xxxxx Xxxx (it being acknowledged that any of the “Big Four” national accounting firms shall be acceptable); provided that the costs of such audit will be borne by Annie’s; provided further, however, that the costs of such audit will be borne by Xxxxx Xxxx in the event that the audit determines that payments by Annie’s to Xxxxx Xxxx equal or exceed [***]% of the amount that would otherwise be due to Xxxxx Xxxx by Annie’s under the express terms of this Agreement.
Section 9. Confidential Information; Non-solicitation and Non-competition.
9.1 General Duty of Confidentiality. All business and technical information, whether in written or oral form and including, but not limited to, technical know-how, specifications, formulas, manufacturing process and quality control standards, coding systems, instructions and procedures, which either party may disclose to the other party or to any employee, agent or representative of either party, shall be received and retained by the parties and its employees, agents and representatives as strictly confidential and, except as provided for herein, may not be disclosed to any third party. The parties shall not disclose any such information to any person within its organization not having a need to know and shall only use such information in connection with the execution of this Agreement.
9.2 Exceptions to Confidentiality. Notwithstanding Section 9.1, each parties shall not have an obligation of confidentiality with respect to information which: (i) such party can demonstrate was in the public domain at the time of receipt from Annie’s, or which comes into the public domain without breach of an obligation assumed hereunder; (ii) was known and can be shown to have been known by such party at the time of receipt from the other party and was not acquired directly or indirectly from the other party on a confidential basis; (iii) becomes known to the party on a non-confidential basis through a third source whose own acquisition and disclosure were entirely independent of the parties to this Agreement, not in breach of any obligation hereunder and not on a confidential basis; (iv) is approved for disclosure by such party in writing; or (v) is required by court order.
9.3 Return of Materials. All originals and copies of documented business and technical information identified or reasonably identifiable as confidential or proprietary to a party shall be and remain the exclusive property of that party at all times and shall be returned to such party upon the cancellation or termination of this Agreement.
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9.4 Non-solicitation and Non-competition. To protect the proprietary rights of Annie’s, Xxxxx Xxxx agrees that, during the Term of this Agreement and for a period of [***] years thereafter, it shall not (i) knowingly directly or indirectly solicit or induce any person who is, or within the past [***] months was an employee of Annie’s to terminate or negatively alter his or her relationship with the Company, (ii) directly or indirectly solicit the business of any client or customer of Annie’s for products substantially similar to those produced for Annie’s (other than on behalf of Annie’s), (iii) directly or indirectly induce any client, customer, supplier, vendor, consultant or independent contractor of Annie’s to terminate or negatively alter his, her or its relationship with Annie’s; or (iv) directly or indirectly engage (or assist others in engaging) in the manufacture, packing, or shipping of any organic (or made with organic) product that competes with any of the Products in any territory or market in which the Products are distributed or sold.
Section 10. Recalls and Withdrawals. It is hereby understood and agreed by the parties that Annie’s may acquire commercially reasonable recall and withdrawal insurance covering commercial distribution of the Products. In the event that (i) Annie’s acquires such insurance; (ii) Annie’s deems it reasonably necessary to conduct a recall or withdrawal; and (iii) the recall or withdrawal is required as the direct result of Xxxxx Luna’s negligence or willful misconduct, then in addition to such obligations as are set forth in Section 13, (a) Xxxxx Xxxx shall reimburse Annie’s for all recall and withdrawal insurance premiums paid by Annie’s during the applicable year, and (b) Xxxxx Xxxx shall reimburse Annie’s for any premium increase incurred by Annie’s subsequent to or as a result of such recall or withdrawal for the remainder of the Term. [***].
Section 11. Trademarks.
11.1 Labeling. All Products shall be packaged under Annie’s trademarks, trademarks licensed to Annie’s or such private trademarks as Annie’s may from time to time designate.
11.2 Ownership of Trademarks. Xxxxx Xxxx agrees that, as between Xxxxx Xxxx and Annie’s, all trademarks identified by Annie’s as being Annie’s-owned or licensed to Annie’s are valid and existing trademarks of Annie’s and the sole and exclusive property of Annie’s. Nothing in this Agreement shall give Xxxxx Xxxx any right, title or interest in (i) any Annie’s-owned trademark, any trademark licensed to Annie’s or any private trademark designated by Annie’s; (ii) any Annie’s or other trade name; or (iii) the goodwill connected with any such trademark or trade name, except the right to use the same in strict accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Xxxxx Xxxx shall not contest the validity or ownership of a trademark described in Section 11.1 or assist others in contesting the validity or ownership of any such trademark.
11.3 Notice of Infringement. Xxxxx Xxxx shall promptly notify Annie’s, in writing, of any infringement or potential infringement of a trademark described in Section 11.1 of which Xxxxx Xxxx becomes aware. Without the express written permission of Annie’s, Xxxxx Xxxx shall have no right to bring any action or proceeding relating to such infringement or potential infringement or which involves, directly or indirectly, any issue the litigation of which may affect the interest of Annie’s. Nothing in this Agreement shall obligate Annie’s to take any action relating to any such infringement or potential infringement.
11.4 No Use of Confusingly Similar Marks. Xxxxx Xxxx shall not adopt any trademark, trade name, trade dress, labeling or packaging which, in the reasonable judgment of Annie’s, is deceptively similar to or likely to cause confusion with respect to a trademark described in Section 11.1 or with respect to Products.
11.5 Approval of Packaging. Xxxxx Xxxx agrees that Annie’s shall determine and provide in writing the printed matter to be carried on packaging materials and labeling utilized pursuant to this Agreement. Annie’s also agrees to reimburse Xxxxx Xxxx for the cost of any changes in the printed matter or labeling to be carried on packaging materials and for any product, raw material or packaging made obsolete or unsalable by such change.
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Section 12. Liens and Security Interests. Xxxxx Xxxx specifically waives any and all liens and/or security interests which it might acquire by operation of law or otherwise in Products to which title has passed to Annie’s under the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Xxxxx Luna’s continued right to possession of Products and other items provided to it shall be determined solely by the terms and conditions of this Agreement and, in any event, Xxxxx Xxxx shall at no time have any power of sale or disposal over any such item except upon the prior written consent of Annie’s.
Section 13. Indemnity.
13.1 Indemnification. (i) Indemnification of Annie’s. Xxxxx Xxxx shall indemnify and hold Annie’s harmless from and against (a) any and all liability, loss or damage, cost or expense (including court costs and attorneys’ fees) arising out of a breach of Xxxxx Luna’s obligations under this Agreement, including but not limited to a breach of Xxxxx Luna’s representations, warranties and covenants set forth in Section 2.1 of this Agreement, or for injuries (including but not limited to bodily injury, death or dismemberment) or other economic damages resulting from Xxxxx Luna’s or its agents’ negligence or willful misconduct; and (b) any and all liability, loss or damage, cost or expense (including court costs and attorney fees) arising out of, resulting from or in any way connected with complaints, demands, claims or legal actions alleging patent infringement, violations of any patent rights or unfair competition in connection with Xxxxx Luna’s performance of any obligations under this Agreement. (ii) Process for Claims. In the event of consumer, customer or governmental agency complaints, demands, claims or legal actions alleging illness, injury, death or damage as a result of the consumption or use of any Products produced, packaged, stored or shipped by Xxxxx Xxxx, Xxxxx Xxxx shall indemnify and hold Annie’s from and against any and all liability, loss or damage, cost or expense, of whatsoever nature and by whomsoever asserted, arising out of, resulting from or in any way connected with such complaint, demand, claim or legal action, except that Xxxxx Xxxx shall not be responsible for, and shall not be required to indemnify or hold harmless Annie’s against, any liability for illness, injury, death or damage attributable to defects in Products that independent investigation discloses (a) originated solely after the Products left the custody and control of Xxxxx Xxxx and was not attributable to any act or omission of Xxxxx Xxxx prior to such Products leaving such custody and control, or (b) originated solely from proprietary Annie’s Specifications including labeling. Xxxxx Xxxx shall assume full responsibility for, and the expense of, investigation, defense, legal fees, settlement and payment of all such complaints, demands, claims and legal actions; provided that Annie’s may, at its expense, participate in any legal action through counsel of its own choice. Annie’s shall promptly notify Xxxxx Xxxx of any such complaint, demand, claim or legal action and cooperate fully in the defense thereof. (iii) Indemnification of Xxxxx Xxxx. Annie’s shall indemnify and hold Xxxxx Xxxx harmless from and against (a) any and all liability, loss or damage, cost or expense (including court costs and attorney fees) arising out of a breach of Annie’s obligations under this Agreement, including but not limited to a breach of Annie’s representations, warranties and covenants; or for injuries (including but not limited to bodily injury, death or dismemberment) or other economic damages resulting from Annie’s or its agents’ negligence or willful misconduct; and (b) any and all liability, loss or damage, cost or expense (including court costs and attorneys’ fees) arising out of, resulting from or in any way connected with complaints, demands, claims or legal actions alleging trademark, trade name, trade dress, labeling or packaging infringement, violations of any trademark rights or unfair competition in connection with Xxxxx Luna’s performance of any of its obligations under this Agreement. (iv) Process for Claims. In the event of consumer, customer or governmental agency complaints, demands, claims or legal actions alleging illness, injury, death or damage as a result of the consumption or use of any Products produced, packaged, stored or shipped by Xxxxx Xxxx, Annie’s shall indemnify and hold Xxxxx Xxxx from and against any and all liability, loss or damage, cost or expense, of whatsoever nature and by whomsoever asserted, arising out of, resulting from or in any way connected with such complaint, demand, claim or legal action, except that Annie’s shall not be responsible for, and shall not be required to indemnify or hold harmless Xxxxx Xxxx against, any liability for illness, injury, death or damage attributable to defects in Products that independent investigation discloses originated solely before the Products left the custody and control of Xxxxx Xxxx and was not attributable to any act or omission of Annie’s prior to such Products leaving such custody and control. Annie’s shall be responsible for all package labeling. Annie’s shall assume full responsibility for, and the expense of, investigation, defense, legal fees, settlement and payment of all such complaints, demands, claims and legal actions; provided that Annie’s may, at its expense, participate in any legal action through counsel of its own choice. Annie’s shall promptly notify Xxxxx Xxxx of any such complaint, demand, claim or legal action and cooperate fully in the defense thereof.
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13.2 Insurance. Both Annie’s and Xxxxx Xxxx 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 reasonably acceptable to both parties, and shall name the other party as an additional insured. Its terms and conditions shall not be materially changed, altered (unless to increase coverage) or canceled until ten days after termination or cancellation of this Agreement. A certificate of such insurance coverage shall be furnished to the other party upon execution of this Agreement and thereafter upon request.
Section 14. Patent Infringement. Xxxxx Xxxx shall assume full responsibility for, and the expense of, investigation, defense, legal fees, settlement and payment of all patent infringement complaints, demands, claims and legal actions; provided that Annie’s may, at its expense, participate in any legal action through counsel of its own choice. Annie’s shall promptly notify Xxxxx Xxxx of any such complaint, demand, claim or legal action and cooperate fully in the defense thereof.
Section 15. Relationship. The relationship which Xxxxx Xxxx holds as to Annie’s is that of an independent contractor. This Agreement is not intended to create and shall not be construed as creating between Annie’s and Xxxxx Xxxx the relationship of principal and agent, joint venturers, co-partners or any other similar relationship, the existence of which is hereby expressly denied, nor shall Xxxxx Xxxx be considered in any sense an affiliate or subsidiary of Annie’s. Xxxxx Xxxx shall not have any authority to create or assume in Annie’s name or on its behalf any obligation, expressed or implied, or to act or purport to act as Annie’s agent or legally empowered representative for any purpose whatsoever. Neither party shall be liable to any third party in any way for any engagement, obligation, commitment, contract, representation, transaction or act or omission to act of the other, except as expressly provided herein. Xxxxx Xxxx shall have exclusive control over production, packaging and storage operations at Xxxxx Luna’s Facility and shall direct and be responsible for the performance of all operations at Xxxxx Luna’s Facility. Xxxxx Xxxx shall retain exclusive legal responsibility for the performance of and compliance with all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement which are to be performed by or complied with by Xxxxx Xxxx, provided however that the Annie’s Representative and other Annie’s employees may provide technical assistance or consultation to Xxxxx Xxxx; and provided further that such assistance and consultation shall be of an advisory nature only and, except to the extent specifically agreed in a writing signed by a duly authorized officer of Annie’s and Xxxxx Xxxx, in no event shall Annie’s assume any liability or responsibility with respect to such assistance or consultation.
Section 16. Termination.
16.1 Termination by Annie’s. Annie’s reserves the right to immediately terminate this Agreement (subject to Section 16.2) in the following circumstances: (i) where Xxxxx Xxxx has failed to perform or meet any material term or condition hereof and has failed to correct the same within 30 days after written notice of such failure by Annie’s; (ii) where (a) Xxxxx Xxxx fails to vacate an involuntary bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization petition or petition for an arrangement or composition with creditors filed against Xxxxx Xxxx within 60 days after the date of such filing, or files such a petition on a voluntary basis; or (b) Xxxxx Xxxx makes an assignment or deed of trust for the benefit of creditors; or (c)Xxxxx Xxxx fails to vacate the appointment of a receiver or trustee for Xxxxx Xxxx or for any interest in Xxxxx Xxxx’x business within 60 days after such appointment; or (d) Xxxxx Xxxx permits an attachment to be levied against and remain outstanding on any of its equipment or plant for more than 20 days; or (e) Xxxxx Xxxx’x interest or rights under this Agreement, or any part thereof, pass to another by operation of law; or (f) Xxxxx Xxxx ceases to do business as a going concern or ceases to conduct its operations in the normal course of business; or (g) Xxxxx Xxxx substantially changes the nature of its business or there is a substantial change in the ownership (outside of the Xxxxxx family) of Xxxxx Xxxx; (iii) where Xxxxx Xxxx or its agents or representatives has adulterated any Products or has substituted or added, with respect to any instruction, specification, formula, manufacturing process or quality control standard or any procedure set forth in this Agreement or any exhibit hereto, an ingredient, component, process or procedure not called for thereby, or
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has altered or omitted an ingredient, component, process or procedure called for thereby; (iv) where Annie’s provides notice to Xxxxx Xxxx of its election to terminate this Agreement, and Annie’s pays to Xxxxx Xxxx the amount set forth on Schedule 16.1 – Buy Out to this Agreement within 30 days of such notice; provided that Annie’s promptly takes delivery of and pays Xxxxx Xxxx for all inventories, Product, raw material, ingredients, packaging, etc., and transportation of same; that meet Annie’s specifications; or (v) upon the achievement of the Target Production, provided however, that Annie’s may alternatively elect to extend this Agreement pursuant to Section 7.2. The termination rights granted under this Section are cumulative with and in addition to any other rights or remedies to which Annie’s may be entitled arising from any violation, default or breach of this Agreement.
16.2 Timing of Termination by Annie’s. Xxxxx Xxxx agrees that, in the event that any of the events set forth in Section 16.1(ii)(e) or 16.1(ii)(f) should occur, Annie’s may, at its sole option, elect to terminate this Agreement (i) immediately or (ii) 60 days from the date of notice of termination by Annie’s; during such 60 day period Xxxxx Xxxx shall continue to produce, package, store, ship and sell Product to Annie’s in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
16.3 Termination by Xxxxx Xxxx. Xxxxx Xxxx reserves the right to immediately terminate this Agreement in the following circumstances: (i) where Annie’s has failed to perform or meet any material term or condition hereof, including nonpayment of any uncontested amount owed under this Agreement or any Escrowed Disputed Amounts, and has failed to correct the same within 30 days after written notice of such failure by Xxxxx Xxxx; or (ii) where (a) Annie’s fails to vacate an involuntary bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization petition or petition for an arrangement or composition with creditors filed against Annie’s within 60 days after such filing, or files such a petition on a voluntary basis; or (b) Annie’s makes an assignment or deed of trust for the benefit of creditors; or (c) Annie’s fails to vacate the appointment of a receiver or trustee for Annie’s or for any interest in Annie’s business within 60 days after such appointment; or (d) Annie’s interest or rights under this Agreement, or any part thereof, pass to another by operation of law; or (e) Annie’s ceases to do business as a going concern or ceases to conduct its operations in the normal course of business; or (f) Annie’s substantially changes the nature of its business or there is a substantial change in the ownership of Annie’s; The termination rights granted under this paragraph are cumulative with and in addition to any other rights or remedies to which Xxxxx Xxxx may be entitled arising from any violation, default or breach of this Agreement. In the event this Agreement is terminated by Xxxxx Xxxx pursuant to Section 16.3(ii) or a payment default under Section 16.3(i), Annie’s shall reimburse Xxxxx Xxxx for all amounts owed to Xxxxx Xxxx (including any amounts under Section 16.1(v) that are outstanding under this Agreement. In the event a court determines that Annie’s owes Xxxxx Xxxx for any monies previously listed by Annie’s as undisputed or disputed, Annie’s shall reimburse Xxxxx Xxxx for all attorney fees and court costs. All such amounts shall be paid by Annie’s to Xxxxx Xxxx within 30 days of Xxxxx Xxxx’x termination of this Agreement.
16.4 No Waiver. Any failure by either party to notify the other party of a violation, default or breach of this Agreement, or to terminate this Agreement on account thereof, shall not constitute a waiver of such violation, default or breach or a consent, acquiescence or waiver of any later violation, default or breach, whether of the same of a different character.
16.5 Effect of Termination. (i) Upon termination or cancellation of this Agreement the rights granted hereunder shall immediately become null and void, and Xxxxx Xxxx shall discontinue all use of the trademarks referred to in Section 11 hereof and shall return to Annie’s all originals and copies of the information subject to Section 9 hereof, but such termination or cancellation shall not affect any obligation or liability incurred by Xxxxx Xxxx prior to termination or cancellation. (ii) Upon termination or cancellation of this Agreement for any reason, Xxxxx Xxxx shall deliver to Annie’s, within a reasonable period of time (but not to exceed 30 days), all Products owned by Annie’s or for which Annie’s has paid including all freight costs, in useable condition, as well as all other property of Annie’s in the possession, custody or control of Xxxxx Xxxx. (iii) Upon termination or cancellation of this Agreement for any reason, Annie’s shall promptly pay (no later than 30 days after such termination or cancellation) for all Products and Product Supplies owned by Xxxxx Xxxx and for commitments made to vendors for Product Supplies not yet delivered under this Agreement.
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Section 17. Severability; Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Venue. In the event that any provision of this Agreement is declared invalid or contrary to any law, rule, regulation or public policy of the United States or any state, all of the remainder of this Agreement, or the application of such term or provision to persons or circumstances other than those as to which it is held invalid or unenforceable, shall not be affected thereby, and each term and provision of this agreement shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law. Moreover, if a court of competent jurisdiction deems any provision shall be reformed to the minimum degree that would render it enforceable. This Agreement shall in all respects be governed by, construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, applicable to contracts executed and to be wholly performed therein. The parties further specifically agree that any action or proceeding arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall be venued in the state and federal courts sitting in Boston, Massachusetts, and consent to the personal jurisdiction of each of said courts.
Section 18. Notices. Any notice or other communication required or permitted to be given pursuant to this Agreement shall be deemed to have been sufficiently given if in writing and either delivered against receipt or sent by registered or certified mail or internationally recognized carrier (including but not limited to FedEx and DHL) addressed as indicated below; such notice if mailed shall be deemed completed on the third day following the deposit thereof in the United States mail:
(i) If to Annie’s:
Annie’s Homegrown, Inc.
000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxx
Xxxx, XX 00000
Attn.: Xxxx Xxxxxxx, President
With a copy to:
Xxxxxxxxxxx & Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxx LLP
State Street Financial Center
Xxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxx, XX 00000
Attn.: Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxx, Esq.
(ii) If to Xxxxx Xxxx:
Xxxxx Xxxx Foods
000 Xxxxx 00xx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxxxxxxx, XX 00000
Attn: Xxxx Xxxxxx, Xx., President
With a copy to:
Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx, Esq.
Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxx, a Professional Corporation
00 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxxxxxx, XX 00000
Either party may, by notice as aforesaid, designate a different address or addresses for notices or other communications intended for it.
Section 19. Miscellaneous.
19.1 No Assignment. Xxxxx Xxxx shall not assign, convey or transfer this Agreement or any part of its rights under this Agreement without the express written consent of Annie’s. Annie’s shall not assign, convey or transfer this Agreement or any part of its rights under this Agreement without the express written consent of Xxxxx Xxxx, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. In the event such written consent is obtained, the holder or holders through assignment, transfer or conveyance of this Agreement or the rights granted hereunder shall be bound by all of the terms and conditions thereof.
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19.2 Entire Agreement; Amendments. This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the parties relating to Products and supersedes and cancels any and all previous contracts or agreements between the parties with respect to any Product other than the Mutual Nondisclosure and Confidentiality Agreement by and between the parties, dated June 12, 2002, which is hereby ratified and confirmed. This Agreement may not be altered, amended or modified except by a written instrument executed by duly authorized officers of Annie’s and Xxxxx Xxxx.
19.3 Headings. The headings herein are inserted for convenience only and shall not be deemed to have any substantive meaning.
19.4 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument, and in pleading or proving any provision of this Agreement, it shall not be necessary to produce more than one of such counterparts.
[Signature Page Follows]
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[Revised Contract Manufacturing and Packaging Agreement Signature Page]
In witness whereof, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized officials on the day and year first above written.
| ANNIE’S HOMEGROWN, INC. | ||
| By: | /s/ Xxxx Xxxxxxx | |
| Xxxx Xxxxxxx | ||
| President | ||
| PHILADELPHIA MACARONI COMPANY | ||
| d/b/a Xxxxx Xxxx Foods | ||
| By: | /s/ Xxxx Xxxxxx, Xx. | |
| Xxxx Xxxxxx, Xx. | ||
| President | ||
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Schedule A - Annie’s Homegrown Product List
| Item | CLF Reference | Short Description | ||
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Schedule 5.1 Addendum Definitions:
For the purposes of this Schedule 5.1, ‘AH” shall mean Annie’s Homegrown, Inc. and ‘CL” shall mean the Philadelphia Macaroni Company, doing business as Xxxxx Xxxx Foods,
“Annual Production” shall mean for any Year the total weight of pasta shipped for Products within that year plus the weight of pasta in products produced using the equipment for third parties (‘Third Party Products).
“Minimum Annual Production” shall mean Annual Production of not less than [***] pounds.
“Annual Projected Production” shall mean the total weight of pasta in Products anticipated to be shipped within the Year.
“Suitable Notice” shall mean a minimum of [***] calendar days and at the time of such order; there shall be remaining Available Capacity to enable production of such order. AH will provide Xxxxx Xxxx with annual forecasts and [***]-day rolling forecasts by product family for production planning purposes.
“Available Capacity” shall mean that assuming all prior orders have been filled at a rate of [***] pounds per shift, in aggregate, from the date of receipt of such prior orders, any order shall not exceed the calculated remaining capacity for fulfillment at a rate of [***] pounds per shift.
“Year” shall mean each fiscal twelve month period beginning on July 4, 2005.
Additional Notes:
General
| 1a Ingredients - Flour |
[***]. | |
| 1b Conversion |
[***]. | |
| 2a Carton |
[***]. | |
| 2b Pouch Materials |
[***]. | |
| 2c Cheese |
[***]. | |
| 2d Case - Corrugated |
[***]. | |
| 2e Tape, SW, SS, Glue, Pallet |
[***]. | |
| 3a Equipment and Interest |
[***]. | |
| 4 Labor |
$[***] (1) | |
| (1) | In the event AH orders and CL ships less than the minimum purchase requirement in any year, AH shall pay any shortfall within [***] days of the end of the applicable year. |
| 5a Mechanic |
$[***] (1) |
| (1) | In the event AH orders and CL ships less than the minimum purchase requirement in any year, AH shall pay any shortfall within [***] days of the end of the applicable year. |
| 5b Repairs and Maint |
[ | ***]. | ||
| 5C Utilities |
[ | ***] | ||
| 5d Logistics |
[ | ***] | ||
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| (1) | In the event AH orders and CL ships less than the minimum purchase requirement in any year, AH shall pay any shortfall within [***] days of the end of the applicable year. |
| 5e Factory Overhead |
$[***] (1) |
| (1) | In the event AH orders and CL ships less than the minimum purchase requirement in any year, AH shall pay any shortfall within [***] days of the end of the applicable year. |
| 5f Insurance |
[***] (1) |
| (1) | In the event AH orders and CL ships less than the minimum purchase requirement in any year, AH shall pay any shortfall within [***] days of the end of the applicable year. |
| 5g Administrative |
$[***] (1) |
| (1) | In the event AH orders and CL ships less than the minimum purchase requirement in any year, AH shall pay any shortfall within [***] days of the end of the applicable year. |
| 5h Profit |
[***]. | |
| 6 Transportation |
[***]. | |
| Annual Adjustments: | Components 2e (Tape, SW, SS & Pallet); 4 (Labor); 5a (Mechanic): 5d (Logistics); 5e (Factory Overhead); 5g (Administrative Expense) shall be increased by [***]% per year. |
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