Blue Apron to Participate in Fireside Chat at TD Cowen’s Future of the Consumer Conference

June 05, 2023 at 16:15 PM EDT

Blue Apron (NYSE: APRN) announced today that Linda Findley, Blue Apron’s President and Chief Executive Officer, will participate in a fireside chat with Michael Lippold, FreshRealm’s Founder and Chief Executive Officer, at TD Cowen’s 7th Annual Future of the Consumer Conference on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at 12:15pm ET in New York.

On May 16, 2023, Blue Apron announced plans for a long-term operations and logistics relationship with FreshRealm, a leading provider of fresh meals to top retailers nationwide, that would see Blue Apron’s business shift to an asset-light model. The plans for the asset-light model would allow Blue Apron to focus on further growing its strong brand and delivering the high-quality products its customers have come to expect. Upon closing, Blue Apron expects to continue to drive its core direct-to-consumer business.

As previously announced, Blue Apron and FreshRealm have signed a non-binding letter of intent for up to $50 million payable to Blue Apron for the transfer of its operational infrastructure, as well as when transition, efficiency and product milestones are met. The parties currently expect to sign definitive agreements and close the transaction on or about June 9, 2023.

At the fireside chat, Findley and Lippold plan to discuss the proposed transaction.

A webcast of the presentation will be available on Blue Apron’s Investor Relations website https://investors.blueapron.com/.

About Blue Apron

Blue Apron’s vision is Better Living Through Better Food™. Launched in 2012, Blue Apron offers fresh, chef-designed meals that empower home cooks to embrace their culinary curiosity, challenge their abilities in the kitchen and see what a difference cooking quality food can make in their lives. Blue Apron is focused on bringing incredible recipes to its customers, deepening its commitment to its employees, continuing to reduce food and packaging waste, and addressing its carbon impact. Visit blueapron.com to learn more.

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