Aterian Investment Partners, a private investment firm, completed the acquisition of Hain Pure Protein, poultry products provider, from The Hain Celestial Group, a leading organic and natural products company for $80m. “We are excited to add Empire Kosher and FreeBird to the Aterian portfolio and are excited for the opportunity to collaborate with management as the Company enters its next chapter. We intend to facilitate management’s efforts to invest in key growth initiatives such as developing new products, expanding into new geographies and building out enhanced production capabilities. Through these investments we will support the Company’s well-earned reputation for outstanding, high-quality products and leading customer service, further positioning the business for robust growth.” Brandon Bethea, Aterian Co-Founder and Partner.