Barfresh Reports Strong Production Progress and Receives Final Approval for $2.4 million Government Grant for New Arps Dairy Manufacturing Facility

Company Successfully Manufacturing Product Portfolio at Acquired Ohio Facility, Representing 90% of Revenue Mix

Grant Funding will Support Finalization of Construction and Equipment Installation at New 44,000-Square-Foot Manufacturing Facility in Defiance, Ohio

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Barfresh Food Group Inc. (the “Company” or “Barfresh”) (Nasdaq: BRFH), a provider of frozen, ready-to-blend and ready-to-drink beverages, today announced significant operational progress at its recently acquired Arps Dairy facility in Defiance, Ohio and receipt of final approval for a $2.4 million government grant to support construction of a new manufacturing facility.

Barfresh has now commenced successfully manufacturing its core product portfolio at the existing 15,000-square-foot facility, including bottled beverages, carton products, gallon and half-gallon formats, which collectively represent approximately 90% of Barfresh’s total revenue. Since completing the Arps Dairy acquisition in early October 2025, Barfresh has rapidly integrated production operations, marking a critical milestone in transitioning to an integrated manufacturing model that enhances operational control and margin expansion.

Barfresh has also received final approval for a $2.4 million government grant to support its new 44,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Defiance, Ohio. The grant will be utilized to finalize construction of the facility and install specialized equipment necessary for full-scale production operations, which are expected to commence in 2026. The new facility will significantly increase Barfresh's manufacturing capabilities beyond the current 15,000-square-foot processing facility.

Riccardo Delle Coste, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, stated, "We are extremely pleased with the rapid progress we’ve achieved in transitioning production of our core product portfolio to the Arps Dairy facility, and receiving final approval for this government grant validates the strategic importance of our acquisition. The acquisition delivers immediate increased supply for our core products and operational advantages by minimizing third-party manufacturing fees, enabling more efficient ingredient procurement, and providing enhanced oversight of production processes. The funding will accelerate our timeline for completing the expanded facility and positions us to capture the full operational and financial benefits of our integrated manufacturing model while scaling our production capacity beyond our already increased growth targets for fiscal 2026.”

“We expect the Arps Dairy acquisition to be accretive to earnings in fiscal year 2026 as we realize the full benefit of our expanded manufacturing capabilities and operational cost reductions. This integrated manufacturing model fundamentally changes our business trajectory and positions us to deliver sustainable, profitable growth while reducing our historical dependency on third-party co-manufacturers and significantly expanding our production capacity.”

About Barfresh Food Group

Barfresh Food Group Inc. (Nasdaq: BRFH) is a developer, manufacturer and distributor of ready-to-blend and ready-to-drink beverages, including smoothies, shakes and frappes, primarily for the education market, foodservice industry and restaurant chains, delivered as fully prepared individual portions or single serving and bulk formats for on-site preparation. The Company’s single serving, on-site prepared product utilizes a proprietary system that uses portion-controlled pre-packaged beverage ingredients, delivering a freshly made frozen beverage that is quick, cost efficient, better for you and without waste. For more information, please visit www.barfresh.com.

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