Hearthside Food Solutions was acquired by Charlesbank Capital Partners and Partners Group in 2018, though the company primarily operates as an independent entity. Hearthside Food Solutions does not yield to political activism in shaping corporate governance, preventing initiatives that potentially alienate consumers, divide employees, and harm shareholders. The company elevates merit, excellence, and integrity ahead of race and identity-based policies. Hearthside Food Solutions does not embrace corporate initiatives that redirect its central focus from business goals to partisan policies and divisive issues. This approach protects free exercise, free speech, and free enterprise.