The Nutters Bulk and Natural Foods Inc. (“Nutters”) investment represented an opportunity to partner with a strong management team/owner and provided geographic as well as industry diversification. Nutters is a strong player in its niche – offering natural foods and health products across western Canada in 24 retail outlets located in smaller metropolitan areas. Natural foods are a growing sector and the management group has consistently demonstrated that they are among the leading retailers in western Canada in this space.