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BETHESDA, Md., Feb. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE: LMT) board of directors has authorized a first quarter 2026 dividend of $3.45 per share. The dividend is payable on March 27, 2026, to holders of record as of the close of business on March 2, 2026. As stated in our most recent earnings release, Lockheed Martin is significantly increasing our investments while maintaining our historical practice of using a disciplined and dynamic approach to capital allocation. 

About Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin is a global defense technology company driving innovation and advancing scientific discovery. Our all-domain mission solutions and 21st Century Security^® vision accelerate the delivery of transformative technologies to ensure those we serve always stay ahead of ready. More information at Lockheedmartin.com. 

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Livestock and Row Crop Decisions Could Unlock Billions for Producers Nationwide

HOUSTON, Feb. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Following a landmark ruling affirming the validity of Research and Development (R&D) credit claims for crop producers, the U.S. Tax Court has now confirmed that innovations in livestock production likewise qualify for the R&D credit. alliant applauds the decision which clarifies that the broader agriculture community and the tens of thousands of farmers, ranchers, growers, food science businesses, and producers claiming the credit are right to do so, and just as entitled to its benefits as businesses in manufacturing, technology, engineering, and other innovation-driven industries.

Generally speaking, agribusinesses can qualify for the credit through innovations and experimentations performed to increase crop yield or animal performance. In the February 3, 2026 ruling, the Tax Court held in George v. Commissioner that experimentation to improve poultry health, disease resistance, and growth rates constituted qualified research under Section 41 of the Internal Revenue Code—marking the first time animal agriculture had been legally questioned and recognized for R&D credits. The decision follows the Court’s 2022 ruling in JG Boswell Co. v. Commissioner, which validated R&D credits for row crop farming operations.

“The Tax Court deserves tremendous credit for carefully analyzing the science and innovation happening every day on American farms, ranches, and food science businesses” said John Dies, lead counsel in the George case. “These rulings recognize that agriculture is an innovation-driven industry where producers constantly experiment to improve yields, animal health, disease resistance, and sustainability. The Court’s decisions solidify the legislative intent of promoting innovation for livestock and crop producers nationwide.”

While some practitioners had argued whether farmers and ranchers deserved the R&D credit, this ruling finally puts that debate to rest.

The George Case

George’s of Missouri, Inc. (GOMI), one of the largest fully integrated poultry producers in the United States processing approximately 3.5 million birds weekly, has been innovating since 1922. After surviving the Great Depression by pivoting from a small grocery store to live chicken sales, the company evolved into a major operation supplying customers including Kentucky Fried Chicken.

Operating on razor-thin margins of approximately one cent per pound of chicken, GOMI relies heavily on data-driven experimentation with growth rates, mortality rates, and disease prevalence to stay competitive. The company partnered with alliantgroup in 2014 to document these ongoing research activities.

The Tax Court validated research initiatives including vaccine and antibiotic trials, probiotic research, genetic line experimentation, and disease prevention protocols. The Court explicitly rejected the IRS arguments that livestock trials constitute mere evaluation of available alternatives, and affirmed that the work done by GOMI fully conformed with each test for qualification of the R&D credit.

While the Court did disallow a portion of credits claimed, its reasoning focused on the depth of detail in documentation made available by the taxpayer on some projects. As there had been no prior guidance on documentation requirements for these specific operations, it is welcome clarity from the Court on where lines should be drawn on the topic.

Relying on Necessary Expertise

The IRS had also sought to levy “accuracy-related” penalties on George’s. The Court found it unnecessary to entertain whether the IRS had proved its case in regards to the penalties because GOMI had acted in good faith by relying on the advice of alliantgroup saying, “Petitioners reasonably relied in good faith on the advice of alliantgroup. Accordingly, petitioners are not liable for the section 6662(a) accuracy-related penalties for tax years 2014 and 2016.”

The Court cited alliantgroup’s pedigree, expertise, and experience in making its determination. “alliantgroup had over 12 years of experience in performing tax credit and incentive studies. It had numerous employees with experience in the highest levels of tax law, including a former IRS commissioner, former tax counsel to the U.S. Senate Finance Committee, and former members of Congress. alliantgroup extensively trains its employees on the intricacies of the Code upon recruitment …alliantgroup assigned Associate Director Jeremy Troutman as the lead consultant on the research credit study. Mr. Troutman had been with alliantgroup for 16 years and completed approximately 300 research credit studies by the time of trial.”

The Court also referenced alliantgroup’s rigorous three-phase methodology involving multiple on-site visits, extensive employee interviews, and comprehensive documentation and data analysis, resulting in a final research credit study detailing the information gathered in extensive detail. This highlights the necessity of engaging with experienced providers, with validated processes, when claiming the credit.

Industry Impact

“These Tax Court decisions represent a watershed moment for American agriculture,” said alliant Strategic Advisory Board Chairman of Agriculture and Former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Mike Johanns. “Our farmers, ranchers, and producers are among the most innovative in the world. The Court has rightfully recognized that this innovation deserves the same federal support as research in other industries.”

About alliant

alliant is a leading consulting and technology firm dedicated to helping businesses grow.

For over 25 years, alliant has served businesses as their growth partner, helping leaders navigate the people, process, and technology challenges that define modern business. Over the last 8 years the company acquired best in class practices in Consulting, AI, Managed Services and Technology all with the goal of keeping U.S. businesses competitive in this extremely challenging and chaotic market.

alliant is headquartered in Houston, Texas, with additional offices in Austin, Boston, Chicago, Indianapolis, New York, Irvine, Sacramento, Washington, D.C., Bristol, and London, U.K., and Hyderabad, India.

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The American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery has recognized Dr. Eric Cerrati, MD, FACS, for his outstanding leadership as Chair of the Fellowship Research Review Subcommittee, which oversees fellowship research and selects recipients of the prestigious John Orlando Roe and Sir Harold Delf Gillies Awards. This national recognition highlights Dr. Cerrati’s dedication to advancing the field of facial plastic and reconstructive surgery through education, mentorship, and scholarly excellence.

PARK CITY, Utah, Feb. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS), the world’s largest specialty association for facial plastic surgery representing more than 2,500 surgeons worldwide, has formally recognized Dr. Eric Cerrati, MD, FACS, for his outstanding leadership as Chair of the organization’s Fellowship Research Review Subcommittee. Dr. Cerrati, a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon based in Park City, Utah, was honored for his dedication, expertise, and commitment to advancing the field of facial plastic and reconstructive surgery.

The Fellowship Research Review Subcommittee plays a vital role within the AAFPRS, reviewing all fellowship abstracts and research papers submitted by fellows-in-training across the country. The committee is also responsible for selecting the winners of two of the Academy’s most distinguished awards: the John Orlando Roe Award and the Sir Harold Delf Gillies Award. Under Dr. Cerrati’s leadership, the subcommittee continues to uphold the highest standards of academic rigor while supporting the next generation of facial plastic surgeons in their research pursuits.

Dr. Cerrati’s appointment as Chair reflects his longstanding commitment to medical education and mentorship. Prior to entering private practice, he served as an Assistant Professor and the Director of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in the Department of Surgery at the University of Utah, where he trained the next generation of surgeons. He has authored more than 30 peer-reviewed research articles and textbook chapters and has delivered over 50 presentations at national and international conferences on topics ranging from deep plane facelift techniques to innovative approaches in rhinoplasty and facial reconstruction.

“Teaching and mentoring have always been a passion of mine,” says Dr. Cerrati. “I’m honored to be recognized by the AAFPRS for this role, and I look forward to continuing my involvement in the Academy for years to come. Supporting the research efforts of our fellows-in-training is essential to advancing the science and artistry of facial plastic surgery.”

In addition to his leadership within the AAFPRS, Dr. Cerrati maintains an active role as a featured speaker at national conferences. He was recently selected to present at the 2025 AAFPRS Annual Meeting in Los Angeles, where he shared insights on launching and growing a successful facial plastic surgery practice. His dual focus on clinical excellence and academic contribution has established him as one of the most respected voices in the specialty.

Patients throughout Utah and across the country seek out Dr. Cerrati for his expertise in deep plane facelift, rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery, lip lift, and complex revision procedures. His practice is devoted exclusively to the face and neck, allowing him to provide an exceptional level of specialization and precision. Dr. Cerrati is widely recognized for delivering natural, long-lasting results with minimal downtime, earning him a reputation as one of the top facial plastic surgeons in the Mountain West region.

More About Dr. Eric Cerrati

Dr. Cerrati received his medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina and completed his five-year otolaryngology–head and neck surgery residency at New York University, one of the nation’s top programs, where he was chosen to serve as chief resident. In New York City, he worked with internationally renowned deep plane facelift pioneer Dr. David Rosenberg and gained specialized training in pediatric facial plastic surgery under Dr. Milton Waner at the Vascular Birthmark Institute of New York. Dr. Cerrati then completed one of the most prestigious fellowships in the country at the Facial Plastic Surgery Center in Chicago. A Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, Dr. Cerrati is double board-certified in facial plastic surgery and head and neck surgery. During his academic tenure at the University of Utah, he served as the official facial plastic surgeon to the Utah Jazz, U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association, U.S. Speedskating, U.S. Bobsled and Skeleton Federation, and the International Olympic and Paralympic Medical Committees.

Dr. Cerrati’s private practice is located in Park City, Utah, where he provides comprehensive facial plastic surgery and non-surgical aesthetic treatments in a discreet, patient-centered environment. For more information or to schedule a consultation, please visit www.drericcerrati.com.

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Research by Dr. Stella Smith draws on Career Institute® study to examine how digital access challenges affect rural workers and organizations.

PHOENIX, Feb. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies today announced the publication of a new research white paper, “The Rural Digital Divide and Organizational Wellness,” by Stella Smith, Ph.D. The paper analyzes how persistent disparities in digital access affect employee well-being, career development and organizational resilience in rural communities, and explores opportunities presented by the integration of AI technologies into rural economies.

Smith’s research connects with broader workforce trends identified in the University of Phoenix Career Institute® G.R.O.W. Generating Rural Opportunities in the Workforce report, a national study conducted in partnership with the Center on Rural Innovation (CORI). That study surveyed workers in rural and nonrural America to assess barriers related to technological infrastructure, career advancement and access to modern workforce opportunities — including disparities in broadband quality and digital tools that are critical to organizational performance and career mobility.

Smith’s white paper shows how these digital limitations contribute to stress, limit remote work opportunities, restrict access to modern upskilling and reduce organizational agility. The research underscores that the digital divide is not only a technology gap but a workforce and wellness issue with measurable impacts on productivity and economic participation.

“When individuals lack reliable connectivity and accessible digital tools, it creates cascading effects for organizational health, from employee engagement and retention to access to training and long-term career resilience,” said Smith. “Closing the rural digital divide supports workforce stability and stronger organizational wellness.”

White paper highlights:

• Evidence linking rural broadband limitations to reduced access to remote work and professional education;
• Analysis of how digital access barriers affect organizational wellness indicators, including staff engagement and career progression;
• Opportunities presented by AI integration and digital skill-building; and
• Strategic recommendations for employers, community partners and policymakers to bridge gaps in digital access and support healthier work environments.

The white paper builds on findings from the G.R.O.W. report, which revealed significant outcomes such as rural workers reporting poorer quality internet and technology — and identifying these gaps as obstacles to career advancement and economic opportunity.

The full white paper is available on the University of Phoenix on the Career Institute® webpage and the Research Hub.

About the author
Smith is the associate university research chair for CEITR and an associate faculty member in the College of Doctoral Studies at the University of Phoenix whose work focuses on organizational wellness, access to opportunity and the implications of technological infrastructure on workforce outcomes. Her research integrates applied data with strategic insights to help leaders implement initiatives that strengthen employee well-being and organizational performance. Smith earned her doctorate in educational administration from The University of Texas at Austin.

About University of Phoenix
University of Phoenix innovates to help working adults enhance their careers and develop skills in a rapidly changing world. Flexible schedules, relevant courses, interactive learning, skills-mapped curriculum for our bachelor’s and master’s degree programs and a Career Services for Life® commitment help students more effectively pursue career and personal aspirations while balancing their busy lives. For more information, visit phoenix.edu.

About the College of Doctoral Studies
University of Phoenix’s College of Doctoral Studies focuses on today’s challenging business and organizational needs, from addressing critical social issues to developing solutions to accelerate community building and industry growth. The College’s research program is built around the Scholar, Practitioner, Leader Model which puts students in the center of the Doctoral Education Ecosystem® with experts, resources and tools to help prepare them to be a leader in their organization, industry and community. Through this program, students and researchers work with organizations to conduct research that can be applied in the workplace in real time.

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Baymark’s #1 ranking follows an 18% increase in owner outreach on Axial and aligns with growing indications that lower-middle-market activity will strengthen in early 2026.

PLANO, TEXAS, Feb. 6, 2026 February 5,2026, Baymark Partners has been named the #1 private equity fund on Axial’s 2025 Top 20 list. The recognition comes at a moment when more business owners are re-evaluating their next steps from retirement and ownership transition to capital restructuring, amid economic signals suggesting a busier start to 2026.

According to Axial’s year-end data, outreach from owners in the lower middle market increased nearly 18% year-over-year, with the greatest rise coming from companies exploring delayed transitions after two years of uneven market conditions. That trend mirrors what Baymark has seen firsthand across its portfolio discussions.

“This ranking speaks to the work we put in because it reflects the trust owners and advisors place in our team,” said David J. Hook, Managing Director at Baymark Partners. “We’re hearing from more owners who want to talk realistically about the next chapter, whether that means stepping back, scaling responsibly, or preparing the organization for new leadership. Those conversations are happening earlier and with more certainty than they were a year ago.”

Hook noted that the shift spans several of the firm’s core sectors. “Technology-enabled services, healthcare, business services, manufacturing, and distribution are all navigating tighter financial conditions, higher borrowing costs, margin pressure, and more complex operating decisions,” he said. “Owners are being deliberate and forward-looking, and that’s creating the foundation for stronger activity in early 2026.”

Baymark’s top placement on the Axial list reflects more than deal volume; it speaks to the firm’s ability to advance transactions in a constrained financing environment and its reputation among advisors who rely on Axial to identify engaged, credible buyers. Axial’s analysis indicates that the top-ranked firms demonstrated the highest combination of engagement, follow-through, and successful closings across thousands of interactions on the platform.

“This recognition is also a credit to our team,” Hook added. “They bring significant operational insight to the table, ask the right questions, and help owners think through decisions that carry long-term implications. In a year when many deals stalled, their discipline and consistency made all the difference.”

With many private companies looking toward 2026, Baymark’s ranking provides a glimpse into where owner interest is building and which investors are positioned to lead activity in the first half of the new year.

About Baymark Partners

Baymark Partners is a Plano-based private equity firm investing in technology-enabled services, healthcare, business services, manufacturing, and distribution. The firm brings operational experience and a collaborative, long-term approach to supporting companies preparing for their next stage of growth.

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NANAIMO, BC, Feb. 6, 2026 /CNW/ – The Government of Canada is committed to addressing food insecurity, supporting producers, and strengthening supply chains to help Canadians get ahead. In British Columbia, organizations like Loaves and Fishes Community Food Bank are helping solve local food challenges and building resilient communities across Vancouver Island and the B.C. coast, from Victoria to Haida Gwaii. 

Today, the Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan), announced an investment of $5 million in Loaves and Fishes, a Nanaimo-based organization that is transforming the way food donations reach families and communities in need.

Loaves and Fishes supports over 40 communities across Vancouver Island and the B.C. coast by collecting surplus food from local grocers and wholesalers and redistributing it to schools, households and other partner organizations. With many communities facing high food costs, Loaves and Fishes is helping to reduce food waste and stabilize year-round supply of food in the region.

With PacifiCan’s investment, Loaves and Fishes will establish a centralized food recovery and distribution warehouse in Nanaimo. The newly designed 24,000 square foot facility will feature expanded storage capacity and modernized loading bays.

These upgrades will allow Loaves and Fishes to partner with more donors, accept larger donations, send more shipments to remote areas with limited access to fresh food, and serve communities from Victoria to Haida Gwaii.

Quotes

“Vancouver Island is home to dedicated leaders and organizations working hard to ensure families have access to healthy, reliable food. By supporting community resources like Loaves and Fishes, PacifiCan is helping ease everyday pressures for British Columbians and strengthening the resilience of communities across the region. This investment makes life more affordable today while building a stronger foundation for the future.”
    -The Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for PacifiCan

“By improving year-round access to nutritious food and reducing waste, Loaves and Fishes is strengthening food security in communities across Vancouver Island. PacifiCan’s investment will not only support local businesses and supply chains, it will give families in need the chance to get ahead.”
    -The Honourable Stephanie McLean, Secretary of State (Seniors) and Member of Parliament for Esquimalt, Saanich, and Sooke  

“PacifiCan’s investment enables Loaves and Fishes to scale what we do best: recover food that would otherwise be wasted and deliver it efficiently to the communities that need it most. This new facility will significantly strengthen food security across Vancouver Island and coastal B.C., particularly for remote and underserved communities.”
    -Peter Sinclair, Executive Director of Loaves and Fishes Community Food Bank

Quick Facts

• Loaves and Fishes Community Food Bank is a non-profit organization headquartered in Nanaimo. It was selected by Food Banks BC to become the national food sharing distribution hub for Vancouver Island.
• PacifiCan is the federal economic development agency dedicated to British Columbians.
• On January 26, 2026, the Government of Canada announced a series of actions to strengthen domestic food production and improve access to affordable, nutritious food.

Associated Links

• PacifiCan
• Loaves and Fishes Community Food Bank

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The Veronese winery is among seven estates selected by wine educator Filippo Bartolotta to introduce American media to the territories, production styles, and visions shaping contemporary Italian wine

VERONA, Italy, Feb. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Pasqua Wines, an ambassador of Valpolicella wines in Italy and around the world, will partner with Winter House, the American House of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games. The hospitality space dedicated to Team USA hockey and skating athletes, their families, sponsors, and accredited international media will be open from February 6–22 at the Aethos Hotel in Milan.

Winter House marks a first-of-its-kind initiative within the landscape of major international sporting events. For the first time, Italian wine will take center stage inside the U.S. clubhouse. Conceived as an immersive celebration of Italian wine excellence, the experience will feature Pasqua Wines pouring two of the winery’s iconic labels throughout the event – Passionesentimento Bianco Veneto IGT 2024 and Passionesentimento Rosso Veneto IGT 2023 – as a tribute to Verona and the Valpolicella region.

“It is an honor to have been selected as a winery that represents creativity, experimentation, and the ability to speak to new generations,” says Riccardo Pasqua, CEO of Pasqua Wines. “The United States has always been one of our key markets, and this project once again allows our wines to engage, on a global stage of excellence, with American audiences.”

Following the ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, February 6, programming will officially begin on Saturday, February 7, with a media-only event curated by Filippo Bartolotta, internationally recognized wine educator and Art Director of the Wine Program at Winter House Milano Cortina 2026. The session will take the form of a guided tasting led by Bartolotta in conversation with Brian Boitano, U.S. Olympic champion figure skater, conceived as an immersive journey into the excellence of Italian wine.

“With this project, we want to offer American media a tangible experience of Italian culture – where wine becomes a universal language and a bridge between sport, hospitality, and territory,” comments Filippo Bartolotta.

PASQUA VIGNETI E CANTINE, founded in 1925, is a Veronese wine company owned by the Pasqua family, and celebrating its first 100 years of activity. Internationally recognized as a producer and ambassador of prestigious wines from Italy’s Veneto region, the company’s ambition is to carry forward a century of winemaking expertise into the future through a renewed stylistic vision. Today, President Umberto Pasqua leads the company alongside his sons: Riccardo Pasqua, CEO, Alessandro Pasqua, Vice President North America, and Andrea Pasqua, Head of Business Development. With the third generation actively involved in the company, Pasqua has evolved into the House of the Unconventional – a research-driven laboratory and a space for dialogue, where quality and creativity take center stage. In its centenary year, Pasqua has been selected by winemaker Charles Smith as the global distributor of the House of Smith portfolio, including K Vintners, Sex, and Real Wine, in which Pasqua also holds a minority stake. Also in 2025, the Veronese winery invested in the Pantelleria-based wine project of actress and international style icon Carole Bouquet, acquiring a 70% ownership stake and combining enological vision with the preservation of the island’s cultural heritage.

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SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Luv’s Brownies®, the iconic Bay Area bakery behind the Original Heart-Shaped Brownie®, is celebrating its 30th anniversary with its biggest year yet — earning designation as an approved NFL Super Bowl LX supplier, expanding into Alameda County, launching its fifth annual Grit Scholarship, and anchoring a major Big Game kickoff celebration in downtown San Jose.

Applications for the 2026 Luv’s Brownies Grit Scholarship are now open for students who have demonstrated resilience, perseverance, and determination in overcoming adversity while pursuing higher education or vocational training. Up to three scholarships of $500 each will be awarded.

Eligible students must submit a 500-word “grit story” essay, letters of recommendation, proof of community service, verification of enrollment in a four-year college, community college, or vocational program, and documentation of financial need.
Applications close at 10 p.m. PST on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
Apply at: www.luvsbrownies.com/scholarship

In a major business milestone, Luv’s Brownies has been selected as an approved local supplier through the NFL’s Super Bowl LX Source Program, positioning the company to compete for Super Bowl–related contracts as the Bay Area prepares to host the global event.

The brand is also expanding its community presence beyond Santa Clara County into Alameda County, where its Luv’s Brownies Food Truck has become a popular fixture at regional events.

“The Luv’s Brownies Food Truck has expanded its business to Alameda County and has become a local favorite, appearing at community events in partnership with the Fremont Chamber of Commerce and Fremont Street Eats,” said Napoleon Batalao, Director of Digital Communications for the Fremont Chamber. “We’re proud of the connection we’ve built between outstanding food trucks like Luv’s Brownies and the community that shows up to support our events.”

To commemorate its 30-year milestone, Luv’s Brownies will participate in a two-day Big Game Kickoff concert and block party in downtown San Jose on Friday and Saturday leading into Super Bowl Sunday. The large-scale celebration will feature performances by a two-time Grammy Award–winning R&B artist and an internationally acclaimed DJ and producer, along with street closures near San Jose City Hall. Luv’s Brownies will serve fans from its food and dessert truck throughout the weekend.

“Celebrating 30 years of Luv’s Brownies — while marking five years of our Grit Scholarship and being recognized by the NFL — is incredibly meaningful,” said Andrea (pronounced Aundrea) Lacy, Founder and CEO of Luv’s Brownies. “This journey reflects perseverance, creativity, and the power of community. From launching a bold idea to being part of Super Bowl week in our hometown, this moment is about never giving up.”

Lacy’s story mirrors the scholarship’s mission. While attending San Jose State University, she worked three jobs to pay for school before discovering she had dyslexia — a learning difference that later revealed her creative strength. A recipe error caused by transposing ingredients led to the creation of Luv’s Brownies’ iconic heart-shaped brownie, now its signature product.

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About Luv’s Brownies® — Home of the Original Heart-Shaped Brownie® Award-Winning Brownies A Bay Area Favorite Since 1996

Founded in 1996, Luv’s Brownies is a digital-native bakery best known for its signature heart-shaped brownies, offering nationwide shipping and local delivery. The company also operates a Cuban café and dessert truck serving Santa Clara and Alameda counties, featuring Cuban sandwiches, signature drinks, and award-winning desserts. Luv’s Brownies has been featured on Good Morning America, Essence, Rachael Ray Magazine, and the cover of Black Enterprise.

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