Initial Stock Grant to CEO

Argie Liarakos, Chief Executive Officer of INNOVATIVE FOOD HOLDINGS INC, received 150,000 shares of Common Stock on September 14, 2026, as an equity grant. This issuance was part of an amended and restated employment agreement. The shares were granted at a price of $0.0 per share, resulting in a post-transaction ownership of 183,334 shares. This transaction is directly held by the reporting owner. The filing was made on September 17, 2026.