Packing a Plant-based Protein Punch: Walmart.com Is the Latest Major Retailer to Feature AWÁ Nutrition’s Smoothie Mixes Made with Nutrient-dense Superfoods from the Andes
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Packing a Plant-based Protein Punch: Walmart.com Is the Latest Major Retailer to Feature AWÁ Nutrition’s Smoothie Mixes Made with Nutrient-dense Superfoods from the Andes
Superfood Nutritional Products Maker AWÁ Nutrition Expands Its Online Retail Presence in the U.S. with Products Now Available on Walmart.com, Amazon.com and the Company’s Own eCommerce Site, AwaNutrition.com
SANTA MONICA, CA (April 4, 2022) — AWÁ Nutrition, maker of plant-based smoothie mixes and nutritional supplements featuring ancestral superfoods sourced from the highlands of the Andes Mountains in South America, is pleased to announce that its products are now available on Walmart.com, the ecommerce website of the world’s largest retailer.
Walmart.com joins the world’s number two retailer, Amazon.com, and the company’s own ecommerce site, AWANutrition.com, in offering AWÁ Nutrition’s unique line of nutrient-dense smoothie blends to health conscious consumers who demand quality, efficacy, and products free of many common food allergens.
Founded by the Walton family in 1962 in Rogers, AR, Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) currently operates more than 10,500 retail stores, including nearly 5,000 locations in the U.S., 600 Sam's Club stores and more than 5,000 international locations. In addition, Walmart operates 364 distribution facilities throughout the world. Walmart.com was established in 2000. In 2005, the company made a major commitment to environmental sustainability, including initiatives in zero waste, renewable energy and “focusing on products that sustain people and the environment.”
Andean Lupine, Quinoa and Pea Provide Complete, Plant-based Protein
AWÁ Nutrition’s soy-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan and non-GMO plant-based smoothie mixes combine ancient wisdom and modern nutrition in uniquely formulated blends – with no added sugar – that meet rising demand for plant-based protein, nutrient-dense superfoods, ancient ingredients and convenient solutions for meals, snacks, post-workout recovery and energy boost in all natural, tasty tropical flavors from Ecuador.
Protein-packed, ancient Andean superfoods including the protein-rich Andean lupine (also known as chocho, tarwi and pearl lupin), quinoa and peas in a proprietary blend provide a complete amino acid profile to AWÁ Nutrition’s smoothie mixes. The superfoods are mixed with concentrates of tropical super fruits including naranjilla, golden berry, Wild Andean blueberry, passion fruit, bananas, cacao and coconut to create delicious products high in antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and micro-nutrients.
“The ingredients AWÁ Nutrition sources from small-scale producers in the Andes have been powering people for thousands of years,” said AWÁ Nutrition Founder and CEO Felipe Guevara. “Foods such as the Andean Lupine, which has the highest amount of protein of any legume, and quinoa have long provided high quality and highly digestible, plant-based protein sources for people,” he said. “We specially developed our smoothie blends to appeal to and serve the nutritional needs of everyday active lifestyles, as well as those of elite athletes striving for peak performance,” Guevara added.
Lifestyle Active and High Performance Products for All Fitness and Energy Needs
Ideal for meal replacement, breakfast, snack, post-workout recovery or any time consumers need an energy boost, AWÁ Nutrition supplements are available in two lines, all with healthy non-inflammatory and non-allergenic protein, carbs, fats (omega 3, 6 and 9) and antioxidants, and with no artificial flavors or ingredients.
Lifestyle Active Series: For the Everyday, Healthy Lifestyle Consumer
Available in 6 Andean flavor mixes: Naranjilla (citrusy lemon-pineapple flavor), Andean Blackberry, Andean Wild Blueberry, Coconut, Cocoa and Passionfruit; 11g of plant protein from non-inflammatory sources, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants; made with real fruit concentrates
High Performance Series: For More Serious Athletes
Available in 4 Andean flavor mixes: Andean Berries, Tropical Splash, Ancestral Power and Jungle Shake; 21g of plant protein from non-inflammatory sources; 3 billion CFU probiotics; vitamins, minerals, antioxidants; made with real fruit concentrates; KETO friendly
About AWÁ Nutrition
Based in Ecuador and with offices in Santa Monica, CA, the mission of AWÁ Nutrition is to promote an active lifestyle and encourage mindfulness of nutrition through unique and natural Andean plant-based nutritional products. We source from local, small-scale producers and cater to consumers who consciously seek out quality products with greater purpose. A direct percentage of sales of AWÁ Nutrition products go toward supporting social responsibility and nutrition and sports programs for disadvantaged communities in Ecuador.
For more information, visit our home page at www.awanutrition.com, visit AWÁ Nutrition on Walmart.com, or visit the AWÁ Nutrition store on Amazon.com. Also, visit AWÁ Nutrition on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
Contact
For retail, wholesale and distribution inquiries:
Felipe Guevara, CEO, AWÁ Nutrition, fguevara@awanutrition.com
For media inquiries:
Evan Tompros, Compass Natural, evan@compassnaturalmarketing.com
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