Jack & Annie’s Launches Even Tastier New Recipes for Their Delicious Meat Alternatives Made From Real Plants
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The next-generation plant-based meat brand introduces their “Best Recipe Yet” with even meatier flavor and texture, all with jackfruit as the primary ingredient.
BOULDER, CO (February 16, 2023) — Jack & Annie’s, a leader in the alternative meat category, has raised the bar again with even tastier new recipes for their Crispy Jack Nuggets, Crispy Jack Patties, Gluten-Free Jack Tenders, Savory Jack Breakfast Sausage Patties, Maple Jack Breakfast Sausage Links, and Classic Jack Meatballs. Plant-based and meat eaters alike will love the crispier nuggets, wings, and patties, all with even more craveable flavor. The jack breakfast sausages and meatballs are well-seasoned with a juicy bite. The new “Best Recipe Yet” will be available in grocery store freezers nationwide starting this June. Check the store locator to find a retailer near you.
“Our team has continued to innovate and evolve our recipes to make sure we’re always giving our fans the very best plant-based foods possible,” said Annie Ryu, CEO and founder of Jack & Annie’s. “Jackfruit is our number one ingredient, and we’re able to make simpler and less processed foods compared to other meat alternatives. These new recipes give fans more of what they want with amazing flavor and texture.”
Industry analysts have noted consumer concern about plant-based foods being overly processed or having questionable health benefits. Jack & Annie’s boldly stands out among other meat alternatives, because its foods are made primarily from jackfruit, a naturally delicious, nutrient-dense, sustainable, and regenerative plant that is known for its meaty texture and satisfying taste. The result is crave-worthy foods with valued nutritional benefits and positive impact for the planet.
Jack & Annie’s new foods are available at grocers nationwide, including Sprouts, HEB, Wegmans, Publix, Giant, Harris Teeter, Target, Hannaford , Whole Foods, and Stop & Shop.
Jack & Annie’s will be exhibiting at Natural Products Expo West, March 9-11, 2023, in Anaheim, CA. Come try a sample at Booth #4972 in Hall E!
About Jack & Annie's
Jack & Annie's, founded by Annie Ryu, features products made by The Jackfruit Company. Jack & Annie's is on a mission to create real, delicious foods featuring jackfruit, an underutilized crop that is one of the world’s most sustainable and regenerative plants, as the primary ingredient. Jack & Annie’s plant-based offerings are more than just a delicious alternative to meat; they are also naturally nutrient-dense, high in fiber and protein, and lower in calories, and they have a simpler ingredient panel than other meatless products. From crispy jack nuggets to savory jack sausage patties, the Jack & Annie’s portfolio offers foods that are satisfying for meat eaters and plant-based eaters alike. Bite by bite, Jack & Annie’s and The Jackfruit Company are building a better planet, supporting farming communities in India by preventing jackfruit from going to waste, operating the largest global jackfruit supply chain, and providing over 1,700 farming families with 10-40% of their income.
For more information about Jack & Annie’s, please visit jackandannies.com or follow on Instagram @jackandannies, Twitter @jackandannies, and Facebook @jackandannies.
Media Contacts
Taylor Welborn, Jack & Annie's, taylor@jackandannies.com
Steve Hoffman, Compass Natural, steve@compassnaturalmarketing.com
Hemp Industry Charts Course at Annual Flagship Gathering, NoCo Hemp Expo, in Colorado Springs, March 29-31; Hemp Industry Awards and Pitch Nominations Now Open
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What: 9th Annual NoCo Hemp Expo
When: March 29-31, 2023
Where: The Broadmoor Resort, Colorado Springs, CO
Info: www.NoCoHempExpo.com
Register for NoCo9 Early Bird Tickets: https://www.nocohempexpo.com/ticket-sales/
Loveland, CO (February 17, 2023) – As hemp industry leaders, entrepreneurs, innovators, policymakers and advocates prepare to convene at the 9th annual NoCo Hemp Expo, the world’s most comprehensive hemp business conference and trade show, on March 29-31, 2023, at the historic Broadmoor Resort & Convention Center in Colorado Springs, nominations are open for two special events: the annual WAFBA Awards of Excellence and the NoCo Hemp Pitch Competition.
Hemp industry members are encouraged to nominate outstanding individuals and/or groups to be recognized at the WAFBA Awards of Excellence Celebration and Welcome Party on the evening of Wednesday, March 29, 6:30 - 9:00 pm, the first day of NoCo Hemp Expo. Nominations are being accepted for the following categories:
The Broadmoor Resort & Convention Center in Colorado Springs.
Legacy Award
This award is to honor a remarkable person whose legacy in industrial hemp has and will continue to empower, influence and inspire others. Their perseverance has remained steady through challenges they may have faced over time.
Elevation Award (Advancing the Industry Through Impeccable Leadership)
Someone who drives the industry forward by breaking down barriers, thus paving the way for others. They are an advocate who focuses on developing others while being committed to their own personal development. Their impact goes beyond the industry.
Mother Earth Award (Lady of Agriculture)
A woman whose entrepreneurial spirit has ushered in a new era of business leaders through her skills and execution in agriculture. She is a visionary who has cultivated relationships through education, inclusivity and collaboration.
Best New Tech Award / Tech Innovation
A person or group whose work is at the forefront with game-changing technical tools for improvement and impact to further the hemp industry, whose brand has grown markedly over the last year, whose product or services fill a gap in the market or both.
Carbon Solution Award
Acting as a change agent by creating ways to reduce carbon emissions with their own practices and/or products, and leading the way in lowering their carbon footprint while providing direction for others to do the same in the joint effort against the carbon crisis.
Community Economic Impact Award
Someone who has demonstrated extraordinary stewardship by positively impacting their community through job creation and opportunity, contributing to clean-up, strengthening financial stability, inclusivity and leading by example.
Entries Open for NoCo Pitch Competition
In addition to the WAFBA Awards of Excellence celebration, this year’s NoCo Hemp Expo also will feature the Second Annual NoCo Hemp Pitch on Wednesday, March 30, 3:30-5:00 pm MST, where six finalist companies will vie for prizes, including legal fees and other services.
Sponsored by Michael Best, a leading law firm serving the hemp and cannabis markets, the NoCo Hemp Pitch competition features six finalist companies looking to elevate their business and get the exposure and resources they need to take their brand or idea to the next level. Prizes include more than $5,000 in value in legal fees and other services.
The finalists will have six minutes to pitch in front of a live audience and will be judged by hemp industry start-up consultants, attorneys and investors. Submissions for the competition are due by Friday, March 3, and can be made by completing the form here.
“NoCo recognizes the unique challenges of the hemp industry, and we are looking forward to celebrating again this year hemp founders, game changers, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, innovators and others who are making a difference,” said Morris Beegle, Producer of NoCo Hemp Expo, and President and Founder of We Are For Better Alternatives (WAFBA).
Experience Hemp Expo Hall – The World of Hemp Under One Roof
In addition to three days of comprehensive education, keynote presentations, workshops and seminars, NoCo9 will feature the Experience Hemp Expo Hall in The Broadmoor’s new, state-of-the-art exhibition facilities. Featuring a world of hemp and business opportunities, NoCo9 attendees can sample wares, learn about products and businesses, hold meetings and visit an expo hall full of exhibitors. The Experience Hemp Expo Hall also will feature specialized zones, including:
Davita Hemp Block Demo Zone & Solution Circle – Visit this special educational zone on the trade show floor for solo presentations, panels, demos and workshops from experts and specialists innovating with hemp across all industries, from hemp textiles to medicinal applications of cannabinoids, to using hemp in artisan craft production, as well as in building and construction.
Schedule at a Glance
- Advocacy & Policy Conference, Wednesday, March 29
- Lake Terrace Welcome Party & WAFBA Awards of Excellence, Wednesday, March 29
- Business & Investment Conference, Thursday, March 30
- 2nd Annual NoCo Hemp Pitch, Thursday, March 30
- Agriculture & Academia Conference, Friday, March 31
- Experience Hemp Expo Hall: Thursday and Friday, March 30-31
- Garden of the Hemp Gods - NoCo9 After Party, Friday, March 31
The Broadmoor Offers Special NoCo Hemp Expo Rates
NoCo Hemp Expo will take place March 29-31, 2023, at one of Colorado’s most historic resorts, The Broadmoor. With roots dating back to the late 1800s and located at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs features a world-class setting, state-of-the-art meeting and convention space, a lake, walking paths, 36-hole golf course, spa, restaurants and lodging at a special rate for NoCo Hemp Expo attendees. Recently remodeled, The Broadmoor is committed to sustainability and has been awarded a Forbes Five-Star resort rating every year since 1960.
First Citizens Bank, EarthX, Patagonia Lead Distinguished Group of Sponsors
NoCo Hemp Expo is pleased to recognize our Sponsors, including Presenting Sponsor First Citizens Bank. “Having a leading, agriculture-focused financial institution such as First Citizens Bank, with its 100-plus-year history of serving farmers and ag-related businesses, step up and serve as Presenting Sponsor of this year’s NoCo Hemp Expo is a huge statement, providing vital credibility and legitimization for the industry at a time when it’s needed most,” said Beegle. “We’re also thrilled to welcome EarthX as our Environmental NGO partner and Patagonia as Sustainable Apparel Sponsor. Additional lead sponsors include Global Fiber Processing, Michael Best, CannaConsortium, Advanced Bio-Materials Technologies, Divita Hemp Block & Weaving Vibes. We are very excited about these categories to bring focus to areas where hemp can make a difference in sustainability and improving the environment.”
Exhibit and Sponsor
For more information on sponsorship and exhibiting, please visit https://www.nocohempexpo.com/sponsors-and-exhibitors-request/
Contact
Morris Beegle, WAFBA, info@nocohempexpo.com
Steven Hoffman, Compass Natural, steve@compassnaturalmarketing.com, tel 303.807.1042
Revolutionary Solution for Natural, Organic & Specialty Brands: TrewUp Automates Deductions
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Groundbreaking, user-friendly deductions management and analytics software saves time and money for natural, organic and specialty brands facing myriad chargebacks from distributors.
BOULDER, Colorado (February 14, 2023) – TrewUp, a food + tech company, has revolutionized the process of analyzing distributor deductions for natural, organic and specialty products manufacturers. Say goodbye to the grueling and time-consuming process of manually poring over endless pages of distributor statements and hello to TrewUp’s user-friendly, cloud-based AI technology.
Founded by industry veterans Kyle Barnholt and Scott Cousins, TrewUp was created to solve a common problem for CPG companies in the natural, organic and specialty products space. Their software allows brands to focus on profitability rather than on deciphering mountains of data from distributors.
According to the leadership at TrewUp, deductions are made up of all activities within the supply chain, including shortages, late fees, promotions, advertising, spoils, etc. “To reduce costs and boost sales, natural product companies need to identify where they should invest time and resources. Understanding deductions by type – such as fines and fees as opposed to advertising and promotion – is one step toward gaining that visibility. From there, they need to drill into spend by indirect retailer in order to manage trade spend for maximum ROI. We're excited to bring a tool to market that automates these crucial processes for companies seeking success in a challenging market,” advised TrewUp co-founder and CEO Kyle Barnholt.
TrewUp categorizes billbacks and aggregates the data by category, making it easy to input into accounting software like QuickBooks. Brands can quickly see whether they've overspent or underspent their accruals, allowing them to better manage their promotions and reinvest any savings.
Mining a Trove of Distributor Information … at the Click of a Button
According to Barnholt, CPG and natural products manufacturers often see deductions as an expense that is out of their control, or as a labor-intensive process of uncovering data that is often “buried in hundreds of invoice formats on thousands of PDFs across platforms and mediums,” making it difficult to effectively mine that valuable information. However, he noted, “Deductions are a unique source of intelligence about your business that can be used to improve everything from warehouse processes to sales to promotional schedules.”
TrewUp’s Deductions Software Offers These Solutions
- Automatically imports data from third-party platforms
- Uses cloud-based AI technology to extract, read and decipher deduction data
- Loads, reads and interprets data by retailer, deduction type and UPC code
- Helps reconcile deductions to discover and dispute errors
- Enables better decision-making for growing top-line sales and bottom-line profits
Free Webinar: Increasing Profitability Through Deduction Management
TrewUp co-founder and CEO Kyle Barnholt will be presenting as part of an online panel on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, 3:30 pm CST. The webinar is hosted by Naturally Chicago, a leading trade organization serving natural products businesses in the greater Chicago area, and sponsored by TrewUp. Registration is free to everyone, and topics will cover: how to redeploy trade spending for more profitable sales; understanding and identifying ways to reduce costs; and best practices for deduction management. Register here.
Schedule a Meeting at Natural Products Expo West
For more information, to request a demo or to contact TrewUp, visit here. Additionally, TrewUp co-founder and CEO Kyle Barnholt will be in attendance at Natural Products Expo West, March 8-12, 2023, at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA, and is available for in-person meetings at the event. Natural Products Expo West is the world’s largest conference and exposition for the natural and organic products industry. Contact TrewUp here to request a meeting with Kyle Barnholt at Expo West.
About TrewUp
Founded in 2021, TrewUp provides user-friendly, cloud-based AI technology to natural, organic and specialty food and related CPG product manufacturers to harness the power of data and insights to accelerate your business and save time and money. At TrewUp, we're passionate about using technology to simplify the deduction process, giving brands what they need to manage their business with clarity and confidence. Visit www.trewup.com and follow the company on LinkedIn. To request a demo or to contact TrewUp, visit here.
Contact
Steven Hoffman, Compass Natural, steve@compassnaturalmarketing.com
Bulk Purified Water Provider FreshPure® Waters to Exhibit for First Time at Natural Products Expo West
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FreshPure® Waters, the leading bulk purified water dispensing company, has been rebranded and will showcase its unique 3-in-1 retail display at the world’s largest natural products show in Anaheim this March.
What: FreshPure® Waters at Natural Products Expo West
When: North Hall, March 8-10, 2023
Where: Booth N2248 North Hall, Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA
SANTA FE, NM (February 13, 2023) – Long a fixture offering purified water in bulk to shoppers in natural foods stores across the country, FreshPure® Waters will exhibit for the first time at Natural Products Expo West, the largest natural products trade show in the world. On display will be the company’s unique, on-site dispensing system designed for retail sales of three types of water.
While most water companies provide systems for one kind of water at a time, FreshPure’s offering is a 3-in-1 dispenser from which shoppers can choose FreshPure Reverse Osmosis Water, FreshPure Deionized Water, or the company’s newest offering, FreshPure Alkaline Water. “At FreshPure’s ‘hydration station,’ retailers get one space-saving machine that provides three different types of water for their customers – and three revenue streams for the retailer. Also, the machines are wholly serviced by FreshPure, offering retailers a complete turnkey solution,” said FreshPure General Manager Ramon Lovato.
“Even with regulations and frequent testing, complicated infrastructure and outdated plumbing systems make tap water contamination an ongoing concern for consumers,” said Lovato. The FreshPure system helps solve this problem by offering three purified water choices for consumers, which are easily accessible from the unique dispenser system installed at retail outlets such as Whole Foods Market and other natural and organic food retailers and cooperatives. As a result, natural and organic markets have seen an increased demand for water vending machines, plus, “Freshpure offers an economical solution where inflation is having an impact on shoppers’ wallets. Also, there is the positive environmental impact,” he noted.
Lovato explained that the Reverse Osmosis water includes trace minerals but excludes as much as 98% of the impurities that may be found in tap water. Reverse Osmosis also removes microplastics and pharmaceuticals.
For health-conscious consumers seeking alkaline water, FreshPure’s Alkaline Water has an average pH of 9.5-10.5. FreshPure’s alkaline water also contains trace amounts of calcium, magnesium, potassium and sodium.
Deionized Water, on the other hand, has been demineralized to a level of purity that makes it useful for special diets or a humidifier or fish tank. This water is comparable to distilled, except that impurities sometimes remaining in distilled water have been removed with deionization.
FreshPure Waters Are WaterNeutral
FreshPure Waters are already more sustainable than bottled water, but “WaterNeutral” goes above and beyond by offsetting any carbon or water used to make FreshPure Waters. FreshPure Waters offsets are focused on watersheds in the American West. The principle of the WaterNeutral concept is to reduce the water footprint used in production of products. This measure is being taken as a response to climate change and to raise awareness of global water resources. FreshPure is helping reduce the use of plastic water bottles which strain the ecosystem and is proud to say the company’s bulk water systems have prevented the use of well over 2 billion single-use plastic bottles … and counting.
About FreshPure Waters
FreshPure Waters was founded in 1991 to meet the water needs of Santa Fe, New Mexico. After 30 years, all production and operations are still based there, but the company is expanding nationally. The goal of FreshPure Waters is to eliminate single-use plastic water bottles by providing a superior refillable bulk water option for consumers. Every gallon of bulk water is equivalent to preventing the use of over seven 16-ounce single-use water bottles and keeping them from landfills and waterways. The company has spent years mastering the science of water and filtration to offer three pure, tasty and thirst-quenching waters – all in one machine. FreshPure services all machines installed in retail outlets and the company’s “best in class” customer service is available around the clock.
For more information, visit FreshPure at https://www.freshpure.com or contact Rlovato@freshpure.com. Follow FreshPure on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
Media Contacts
Ramon Lovato, Freshpure Water, Rlovato@freshpure.com
Steve Hoffman, Compass Natural, steve@compassnaturalmarketing.com
Life, Lube & the Pursuit of Happiness: Women's Sexual Wellness Company Lark Love's Success Is No Lark
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With sales of Lark Love’s botanical lubricants and body love products for women growing at specialty retailers including Goop, Erewhon and others, the woman-owned company is taking the lead on vaginal and sexual lubricants and wellness products.
JAMESTOWN, Colorado (Feb. 6, 2023) — “All hail the vagina,” say Lark Love cofounders Corrie Bradley and Rainbow Shultz. The two Colorado-based, longtime friends are on a “mission to give vaginas the respect and care they deserve.”
As such, Corrie, with a background in herbalism and product formulation, and Rainbow, an entrepreneur, chef and owner of the Jamestown Mercantile, one of the oldest restaurant/bars in Colorado dating back to the 1800s, combined forces to launch Lark Love. The company formulates luxurious, safe, intimate care products made with pure, luscious, all natural ingredients. Through their work, Lark Love’s cofounders seek to celebrate and de-stigmatize the female body.
Lark Love cofounders Corrie Bradley (left) and Rainbow Shultz.
And in little time, the company has received positive response from such leading retailers and trendsetters as Goop, the wellness and lifestyle company founded by actor Gwyneth Paltrow; Erewhon, a celebrated natural foods retailer with seven stores in Los Angeles; Clark’s Nutrition in Southern California; Lucky’s Market in Colorado; and others. According to Shultz, Lark Love has seen its sales double on Goop in the last month alone.
“We started selling on Goop before the holidays. Our products also appeared for the first time on the shelf in Erewhon stores this past December. Since then, we are doing well on Goop and in Erewhon. We’re also excited to expand into other brick-and-mortar and online retailers with a like-minded mission and demographic,” says Shultz. Lark Love’s owners are seeking investors and strategic partners to help accelerate growth. “This is a fun part of our company where we are finally getting out there and excited to see growth.”
Body Positive, All Botanical, Women-Focused
Using the power of active botanicals with the hydrating benefits of hyaluronic acid, Lark Love’s products are much like a fancy face serum, except made with reverence for the world’s most important organ. The women founders of Lark Love looked around and saw that there were luxury products available for every body part, including face, hair and even feet, but none available for the vagina! Through Lark Love, they decided that it was time to change that dynamic.
“From our daily hydrating elixir to our botanical sexy time serum to our most gentle organic personal lubricant, our products are made with women in mind, because women deserve luxury shame-free sexual wellness. Women experience vaginal dryness many times throughout the course of a year, the course of a month, even a day. There is a myriad of reasons for skin dryness, but what doesn’t change is the fact that women deserve a beautiful shame-free product that is thoughtfully formulated for their health and wellness," Shultz says.
Lark Love offers premium intimate care, body care and facial care products formulated specifically for women. For wholesale inquiries and/or strategic partner interest, contact rainbow@larklove.com. Lark Love also works with affiliate partners; visit here for more information.
About Lark Love
Lark Love was founded by women for women. Their mission is to abolish body shame and to change the way that women view and treat their bodies by creating luxury plant-based intimate products formulated for and worthy of the world’s most important organ. Lark Love products are available online at www.larklove.com, at leading retailers including Goop, Erewhon, Clark’s Nutrition, Lucky’s Market and others. Follow Lark Love on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
Media Contacts
Allison Salvati, Compass Natural, allison@compassnatural.com
Rainbow Shultz, Lark Love, rainbow@larklove.com
The above statements regarding these products and ingredients have not been evaluated by the FDA. The efficacy of these products has not been confirmed by FDA-approved research. These products and ingredients are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent pregnancy or disease.
Best-Selling 'Courage in Cannabis' Author Announces Soon-to-Be-Published 2nd Edition
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PICKERINGTON, Ohio (February 7, 2023) — How do you follow up a best-selling anthology that seeks to break down the stigma associated with cannabis by celebrating everyday heroes who have found inspiration and purpose through their relationship with the cannabis plant?
By publishing Courage in Cannabis, Volume 2 – The Triumphant Stories, a new compilation of stories written by doctors, lawyers, patients, caregivers, participants in the legacy market, entrepreneurs, advocates and others that offers unique perspectives into the power and potential of the cannabis plant in business and medicine, and in creating more resilient economies and communities.
Bridget Cole Williams, M.D., is a board-certified family physician.
Set to be published in Spring 2023 by the GHH Community Foundation, a nonprofit 501c(3) organization, Courage in Cannabis, Volume 2 – The Triumphant Stories is a follow-up to the first edition, which, when published in 2021, was awarded Best New Release and International Bestseller on Amazon.
Presented by author Dr. Bridget Cole Williams, M.D., a board-certified physician specializing in family practice and cannabis medicine, the book features chapters contributed by a number of experts, entrepreneurs and advocates in the field.
“Courage in Cannabis is a compilation in which each story is unique and written with the hope of inspiring others. I was so moved by the heartfelt, challenging and motivating stories that my patients shared, I knew others needed to be inspired, as well. In these times, anyone that chooses cannabis or enters the industry has a story of courage. This is true simply because a very short time ago, cannabis was illegal everywhere in North America,” Dr. Williams said.
“However, that is changing rapidly now that in 2023 the medical use of cannabis is legal in 37 states, and recreational or adult-use cannabis has been approved in 19 states and Washington, D.C.,” Dr. Williams noted.
Seeking Sponsors for Courage in Cannabis, Volume 2
Through its nonprofit organization, GHH Community Foundation, Courage in Cannabis, Volume 2 – The Triumphant Stories is seeking Sponsor Partners to help support the book’s development, expand its reach and help educate, inspire and end the stigma of cannabis.
“For our Sponsor Partners, this is not just an opportunity to support the book and its contributing writers; it also is an experience. The authors get to know one another, do book signings, network, appear on podcasts and in conferences and educational events, and support one another, while also serving as role models for the responsible use of cannabis. The book has made it into the hands of politicians, celebrities, churchgoers and naysayers. It has inspired and encouraged so many,” Dr. Williams added.
Dr. Williams’ new book is to be published in Spring 2023.
Dr. Williams noted that the goal of Courage in Cannabis is to develop a series of educational workshops, workbooks, podcasts, future book editions and more. For a Sponsor Deck and for more information, contact Dr. Williams at CourageinCannabis@gmail.com.
Courage in Cannabis, Volume 1 is available online and through Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Walmart. Courage in Cannabis, Volume 2 – The Triumphant Stories is scheduled to be published in Spring 2023. Follow Courage in Cannabis on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/CourageinCannBooks/ and learn more at https://www.courageincannabis.com.
About Dr. Bridget Cole Williams
Bridget Cole Williams, M.D., is an established board-certified family physician, author and the CEO of Green Harvest Health, medical cannabis, CBD and integrative clinics located in Ohio, and also Embody, a premium CBD lifestyle brand. With nearly 20 years of experience in family medicine from the Cleveland Clinic, Dr. Bridget combines her medical background with certifications in life and cannabis coaching to her practice. Dr. Williams is honored to be Top Female Business and Top Minority Business with the Ohio MBE Awards 2021 and a Women in Medicine Top Doctor for 2021. Dr. Williams was recently profiled in Enspire Magazine, as well.
Media Contact
Steven Hoffman, Compass Natural, steve@compassnatural.com, tel 303.807.1042
Mamavation Hosts Massive Glyphosate Free Product Giveaway to Begin Feb. 7
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Leah Segedie, founder of Mamavation.com, will host a product giveaway that concentrates on Glyphosate Free brands from all over North America.
What: Mamavation’s Big Glyphosate-Free Giveaway
When: Feb. 7-14, 2023
Where: Two giveaways on Mamavation and one on Instagram
Info: Mamavation.com
LOS ANGELES (February 6, 2023) – Mamavation, an eco-wellness community for women interested in safe products for their homes and families, will host a giveaway of glyphosate-free products from Feb. 7-14 on their website and Instagram.
The community has a reach through its email list and social media platforms of over 300,000 consumer advocates and influencers who are interested in monitoring the levels of toxic chemicals in commonly used products.
“Mamavation consumers are in love with brands that provide more transparency in this constantly changing world,” said Mamavation founder Leah Segedie. “This is why we are happy to support brands that have gone that extra mile to prove they are free from the toxic herbicide glyphosate."
Sponsors will donate a range of products worth a total of more than $4,000, which will be divided among three winners.
The post on Mamavation.com will discuss glyphosate, ways to avoid it, current news or interesting topics and the giveaway. The site will also go into detail on how a brand becomes Glyphosate Residue Free.
Glyphosate is one of the world’s most widely used pesticides, applied primarily as an herbicide and often also as a pre-harvest drying aid in major crops such as oats, wheat and pulses. Outside of agriculture it is widely used as a weed killer for parks and gardens in products such as Roundup. As consumers become aware of the dangers of glyphosate contamination in their food supply, many are turning to the Glyphosate Residue Free (GRF) certification seal for peace of mind as they choose their groceries.
Natural Product Brands Respond to Benefit of GRF Seal
Natural product brands responded positively to the giveaway and support testing for toxic chemicals, especially glyphosate, which is widely used. Joline Rivera, who donated products for the giveaway from her Chicago-based Red Belly Honey company, said that she places a high value on the “tenacity and will it takes to be glyphosate residue-free” and that her audience is “very impressed” by certifications, so the company pays special attention to them. She says the company was involved early in the labeling movement in California and takes it seriously.
“Issues surrounding glyphosate are very familiar to us — knowing our product is pesticide-free tells our customers we care about what they’re putting into their bodies,” Rivera said. “We have a motto around here … if it has to do with helping people feel better and bees living longer — it has to do with Red Belly Honey."
Paul Greive, founder and vice president of sales and marketing of Pasturebird.com, which sells pasture-raised chicken, said consumers have found loopholes in the food labeling system and seek greater transparency from companies claiming to sell safe and healthy food. “The Glyphosate Residue Free label provides consumers with an unbiased, lab-based verification that their food is free of glyphosate,” Greive said. “We’re excited to partner with Mamavation and The Detox Project to bring the integrity and transparency that modern consumers expect.”
The Detox Project provides Glyphosate Residue Free certification, which verifies that products do not contain the world’s most used herbicide. These types of certification are growing fast in the U.S. and around the world as consumers become more concerned about toxic chemicals in their food and household products. Products are tested by independent laboratories and must meet stringent standards to use the certification.
Frank Bergin, president of North Stonington, Connecticut-based Jovial Foods, recalls that, when he heard about The Detox Project, he “fell in love with their mission” because transparency in the food industry has become so important to consumers. “We owe it to consumers to be transparent about ingredients,” he said. Mamavation shares their mission to help consumers find non-toxic food, Bergin said. “We are so excited to partner with them for the first-ever Big Glyphosate Free Giveaway this month!” he added.
Consumers can begin entering the contest on the Mamavation website on Feb. 7.
About Mamavation
Mamavation, founded by Leah Segedie, is an online community and investigative service that empowers women through eco-wellness. Mamavation focuses on wellness as a lifestyle, health for everyone and sustainability. It is a judgment-free zone of women from all walks of life – from deep green to light green, united by a determination to provide healthier homes, support the brands that create better products, and treat other women with respect and dignity. Mamavation has been investigating grocery store products and food for several years and has a list of recommended toxic-free products.
For more information, visit Mamavation at www.mamavation.com or contact leah@mamavation.com. Follow Mamavation on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter and YouTube.
About the Glyphosate Residue Free Certification Program
Glyphosate Residue Free certification verifies that a specific food, supplement or beauty product does not contain the world’s most used herbicide. Glyphosate Residue Free certification is one of the fastest growing certifications in the U.S. and around the world. You can find the brands and the products that are already certified here. A third-party ISO 17025 accredited laboratory regularly tests certified products to make sure they do not contain glyphosate residues. To be certified Glyphosate Residue Free, products must have no glyphosate residues down to government-recognized limits of detection (LODs) for food, commodity and supplement samples (usually 0.01 ppm), and lower levels than default government Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) in the European Union and Japan.
For more information, visit The Detox Project at www.detoxproject.org or contact info@detoxproject.org. Follow The Detox Project and the Glyphosate Residue Free Certification Program on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.
Media Contacts
Leah Segedie, Mamavation, leah@mamavation.com
Steven Hoffman, Compass Natural, steve@compassnaturalmarketing.com
Pitch Perfect: 9th Annual NoCo Hemp Expo to Feature Entrepreneurs' Pitch Competition
'The Earth Is What We All Have in Common' - Wendell Berry
What: 9th Annual NoCo Hemp Expo
Dates: March 29-31, 2023
Where: The Broadmoor Resort, Colorado Springs, CO
Presented by First Citizens Bank
Info: www.NoCoHempExpo.com
The 9th Annual NoCo Hemp Expo will take place on March 29-31, 2023, at The Broadmoor, one of Colorado’s most legendary and historic resorts. Located at the foot of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado Springs, The Broadmoor features a world-class setting and convention space for the largest hemp exposition and trade show in the world.
Apply Today for the NoCo Hemp Pitch!
Entrepreneurs, apply today to pitch your company in the highly anticipated NoCo Hemp Pitch! Sponsored by Michael Best, the NoCo Hemp Pitch will open the stage to six companies looking to elevate their business and get the exposure and resources needed to take their brand or idea to the next level.
The Broadmoor Resort is located at the foot of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado Springs.
Finalists will have six minutes to pitch in front of a live audience and be judged by highly regarded start-up consultants, attorneys and investors. The winner will receive initial legal services valued at $5,000 and other to-be-announced prizes. Apply here today!
Applications are also now open to Exhibit and Sponsor at the
9th Annual NoCo Hemp Expo. Visit www.NoCoHempExpo.com
or email info@NoCoHempExpo.com.
Rooms are going fast. Reserve yours today!
For nearly a decade, NoCo Hemp Expo — the world's most comprehensive industrial hemp exposition and conference — has brought together international business and government leaders, academics, nonprofits, media and the public to collaborate on important initiatives, opportunities and solutions for the future of a crop and an industry that can have a significant positive impact on human, animal and planetary health.
We invite you to join us on this mission.
First Citizens Bank Returns as Presenting Sponsor
NoCo Hemp Expo is pleased to recognize our Sponsors, including First Citizens Bank, EarthX, Patagonia, Advanced Bio-Material Technologies, Divita Hemp Block and Michael Best. First Citizens Bank returns as Presenting Sponsor after a successful experience at last summer’s 4th Annual Southern Hemp Expo, held in August in Nashville, TN.
About NoCo Hemp Expo
The 9th Annual NoCo Hemp Expo is produced by We Are For Better Alternatives (WAFBA), a leading organization dedicated to the advancement and advocacy of hemp farming, processing, production, innovation, education and legalization. WAFBA also is the publisher of Let's Talk Hemp, the industry's leading news source. Learn more about the hemp and cannabis industry, and subscribe to the latest news at www.letstalkhemp.com.
JAMBAR®, the Organic Energy Bar on a Mission, Teams Up With Stephen & Ayesha Curry's Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
JAMBAR®, the Organic Artisan Energy Bar That Donates 50% of Profits to Local Communities, Shows Its Commitment to Giving Back This Holiday Season
SAN RAFAEL, California (December 13, 2022) — As part of its holiday giving campaign, JAMBAR joined Stephen and Ayesha Curry on December 11 at their 10th annual Christmas with the Currys holiday event, which makes the season brighter for families in need throughout the Oakland, California, area. Jennifer Maxwell, the CEO of JAMBAR and co-founder of PowerBar®, and her team helped hand out holiday boxes. The Currys, through their Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation, surprised 500 families at the winter-wonderland-themed event with special holiday gift boxes filled with gift cards, books, toys, groceries and fresh produce. In addition, each family’s box contained a JAMBAR Holiday Pack donated by Jennifer and JAMBAR.
“It’s great to have the support of another mission-driven Bay Area organization. JAMBAR’s commitment to delicious organic food, along with its emphasis on community and active living, aligns with our values,” said Marissa Trambley, Vice President of Philanthropy and Advocacy, Eat. Learn. Play.
Stephen and Ayesha Curry (back row). Photo by Noah Graham
and Mike Rasay/Getty Images for Eat. Learn. Play.
Maxwell founded JAMBAR in 2021 with the goal of helping people feel good about the ingredients they put in their bodies and the positive impact they can have on their local communities. Made from only certified organic ingredients, JAMBARs feature ancient grains, authentic sweeteners from nature and high-quality proteins. The company donates 50% of all after-tax profits to organizations that support active living and music.
Maxwell and members of the JAMBAR team volunteered at the 10th annual event, which was the foundation’s largest holiday celebration to date.
Jennifer Maxwell at the Christmas with the Currys event.
“Being able to witness firsthand Stephen and Ayesha’s commitment to making life better for local families and our community was really moving. We had so much fun celebrating the holidays with these incredible families and we’re happy to do our part,” said Maxwell.
Philanthropy has been central to JAMBAR since its inception. Through the JAMBAR Gives Back program, the company donates to a number of organizations that support music and active living, including Positive Coaching Alliance, Trips for Kids Bay Area, Jazz in the Neighborhood, Bread & Roses and the California Jazz Conservatory (Berkeley).
Visit here to learn more about JAMBAR’s philanthropic mission and the groups the company supports.
JAMBARs are available online at JAMBAR.com, on Amazon.com, and also at leading natural food and specialty stores including Good Earth Natural Foods, United Markets, Scotty’s Market and more. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
For wholesale inquiries, contact jammin@jambar.com, tel 877-JAMBARZ.
Visit JAMBAR at Natural Products Expo West, the world’s largest natural and organic products trade exhibition, March 7-11, 2023, Booth 151, in the Arena at the Anaheim Convention Center.
Media Contacts
Steven Hoffman, Compass Natural, steve@compassnatural.com, tel 303.807.1042
Debbie Pfeifer, JAMBAR, pfeiferworks@gmail.com
JAMBAR® Announces Partnership With Olympic Gold Medalist Jonny Moseley
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Moseley Delivers Weekend Warrior Winter Workout Tips
as Part of Collab with New Organic Energy Bar
SAN RAFAEL, Calif. (January 26, 2023) — By partnering with Olympic Gold Medalist Jonny Moseley, JAMBAR today announced an energy bar/athlete reunion nearly 20 years in the making. Jennifer Maxwell, the co-founder of the original PowerBar and now founder of organic energy bar JAMBAR, first worked with Moseley when he was a sponsored PowerBar athlete. As part of its push to fuel winter athletes and outdoor enthusiasts, JAMBAR has partnered with Moseley, a legendary skier, freestyle skiing analyst, and the face of California’s Palisades Tahoe.
To kick off the collaboration, Moseley created a series of Weekend Warrior Winter Workout exercise tips designed to help skiers, boarders and fitness enthusiasts get and stay in shape during the winter season. These tips, which are running across JAMBAR’s social channels, feature Moseley in his outdoor garage gym. He demonstrates some of his favorite exercises, including the Romanian Deadlift, which he calls “the most important exercise for skiers.” While his exercises will be welcome by all active people who like to work out at home or at the gym, they are especially great for those planning to hit the slopes. Featured exercises are shared by Moseley in approximately 60-second video clips.
“Since our launch about a year ago, we’ve had a great reaction from runners and bikers who are using JAMBARs to fuel their activities. Now that we’re in the winter sports season, we want more cold weather athletes to discover our bars. It’s great to have Jonny, an iconic winter athlete, back as part of our team,” said Maxwell. “Jonny is an incredible athlete to work with.”
Each JAMBAR packs 10 grams of protein, natural sweeteners, and premium ingredients. Certified organic JAMBARs include vegan and gluten-free options for everyone, and come in four flavors: Malt Nut Melody, Chocolate Cha Cha, Musical Mango and Jammin’ Jazzleberry. “My favorite flavor back in the PowerBar days was Malt Nut, but I like JAMBAR’s Malt Nut Melody even better. It’s got a great peanut butter taste and the soft, crumb-free texture is perfect for winter sports,” said Moseley.
Jonny joins several JAMBAR athletes including pro cyclist and gravel rider Ali Tetrick and fellow K2 pro freestyle skier Ryan McElmon.
ABOUT JAMBAR
In late 2021, Jennifer Maxwell founded JAMBAR with the goal of helping people feel good about the ingredients they put in their bodies, and the positive impact they can have on their local communities. Made from only premium organic ingredients, JAMBARs feature ancient grains, authentic sweeteners from nature and high quality proteins. The company donates 50% of after-tax profits to organizations that support the transformative pursuits of music and sports. JAMBARs are available at JAMBAR.com, on Amazon.com, and also at leading grocery stores including Mollie Stone’s Markets, Good Earth, Nugget Markets, United Markets, Berkeley Bowl, select Safeway stores and more. Learn more at www.jambar.com.
For wholesale inquiries, contact jammin@jambar.com, tel 877-JAMBARZ.
Visit JAMBAR at Natural Products Expo West, the world’s largest natural and organic products trade exhibition, March 7-11, 2023, Booth 151 in the Arena at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif.
Media Contacts
Steven Hoffman, Compass Natural, steve@compassnatural.com
Debbie Pfeifer, JAMBAR, pfeiferworks@gmail.com