Blender Bites Limited (the “
Company”,
“
Blender Bites” or “
Blender”),
(CSE:
BITE, FWB:
JL4, WKN:
A3DMEJ), a multi award-winning Canadian company
involved in the development and marketing of a line of premium,
organic and plant-based pre-portioned frozen functional foods, is
pleased to announce that one of the largest supermarket retail
chains in the United States1, Publix Super Markets, Inc.
(“
Publix”), will launch four of Blender Bites’
1-Step Smoothie products into 1,383 of its stores across the United
States in the first week of August. Through Blender Bites’
distribution partner, KeHE Distributors, LLC, one of the largest
pure-play distributors of natural and organic, specialty and fresh
products in the United States 2, the delivery of the four Blender
Bite SKUs will be facilitated into Alabama, Florida, Georgia,
Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia.
These products include Green D-tox™, Daily Defen-C™, their
top-selling product in North America, Liquid Sunshine™ and their
newly launched Superberry Sport™. Notably, Publix is the first
major grocer to list Superberry Sport™ flavour.
“Launching into one of the most trusted
retailers in the US is an incredible milestone for the Company, and
our team is honoured to be on shelves at Publix. We look forward to
providing their customers access to our award winning 1-Step
Smoothies, offering them the convenience, nutrition and taste our
existing customers love,” stated Chelsie Hodge, CEO and Founder of
Blender Bites. “We supply our products to some of the top retailers
in America and continue to position ourselves as a leader in the
competitive frozen smoothie category. Building distribution in
states with warmer climates is a strategic measure to mitigate some
of the seasonal buying patterns we see in colder climates,”
continued Ms. Hodge.
Publix, heralded for its commitment to
excellence and customer satisfaction, is the largest employee-owned
grocery chain in the US. With a workforce of over 250,000+ and
operations spanning 1,300+ stores across eight states, Publix has
consistently been recognized for its quality and service, including
being named Retailer of the Year by Store Brands magazine in 2017
and topping Newsweek magazine’s America’s Best Customer Service in
Supermarkets list every year from 2019 to 2024.3 The inclusion of
Blender Bites’ products in Publix stores represents a significant
expansion of the Company’s U.S. footprint, and an opportunity to
introduce more consumers to its health-focused and convenient
nutritional options. Management believes this Publix listing will
elevate Blender Bites’ brand visibility and accessibility across
the southeastern United States.
Superberry Sport™Superberry Sport™ is a
co-branded initiative with Orgain, LLC, a leader in organic
nutrition. Established in 2009, Orgain has become a leading name in
clean, organic nutrition. The Superberry Sport™ smoothie is a
USDA-certified organic blend designed for optimal muscle recovery,
featuring plant-based protein, tart cherry for combating oxidative
stress, Maqui Berry to reduce inflammation, turmeric for
alleviating soreness, B-vitamins for enhanced muscle recovery, and
14 essential vitamins and minerals for robust immune support. The
development of Superberry Sport™ was done in conjunction with Emmy
Award-winning artist Julianne Hough, and her involvement in the
formulation process was described as a reflection of her dedication
to health and wellness.Green D-Tox™For a refreshing detox, Blender
Bites offers the Green D-Tox™ smoothie which blends mango, coconut,
and banana with 7 superfood greens, 12 vitamins & minerals, and
fiber-full chia seeds rich in omega 3’s to support healthy
digestion.
Daily Defen-C™To elevate immunity, Daily
Defen-C™ smoothie offers a delightful fusion of pineapple, mango,
peach, and apple, fortified with immune-boosting ginger, turmeric,
camu camu, and over 12 plant-derived vitamins and minerals, plus
over 2 billion probiotics to support digestive health.
Liquid Sunshine™For a mood lift, Blender Bites
offers Liquid Sunshine™, a smoothie that is bursting with the
bright flavours of peach, raspberry, and banana, enriched with D
vitamins for a sunny disposition, Vitamins A, C & E for immune
health, and over 12 essential plant-based vitamins & minerals
to keep you walking on sunshine.
ABOUT BLENDER BITESBlender
Bites is a multi award-winning Canadian company involved in the
development and marketing of a line of premium frozen beverage
products with a focus on functionality. Blender Bites was founded
in 2017 and quickly became a leader in the “easy smoothie” category
in North America. With a focus on better-for-you ingredients and
convenience, the Company is proud to be pre-portioned without the
use of any inner plastic packaging. Blender Bites products are
certified organic, non-GMO, gluten free, dairy free and soy free
and contain functional ingredients such as whole food vitamins,
collagen, and probiotics. Blender Bites 1-Step Smoothies and 1-Step
Frappes are distributed in 5000 stores across North America in
leading retailers such as Walmart, Albertsons, Safeway, HEB,
Loblaws and Sobeys.
On behalf of the Board of Directors,
Blender Bites Limited
Chelsie Hodge, Chief Executive OfficerEmail –
chelsie@blenderbites.comTelephone – 236-521-0626
For further information, contact Blender
IR Team at:
Email – investors@blenderbites.comTelephone –
1-888-997-2055Media Contact – teamblenderbites@jonesworks.com
CAUTIONARY DISCLAIMER
STATEMENT
This news release includes certain
“forward-looking statements” under applicable Canadian securities
legislation, including with respect to the ability of the Company
to be a leader in the frozen smoothie category and the ability of
the Publix listing to elevate Blender Bites’ brand visibility and
accessibility across the southeastern United States.
Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon several
estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable, are
subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other
factors which may cause the actual results and future events to
differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward
looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to
general business, economic, competitive, political, and social
uncertainties, fluctuations in capital markets, foreign exchange
rates, availability and pricing of raw materials, energy and
supplies; the ability to implement price increases successfully;
stability in the competitive environment; no future product
recalls; the ability of the Company to access cost effective
capital when needed; and no unexpected or unforeseen events
occurring that would materially alter the Company’s current plans.
All of these assumptions have been derived from information
currently available to the Company including information obtained
by the Company from third-party sources. Readers are cautioned that
actual results and future events could differ materially from those
anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not
place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The Company
disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any
forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information,
future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
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1 https://www.esmmagazine.com/retail/top-10-supermarket-retail-chains-in-the-united-states-238904 2 About
KeHE Distributors, LLC3
https://corporate.publix.com/about-publix/company-overview/awards-achievements; https://corporate.publix.com/about-publix/company-overview/facts-figures