VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 19, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Gardens Group Inc. (the "Company") (CSE:VGM) is pleased to announce that it has increased the in-store distribution of its “Veggemo” non-dairy vegetable based beverage line in Ontario. Veggemo’s Original, Unsweetened and Vanilla flavours will arrive into approximately 80 Sobeys Ontario stores in the coming weeks.
“We are so excited to have Veggemo available in Sobeys Ontario locations," comments Global Gardens Group VP Business Development Geoff Acheson. Mr. Acheson continued, "Sobeys, Canada’s second largest grocer, utilizes celebrity chef and media personality, Jamie Oliver as their spokesperson in their campaign for better food education. Sobeys' commitment to educating consumers to make healthy food choices is in-line with Veggemo’s allergen friendly, nutritious, cholesterol and GMO free veggie based beverage. The store distribution of Veggemo continues to grow every month, so stay tuned for further updates.”
With the addition of Sobeys stores in Ontario, Veggemo has now increased its distribution footprint across Canada. This new listing complements the brand’s availability already secured in Sobeys Maritimes, Metro, Calgary Coop, Save-On-Foods, Urban Fare, Price Smart, Thrifty Foods, IGA Market Place, Quality Foods, Whole Foods, London Drugs and Walmart.
Veggemo has received many awards and accolades including being named 1 of 10 most innovative new products at the 2015 Grocery Innovation Canada Show; out of over 500 entries was 1 of 3 finalist brands for “Best New Beverage” for the coveted NEXTY Awards at the Natural Products Show in Anaheim, California; and at the same show was voted the “Best New Vegan Product” by VegNews.
To find Veggemo in a store near you, please go to www.veggemo.com and click on “Get Veggemo.” Enter your postal code and stores close to you will appear.
About Veggemo
The Veggemo product line is the first and only non-dairy beverage to originate from vegetables and is Global Garden Group’s (VGM) showcase product for the dairy-free industry. Veggemo is available in 3 variants: Original, Unsweetened and Vanilla flavors. The Dairy-free industry continues to witness dynamic growth led by the development of plant-based food and beverages.
Driven by shifting consumer behavior, Health & Wellness food and beverage companies have become a popular acquisition target for many multi-national corporations. Most recently Vega, the provider of plant-based shakes and supplements, was successfully sold to WhiteWave Foods for $550 million, representing a 5.5x revenue multiple.
About Global Gardens Group
Global Gardens Group is comprised of a highly experienced management team and board that have provided senior leadership to many consumer brands including: Neilson Dairy, Ben & Jerry’s and Haagen Dazs ice cream, Gillette, P&G, Cadbury Schweppes, Sunkist, Dole, Primo Pasta and Lululemon.
For further information, please contact: Investor Relations Transcend Capital Inc. Etienne Moshevich T: 604.681.0084 E: et@transcendcapitalinc.com
