Kona Gold Solutions, Inc. Places Order for All New

ROCKLEDGE, Fla., Feb. 24, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kona Gold Solutions, Inc. (OTC Pink:KGKG), a hemp lifestyle brand of exclusivity and status, is pleased to announce that the Company has placed their initial order for their all new sugar free hemp infused energy drink, which will be available for purchase next month.  By adding a new sugar free hemp energy drink to its product line, the Company will complement its already popular and great tasting hemp energy drinks currently available in the market.

“Kona Gold Sugar Free Hemp Energy drinks are ordered and we couldn’t be more excited,” stated Robert Clark, CEO of Kona Gold Solutions, Inc.   “Usually when a company goes sugar free, the taste of their product becomes compromised and just doesn’t taste that great.  That is not the case with our sugar free hemp energy drink.  Our team has out done themselves and have created, hands down, the best tasting sugar free energy drink available on the market today!”

“Feedback from our distributors, retail locations, and partners has been very positive, highlighting that our branding really makes an impact when hitting new retail locations,” added Robert Clark.  “We have already started talks with industry leaders and partners on bringing several new and exciting products to market very soon, which will provide the company with a solid product portfolio.”

Kona Gold is also in negotiations with several distributors around the country, which will allow the company to grow at a rapid pace. Kona Gold recently announced that the company has entered a distribution agreement with American Wholesale Distributors (AWD), based out of Pelham, Alabama.  American Wholesale Distributors, established in 1978, offers wholesale products to convenience stores, grocery stores, pharmacies, restaurants, ballparks, and gift shops within a 120-mile radius of Birmingham, Alabama.

The Company recently announced that the Company’s Board of Directors, as well the majority shareholders have consented, to a dividend of approximately 41,296,544 of the Elev8 Brands, Inc. (OTC Pink:VATE) shares of common stock acquired by KGKG in its sale of Elev8 Hemp, LLC to Elev8 Brands, Inc. The record date will be March 31, 2017.  Kona Gold Solutions, Inc. shareholders owning common stock, as of the record date will receive 1 share of Elev8 Brands, Inc. (OTC Pink:VATE) stock for every 10 shares of Kona Gold Solutions, Inc. (OTC Pink:KGKG) owned.

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Kona Gold Solutions, Inc.:

Kona Gold Solutions, Inc. has created Kona Gold LLC, a Delaware Corporation, which has developed a premier Hemp Infused Energy Drink, Energy shots, and Apparel; please visit the Company’s new website to view updates and new products at www.konagoldhemp.com . The Company announced it has moved its Corporate Headquarters to Rockledge, FL. Kona’s new warehouse and office space gives the Company the space needed to expand rapidly.

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