Veggemo - NEXTY Award Finalist
19 Februar 2016 - 3:00PM
Global Gardens Group Inc. (the
"Company") (CSE:VGM) is pleased to announce that its
proprietary
“Veggemo” non-dairy vegetable based
beverage line has been chosen as
a finalist for a NEXTY
Award, which is an internationally recognized industry award
bestowed only upon companies with the most innovative natural
products.
From more than 500 nominations, Veggemo, was chosen as one of
the three finalists in the Best New
Beverage category for the NEXTY Awards. All
finalist products will be included in a showcase at Expo West, in
the March print issue of Natural Foods Merchandiser magazine and in
a digital gallery and enewsletters deployed by New Hope starting
the week of February 15, 2016 leading up to Expo West.
Natural Products Expo West is North America’s leading trade show
in the natural, organic and healthy products industry, attracting
over 70,000 industry professionals and 3,000 exhibits to the
Anaheim Convention Center. The show attracts the natural, organic
and healthy products retail buyers, media and consumers. Co-located
with Engredea and Fresh Ideas Organic Marketplace, Natural
Products Expo West showcases the entire value chain of healthy
products from start to finish, identifying the bestsellers of today
and the trends of tomorrow.
The criteria used to determine whether a product is worthy of a
coveted NEXTY Award is:
- Innovation: The product or company shows truly
creative thinking and execution (not a “me too” approach); uses a
newly discovered or rediscovered ingredient, flavour profile,
technique, or process; fills a legitimate natural products need or
niche; and/or is predicted to have longer-term impact in the
industry.
- Inspiration: The product or company adheres to
an unusual or new mission targeting an issue or problem not yet
widely addressed; its message/mission is clearly communicated,
focused and effective, with real, wide-reaching potential or
already proven positive social or environmental impact.
- Integrity: The product or company takes a
creative, next-gen approach to clean ingredient(s), sustainability,
transparency, traceability, and safety/security.
The winning product in each category will be revealed at the
winner’s booth during Expo West on Saturday, 3/12 between 11 a.m.
and 2 p.m. on the expo show floor.
Wade Bayne, VP Marketing, Global Gardens Group Inc. states, “We
are truly honoured and humbled that the Veggemo brand has been
chosen as a finalist from over 500 nominations. This is yet
another validation to our investors that our brand is resonating
with the consumer as we continue to expand our coverage. We
are especially proud of this achievement given the judicious
criteria for selection and the panel of judges reflects the best in
the health and wellness industry. Veggemo has not only broken
through in the hearts and minds of the non-dairy milk consumer but
has further connected to a broader range of consumers given its
selection in the Best New Beverage category. As we look to
expand geographically over time we realize the global market is
primed for the innovation that Veggemo brings to consumers.”
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. Veggemo was recently named 2015 Grocery top 10
innovative new product by Grocery Innovation Canada. The Dairy-free
industry continues to witness dynamic growth led by the development
of plant-based food and beverages.
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 RelationsTranscend Capital Inc.
Etienne Moshevich T: 604.681.0084E: et@transcendcapitalinc.com
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