VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 03, 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 across Canada. Veggemo is now available in approximately 400 Loblaw Companies Limited stores.
Veggemo can be found in select Loblaws, Fortinos, Zehrs, Provigo, Real Atlantic Superstores and Real Canadian Superstores across Canada. Veggemo will be merchandised in those stores which have a “natural products section” providing an excellent healthy product assortment to customers.
“We are thrilled to have Veggemo available in a multitude of Loblaw Companies Ltd. banners and in hundreds of stores,” comments Global Gardens Group President and CEO, Rob Harrison. Mr. Harrison continued, “Loblaw’s purpose – Live Life Well – supports the needs and well-being of Canadians, is well connected to the growth of consumers making healthier food choices and is consistent with Veggemo’s allergen friendly, nutritious, cholesterol and GMO free veggie based non-dairy beverage.”
With the addition of Loblaw banners stores, Veggemo is now available in over 2000 locations across Canada. This new listing complements the brand’s availability already secured in Sobeys, Metro, Longos, Calgary Coop, Save-On-Foods, Urban Fare, Price Smart, Thrifty Foods, IGA Market Place, Whole Foods B.C., London Drugs and select Walmart locations.
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.