VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 19, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 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 Relations
Transcend Capital Inc.
Etienne Moshevich
T: 604.681.0084
E: et@transcendcapitalinc.com