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Employee Experience Super-App Blink Grows by 159% as Organizations Strive to Cultivate Employee Engagement and Retention

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Blink , one of the fastest-growing employee experience platforms, today announced record US growth of 159% for its fiscal year 2023, concluding in February 2024.

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  • Blink , one of the fastest-growing employee experience platforms, today announced record US growth of 159% for its fiscal year 2023, concluding in February 2024.
  • Blink’s surge reflects the growing demand for platforms prioritizing employee satisfaction and retention rates.
  • With rising wage inflation and widespread labor shortages, companies are waking up to the importance of optimizing the work-life experience to boost productivity and cultivate employee satisfaction and retention.
  • More recently, in Spring 2024, Blink also ranked a Leader in the G2 Grid ® for Best Employee Engagement Software, Spring 2024.

Edible Garden Announces Pulp Sustainable Gourmet Sauces Now Available Through KeHE Distributors, LLC

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

BELVIDERE, NJ, March 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Edible Garden AG Incorporated (“Edible Garden” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: EDBL, EDBLW), a leader in controlled environment agriculture (CEA), locally grown, organic and sustainable produce and products, today announced at Natural Products EXPO WEST® 2024 that KeHE Distributors will carry Edible Garden’s new line of Pulp sustainable gourmet sauces and chili-based products.

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  • BELVIDERE, NJ, March 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Edible Garden AG Incorporated (“Edible Garden” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: EDBL, EDBLW), a leader in controlled environment agriculture (CEA), locally grown, organic and sustainable produce and products, today announced at Natural Products EXPO WEST® 2024 that KeHE Distributors will carry Edible Garden’s new line of Pulp sustainable gourmet sauces and chili-based products.
  • Mr. Jim Kras, Chief Executive Officer of Edible Garden, commented, “At last year’s Natural Products EXPO WEST® 2023, KeHE Distributors selected Edible Garden as one of their top picks to visit.
  • The introduction of the Pulp line has been met with positive feedback from sauce lovers everywhere.
  • With KeHE's extensive national distribution network carrying the Pulp line, we are highly optimistic that this collaboration will significantly boost the growth and visibility of both the Pulp line and the Edible Garden brand."

Gather AI Raises $17M to Accelerate Growth and Bring Warehouses into the Modern Era with AI-Powered Inventory Monitoring

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

It will be invested in scaling operations as Gather AI continues to attract customers by solving supply chain issues with richer data and AI.

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  • It will be invested in scaling operations as Gather AI continues to attract customers by solving supply chain issues with richer data and AI.
  • Gather AI automates inventory visibility challenges through autonomous drones across third-party logistics, manufacturing, and retail facilities, with much richer data than warehouses can currently obtain with barcodes.
  • Gather AI customers are seeing an ROI of 3-5x, driven by a 66% reduction in warehouse inventory database errors.
  • To learn more, join Gather AI at the International Warehouse Logistics Association (IWLA) Convention & Expo, Booth #203, April 21-23 or visit https://gather.ai .

Spare Tonic by The Spare Food Co. Announces Expanded Distribution and Presence at Expo West

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

NEW YORK, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In a significant stride towards broadening its market presence while championing sustainability, The Spare Food Co. proudly announces the nationwide expansion of its flagship brand, Spare Tonic® - the innovative, chef-crafted probiotic sparkling tonic made from upcycled whey. Following two years of remarkable growth and success in the Northeast, the company is leveraging its insights and achievements to extend its distribution into key regions across the United States, including further throughout the Northeast and into Texas, the Midwest and Southern California.

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  • NEW YORK, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In a significant stride towards broadening its market presence while championing sustainability, The Spare Food Co. proudly announces the nationwide expansion of its flagship brand, Spare Tonic® - the innovative, chef-crafted probiotic sparkling tonic made from upcycled whey.
  • Spare Tonic - which first launched in mid-2021 in the NY Metro area - has scaled its production through a manufacturing relationship with partner Brooklyn Brewery.
  • By broadening our distribution, we're ensuring that Spare Tonic reaches consumers everywhere — from grocery aisles to dining halls, workplaces to wellness centers.
  • Moreover, Spare Tonic has been selected as part of KeHe's Elevate program, which focuses on assisting young brands in their growth trajectory.

KeHE Fuels Growth for Fresh with New Fresh Marketplace

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

The national distributor rolled out the KeHE Fresh Marketplace ™ at the 2024 KeHE Summer Show.

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  • The national distributor rolled out the KeHE Fresh Marketplace ™ at the 2024 KeHE Summer Show.
  • “We have long been committed to Fresh products, but the KeHE Fresh Marketplace launch really helps define what makes our approach distinct,” said Laura Stidham, Specialty Cheese Category Manager at KeHE.
  • The company strengthened its Fresh and innovative product portfolio and advanced key strategic visions — including the KeHE Fresh Marketplace — to elevate consumers’ experience and empower retailers to distinguish themselves.
  • During the launch of Fresh Marketplace, KeHE shared new visuals, messaging, and training materials that bring the brand to life.

First Jar Lid Innovation in Over 75 Years Debuts in Western United States

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

DAYTON, Ohio, Jan. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Consumer Convenience Technologies (CCT), today announces that its EEASY Lid – the first jar lid innovation in over 75 years – will make its debut in the western United States at the KeHE Summer Show on February 7-8 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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  • DAYTON, Ohio, Jan. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Consumer Convenience Technologies (CCT), today announces that its EEASY Lid – the first jar lid innovation in over 75 years – will make its debut in the western United States at the KeHE Summer Show on February 7-8 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
  • The EEASY Lid is designed to help brands provide an unprecedented level of accessibility to their jarred food products.
  • The EEASY Lid allows consumers to vent a vacuum-sealed jar by simply pressing a button on the lid , reducing the amount of torque needed to twist off the lid by up to 50%.
  • The EEASY Lid is also the world’s first aluminum lug jar lid – more sustainable than traditional steel lids, but just as durable.

The Zero Proof Closes Series A Funding Round and Extends Its Lead in Adult Non-Alcoholic Beverages

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

ATLANTA, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Zero Proof, the first and leading dedicated online retailer, importer, and supplier of adult non-alcoholic beverages, today announced the closing of its Series A funding round. The round was led by Asahi Group Beverages & Innovation, the U.S.-based venture arm of Asahi Group Holdings, Ltd. The company's previous lead investor, Overline, participated in the round, along with Springdale Ventures.

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  • ATLANTA, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Zero Proof, the first and leading dedicated online retailer, importer, and supplier of adult non-alcoholic beverages, today announced the closing of its Series A funding round.
  • We are excited to partner with The Zero Proof and to support the company in furthering its lead in the hyper-growth adult non-alcoholic beverage category.
  • "I'm thrilled to welcome our new, strategic investors to the team," said Sean Goldsmith, CEO and co-founder of The Zero Proof.
  • "The adult NA category shows no sign of slowing, and The Zero Proof continues to take share in this exciting category.

Blueshift Nutrition Leads the "Delicious Living" Awards, Winning in 7 Different Categories

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

BOSTON, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Blueshift Nutrition, the pioneer in super-premium supplement drinks, is thrilled to announce its success in the recent "delicious living" awards. Blueshift secured seven awards, making it the most decorated supplement brand in the highly esteemed awards program.

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  • Voted on by both consumers and natural health retailers, these annual awards recognize the best all-natural products in the market.
  • Blueshift Nutrition is honored to share the podium with beloved supplement brands who also won delicious living awards this year including Thorne, Nordic Naturals, New Chapter, and Now Foods.
  • Blueshift Nutrition stood out by winning multiple awards in both consumer-voting and retailer-voting categories.
  • And with an average customer rating of 4.8/5.0 stars from almost 2,000 reviews, Blueshift products have earned widespread consumer acclaim.

GURU Organic Energy Adds New Peach Mango Punch to Its Punch Lineup in the US, Following the Recent Launch of Fruit Punch

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

MONTRÉAL, Jan. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GURU Organic Energy Corp. (TSX: GURU) (“GURU” or the “Company”), Canada’s leading organic energy drink brand1, today announced the launch of its new Peach Mango Punch in the US, available on Amazon.com and directly on the Company’s website at www.guruenergy.com. GURU’s Peach Mango Punch and Fruit Punch are currently available at GURU’s distributors and will be distributed to retailers and club channel wholesalers across the US starting in February 2024.

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  • Newest addition to punch line, Peach Mango Punch, and recently launched Fruit Punch, will both be available to US retailers starting in February.
  • GURU’s entire punch lineup, consisting of Tropical Punch, Fruit Punch and Peach Mango Punch, will also be showcased to US retailers at TheFitExpo, KeHE, UNFI, and Expo West trade shows.
  • GURU’s Peach Mango Punch and Fruit Punch are currently available at GURU’s distributors and will be distributed to retailers and club channel wholesalers across the US starting in February 2024.
  • GURU is set to dazzle US retailers with its entire punch lineup comprised of Peach Mango Punch, Fruit Punch and Tropical Punch at TheFitExpo (January), KeHE (February), UNFI (February), and Expo West (March) trade shows.

Sustainable Home and Garage Brand Gear Hugger Unveils New Rust Protection Solution

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

SOLANA BEACH, Calif., Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Gear Hugger, a brand created to preserve your favorite gear and protect the planet, today announces the release of its latest eco-friendly home innovation: Rust Protection. Using a non-toxic, vegetable oil base, Gear Hugger's Rust Protection provides a sustainable anticorrosive solution crafted from environmentally friendly additives that form a protective layer on metal surfaces and equipment parts, shielding them from corrosion against moisture and penetrating and loosening oxidation adhesions to metal.

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  • Non-Toxic Rust Protection Extends the Life of Gear with its Eco-Friendly, Anti-Corrosive Properties
    SOLANA BEACH, Calif., Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Gear Hugger , a brand created to preserve your favorite gear and protect the planet, today announces the release of its latest eco-friendly home innovation: Rust Protection .
  • "We're elated to kick off the year by offering consumers another product to green-ify their garages," said Checo Diaz, founder of Gear Hugger.
  • "The Rust Protection furthers our mission to introduce clean innovations that span the home, garage, outdoors and beyond.
  • Gear Hugger Rust Protection joins the brand's eco-friendly product line, including the award-winning Multi-Purpose Lubricant and Heavy-Duty Degreaser .