SunnyD, Nia Sioux Stay ‘ReFreshed’ This Summer
From what you wear to what you sip, SunnyD beverage brand, owned by Harvest Hill Beverage Company, is bringing fans a refreshed take on nostalgic summer vibes with the return of two fan-favorite flavors: classic Lemonade and Raspberry Lemonade. The Swag Shop will return filled with summer staples updated with a lemony-twist. To kick it all off with a splash, SunnyD has teamed up with singer, actress, podcast host and former “Dance Moms star” Nia Sioux, to announce the Summer ReFresh Contest on TikTok.
Fans can participate in the Summer ReFresh Contest through June 6 by posting a duet response on TikTok to Nia’s contest kick-off video showing how they’re refreshing their style for a sunny activity outside. Whether it’s a trendy tie-dye take on a plain white tee for an afternoon bike ride or revamping your poolside gear to be styling in the sun, eligible participants are encouraged to put their individual style on display.
One grand prize winner will receive nearly $5,000 in prizes, including a $4,500 cash prize, the full summer swag collection and a summertime supply of SunnyD’s Raspberry Lemonade and Lemonade. Five runners up will win the exclusive summer swag collection and SunnyD’s lemonades.
The Swag Shop is also back for a limited-edition summer run with a fresh take on merch made with bold designs inspired by lemonade flavors. The items available include:
- Tie-Dyed T-Shirt ($25) – Made with soft cotton material, this logo tee features a pink and yellow tie-dyed pattern inspired by the Lemonade and Raspberry Lemonade flavors.
- Tie-Dyed Shorts ($40) – Pair them with the tie-dye tee or rock them on their own, these eye-catching logo gym shorts are a versatile, bold pick to build a summer outfit around.
- Bucket Hat ($30) – Bucket hats are back and – dare we say – here to stay. This white canvas bucket hat will have you looking and feeling cool all summer long.
- Slides ($40) – To rep SunnyD from head to toe (literally), these slides are a must-have for days by the pool, on the beach, or just hanging with besties.
- Skateboard ($100) – A first, limited drop, SunnyD fans can shred in style with this retro skateboard inspired by our very own skateboarding on sand commercial.
Relive the nostalgic days of summer lemonade stands by purchasing multi-serve 64-ounce carafes of Lemonade and Raspberry Lemonade from retailers nationwide including Kroger, Walmart and more, all while supplies last. Like other flavors, Lemonade and Raspberry Lemonade contain 100% Vitamin C and only 60 calories per 8-ounce serving.
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Washington Wine Industry Launches Sustainable Certification
“From pest and disease management to sustainable water management, prioritizing worker health and safety and tracking various inputs, this program is environmentally sound, socially equitable, and economically viable,” said Sustainable WA Program Manager Katlyn Slone.
Red cheat grass blooming between vineyard rows, Ambassador vineyard, Red Mountain AVA, Washington
Sustainable WA is the first certified sustainability program built specifically for Washington vineyards. To achieve certification, growers must commit to sustainable viticultural practices and pass a third-party audit to ensure operations meet established standards. After initial certification, Sustainable WA vineyards require an audit every three years during which continual improvement must be shown.
“Sustainable WA is built on the tenet that sustainability is a journey and is dedicated to ongoing evaluation and continual improvement,” Slone said. “It takes a rigorous and balanced look at all pillars of sustainability without leaning too heavily on one. Balance is the priority.”
The program offers certification for vineyards with plans to add certification for wineries in the future. Wineries may utilize the Sustainable WA logo on wine labels to signify the wine is made with certified grapes.
“Data shows the demand for sustainable products to be high,” said Steve Warner, president of the Washington State Wine Commission. “This program is imperative for the future of Washington wine not only to ensure healthy, productive vineyards and wineries for generations to come, but also to remain relevant in the global marketplace.”
Sustainable WA is two decades in the making. The Washington wine industry created an educational sustainability program called Vinewise\Winerywise over 20 years ago, to be intentionally scalable for certification. In 2019, an industry committee made up of 40+ Washington growers, vintners, and marketing professionals built upon the existing program to create Sustainable WA alongside leading sustainability consultant SureHarvest. This year, a small group of volunteer growers participated in a Beta test to provide feedback before full launch.
“Sustainability is part of our culture and our nature. It’s remarkable witnessing the past 20 years from educational tools to a statewide program,” said Vicky Scharlau, executive director of Washington Winegrowers. “Sustainable WA was built entirely for this industry and by this industry. We are excited for the full launch this summer.”
Sustainable WA is a collaboration between the Washington Winegrowers, the Washington State Wine Commission, the Washington Wine Industry Foundation and the Washington Wine Institute.
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Southern Glazer’s Donates $100K for Humanitarian Aid in Ukraine
Alcohol beverage distributor Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits is donating a total of $100,000 across three charitable organizations supporting humanitarian aid in Ukraine. The donation is the result of an employee fundraising campaign, in which Southern Glazer’s matched employee contributions to organizations performing meaningful work to help Ukrainian refugees.
In support of the Ukrainian community, Southern Glazer’s pledged to support World Central Kitchen, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere through its donation match campaign. All individual employee donations were made for humanitarian aid in Ukraine through Southern Glazer’s internal giving platform, VolunCheers Online, in order to qualify for the match.
Based on employee contributions and the company match, Southern Glazer’s will be donating $42,214, $40,127.52 and $17,659 respectively to WCK, UNHCR and CARE with the hope that the funds will help the organizations respond with supplies and resources needed to help those affected by the current crisis.
“Southern Glazer’s stands in support of the Ukrainian people and wfe cannot thank our employees enough for their generous contributions to this campaign,” said CEO Wayne E. Chaplin. “Through our VolunCheers platform, we are able to rally our workforce around providing humanitarian relief for Ukraine and its neighboring countries. We are thankful for the meaningful work these charities are spearheading to ensure families are given the supplies and resources needed.”
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