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Alkaline88 3-Liter Coming to Western C-Store Chain

Published April 26, 2023

The Alkaline Water Company Inc., the country’s largest independent alkaline water company and the Clean Beverage company, announced that the Alkaline88 3-Liter has been incorporated into the cold vault schematics for the summer resets of a top-ten convenience store chain in California, Arizona, Nevada, Washington and Oregon. Approximately 600 locations of the prominent chain will offer Deliciously Smooth Alkaline88, chilled to perfection for on-the-go consumers both day and night. Resets are expected to be finished by July.

“Alkaline88 will be conveniently available in cold vaults throughout California, Arizona, Nevada, Washington, and Oregon, just in time for the warm summer months,” said The Alkaline Water Company’s President and CEO, Frank Chessman. “Alkaline88 is now in thousands of convenience stores across the country.

“As part of our ongoing commitment to expanding our presence and growing our brand in this important channel, the Alkaline88 3-liter is moving from the warm shelves to the refrigerated section in approximately 600 convenience stores throughout the western region. This strategic product placement in a popular convenience store chain enhances our brand’s visibility and makes Alkaline88 an even more enticing grab-and-go option for summer commuters.”

The Alkaline Water Company is the Clean Beverage company making a difference in the water you drink and the world we share.

Founded in 2012, The Alkaline Water Company is headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz. Its flagship product, Alkaline88, is a leading premier alkaline water brand available in bulk and single-serve sizes along with eco-friendly aluminum packaging options. With its innovative, state-of-the-art proprietary electrolysis process, Alkaline88 delivers perfect 8.8 pH alkaline drinking water with trace minerals and electrolytes and boasts our trademarked “Clean Beverage” label. In 2021,

The Alkaline Water Company was pleased to welcome Shaquille O’Neal to its board of advisors and to serve as the celebrity brand ambassador for Alkaline88.

To purchase The Alkaline Water Company’s products online, visit us at www.alkaline88.com.

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Hannaford Adds Yerbaé Energy Drink to Supermarket Shelves

Published April 26, 2023

Yerbaé Brands Corp., a plant-based Yerbaé energy drink company, announced its expansion into 185 Hannaford supermarkets throughout the northeastern United States. This strategic partnership will make Yerbaé’s popular plant-based beverages readily available to a broader base of consumers seeking a healthier energy drink alternative. Hannaford is an American supermarket chain based in Scarborough, Maine and can be found in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, and New York.

“We are delighted to partner with Hannaford and expand our reach into the northeast region,” said Todd Gibson, CEO and co-founder of Yerbaé. “This collaboration reflects the increasing demand for wholesome and sustainable beverage options, and we are excited to provide a convenient and accessible solution for customers who prioritize health and well-being.”

The partnership with Hannaford brings Yerbaé to even more shoppers who are eager to explore a delicious and mindful approach to energy drinks. Yerbaé’s presence in Hannaford stores will also create synergy with the grocer’s own commitment to providing high-quality products and supporting healthier communities. Hannaford Supermarkets will feature a variety of Yerbaé’s top selling 16oz SKU flavors which include Mango Passionfruit, Watermelon Strawberry, and Black Cherry Pineapple. All of the energy beverages are made with plant-based ingredients and contain zero calories, zero sugars and zero carbohydrates.

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Founded in 2017 by Todd Gibson and Karrie Gibson, Yerbaé Brands Corp. is disrupting the energy beverage marketplace with great tasting, zero sugar, zero calorie beverages, Yerbaé energy drink, while using plant-based ingredients that are designed to meet the needs of the wellness forward consumer. Harnessing the power of nature, Yerbaé’s celebrity ingredient (Yerba Mate) is known to produce 196 different vitamins, minerals and nutrients that also produces caffeine.

By combining Yerba Mate, a South American herb with its premium ingredients and flavors, Yerbaé provides consumers with a no compromise energy solution. All Yerbaé energy beverages are zero calorie, zero sugar, non-GMO and gluten free.

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Papa John’s Adds Doritos Cool Ranch Papadia to Menu

Published April 26, 2023

Papa Johns is bringing an exciting flavor to its menu and expanding its Papadia lineup in a cutting-edge way, this time by joining forces with PepsiCo Foodservice to deliver fans a product mashup that combines its signature flatbread-style sandwich with the “cool” flavors of Doritos Cool Ranch to create the all-new Doritos Cool Ranch Papadia.

The savory new Papadia is made to order, and features Papa Johns fresh, never frozen, original dough filled with the customer’s choice of chicken, beef, steak or other fillings of their choice. The Papadia is toasted to perfection and dusted with bold ranch seasoning. Customers receive extra sauce on the side, perfect for dipping.

Inspired by the ‘piadina’ and introduced to the Papa Johns menu in 2020, the Papadia is an Italian flatbread-style sandwich that combines the original Papa Johns crust made with our fresh, never frozen dough people crave with toppings. It’s part pizza, part sandwich, making it the best of both worlds.

“At Papa Johns, flavor exploration puts us at the forefront of our menu innovation, which is why we couldn’t be more excited to bring together our Better Ingredients. Better Pizza. promise with the iconic flavor of Doritos Cool Ranch to create this limited-time Papadia,” said Kimberly Bean, VP of menu strategy & calendar planning. “Our partnership with PepsiCo Foodservice allowed us to leverage the bold taste of Doritos Cool Ranch to reimagine a specialty seasoning for the Papadia, which offers new and current consumers the ultimate chip and sandwich experience and gives them a bold taste in every bite, so delicious you’ll wish you had thought of it first.”

Beginning Monday, May 1, the Doritos Cool Ranch Papadia will be available exclusively for Papa Rewards loyalty members and will become available nationwide on Thursday, May 4. The limited-time offering will live on menus through July 23 for just $7.99.

“Doritos fans are always looking for unexpected ways to experience the flavors they love, and we are proud to deliver on just that through this collaboration with Papa Johns,” said Scott Finlow, chief marketing officer at PepsiCo Foodservice. “At PepsiCo we strive to create unique and delicious culinary offerings that go beyond the bag, and we can’t wait to hear how much fans love this twist on the classic Papadia.”

The Doritos Cool Ranch Papadia furthers Papa Johns commitment to product innovation, following the debut of the Crispy Parm Pizza earlier this year, and Pepperoni Crusted Papadia last fall.

More information about the new Doritos® Cool Ranch® Papadia can be found at www.papajohns.com.

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