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Louisiana Winn-Dixie Stores Celebrate Carnival

Published February 9, 2023

In the spirit of Carnival season, Winn-Dixie is honoring its long-standing heritage in the Louisiana community by celebrating traditions locals know and love. With nearly 67 years of experience serving the state’s diverse communities, Winn-Dixie is committed to commemorating Louisiana’s rich history and time-honored traditions with delicious food, local celebrations and of course by taking part in the biggest celebration of the year, Mardi Gras.

Lynn Rushing, regional vice president for Winn-Dixie, said, “At Winn-Dixie, we are excited to join the Carnival revelry with our local communities again this year! We are incredibly proud of our deep-rooted history in Louisiana, and it is a privilege to honor the culture and community that has supported us since 1956. Winn-Dixie celebrates the diverse traditions and unique foods that make Louisiana truly special – this Carnival season and all year long.”

To help customers easily enjoy a Carnival season staple in a variety of ways, Winn-Dixie is offering freshly baked king cakes in 50 different flavors ranging from traditional cinnamon to varieties that include moist, decadent fillings like cream cheese, strawberry, chocolate and much more. In addition to delicious and unique king cakes, Winn-Dixie is also offering a variety of deli assortments that are perfect for celebrating Mardi Gras, including a variety of flavored wings, live or boiled crawfish and fresh miniature muffulettas.

The neighborhood grocer is committed to bringing the spirit of Mardi Gras to customers throughout the season by hosting several free events to celebrate. Customers can enjoy fun-filled revelry with local favorite foods and community festivities to celebrate while they shop at their neighborhood stores. Attendees will enjoy live entertainment, king cake sampling, product giveaways, family friendly games and more:

Friday, Feb. 10 from 4 – 7 p.m. at the Zachary Winn-Dixie, located at 5005 Church St., Zachary, LA 70791
Saturday, Feb. 11 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Covington Winn-Dixie, located at 2100 Collins Blvd., Suite 132, Covington, LA 70433
Saturday, Feb. 18 from 8 – 11 a.m. at the Algiers Winn-Dixie, located at 3008 Holiday Drive, New Orleans, LA 70131
Saturday, Feb. 18 from 12 – 3 p.m. at the Mid-City Winn-Dixie, located at 401 N. Carrollton Ave., New Orleans, LA 70119
On February 21, Mardi Gras day, Winn-Dixie will join the Krewe of Covington and Krewe of Argus in Metairie to celebrate with parade-goers. The community can enjoy the grocer’s signature throws including specialty beads, SE Grocers snack foods and Winn-Dixie swag items. In Metairie, neighbors are encouraged to look for the Winn-Dixie themed float. Local stores will remain open during normal business hours to serve customers as they celebrate.

With 28 stores in Louisiana and nearly 67 years of experience, Winn-Dixie remains steadfast in its goal to constantly improve the “makin’ groceries” experience for its customers. The grocer is committed to providing extensive selections of homegrown favorites and everyday brands locals love. Last year, Winn-Dixie launched its online shopping platform to save customers more time and money. The platform offers customers the same great promotions, savings and prices found in stores with the convenience of delivery in as little as two hours. For more information, including location availability, customers are encouraged to visit WinnDixie.com.

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Royale de Monte Carlo Vodka Trademarked as ‘The World’s Most Prestigious Vodka’

Published February 9, 2023

Luminar Media Group, Inc. has obtained the U.S. trademark for the Royale de Monte Carlo Vodka class of spirits and “The World’s Most Prestigious Vodka.” Brand Volt is a wholly owned subsidiary of LRGR and owner of the intellectual property for the vodka.

Company CEO Robert Rico stated: “Having the U.S. trademark for Royale de Monte Carlo Vodka brand is very important.”

“USA is the second-largest purchaser of vodka in the world, with 622.8 million liters consumed annually. The combined USA and European trademarks have established Royale de Monte Carlo as a global brand. We trademarked ‘The World’s Most Prestigious Vodka’ for our plans to roll out a national campaign that has already launched in Miami and New York.”

The brand’s mission is to be the market leader in the ultra-premium segment of vodka, to achieve such goals we are forming strategic alliances with distributors, hospitality groups, and retailers nationwide.

Royale de Monte Carlo headquartered in Miami, is a an ultra premium, icy cool, and deliciously smooth vodka sure to give long lasting euphoric pleasure to any palate it graces. Created and produced by fifth generation master distillers located in the heart of the world-famous Cognac region of France, Royale de Monte Carlo was voted as the “World’s Most Prestigious Vodka.”

The superior qualities of the vodka stem from its utilization of the finest ingredients and a unique alkaline purification process, which takes full advantage of the wisdom of the distillers of Charente and the traditions of the region to ensure a perfected recipe. It comes bottled at 40 percent ABV and is fermented scrupulously using the highest quality cereals from the Champagne Belt. The use of champagne limestone during the filtration process of seven times, coupled with a certified distillation technique, provides an unrivaled aroma and exotic touch sure to be felt upon first sip.

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ROAR Organic Expanding Distribution Into Publix Super Markets

Published February 9, 2023

ROAR Organic, a line of organic hydration beverages offering a blend of vitamins, antioxidants and electrolytes, is starting 2023 with a number of momentous updates to kick off the year. Alongside a $6 million capital raise that represents a positive re-investment from existing shareholders, ROAR Organic is expanding its distribution footprint, entering more than 1,300 Publix Super Markets with its best selling SKUs, including Mango Clementine, Cucumber Watermelon and Georgia Peach.

On the heels of these impactful growth updates, which follow the Q3 2023 announcement of ROAR Organic’s national expansion with Kroger, the brand will also debut new innovation launches at the end of the quarter.

According to a recent 2023 trend report, analysts are predicting that energy and functional ingredients are key components consumers are looking for this year, with 45 percent of people saying immunity-boosting ingredients, like vitamins, are a key purchase driver (GlobalData, 2022). In order to support the consumer journey toward greater wellness, ROAR Organic continues to put multifunctional and clean ingredients at its core, delivering on taste, quality, and health-supporting benefits. This year, ROAR looks to continue this mission all while reaching consumers in new geographical regions who can benefit from the beverage’s powerful vitamin + antioxidant + electrolyte Complete Hydration.

Concluding 2022 with 116 percent growth in gross revenue, ROAR Organic’s latest capital round gives the hydration brand the leverage to build its internal team in order to continue driving sales and marketing. With open opportunities for new talent across these areas, ROAR looks to strengthen the brand’s position as a powerful newcomer to multifunctional beverages, generating interest from retailers like Publix who are looking for approachable, better-for-you beverages that consumers want to purchase.

“We’re ready to take the brand to new heights this year with the recent capital raise and our partnership with Publix, expanding our retail footprint throughout the country,” said Bill Lange, president at ROAR Organic. “Today, consumers are looking for the full package and seek truly healthy, functional hydration products that are fairly priced, convenient to purchase and deliver on taste. Our mission at ROAR Organic is to make hydration and functional wellness a deliciously vibrant experience, without artificial ingredients or high sugar and calories. We’re confident with these new gains and our soon-to-be launched innovations that we will be able to deliver above and beyond on this mission in 2023.”

In addition to in-store and online distribution with Publix, ROAR Organic beverages can be found in natural and traditional grocers nationwide, including Whole Foods Markets, Kroger, Sprouts, Wegmans, Safeway/Albertsons and more, plus online at www.roarorganic.com and on Amazon. To learn more about ROAR Organic, please visit www.roarorganic.com, or follow the brand on Instagram @roarorganic or Facebook @RoarOrganic.

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