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KonaRed® Spreads a Little Sunshine
Throughout Canada with Official
Launch of its Hawaiian Superfruit
Antioxidant Beverages in The Great
White North
November 5, 2013. Kalaheo, HI - KonaRed Corporation (formerly TeamUpsport Inc.) (OTCBB: KRED) (OTCQB: KRED)
(“KonaRed” or the “Company”), the developers of KonaRed, a powerful antioxidant-rich wellness beverage made from the exclusive Hawaiian Coffee Fruit, has officially launched its Hawaiian Superfruit Beverages in two 16oz. SKUs (Original and Lite) with retailers across Canada. KonaRed is now listed in over 180 stores and can be found in major natural retail outlets including Whole Foods Market, Choices Markets, Planet Organic and numerous other independent grocery stores and chains. The announcement was made today by Mr. Shaun Roberts, CEO of KonaRed Corporation.
Driving the growth in Canada are Zach Wilczewski, the Director of Sales, and the team of BM2 Brand Management, one of Canada’s leading natural food brokers. KonaRed’s distribution network is rapidly expanding to cover the growing demand. In Western Canada, stores and businesses can now purchase product at wholesale through Horizon Distributors and UNFI West. In the Toronto region, KonaRed is available through Corwin Distributors.
“We look forward to spreading KonaRed’s Aloha spirit in Canada and bringing everyone better health and well-being”, said Mr. Wilczewski. ”KonaRed’s breakthrough ingredient, Coffee Fruit, is a new concept in Canada, but it’s health benefits are astounding. We look forward to growing the brand across Canada with further penetration into the major retail chains.”
KonaRed Corporation CEO Shaun Roberts said, “The response has been enthusiastic and exceptionally positive. The Canadian market is a natural fit for KonaRed’s product and we couldn’t be more happy with the team we have selected to represent our growing brand.”
Learn more about KonaRed Hawaiian Superfruit Antioxidant Juice by visiting www.konared.com.
About KonaRed Corporation KonaRed Corporation is the business of bringing the health and wellness attributes of Hawaiian Coffee fruit to the masses. KonaRed Corporation has developed an innovative, state of the art, proprietary process that produces extracts and powdered Hawaiian Coffee Fruit. The company is headquartered in Kalaheo, Hawaii. Learn more about the science behind coffee fruit and follow the healthy, Hawaiian active lifestyle by visiting www.konared.com. For additional information about the company and Investor Relations email invest@konared.com.
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On Behalf of the Board, Shaun Roberts, President and CEO KonaRed Corporation
Contact Information
Contact: KonaRed Corporation Investor Relations
Email: invest@konared.com
Website: www.konared.com