Just found an article from yesterday stating that KeHE, an Illinois based company is carrying Blu-Dot Tea as a distributor. Well prior to now I thought it was only based in Canada after I counted the 464 locations on their website.
http://www.theshelbyreport.com/2015/04/13/winning-the-trifecta-of-impulse-buying-begins-with-smarter-choices/
One line says it all: Beverages are getting smarter, too, performing functions well beyond quenching thirst. KeHE carries Blu-Dot Protein Tea, for example, which has a patent-pending formula with protein and fiber. The teas also are Non-GMO.
keHE does not exist on Blu-Dot's website or in prior to this.
http://www.kehe.com/TodaysKeHE/Overview.aspx
KeHE operates 12 warehouse facilities through which we support retailers across multiple channels in Canada, the U.S., Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Our multi-channel scope helps retailers and manufacturers succeed in any channel on which you focus.
Similarly, if you’re a manufacturer with distribution gaps in your current distributor network, KeHE Solutions can deliver dry, frozen and refrigerated products (except liquid dairy and yogurt), including items packaged in glass, to retailers in all 50 states via UPS or LTL carrier at highly efficient freight rates.
Then I found another article which also confirms that this is a new deal with a major distributor:
gourmetnews.com
This year’s Natural Products Expo West offered a host of introductions for products that will appeal to the nutrition-conscious consumer. Among those are the bottled teas offered by Blu-Dot Beverage Company. This Canadian company offers five flavors of protein teas that contain 12 grams of protein and 6 grams of fiber per 473ml bottle and are targeted at the active, nutrition-conscious woman in her 30s to 50s. With protein content derived from 100 percent New Zealand whey, the teas contain no GMOs or artificial ingredients, are gluten free and made with organic green tea. The five flavors are Cranberry Pomegranate Green Tea, Honey Lemon Green Tea, Orange Pineapple Green Tea, Blueberry Acai Green Tea and Apple Pear White Tea. Three of them are sweetened with stevia and have no added sugars, while the other two are sweetened with organic cane sugar. With suggested retail prices of $2.99 to $3.49, the Blu-Dot teas are launching nationally with KeHE in April. For further information, visit www.bludotbeverages.com.
Both articles are from the last couple weeks. I would expect a news release but this will likely be in the MD&A. |
