BODYARMOR Sports Drink Steps Into The Ring To Hydrate Mayweather vs. McGregor

August 23, 2017

BODYARMOR sports drink and BODYARMOR Super Water will be hydrating both corners of the Mayweather vs McGregor fight on Saturday night.

WHITESTONE, New York, Aug. 23, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — BODYARMOR sports drink today announced it will be the official hydration beverage of Mayweather vs. McGregor, the four-fight SHOWTIME PPV event, taking place Saturday, Aug. 26 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

BODYARMOR sports drink, a better-for-you hydration option with natural flavors and sweeteners, potassium-packed electrolytes, and coconut water, along with the newly launched BODYARMOR Water, an electrolyte-enhanced sport water, will be in both corners for all fights Saturday evening, including the long awaited match-up between undefeated world champion boxer Floyd Mayweather and current UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor.

“BODYARMOR was created to provide a better-for-you hydration option for athletes who want to perform at their best and there’s no better example of two athletes who will be competing at the highest level than Mayweather vs McGregor,” said Mike Repole, co-founder and chairman, BODYARMOR. “BODYARMOR is excited to be the hydration choice for all boxers participating in this historic event.”

BODYARMOR is backed by sports icon and investor Kobe Bryant, and boasts a high-profile lineup of current star athletes who have all invested in the company including James Harden, Mike Trout, Andrew Luck, Richard Sherman, Anthony Rizzo, Dustin Johnson and more. Earlier this year, BODYARMOR partnered with CONCACAF to be the official sports drink of the CONCACAF Gold Cup.

BODYARMOR is a sports drink that provides superior hydration and is packed with electrolytes, coconut water, and vitamins. BODYARMOR is high in potassium and low sodium and contains natural flavors, natural sweetener and no colors from artificial sources. In 2017, BODYARMOR launched two new products: BODYARMOR LYTE, which has all the same nutrients as BODYARMOR but is naturally sweetened and has only 20 calories per serving; and BODYARMOR water, a premium sport water designed by athletes, for athletes. BODYARMOR sports drink and BODYARMOR LYTE are currently available nationwide and BODYARMOR water will be available nationally starting in October.

About BODYARMOR SuperDrink®

BODYARMOR SuperDrink® is a sports drink that provides superior hydration. It is packed with electrolytes, coconut water and vitamins and is low in sodium and high in potassium. BODYARMOR contains natural flavors and sweeteners and no colors from artificial sources. In 2013, Kobe Bryant joined the BODYARMOR team as the number three shareholder in the company. In 2017, BODYARMOR launched two new products: BODYARMOR LYTE, which has all the same nutrients as BODYARMOR but is naturally sweetened and has only 20 calories per serving; and BODYARMOR Sports Water, a premium sport water designed by athletes, for athletes. BODYARMOR is the brand of choice for athletes and has assembled an impressive team of young, superstar athletes such as James Harden, Mike Trout, Dustin Johnson, Andrew Luck, Richard Sherman, Dez Bryant, Anthony Rizzo, Klay Thompson, Kristaps Porzingis, Skylar Diggins, Ryan Blaney and others.

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Second Latino Impact Summit to Be Held at the United Nations

August 23, 2017

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MIAMI, Aug. 23, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The PVBLIC Foundation, in partnership with the Ismael Cala Foundation, UNCTAD and Univision, will be hosting the Latino Impact Summit,one of the few events in Spanish held at the United Nations headquarters, for the second consecutive year.

The summit will bring together Latin American leaders from different sectors in search of new opportunities and solutions for the region. It will be held in New York from November 30 to December 1, 2017 and the main theme will be generating new alliances for Latin America’s progress, as framed by the Sustainable Development Goals.

Some of the region’s leaders participating as panelists include:

Dr. Margarita Cedeño, Vice President of the Dominican Republic
Carlos Briceño, Vice President of Banco LAFISE
Mario López, President of the Tigo Foundation, Vice President of Tigo Guatemala
Melba Segura de Grullón, President of the Sur Futuro Foundation
Eva Hughes, representative for Condé Nast México y Latinoamérica (Vogue)
Raúl de Molina, host of the program El Gordo y la Flaca
Celia Daniel de Mizrahi, President of the Board of the Instituto Nacional de Pediatría
Rogelio Sánchez, Executive Director for Central America, VISA INC
María Josefina Zamora, President of the Zamora Foundation
Marcos Galperin, founder and CEO of Mercado Libre
Bettina Bulgheroni, Argentine businesswoman and social media commentator

For the PVBLIC Foundation, it is very important to work hand-in-hand with UN initiatives in the search for a better world. For this reason, the summit’s focus will be on finding new alternatives for the region’s growth by means of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).

Latin America is one of the regions with the highest poverty and inequality rates. Between 2002 and 2015, the wealth of Latin America’s multimillionaires grew an average of 21% yearly – an increase six times greater than that of the region’s GDP, according to estimates from ECLAC (The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean).

This year’s goal is to bring together 300 leaders, among them young Latinos from the Millennial Generation, as well as Latino economic leaders from both inside and outside the United States. Univision’s main hosts will serve as moderators for some of the talks, together with writer, speaker and presenter Ismael Cala, as well as scholars from INCAE University.

The event will culminate with the presentation of six awards recognizing the work of Latin American leaders who have supported and encouraged the Latino community to keep working to promote regional growth.

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ABOUT PVBLIC
PVBLIC is a pioneering non-profit organization that leverages the media’s power in order to drive social change. Adding media across all platforms, PVBLIC works strategically to link their space with the main non-profits at the local, national and international level.

ABOUT THE ISMAEL CALA FOUNDATION
The Ismael Cala Foundation is a non-profit organization, headed by Ismael Cala, that seeks to impact Latin American and Caribbean communities through training young people in leadership and entrepreneurship, strengthening the social development organizations that work with children and adolescents with cognitive disabilities, and connecting young people with our allies to promote their education and training through scholarships.

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Patient Guide: Injection for Plantar Fasciitis

August 23, 2017

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Created by orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeons, FootCareMD offers educational tools to help you make informed decisions about your foot health.

ROSEMONT, Ill., Aug. 23, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Nearly 10 percent of people have pain in the bottom of the heel at some point in their lives. The most common reason is plantar fasciitis, which can be caused by too much activity, ill-fitting shoes, flat feet, or excessive weight. The plantar fascia is the thick band of tissue that connects your heel bone to your toes.

If you’ve been diagnosed with plantar fasciitis, you may know that treatment typically includes daily stretching and changing your activity to rest your foot. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications can also help, say foot and ankle orthopaedic surgeons. If these treatments do not decrease pain, the next step can be shock wave therapy or steroid injections into the plantar fascia.

Not everyone can have plantar fascia injections. For those who can try an injection for their pain, an office visit with a foot and ankle orthopaedic surgeon is needed. If an injection is performed, a thin needle is used to inject the medicines into the foot. The numbing sensation will last for a few hours, and the steroid will relieve heel pain for several weeks to months. During this time, patients should resume foot stretching.

Injections will not cure plantar fasciitis, but they can relieve pain temporarily. Stretching remains the top recommendation of foot and ankle orthopaedic surgeons. For a photo guide to plantar fascia stretching, consult the Plantar Fasciitis page at FootCareMD.org, the patient education website of the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS).

About Foot and Ankle Orthopaedic Surgeons

Foot and ankle orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeons are medical doctors (MD and DO) who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment, both surgical and nonsurgical, of musculoskeletal disorders and injuries of the foot and ankle. Their education and training consists of four years of medical school, five years of post-graduate residency and often a fellowship year of specialized surgical training. These specialists treat patients of all ages and perform reconstructive surgery for deformities and arthritis, treat sports injuries, and manage foot and ankle trauma.

About the AOFAS

As the professional organization of foot and ankle orthopaedic surgeons, the AOFAS supports the specialty and other healthcare providers through evidence-based and best-practice education and research. The Society provides leadership in foot and ankle surgery, serving as a resource for government and industry as well as the national and international healthcare communities, and promotes preventive foot and ankle care.

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Tecate Profiles Sixteen Individuals Who Punch Above Their Weight Across Their Craft

August 23, 2017

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Leading up to Mexican Independence Day and the most anticipated fight of the year, Canelo Alvarez vs. Gennady Golovkin, both on September 16, Tecate will share 16 stories of true Mexican and Mexican American warriors.

NEW YORK, Aug. 23, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today, Tecate, the official beer of boxing and the presenting and exclusive beer sponsor for the most anticipated boxing match of 2017 between Canelo Alvarez and Gennady “GGG” Golovkin on September 16 in Las Vegas, launches “16 Stories of Punch.” The multi-channel digital campaign will celebrate individuals who distinctly take a bold yet light-hearted approach to punching their way through life.

The campaign will begin and end with posts about Tecate brand ambassador, current lineal and Ring Magazine Middleweight Champion Canelo Alvarez, who will share his personal story to inspire others at the conclusion of the campaign on September 16, Mexican Independence Day.

Other notable participants included in the Tecate campaign will be:

Reigning unified WBC, WBA (Super), IBF, and IBO world middleweight champion, Gennady “GGG” Golovkin, the Mexican-style fighter, who will risk his undefeated boxing record and all of his titles on Saturday, September 16.
International super chef, Enrique Olvera, who has two restaurants featured in the prestigious “World’s 50 Best Restaurants,” Mexico City’s Pujol and New York City’s Cosme.
One of the most prominent bilingual sports authorities in the world, Bernardo Osuna, is ESPN and ESPN Deportes lead boxing commentator and can be heard and seen at most major sporting events around the world.
Known by millions as Piolín, Eduardo Sotelo is arguably the most recognized and animated personality on Spanish radio in the US being broadcast across 45 Hispanic radio stations nationally.
Inspired by Mexican traditions and colors, internationally acclaimed artist Edgar “Saner” Flores draws upon his Mexico City roots to share his distinct point-of-view in galleries across Mexico, the U.S., London, Berlin and Barcelona.
As the first American woman to qualify for the Olympics in the first year that women’s boxing was an Olympic event, Marlen Esparza, is an inspiration to all who want to lace up their gloves and currently remains an undefeated professional boxer.
President of Golden Boy Promotions, Eric Gomez, has touched every element of Oscar De La Hoya’s company from renowned matchmaker to now overseeing day-to-day operations.

More individuals will be added to the program over the coming weeks including aspiring comedians, actors, bloggers and entrepreneurs with each being individually profiled through digital posts accompanied by a visually inspiring interpretation by Saner.

“At the most basic level, 16 Stories of Punch represents the humor and light-hearted spirit that Mexican-Americans and those we embrace use when approaching challenges in life,” said Gustavo Guerra, Tecate and Tecate Light Brand Director. “We’ve shared eight names that you’re likely familiar with, but we’ll also be shining a light on eight additional names that we think should be on your radar for the future.”

All 16 profiles and Saner-inspired graphics will be on display across Tecate’s social channels and will then be physically brought to life with an interactive photo exhibit during the Tecate Fan Fiesta in Las Vegas during the lead up to Canelo Alvarez vs. Gennady Golovkin on September 16.

For additional details on Tecate’s “16 Stories of Punch” campaign, the Tecate Bold Punch app, the sponsorship of Golden Boy Promotions’ fights, or to speak with a Tecate representative about the brand, please contact BRAYA at [email protected].

About HEINEKEN USA
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HITN And Wildlife Conservation Network Join Forces To Protect Endangered Species

August 23, 2017

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BROOKLYN, N.Y., Aug. 23, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — HITN, the leading Spanish-language network that offers educational and entertainment content to more than 44 million households across the United States, announced a partnership with Wildlife Conservation Network (WCN), an organization that helps protect endangered species and their natural habitats, to include educational capsules on this topic as part of its programming.

The two-minute long capsules are part of HITN‘s “Tu Planeta” block, which airs Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays starting at 5:00 p.m. Eastern / 3:00 a.m. Pacific. Each installment features information provided by WCN about at-risk animals, such as the African elephant, cotton-top tamarins in Colombia, Andean bears, and Ethiopian wolves.

“HITN’s audience has a strong interest in nature programming and we have made it an integral part of our lineup. We are pleased to join forces with WCN to generate this content, which, in addition to informing viewers, identifies concrete actions they can take to help protect endangered species and the future of our wildlife,” remarked Guillermo Sierra, Head of Television and Digital Services at HITN.

“We are excited to collaborate with HITN in this initiative to reach and educate the Spanish-speaking community about different species that are at risk,” said Stephanie Carnow, Director of Marketing and Communications at WCN. “Together we can raise awareness and educate people about the steps we can take to address the threats facing endangered wildlife around the world.”

WCN is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting independent conservationists around the world by providing them with strategic services and training in areas such as fundraising, marketing, accounting and strategic planning so they can work with communities to protect endangered species.

According to the most recent information from WCN, the planet’s wildlife face numerous threats; from climate change to human-wildlife conflict to illegal wildlife trafficking. Wildlife conservation is tremendously important not only for protecting endangered species, but also for protecting entire ecosystems which thousands of animals, plants, and people rely on. The global community must take immediate action to protect wildlife so that these incredible and important animals will be here for generations to come.

For more information, please visit HITN visit: www.hitn.tv

ABOUT HITN

HITN-TV is a leading Spanish-language media company that offers educational and cultural programming for the whole family. It reaches more than 44 million viewers in the US and Puerto Rico via DIRECTV, DISH Network, AT&T U-verse TV, Verizon FiOS TV, Comcast, Charter Spectrum, Frontier Mediacom, CenturyLink Prism and Cablevision. For more information, please visit www.hitn.org.

ABOUT WILDLIFE CONSERVATION NETWORK

The Wildlife Conservation Network’s (WCN) mission is to protect endangered species and preserve their natural habitats by supporting entrepreneurial conservationists who pursue innovative strategies for people and wildlife to co-exist and thrive. WCN invests technically and financially in a select network of conservation partners to ensure their mission success, and creates large-scale, range-wide Crisis and Recovery Funds to support the best ideas to end extinction crises and bring wildlife back from the brink. Learn more about WCN’s unique approach to saving wildlife, or learn more about WCN’s conservation partners and their most compelling initiatives. The Wildlife Conservation Network is proud to have a number one rating for wildlife conservation organizations on Charity Navigator—with four stars and a perfect 100 score—and platinum status with Guidestar. Please visit: www.wildnet.org.

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Olympusat Launches Upliftv on Consolidated Communications

August 23, 2017

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WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, Aug. 23, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Olympusat, Inc., one of the largest independent media companies specializing in the ownership, distribution, production and technical services of Spanish and English-language networks, announced that Upliftv, the faith-based network that offers more inspirational movies and documentaries than any other Christian channel and includes a variety of ministries and TV series, is now available on Consolidated Communications.

“The addition of Upliftv to Consolidated Communications’ channel lineup provides much needed family-friendly and Christian-based content to the U.S. audience,” said Bob Highly, CEO of Upliftv. “We are excited to be working collectively with Consolidated Communications to further deliver our one-of-a-kind lineup of ministries and movies to more viewers across the country.”

The new distribution agreement offers Consolidated Communications customers in Houston, TX, Mankato, MN, Mattoon, IL, Pittsburgh, PA and Roseville, CA, access to Upliftv’s powerful lineup of uplifting ministries, crusades, documentaries and movies. Programming includes the faith-based movie block – Cinema Saturdays, as well as thought-provoking ministries such as Finding Your Way with Tracy and Daryll Strawberry, and The Supernatural Now led by Apostle Guillermo Maldonado. In addition, Upliftv features inspiring shows designed to examine religious, cultural and entertainment topics from a biblical perspective, such as Evangefest, Welcome Home and Real Talk.

Upliftv Missions has been recently added to the weekly programming lineup to feature thought-provoking discussions, musical performances, teachings and sermons, as well as inspiring interviews from recognized personalities and community leaders whose stories serve as a testimony of faith, goodwill and salvation.

Upliftv is owned and operated by Olympusat, Inc., and it’s currently available in over 20 million U.S. households on Consolidated Communications, DIRECTV, Buckeye Broadband, Frontier Communications and Hotwire Communications.

For more information on Upliftv’s programming, including tune in dates and times, please visit upliftv.com.

About Consolidated Communications

Consolidated Communications Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: CNSL) is a leading broadband and business communications provider serving consumers, businesses of all sizes and wireless companies and carriers, across a 24-state service area. Leveraging its advanced fiber optic network spanning over 36,000 fiber route miles, Consolidated Communications offers a wide range of communications solutions, including: data, voice, video, managed services, cloud computing and wireless backhaul. Headquartered in Mattoon, Illinois, Consolidated Communications has been providing services in many of its markets for more than a century. www.consolidated.com.

Olympusat – Editorial Contact: Jesús Piñango / 561-249-5228 / [email protected]

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(Español) Don Omar, Wisin, Arcangel, De la Ghetto, Fat Joe, Bad Bunny y otros artistas de renombre cantarán este jueves en la nueva edición del “Mega Summer Concert”, el concierto de música urbana latina más importante en la Gran Manzana

August 22, 2017

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DON OMAR, WISIN, ARCANGEL, DE LA GHETTO, FAT JOE, BAD BUNNY Y OTROS ARTISTAS DE RENOMBRE CANTARÁN ESTE JUEVES EN LA NUEVA EDICIÓN DEL “MEGA SUMMER CONCERT”, EL CONCIERTO DE MÚSICA URBANA LATINA MÁS IMPORTANTE EN LA GRAN MANZANA

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Heritage Health Solutions, Inc. Wins Contract with the United States Marshals Service

August 22, 2017

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Heritage Health Solutions, a verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), provides health care delivery and management, pharmacy services, medical cost containment, and telemedicine to federal, state, county, and municipal agencies.

FLOWER MOUND, Texas, Aug. 22, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Heritage Health Solutions, Inc. (Heritage), a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, today announced that it has been awarded a 10-year contract with the United States Marshals Service, Prisoner Operations Division.

Under the terms of the contract, Heritage will provide prisoners in the custody of the United States Marshals Service and housed in fixed facilities throughout the United States access to all physical, behavioral, pharmaceutical, and other related health care services not available to them in the prison.

“We understand the unique challenges and mission of the United States Marshals Service. Heritage possesses the capability to seamlessly expand services to new requirements directed under the National Managed Care Contract,” said James L. Rosengren, MHA, LFACHE, Chairman of the Board and Executive Chairman.

Since 2007, Heritage has worked with the United States Marshals, Prisoner Operations Division to maximize savings and efficiencies at every level of operations, including claims processing and quality control. Heritage along with its subcontractors, CVS Caremark™, Capitol Administrators, Inc., and First Health® supports the United States Marshals Service by making available provider network coverage in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and all territories.

“We are confident that this contract will significantly accelerate Heritage’s growth in the correctional health care market. This is a prestigious win for Heritage,” said Tonya Clark, CEO and Treasurer.

About Heritage Health Solutions
Heritage Health Solutions, a verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), provides health care delivery and management, pharmacy services, medical cost containment, and telemedicine to federal, state, county, and municipal agencies. Its pharmacy benefit management subsidiary, PrismRx, LLC, provides patients, pharmacists, and payors prescription services that enhance patient care and reduce costs.

Heritage is in its eleventh year of providing pharmacy first fill prescription services to several million military veterans at 115 VA hospitals and 781 VA clinics and healthcare locations across the country. The company is also committed to providing prescription services to veterans’ dependents who resided at Camp Lejeune during 1957 to 1987. In addition, Heritage supports the U.S. Marshals Service National Managed Care Contract by delivering health care services to 60,000 plus prisoners in the United States Marshals custody. For more information, visit www.heritagehealthsolutions.com

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Community members rally against 4:00 am bar closing

August 22, 2017

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SAN DIEGO, Aug. 22, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The California Alcohol Policy Alliance is reporting that dozens of community members gathered in North Park Tuesday, to protest a proposal to allow bars and nightclubs to serve alcohol as late as 4 a.m. Senate Bill 384 would allow last call for alcohol to be pushed from 2 a.m. and 4 a.m. for restaurants and bars. It would not apply to liquor stores.

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Lisa Bridges, with Community Action, Service & Advocacy (CASA), and member of the California Alcohol Policy Alliance says, “We need to put public safety ahead of alcohol profits. Allowing alcohol to be served until 4 a.m. pushes the most dangerous time to be on the road right into the morning commute and imposes more burden on law enforcement.”

The San Diego Police Chiefs and Sheriffs Association, and the California College and University Police Chiefs Association, are among nearly one hundred organizations that oppose Senate Bill 384, including MADD and Alcohol Justice.

“The term local control is bait to lure in potential supporters,” says Brian Curry a Pacific Beach resident and past chair of the Pacific Beach Planning Group. “Instead, it leaves cities vulnerable to the same moneyed business interests: Big Alcohol and its cousin, the entertainment lobby that run roughshod over existing alcohol policies with their promises of creating jobs and tax revenue,” he said.

San Diego County is home to more than a dozen colleges and universities, where safety associated with binge drinking is already a concern. Alcohol is the leading cause of death among teenagers in California.

Judith Garcia Rojas, UCSD student, says” Extending the bar hours would only exacerbate the impact of alcohol on young people” In California, alcohol already claims more than 10,500 lives per year and leaves more than 900,000 people injured.

Those at todays rally say they are concerned for public safety. Extending bar hours raises public safety concerns, endangers public health, and pits law enforcement and communities against the well-resourced industries that stand to profit from increasing alcohol availability.

CAPA Members

Alcohol Justice
Alcohol-Narcotic Education Foundation
AADAP, Inc.
Bay Area Community Resources
Behavioral Health Services, Inc.
Community Action, Service & Advocacy/CASA
CA Council on Alcohol Problems
Center for Open Recovery
Eden Youth and Family Center
Institute for Public Strategies
FASD Network of Southern CA
FreeMUNI – SF
Friday Night Live Partnership
Koreatown Youth and Community Center
L.A. County Friday Night Live
L.A. Drug & Alcohol Policy Alliance
Lutheran Office of Public Policy – California
MFI Recovery Center
Mountain Communities Family Resource Center
Partnership for a Positive Pomona
Paso por Paso, Inc.
Project SAFER
Pueblo y Salud
Reach Out
San Marcos Prevention Coalition
San Rafael Alcohol & Drug Coalition
Santee Solutions
SF DogPAC
SAY San Diego
Saving Lives Drug & Alcohol Coalition
South Orange County Coalition
Tarzana Treatment Centers,Inc.

Contact: Carol Green (858) 349-9887

SOURCE California Alcohol Policy Alliance

Flagship Food Group subsidiary acquires certain assets of Glutenfreeda Foods, Inc.

August 22, 2017

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Flagship Food Group subsidiary acquires certain assets of Glutenfreeda Foods, Inc.

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., Aug. 22, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Flagship Food Group announced today that one of its subsidiaries has acquired certain assets of Glutenfreeda Foods, Inc., including its brand portfolio and its USDA manufacturing facility near Seattle, Washington. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed, but Flagship management indicated that the deal will increase its brand distribution in thousands of new retail outlets, including traditional, natural, and specialty food retailers in both the U.S. and Canada. The acquisition also provides Flagship with manufacturing capabilities in the Pacific Northwest. Key members of management, including Yvonne Gifford, Jessica Hale, and Greg Gifford will join the Flagship team.

“Over the past decade, Yvonne and her team have developed a tremendous portfolio of gluten-free and ‘better for you’ products that represent what consumers today want in their food products. Their brand mission is similar in many ways to the commitment we’ve made with our Lilly B’s brand and other products in our portfolio, and we see tremendous opportunity to combine forces to better serve our customers,” said Rob Holland, Flagship CEO. “Through our partnership, we hope to vastly expand the distribution of both brand portfolios while staying true to what makes them important to our consumers.”

Patrick Moulder, the company’s CFO and head of M&A added, “We have known the Glutenfreeda family for many years. I am pleased that we have been able to come together in a transaction that I am confident will benefit both teams as we continue to grow.”

Glutenfreeda was founded in 2006 on the premise that there was significant consumer demand for food that was gluten-free, but that also tasted good. The brand is known for its granola, oatmeal, burritos, sandwich wraps, tortillas, and flatbreads. Today, its products are found in retailers across North America including Whole Foods, Sprouts, Publix, Loblaws, Wegmans, Kroger, and numerous other retailers. The Company also has an active direct-to-consumer business through its partnership with Amazon Prime.

“It’s been an amazing journey building and running this company. We have great products and great customers. What we needed was a great business partner. Flagship is the perfect fit for our business, our team, and our production facility,” said Yvonne Gifford, founder and CEO of Glutenfreeda.

Glutenfreeda operates a 25,000 square-foot manufacturing facility in Burlington, Washington. Flagship will take over operations in the facility and has agreed to hire nearly all of the employees of the company. “As our business has grown across the country, we need more production space. We hope that we can expand upon the operations in Burlington over time,” added Mr. Moulder.

Flagship developed its own ‘good for you’ brand, Lilly B’s, in 2015. Named after Holland’s daughter, Lilly B’s is a leader in the organic space with its 100% organic burritos, sweet potato French fries, and other products.

Last week, Flagship announced the construction of a new 76,000 square foot frozen distribution facility in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Governor Susana Martinez joined Holland and Flagship COO Carlos Angulo on location to announce the new facility.

JP Morgan Chase and HSBC Bank provided the majority of the financing for the acquisition.

About Flagship Food Group

Flagship Food Group is a global, diversified food company serving the retail, club store, and food service channels across a broad array of product lines. Its brands include TJ Farms®, Lilly B’s®, 505 Southwestern®, Chris & Pitts®, Glutenfreeda® and Su Ming®. It also serves as a valuable supplier to private label customers and provides industry services to food companies through its logistics and packaging divisions. Flagship is headquartered in Greenwood Village, Colorado, and its more than 500 employees serve the company in its key facilities and offices in or near Denver, Los Angeles, Albuquerque, Boise, Indianapolis, Seattle, and Minnesota.

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