Honest Tea

2023 Marks Robust Investment in Montgomery County, Maryland

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

ROCKVILLE, Md., Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Montgomery County, Maryland, companies had a strong year of investment in 2023, with more than $2.2 billion generated through more than 100 deals. Companies in a wide range of industries, from life sciences and technology to manufacturing and real estate, brought in substantial investments showcasing a positive economic direction going into 2024.

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  • Montgomery County, MD, companies had a strong year of investment in 2023, with more than $2.2 billion generated.
  • Life sciences companies in Montgomery County continue to be a powerful driver of investment, with more than $500 million dollars generated in 2023.
  • "The robust investment in Montgomery County companies is a testament to our pioneering spirit, diversity, and exceptional climate for business growth," said Bill Tompkins, president and CEO of Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation.
  • To learn more about doing business in Montgomery County, Maryland, go to thinkmoco.com or the Montgomery County Business Center .

Organic Trade Association announces 2022 Leadership award recipients

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Friday, April 7, 2023

Washington, D.C., April 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Organic Trade Association (OTA) on Thursday honored four outstanding organic visionaries with its 2022 Organic Leadership Awards.

Key Points: 
  • Washington, D.C., April 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Organic Trade Association (OTA) on Thursday honored four outstanding organic visionaries with its 2022 Organic Leadership Awards.
  • The Organic Trade Association first established its Organic Leadership Award in 1997 and awards have been given annually since.
  • The distinguished 2022 Organic Leadership Award Honorees are:
    Organic Farmer of the Year: April Jones Thatcher of April Joy Farm
    The Organic Groundbreaker Leadership Award recognizes long-standing OTA members who have dedicated their careers to advancing organic agriculture and trade by providing broad vision, innovative creations and solutions, and the work and leadership that turn dreams into reality.
  • Organic farming is a very personal way for me to keep showing up for my land and community.”
    The Organic Climate Action Leadership Award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated exemplary leadership in advancing organic solutions to mitigate climate change.

Gong cha Makes Key Leadership Hires to Accelerate US & Global Expansion

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

The three new organizational leaders are joining at an exciting time in the brand’s U.S. and international expansion, and will continue to help Gong cha meet its aggressive growth goals.

Key Points: 
  • The three new organizational leaders are joining at an exciting time in the brand’s U.S. and international expansion, and will continue to help Gong cha meet its aggressive growth goals.
  • Gong cha was recently awarded the Top Food & Beverage Franchise at the 2023 Global Franchise Awards.
  • At Gong cha, Henry will continue to build on the brand’s momentum and drive its rapid U.S. expansion in the Americas.
  • “Gong cha is thrilled to add this group of highly accomplished and incredibly knowledgeable professionals to the team,” says Paul Reynish, Gong cha’s Global CEO.

Beverage Industry Veteran, J.W. Fischer, Joins Nirvana Water Sciences as Vice-President of Sales

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Thursday, January 19, 2023

NEW YORK , Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nirvana Water Sciences Corp. is embarking on a journey to super-charge its brand and expand its product line of scientifically backed products containing super ingredients like HMB.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK , Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nirvana Water Sciences Corp. is embarking on a journey to super-charge its brand and expand its product line of scientifically backed products containing super ingredients like HMB.
  • To lead the market saturation in New York, and beyond, Nirvana has added industry veteran J.W.
  • Fischer has had a long standing and remarkable career in the beverage industry developing brands like Vita Coco, Honest Tea and Kitu Life Super Coffee®.
  • I am excited to play an integral role at Nirvana and help it continue to bring true health and wellness innovation to the consumer."

George Mason Advances Tech Start-Ups in Bioscience, Cyber Security, Sustainability, and Medical Device

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Monday, December 5, 2022

Capping George Mason Universitys second-annual Accelerate Investor Conference were the winners of the startup competition and three entrepreneurial students teams.

Key Points: 
  • Capping George Mason Universitys second-annual Accelerate Investor Conference were the winners of the startup competition and three entrepreneurial students teams.
  • Capra BioSciences based in Manassas, VA, won a $10,000 check and bragging rights, for their high performance renewable chemicals technology.
  • Second place and $2,000 went to Rugged Redemption, a prosthetic knee tech from George Washington University.
  • The competition fuels innovation-based business growth by showcasing the best and brightest new tech startups to potential investors to foster their development within the region.

Founders of Honest Tea® Return to Bottled Tea Business with Launch of Just Ice Tea Set to Hit Shelves Nationwide Beginning September 2022

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022

BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today co-founders of Honest Tea Seth Goldman and Barry Nalebuff are pleased to announce their return to the bottled tea business alongside celebrity Chef Spike Mendelsohn with the launch of Just Ice Tea™, a ready-to-drink organic iced tea brand focused on sourcing simple ingredients and Fair Trade Certified® teas and sweeteners. The organic tea line will hit shelves nationwide beginning September 2022 and is the latest addition to Eat the Change, the planet-friendly snack (and now beverage) company founded by Goldman and Mendelsohn in 2020.

Key Points: 
  • The news for Eat the Change's expansion into the bottle tea space follows Coca-Cola's May 2022 announcement that it would discontinue Honest Tea this fall.
  • Honest Tea was the first bottled tea brand to offer organic (1999) and Fair Trade certified varieties (2003).
  • Honest Tea fans will recognize new renditions of crowd favorites with Just Ice Tea.
  • Just Ice Tea will be distributed nationwide and begins to hit shelves September 2022.

Accelerate Investment Conference to Showcase DMV Region’s Innovation and Business Opportunities at Fall Event

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Thursday, August 18, 2022

The conference is designed to ignite the DMV regions innovation, startup, and investor ecosystems and spur them to a new level.

Key Points: 
  • The conference is designed to ignite the DMV regions innovation, startup, and investor ecosystems and spur them to a new level.
  • The Accelerate Investor Conference will showcase Virginia, Maryland, and DC as a prime destination for business development, venture investment, and job creation.
  • "Early-to-mid-stage funds, angel investors, angel investment groups and family offices are all showing extraordinary interest in this year's Accelerate event."
  • The Accelerate Conference is an investor event and startup business competition that showcases the DMV as a powerhouse for innovation and business opportunity.

Eat the Change® Launches Cosmic Carrot Chews™

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Wednesday, March 2, 2022

"Our new Cosmic Carrot Chews are a tasty snack that's both planet-friendly and a healthier alternative to the "fruit snack" category," said Seth Goldman.

Key Points: 
  • "Our new Cosmic Carrot Chews are a tasty snack that's both planet-friendly and a healthier alternative to the "fruit snack" category," said Seth Goldman.
  • Made with just four simple ingredients, primarily organic carrots and organic fruit juice, Cosmic Carrot Chewsare nutrient-dense and an excellent source of Vitamin A.
  • "The carrot chews are a result of being creative in the kitchen with innovation to avoid waste," said Chef Spike Mendelsohn.
  • With planet-based commitments, Eat the Change is expanding the possibilities and the impact of planet-friendly foods with a motto to Snack to the Future!

Activist Entrepreneur Seth Goldman And Restaurateur Spike Mendelsohn Launch Eat The Change, Chef-Crafted And Planet-Based Snacks

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Monday, March 1, 2021

BETHESDA, Md., March 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Eat the Change announces the national retail launch of its first packaged product, Eat the Change Organic Mushroom Jerky.

Key Points: 
  • BETHESDA, Md., March 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Eat the Change announces the national retail launch of its first packaged product, Eat the Change Organic Mushroom Jerky.
  • Eat the Change is the brainchild of Seth Goldman, Founder of Honest Tea and Chair of the Board at Beyond Meat, and celebrity chef Spike Mendelsohn who share the belief that the foods we eat represent our largest daily environmental impact.
  • "Our goal is to change the food system by giving people daily, actionable choices that make a difference," said co-founder Seth Goldman.
  • "With Eat the Change OrganicMushroom Jerky, we hope our customers will start to rethink the climate impact of their diets."

Honest Tea Founders Seth Goldman and Julie Farkas Launch Eat the Change® Impact Grants

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Monday, March 30, 2020

WASHINGTON, March 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Social Entrepreneurs Seth Goldman and Julie Farkas announced today the launch of a new grants program, Eat the Change Impact .

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, March 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Social Entrepreneurs Seth Goldman and Julie Farkas announced today the launch of a new grants program, Eat the Change Impact .
  • They plan to donate $1 million ($335,000 per year) over the next three years to national and community-based nonprofits to promote more planet-friendly foods.
  • Goldman is a Founder of Honest Tea, PLNT Burger and is Chair of the Board of Beyond Meat.
  • "Planet-friendly diets do not have to be economically or geographically exclusive," said Julie Farkas.