Nature's Agave Expands Distribution Into U.S. Military Commissaries

SAN DIEGO, July 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Nature's Agave Inc., the premium organic sweetener company, today announced a distribution agreement with Alder Foods, one of the country's largest suppliers to military markets.  Nature's Agave's premium agave nectars in Clear and Raw varieties are now available in thirty commissaries across the U.S., granting service members and their families access to the highest-quality agave nectar brand available, while providing an alternative to highly-processed sugars, high fructose corn syrup, and artificial sweeteners.

Made from 100 percent certified organic Weber Blue Agave, Nature's Agave offers Clear, Amber and Raw varieties, each exhibiting a distinct flavor profile and use. All of the brand's agave nectars are Kosher-certified, naturally gluten-free and vegan, and very low on the glycemic index. Nature's Agave is produced without enzymes, chemicals or additives, and is double lab tested and bottled in California for purity.

"We are thrilled to represent Nature's Agave in the military channel," said Michelle Keating, president and CEO of Alder Foods. "Our company has been on the forefront of identifying healthy food solutions for our military customers and we felt Nature's Agave would be a perfect addition to our portfolio of brands."

Nature's Agave has steadily grown its distribution in the organic grocery channels and has quickly gained traction among healthy consumers, top chefs, and celebrities. The military commissaries represent a significant new channel, generating more sales volume per store than any other grocery retailer.  In fact, the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) reports annual sales at $5.8 billion worldwide.

"With more than 45 years of experience serving the military markets, Alder Foods was the best choice for expansion into this coveted channel," said Stew Duncan, co-founder of Nature's Agave. "We are very excited to offer our premium agave nectar to military families and look forward to continued growth – in the U.S. and abroad."

Nature's Agave is available at Whole Foods, Henry's Markets, Mothers, New Leaf Community Markets, and a variety of other retailers throughout the Western United States, and online. Internationally, Nature's Agave is distributed in China, South Korea, the Caribbean, and Australia.

About Nature's Agave, Inc.

Founded in 2009, Nature's Agave Inc. is an organic, agave-based food and beverage company with passion and purpose.  The company promotes healthier nutrition through a variety of agave-based products, including its retail line of premium agave nectars and as a supplier for food and beverage companies.  For more information please visit www.naturesagave.com or find us on Facebook and Twitter.

About Alder Foods, Inc.

Alder Foods, Inc. is one of the country's largest suppliers to the military markets, with over 45 years of history in serving the military channel. For more information regarding Alder Foods, please visit www.AlderFoods.com

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