SOLANA BEACH, Calif. — San Diego, CA. (December 3, 2014) – Vuka, a natural energy drink line today announced that Romeoville, IL based KeHe Food Distributors is representing the entire line of Vuka Energy Drinks. The agreement has already resulted in Vuka’s successful placement on shelf in Jewel Osco and United Texas stores.
KeHE is one of the nation’s largest specialty food distributors. Working with the KeHE distribution network will give Vuka the ability to grow in key retail supermarkets, further enhancing the company’s strategy of grocery based sales.
“KeHE is excited to engage in a new partnership with Vuka”, said Alex Marx, KeHE Category Manager for Coffee, Tea and Beverages. “ Given the success of the functional beverage sector, it tends to attract a lot of ‘me-too’ brands. Vuka has separated themselves from the pack as an innovative player and a major contributor to the Vitality trend. We look forward to helping Vuka expand across the country.”
Vuka energy drinks are formulated to provide energy for specific daily tasks, while also providing lightly carbonated refreshment with a delicious taste. Vuka is available at select Whole Foods Markets across the country, Safeway, Bristol Farms, King Soopers, Jewel Osco, Albertson’s, United Texas, Pharmaca, as well as other natural and national grocery retailers throughout the U.S. To order Vuka online or find a store near you, please visit www.vuka.com.
About Vuka: Vuka Energy, a natural energy drink line available in three unique flavors, seeks to change the way we view energy drinks by providing functional beverages that maximize human potential. With each flavor carefully catered to fuel consumers when they need it the most, Vuka provides extra energy to help people “Workout,” “Think” and “Renew.” By providing an array of vitamins in each bottle, Vuka helps people looking for more than just a buzz out of life. For more information about Vuka, please visit www.vuka.com .
About KeHE: KeHE Distributors, LLC (KeHE) provides Natural & Organic, Specialty & Gourmet, International & Multicultural and Fresh products to natural food stores, chain grocery stores, independent grocery stores and other specialty product retailers throughout North America. KeHE is an employee-owned company with over 3500 employees in the U.S. and Canada.