Gourmet Food
Recess Debuts Mood Sparkling Water Flavor, Orange Vanilla
Relaxation beverage maker Recess. has debuted the latest flavor addition to its best-selling, magnesium-infused Mood sparkling water line: Orange Vanilla.
This delicious, dynamic flavor joins the established family of Mood sparkling waters. Each can combines magnesium & adaptogens to help you unwind, providing a gentle lift that puts you in the right headspace whether it’s a night out or a lowkey night in, sans alcohol. See below for details on the product:
About Recess’ Orange Vanilla Mood + A Celebratory Sale!
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Flavor Description: A perfect balance of juicy orange, creamy vanilla, and a splash of nostalgia, combined with effervescence that lifts you right up to the moment of zen you seek in a can of Recess Mood. Think of it as an adult creamsicle that tastes and feels like a dream.
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Nutrition Facts: Each serving of Recess Mood contains 53mg of magnesium from Recess’ proprietary magnesium blend, which includes magnesium L-threonate, magnesium ascorbate and active vitamin B6, as well as L-theanine and lemon balm powder. Each flavor is made with real fruit and no fake stuff.
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Price: $44.99/12 cans (or $39.99/12 cans for subscribe + save)
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Availability: Available on takearecess.com and on Amazon, with retail availability to come.
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Affiliate: ShareASale (ID # 92790)
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Lifeway Foods Reports $5M in Gross Sales in 1 Week
Lifeway Foods, Inc., a leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products to support the microbiome, reached a milestone achievement of surpassing $5 million in gross sales for the week ending April 27, representing a 35% increase from the prior year.
The Company expects to report financial results for the first quarter ended March 31 on May 13 before market hours.
A pre-recorded conference call and webcast with Julie Smolyanksy, Lifeway’s President and Chief Executive Officer, discussing these results with additional comments and details will be made available through the “Investor Relations” section of the Company’s website at https://lifewaykefir.com/webinars-reports/ upon dissemination of the first quarter results on May 13, 2025 before market hours.
Lifeway Foods, Inc., which has been recognized as one of Forbes’ Best Small Companies, is America’s leading supplier of the probiotic, fermented beverage known as kefir. In addition to its line of drinkable kefir, the company also produces a variety of cheeses and a ProBugs line for kids. Lifeway’s tart and tangy fermented dairy products are now sold across the United States, Mexico, Ireland, South Africa, United Arab Emirates and France. Learn how Lifeway is good for more than just you at lifewayfoods.com.
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Alani Nu Beverages Surpass $1B in Retail Sales
Celsius Holdings, Inc.’s portfolio brand Alani Nu surpassed $1 billion in retail sales for the trailing 52-week period ended Apr. 13, as reported by Circana. Retail sales increased 72.4% year over year for the same period. This significant milestone has been fueled by accelerated brand growth, strong and unique innovation, and a growing female energy drink consumer segment seeking better-for-you, functional beverages that fit their health and wellness lifestyles.
“We’re thrilled to celebrate this incredible achievement by Alani Nu,” said John Fieldly, Celsius Chairman and CEO. “Alani Nu has excelled in developing consumer-focused product innovation and created a strong, relatable brand, beloved by consumers for its relevance and authenticity. We believe that this milestone is evidence that Alani Nu is something very unique and special. Now being part of the Celsius portfolio, we believe that the best is yet to come for our brands. We’re excited to leverage our collective strengths to further grow as a leader in the better-for-you beverage industry – reaching more people, in more places, more often.”
This milestone follows Celsius Holdings’ acquisition of the brand, completed on April 1. Together, CELSIUS and Alani Nu expand Celsius’ leading functional beverage portfolio to reach more consumers who seek better-for-you, zero-sugar beverage alternatives.
Alani Nu is a health and wellness brand focused on providing low-calorie products with unique flavors. It offers a range of products including energy drinks, daily essentials, on-the-go snacks and more, and can be found at Walmart, Target, GNC, The Vitamin Shoppe, Kroger Family Stores nationwide, Costco and on Amazon. Celsius has owned the brand since April 1.
Celsius Holdings, Inc. is a functional beverage company and the owner of energy drink brand CELSIUS, hydration brand CELSIUS HYDRATION. Born in fitness and pioneering the rapidly growing, better-for-you, functional beverage category, the company creates and markets leading functional beverage products. For more information, please visit www.celsiusholdingsinc.com.
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