New Products and Initiatives Raise the Profile of the Natural Products Industry

    DENVER, CO, August 02, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- As consumers purchase natural products in record numbers, natural products companies are pushing the boundaries to develop more innovative products and awareness campaigns. In fact, according to the Natural Foods Merchandiser natural products sales reached a record $68 billion in 2008--up $6 billion from 2007. This growth has propelled both new natural players and established providers to create products and design initiatives that are helping to take the industry to new heights.

Here are some of the most forward-thinking natural companies making waves for their groundbreaking products and approaches.

Cell-nique
Cell-nique is a unique, delicious, organic green drink packed with 31 SUPER FOODS that nourish, cleanse and revitalize your body. This protein-packed meal-in-a-bottle is energy-boosting, mood-lifting and makes you look and feel your best every day. Cell-nique comes in 9 delicious flavors offering 6-8 servings of fruits and vegetables in every bottle. www.cell-nique.com

Chocolate #9
It's no surprise that Chocolate #9 is fast becoming a favorite way to get a healthy chocolate fix. It is 100 percent agave sweetened, low fat, vegan and contains no refined sugar or synthetic sweeteners. Recently, Chocolate #9 provided their amazing LOW glycemic index energy gel to Team Type 1 (TT1)--a professional bike race team made up of diabetic racers. In addition to winning the Race Across America in the 8 man category, they set a new record time--all while using Chocolate #9. www.chocolate9.com

HollyBeth's Natural Luxury
Water is life, but more than 1 billion people lack access to safe drinking water and nearly 6,000 children die every day from diarrhea caused by poor sanitation and contaminated water. HollyBeth's Natural Luxury has collaborated with UNICEF's Inspired Gifts Program to assist by purchasing water pumps with the proceeds from their new Wildflower Dry Oil. www.hollybeth.net/hollybeth_philanthropy.html

Maria Elena's
Known as "Food Artisans," Maria Elena's uses their deep insight into foods to recreate fresh new formulations that put both a nutritious and delicious twist on traditional favorites. Their amazing organic cotton candy is a delicious snack that is getting rave reviews from both kids and parents. www.mariaelenas.com

To learn more or request an interview, please contact Chelsea Vurciaga at 720-937-3849 or [email protected]

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