SEATTLE –Seattle-based Zevia LLC is proud to announce its partnership with Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) Northwest and their mission to find a cure for diabetes. ZEVIA™, the first all-natural, sugar free alternative to diet soda, is a carbonated stevia supplement that is calorie free, naturally sweet and does not affect blood sugar levels. The product partnership includes Zevia being offered at seasonal fundraising events hosted by JDRF throughout the year.
“JDRF is such a tremendous organization that has worked extremely hard to educate the community and ultimately find a cure,” said Derek Newman, co-founder and co-chief executive officer, Zevia. “Everyone at Zevia is excited to join in the fight and with this partnership it gives us a great opportunity to not only contribute financially, but also to offer a product that has a real benefit to those whom are carefully measuring their sugar intake.
According to the USDA, soft drink consumption has increased 500 percent over the past 50 years and according to the Journal of the American Medical Association, there is a strong positive relationship between sugar-sweetened beverages and diabetes risk. “We are looking forward to the contributions and support that Zevia will provide for the upcoming year,” said Sarah Popelka, Special Events Director, JDRF Northwest. “It’s wonderful to have a product sponsor that is in synch with our mission and brand.”
Created by local residents Derek and Jessica Newman and Ian Eisenberg, Zevia, is made with all natural ingredients without the addition of sugar, fat or artificial sweetener, artificial color or preservatives. Zevia’s recipe has been carefully developed to appeal to a wide variety of tastes and pairs the most refreshing fruit or classic cola flavors with stevia’s characteristic sweet taste and is offered in three different flavors - Zevia Natural Cola, Natural Orange, and Natural Twist.
Suggested retail price for a six-pack of Zevia cans is $5.99 and $1.19 for a single can. Zevia is available in a growing number of select stores including PCC Natural Markets, Metropolitan Market, Thriftway, Pasta & Co and online at www.zevia.com.
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About Zevia
Based in Seattle, Wash., Zevia is the world’s first sugar-free natural alternative to diet soda. Zevia contains stevia, an herb native to the South American rainforest also known as “sweet leaf,” Zevia contains only natural ingredients and no artificial flavors or sweeteners. Zevia comes in three flavors – Cola, Twist and Orange. For more information, visit www.zevia.com.
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Contact Information:
Michael Spain,
Director of Business Affairs
206.427.6497
Derek Newman,
President and Co-CEO
206.274.2828
email: press@zevia.com
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