KALAHEO, HI--(Marketwired - Dec 20, 2013) - KonaRed Corporation (www.KonaRed.com) (OTCQB: KRED); developers of the powerful Hawaiian Coffee Fruit wellness beverage which is sold in such retailers as Kmart, Wal-mart, 7-Eleven, Longs Drugs, Walgreens, and Whole Foods stores throughout Hawaii and California; announced today the availability of single serve bottles of KonaRed Original. The new 10.5oz servings provide a daily dose of KonaRed and are another addition to the KonaRed product line-up. The announcement was made today by KonaRed CEO, Shaun Roberts.
Regarding the announcement, Mr. Roberts stated, "Our new 10.5oz serving is perfect for providing consumers with a daily dose of coffee fruit in KonaRed Original. Consumers will find the new serving size in the same familiar red KonaRed bottles they're accustomed to seeing on grocery store shelves."
During Q4 of 2013, KonaRed announced it was selected to participate in Kroger's "Taste of Tomorrow" program, which enabled its Superfruit Antioxidant Juice to be introduced to consumers in the Rocky Mountains.
The Company also announced positive results for the efficacy of coffee fruit on anti-inflammation, immunostimulatory, and antiviral, further demonstrating the scientific value of KonaRed products.
In November, KonaRed products became available for the first time in Canada, including such retail outlets as Whole Foods Market and Choice Markets.
On November 7, KonaRed signed an agreement with Verdi Consultants, a national sales and brand development company, to launch KonaRed's RX line of nutritional supplements.
Also in November, the Company became the official wellness beverage for the Molokai 2 Oahu World Championships of Paddleboarding for 2014 and 2015.
In mid-December, KonaRed announced that KonaRed Green Tea, a new addition to the KonaRed product line-up, will be available in January 2014.
"The entire KonaRed team continues to work diligently to provide our customers and investors with the best products on the market today," added Mr. Roberts.
About KonaRed Corporation
KonaRed Corporation is the business of bringing the health and wellness attributes of Hawaiian Coffee fruit to the masses. KonaRed Corporation has developed an innovative, state of the art, proprietary process that produces extracts and powdered Hawaiian Coffee Fruit. The company is headquartered in Kalaheo, Hawaii. Learn more about the science behind coffee fruit and follow the healthy, Hawaiian active lifestyle by visiting www.konared.com. For additional information about the company and Investor Relations, please email invest@konared.com.
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