NEXE Innovations gets first purchase order with U.S. brand
by CM Staff
The partnership with Awaken Brands is the first entry point for NEXE to sell its technology of compostable pods for the Keurig® Brewing Systems into Awaken's ecosystem.
VANCOUVER — NEXE Innovations Inc. has received its first purchase order as part of a partnership with Awaken Brands Ventures Ltd.
Under the order, the compostable materials company will distribute a private label coffee K-cup brand to other providers of food and nutrition within the workplace including factories, offices, and healthcare facilities.
“We are pleased to have received the first purchase order from Awaken Brands and to provide them with our single-serve pods; this partnership allows NEXE an entry into the U.S. market through Awaken’s strong distribution network across North America, starting with some of Awaken’s notable Silicon Valley customers,” said Ash Guglani, president of G-PAK Technology Inc. in a statement.
The partnership with Awaken Brands is the first entry point for NEXE to sell its technology of compostable pods for the Keurig® Brewing Systems into Awaken’s ecosystem. Awaken Brands creates products using organic medicinal mushrooms, adaptogens and superfoods. The company oversees its production process from research and product development to sourcing, manufacturing, marketing and distribution.
NEXE will be providing its fully compostable and proprietary pod for Awaken Brands’ “ecobeans coffee” and “Urban Hippie” product lines.
The company anticipates the partnership with Awaken Brands will lead to additional co-packing superfood offerings and partnership arrangements.
“At Awaken Brands, we strive to reduce our environmental footprint in all aspects of doing business. Our focus and vision with our products are to awaken people’s relationship with self-care by providing plant-based functional products that support today’s lifestyle at work, home, and play,” said Alina Gogoescu, co-founder of Awaken Brands in a statement.
