Reserveage™ Organics partners with Food4Kids

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Jennifer Moore had no idea how big of a problem childhood hunger was in her child’s school until she brought pizza in for a birthday party. There were children in the class who were extremely hungry, taking multiple slices at a time. After speaking with the teacher, she quickly realized that these children often exhibited behaviors like this. These children were chronically hungry. That is when Moore decided to see how she could help.

According to the USDA, more than 16 million children in 2010 lived in households without sufficient food. Moore decided to address the need in her own community by founding the Food 4 Kids Backpack Program of North Central Florida. This program is based in Gainesville, Florida and was modeled after the National Feeding America Backpack Program.

In a partnership with Food4Kids, Reserveage Organics has adopted a local elementary school to support chronically hungry children in need. Each week, Reserveage team members donate food to pack in backpacks, volunteer at the school to fill them, and spread awareness.

The program provides food for eligible children over the weekends and during extended breaks from school when other resources are not available. Children who are referred into the program receive rolling backpacks filled with food every Friday. On Monday, the children return the backpacks to be refilled and redistributed at the end of the week.

For more information on how you can help please visit the official Food4Kids website.

WorldBlu Certifies Reserveage™ Organics as part of the 6th Annual WorldBlu List of Most Democratic Workplaces™ 2012

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WorldBlu, a company specializing in organizational democracy, today announced it has certified Reserveage Organics as part of the 6th Annual WorldBlu List of Most Democratic Workplaces™ 2012, published annually on “Democracy in the Workplace Day.”

Companies that made the WorldBlu List include Zappos.com, HCL Technologies, New Belgium Brewery, DaVita, Great Harvest Bread Company and the WD-40 Company. The list includes for-profits and non-profit organizations across the United States, Canada, Mexico, the UK, the Netherlands, Denmark, Malaysia, Haiti, India, New Zealand, South Africa and Singapore, from a diverse range of industries that include technology, manufacturing, healthcare, retail, services and energy.

The organizations ranged in size from five to 90,000 employees, representing more than $17 billion in combined annual revenue. This is the most global WorldBlu List to date, reflecting a global movement toward democracy in the workplace.

In its launch year of 2009, Reserveage earned a 36 percent market share. Sales grew more than 870 percent over the first 20 months. From 2010 to 2011, Reserveage experienced an 81 percent company-wide growth in employees. The company has launched more than 125 products and experienced exponential year-over-year increases.
“We are thrilled to be chosen for the WorldBlu list,” said Reserveage Founder and CEO Naomi Whittel. “Reserveage believes every employee positively impacts our company and each employee’s voice and strengths contribute to our mission and vision. We value every employee and embrace each person’s abilities. We believe in cultivating an enriching workplace that provides stimulating dialogue, learning and opportunities for growth.”

“People want freedom rather than fear in the workplace,” said WorldBlu Founder and CEO, Traci Fenton. “WorldBlu-certified organizations model how democracy in the workplace unleashes human potential and builds highly successful organizations that change the world for the better.”

Companies become eligible for a spot on the WorldBlu List of Most Democratic Workplaces™ only after their employees complete the WorldBlu Scorecard™, an assessment of their practice of the WorldBlu 10 Principles of Organizational Democracy™, with an overall combined score of 3.5/5 or higher. The WorldBlu Scorecard™ is based on a decade of research into what makes a world-class democratic company. Organizations that have been in operation for at least one full year and have five or more employees can apply for WorldBlu certification.

View the full WorldBlu List of Most Democratic Workplaces™ 2012 at http://worldblu.com/awardee-profiles/2012.php.

Read more about the bottom-line impact of organizational democracy and view unique best practices from the WorldBlu List 2012 at http://worldblu.com/awardee-profiles/2012.php.

Reserveage™Organics Expo Booth 1244 will feature Jonny Bowden!

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Everyone at Reserveage™ Organics is so excited about participating in Expo West. This year, we hope you’ll stop by our booth and meet Jonny Bowden, “The Rogue Nutritionist.” Jonny is a nationally known expert on weight loss, nutrition and health. He is board-certified by the American College of Nutrition, who holds a master’s degree in psychology and counseling and a PhD in nutrition. He is also the author of nine books on health, healing, food and longevity, including two bestsellers, The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth and Living Low Carb.

“Author of The Healthiest Foods on Earth and many other books, Jonny Bowden is passionate about cocoa and how it supports wellness,” said Diana Wayne, Reserveage’s CocoaWell PR and Brand Manager. “He has a delightful, lovable personality and a great sense of humor. We are thrilled that Jonny is helping us tell the world about cocoa.”

Jonny Bowden will be at the Reserveage booth (1244) starting at 1 p.m. PST. Please follow us on twitter and facebook for live updates from the show floor.

We hope you stop by!

Gearing up for Expo West

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Everyone at Reserveage™ Organics is busy gearing up for Natural Products Expo West, the largest natural products and organic tradeshow in the world. The event takes place at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California, March 9-11.

“Expo West is the best opportunity to see what new innovations are developing across the natural products industry,” said Cami Stincer, Reserveage Event Manager. “Reserveage always strives to be at the forefront of that innovation. We hope that when people enter our booth, we blow them away with our ever-expanding line of brands and products.”

She adds: “This year we are also pushing ourselves to focus on developing a sustainable relationship with the world around us, and that extends not only to our products, but to our booth as well.”

Through four core principles – Land to Capsule, Sustainability, Clean Formulas and Clinical Standards – we are committed to protecting our planet through sustainable products and initiatives. All four will be highlighted throughout the booth.

“The healthiest cultures in the world have inspired our products,” said Jenni Williams, Reserveage Director of Global and Social Responsibility. “We are committed to sharing the knowledge they contribute to health and longevity while creating sustainable working relationships that support the livelihood and culture of the area.”

DAWN – Developing and Advancing Women in Naturals – will be featured at Reserveage’s booth and at Women in Naturals. This initiative provides tools, information and resources needed to advance women in the natural products industry. Membership is free and those interested can sign up at www.dawnnetwork.org/blog. DAWN will be also be featured at the Women In Naturals event on Friday, March 8.

Make sure you stop by and visit us at booth #1244. See you at Expo!

Rob Maru named Chief Innovation Officer of Reserveage™ Organics

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Reserveage™ Organics has named Rob Maru its Chief Innovation Officer. Formerly the company’s Vice President of Innovation and Brand Development, Maru has played a major role in developing innovative products for Reserveage, and has more than 15 years of experience in the natural products industry.

Maru has been the key innovator behind a number of Reserveage products recognized with industry awards—most recently, a 2012 Best of Natural Beauty Award from Better Nutrition magazine for Keratin Booster™ for Men. Other achievements include a 2011 Best of Supplements Award for CocoaWell True Energy™ from Better Nutrition magazine and a 2011 Editor’s Choice Award for CocoaWell from Natural Foods Merchandiser magazine.

“The creation of this unique position is a testament to Rob’s expertise as well as Reserveage’s commitment to innovation,” said Reserveage CEO and Founder Naomi Whittel. “It is our goal to continue to be the leading innovative force in our industry. Rob is an incredible asset and we are proud to have him guide our development.”

“With every new product launch we take a focused customer-centric approach; innovating and offering science-driven products and ingredients that deliver life changing benefits,” Maru said. “This is precisely why we’ve experienced explosive growth since our debut in 2009.”

Maru earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from Montclair State University. He lives with his wife and two children in New Jersey.

DAWN Network launches blog!

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Developing and Advancing Women in Naturals (DAWN) is a national organization working to propel a critical mass of female leaders in the natural products industry. DAWN was founded in the summer of 2011 by Naomi Whittel, CEO and Founder of Reserveage Organics. Naomi is well aware of both the obstacles and opportunities confronting women in business today, and sees the natural products industry as the perfect milieu for women to make a broad impact.

The DAWN network blog features original and published articles concerning women in business, from issues we face to ways we can surmount them. In our current “Executive Spotlight,” we ask The Vitamin Shoppe executive Rikke Cumberbatch about what drives her to excel in the naturals industry today. We’ll also be featuring Digestive Care and Nutrition Expert Brenda Watson. In addition, we examine the importance of “envisioning” in female leadership appraisal and development.

We foresee both the website and blog as forums for mentorship and sponsorship tools, active networking facilitation, self-assessments, e-newsletter distribution, industry job searches and more. We are currently designing these highly interactive elements and welcome all ideas and suggestions you may have during this process. If you are interested in writing for our blog or newsletter issues, please email  info@dawnnetwork.org with your thoughts or for more information.

Reserveage Organics named a Gold Winner in Best in Biz Awards!

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Hello!

Welcome to the Reserveage™ Organics blog.  We plan to use this blog to share news and the latest updates from Reserveage Organics.

It has been an exciting time for Reserveage Organics. Recently we were named a Gold winner in Best New Company in Best in Biz Awards. The Best in Biz Awards is the only national business awards program judged by members of the press and industry analysts.

Best in Biz Awards 2011 were presented in more than 30 categories, including Best Overall Company of the Year, Most Innovative Company of the Year, Executive of the Year and Best New Product of the Year. More than 150 entries were received in this year’s awards program, from an impressive array of public and private companies from a variety of industries, sectors and regions. The companies that won gold, silver and bronze awards in this year’s program represent the best in American business.

For a full list of gold, silver and bronze winners in Best in Biz Awards 2011, visit: http://www.bestinbizawards.com/2011-winners

Please keep checking back for more exciting news and promotions!