Over half of all Canadians do not know how to find virtual care
COVID-19 pandemic highlights the need for health care from home
TORONTO, June 18, 2020 /CNW/ - The COVID-19 pandemic has put a spotlight on the importance of virtual care. Once an emerging trend, it's now a necessity for health care in Canada. Yet, many are facing challenges. In a recent Lumino Health survey, over half of all Canadians (55%) said they do not know how to find virtual care services.
Forty-nine per cent of Canadians surveyed report the pandemic having negative effects on their physical health and nearly 60% report mental health impacts. This is a three per cent increase from a Sun Life survey conducted earlier in May1, which found 56% of Canadians reported COVID-19 having a negative impact on their mental health.
Interestingly, despite identifying a physical or mental health concern, only a small percentage of Canadians are seeking treatment. Of respondents who said COVID-19 is negatively impacting their mental health, only 21% have sought professional care. This rate is consistent with Canadians who say the pandemic is having a negative impact on their physical health – with only 21% seeking professional help.
"The need for Canadians to connect virtually with health care professionals has never been more important," said Chris Denys, Senior Vice-President, Possibilities, Lumino Health. "As physical distancing continues, it's our goal to bring Canadians the tools and resources they need to manage their health from home. The Lumino Health network has access to more than 12,000 health care providers who offer virtual services."
Although many Canadians are finding it difficult knowing where to access virtual care, awareness is high (72%). When asked what they believe are the main benefits of virtual care, Canadians listed:
convenience (54%);
no waiting rooms (50%); and
speed to connect with a health care professional (40%).
Lumino Health: connecting Canadians with solutions
"When it comes to taking care of yourself, finding the right health care provider, solution or information can make all the difference. However, we know it's not always easy. That's why we created Lumino Health – Canada's largest network of health care providers, free to all Canadians," Denys explains.
Features of Lumino Health include:
A 'virtual visit' icon, providing Canadians with access to over 12,000 health care providers who offer virtual care services.
A search engine to find dentists, massage therapists, mental health professionals and other health care providers in your area.
Access to more than 14 million ratings submitted by Sun Life Clients and their family members.
Cost information to help compare how much each provider charges.
A collection of resources and information to help Canadians manage their health and wellness.
As the situation related to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, Lumino Health will help Canadians access the support they need to manage their health and wellness. For more information, visit LuminoHealth.ca.
About the survey The survey is based on findings of an Ipsos poll conducted between May 8 and May 11, 2020. A sample of 1,001 Canadians was drawn from the Ipsos I-Say online panel aged 18 and older. The data for Canadians surveyed was weighted to ensure the sample's regional, age, and gender composition reflects that of the actual Canadian population.
The precision of Ipsos online polls is measured using a credibility interval. In this case, the poll is accurate to within +/- 3.5% at 95% confidence level had all Canadian adults been polled. All sample surveys and polls may be subject to other sources of error, including, but not limited to methodological change, coverage error and measurement error.
About Lumino Health Lumino Health network is an innovation from Sun Life, launched in fall 2018. Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada created the platform as a commitment to helping Canadians live healthier lives. As Canada's premier network of health resources, LuminoHealth.ca helps Canadians find healthcare providers near them in seconds and access resources and innovations to live healthier lives. In 2019, Lumino Health was awarded the "Reinventor" award by PWC for their innovative and industry-disrupting platform.
About Sun Life Sun Life is a leading international financial services organization providing insurance, wealth and asset management solutions to individual and corporate Clients. Sun Life has operations in a number of markets worldwide, including Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Japan, Indonesia, India, China, Australia, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia and Bermuda. As of March 31, 2020, Sun Life had total assets under management of $1,023 billion. For more information, please visit www.sunlife.com.
Sun Life Financial Inc. trades on the Toronto (TSX), New York (NYSE) and Philippine (PSE) stock exchanges under the ticker symbol SLF.
Note to editors: All figures in Canadian dollars
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Sun Life Canada Survey, April 29 – May 1 2020
Media Relations Contact: Carson MacIsaac Senior Specialist, Corporate Communications T. 416-979-6030 carson.macisaac@sunlife.com
SOURCE Sun Life Financial Inc.
Bunzl Canada Launches National Hygiene Compliance Platform
New IoT solution rolled out to warehouse operations to verify and validate cleaning protocols
BURLINGTON, ON, June 18, 2020 /CNW/ - Bunzl Canada (bunzlcanada.ca) today announced the phased rollout of its digital cleaning management system, WandaMOBILE™, to major distribution centres across Canada.
As an essential link in Canada's grocery, safety, and cleaning & hygiene supply chain, keeping its buildings and vehicles clean and hygienic to protect both employees and customers is vital for Bunzl. However, like most organizations, the national distributor struggled to easily verify and validate cleaning program compliance. To solve that problem, Bunzl collaborated with its development partner, Visionstate IoT, on the WandaMOBILE™ application.
Accessible from any mobile device, WandaMOBILE™ contains the specific cleaning protocols for each warehouse facility and vehicle fleet, including both tasks and frequencies. Staff can easily enter cleaning activities as they are completed. Managers can quickly and conveniently view compliance dashboards to verify that necessary activities are taking place to keep facilities clean, healthy and safe. The system is designed to focus cleaning efforts, improve effectiveness and promote compliance in any type of facility.
According to Bunzl's Senior Director of Operations, Tim McKinnon, the program pilot was highly successful. "We began this initiative in our Mississauga, Ontario facility. The first month was a learning curve - as expected, it took our team some time to get used to a new way of doing things. But by week four, our cleaning program was running so well that our compliance rose to over 100%, and the feedback from our management team and employees was really positive. Now we've begun a phased rollout, beginning with our five largest distribution centres across the country."
John Howlett, President of Bunzl Canada and a passionate proponent of the system, said it will be implemented in all of the company's office and warehouse locations by the end of the year. "If you can't measure it, you can't manage or improve it," he said. "The health and wellbeing of our employees and customers is our top priority and foremost concern. Digitally managing and monitoring cleaning program compliance enables us to maintain a cleaner, healthier and more hygienic work environment for our employees. That protects our customers, and gives them confidence when our vehicles arrive with their critical supplies."
WandaMOBILE™ is a component of the WandaNEXT™ system, comprised of robust analytics software and data collection components that include touchscreen tablets, infrared traffic counting units, the new mobile application and IoT alert buttons. Its configuration can be customized to meet specific facility management needs. The system's growing installation base includes healthcare, retail, commercial office, conference, airport and distribution facilities across Canada and the United States. It was also recently launched in the United Kingdom and Australia.
"WandaMOBILE™ is a powerful compliance management tool that helps to raise the standard of cleaning and hygiene in public spaces," said John Putters, CEO of Visionstate IoT. "The feature-rich technology continues to evolve to enable and support state of the art environmental management."
Bunzl Canada Inc. (bunzlcanada.ca) provides the cleaning and hygiene products and equipment, food and retail packaging, safety products and industrial supplies which keep over 45,000 Canadian businesses running optimally, every day. The company brings its customers the advantage of global sourcing, product innovation and national scale combined with responsive local service and deep category expertise. Bunzl Canada Inc. is a division of Bunzl Distribution USA, LLC.
About Bunzl Distribution
Bunzl Distribution USA, LLC (bunzldistribution.com), headquartered in St. Louis, Mo., is the largest division of London-based Bunzl plc, an international distribution and outsourcing group. With more than 100 distribution centre throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean, Bunzl supplies a wide range of products to food processors, supermarkets, retailers, convenience stores and other users.
About Visionstate IoT
Visionstate Corp. (TSX-V: VIS) is a growth-oriented company that invests in the research and development of promising new technology in the realm of the Internet of Things, big data and analytics, and sustainability. Through Visionstate IoT, it helps businesses improve operational efficiencies, reduce costs and elevate customer satisfaction with its state of the art devices that track and monitor guest activities and requests. The footprint of its WANDA™ smart device now extends to hospitals, airports, shopping centres and other public facilities across and beyond North America. Through building up a collection of synergistic technologies, Visionstate Corp. will continue to innovate, reduce environmental impact and transform consumer experiences.
SOURCE Bunzl Canada
CPAP Machines Canada launches Free CPAP Mask Guarantee program
TORONTO, June 18, 2020 /CNW/ - CPAP Machines Canada, a trusted online CPAP and Oxygen therapy provider treating Sleep Apnea sufferers from coast-to-coast, is launching free CPAP Mask Insurance as part of their ongoing efforts to modernize Sleep Therapy. The new initiative is another step in CPAP Machines Canada's effort to make CPAP therapy more convenient for Canadians.
"The single most important input to compliant CPAP therapy is finding a comfortable, properly fitting CPAP mask," explains CPAP Machines Canada Clinical Support Manager Ghalia El Ghazouli. "For clients trying CPAP for the first time, finding the right CPAP mask can take some iteration. And existing CPAP users are sometimes hesitant to try a new and improved CPAP mask design, for fear the new mask won't fit as well as their old one. By offering free CPAP Mask insurance, clients can try new masks worry-free, helping them take advantage of the newest CPAP Mask technology available and increase comfort and compliance."
Obstructive Sleep Apnea is a potentially serious sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep. Sleep Apnea occurs when your throat muscles intermittently relax and block your airway during sleep. The most noticeable sign of obstructive sleep apnea is snoring, although not everyone who has obstructive sleep apnea snores. The consequences of NOT treating Sleep Apnea are numerous, as it can lead to high blood pressure, cardiovascular issues like heart attack or stroke, and weight gain among other ailments.
The good news is that with compliant CPAP therapy, Sleep Apnea can be completely managed. Not only does that lower the risk of associated heart problems and weight gain, but it leaves people feeling a level of energy that they have not experienced in years!
CPAP Machines Canada online-only model is convenient, and they have not sacrificed customer care.
"Virtual Care can still be Quality Care. Our CPAP clinicians are all medically trained nurses and respiratory therapists. We are available to support our clients by phone or video consultation, and we provide follow-up with their physician and healthcare team at their request for no additional charge. Our team mantra is, "we do not sell CPAP. We sell better sleep". And that's an ongoing responsibility that we take very seriously".
CPAP Machines Canada Free Mask Guarantee initiative will help CPAP Machines Canada's clients find a CPAP mask that fits comfortably, risk-free.
How Free CPAP Mask insurance works
Step 1: Purchase your brand new CPAP mask, either directly online at cpapmachinescanada.ca or by calling a CPAP Clinician. Receive the mask in 2-5 business days (CPAP Machines Canada offers free shipping Canada-wide)
Step 2: If you don't like the mask, return it within 30 days to exchange for another mask or size
Step 3: Sleep better than you have in years knowing your mask fits well!
CPAP Machines Canada is excited to continue to lead the way as Canada's CPAP Therapy expert.
SOURCE CPAP Machines Canada
Temporary Isolation Can Be TheOpportunity To Permanently Transform Your Weight And Health
Los Angeles, CA, June 18, 2020 ̶ Not sure how to eat and stay healthy this quarantine season without resorting to your familiar diet of spaghetti, bread, pizza, and sugar? Candice Rosen, R.N., MSW, and author of the upcoming book Forget Dieting: It’s All About Data-Driven Fueling! encourages "trophology," or "food combining," which is one of the foundations of Rosen's Data-Driven Fueling Plan. As you combine foods, Rosen adds that "monitoring blood glucose is the key to weight gain vs. weight loss; good health vs. poor health."
1. Make Wednesdays and Fridays Vegan Days. According to Rosen, avoid dairy! Try vegan yogurts, cheeses, and milks. Dairy is inflammatory and will deplete your bones of calcium (it’s true!). There are unsweetened milks of almond, hemp, cashew, etc., and all are available in grocery stores. A low blood glucose breakfast idea would be a sprouted grain English muffin, spread with a tofu or nut-based cream cheese, some sliced tomatoes, and topped off with sea salt or Trader Joe’s Everything But The Bagel Sesame Seasoning Blend.
2. Eat fruits that are high in fiber. Apples, bananas, oranges, berries ̶ the list goes on! You will still want to avoid sugary fruit juices, as well as very sweet fruits like pineapples and mangos while trying to lose weight. Fruit is always eaten alone with two exceptions: they can be added to a vegan smoothie and they can be eaten with a nut or seed butter. These healthy fats reduce the chance of a blood glucose spike.
3. Nothing white. To lower blood glucose, do not eat or combine animal proteins with any white potatoes, bread, rice, or pasta… EVER. Sorry!
4. Eat More Sweet Potatoes. Think wholesome, nutritious, responsibly grown, pancreatic-friendly foods (food that doesn’t raise your blood glucose) like sweet potatoes and yams, which are an incredibly nutritious carbohydrate that are low in sugar levels and provide fiber. They’re best consumed baked or steamed, but can also be cooked in a variety of other ways. A great lunch or dinner option (and it is inexpensive) is a baked sweet potato, split down the middle with a large spoonful of black beans, a tablespoon of tomatillo salsa, and a side salad. To lower blood sugar, eat them with veggies and plant-based protein together… NOT MEAT!
5. Try Fish. Give your body a break from animal protein. Red meats increase inflammation and provide poor sources of fat. However, if you crave protein, try fish! For those who aren’t allergic, fish is a fantastic source of protein that’s low in carbohydrates and contains high amounts of omega-3 fatty acids, one of the few consumable healthy fats! If consuming fish raw, remember only sashimi-style – no white rice! To lower blood sugar, combine fish with veggies, not starches or fruit.
About the author:
Candice P. Rosen, RN, MSW, CHC, is a registered nurse based in Los Angeles, CA. As the founding member of Gilda’s Club Chicago and its first executive director and program director, she created and coordinated a diverse array of wellness-related programs. She was appointed by Mayor Richard Daley to serve as Chair of Healthcare Initiatives for Chicago’s Sister Cities International Program (CSCIP). CSCIP provided an opportunity to advocate for preventive medicine, improve maternal and infant healthcare, stress disability access, promote nourishing diets, and bring awareness to the obesity and diabetes epidemics that now affect populations on a global level. She is married and the mother of four adult children and grandmother to a precious granddaughter. For more information on Candice, please visit https://candicerosenrn.com.
Father-Daughter Bond Takes Center Stage In Powerful True Story Of Courage And Undying Love
Fort Wayne, IN, June 18, 2020 — Brittany Moser was a young, happy-go-lucky flight attendant, soaring high above reality, when an incurable disease suddenly brought her down to earth. Rather than buckle under the weight of her fear, she chose to be fearless and embarked upon the adventure of a lifetime with her best friend — her father. Free and Fearless: The Amazing Impact of One Precious Lifeis Brittany’s unforgettable story as told by her father Philip Moser.
“This book is not about the grief of losing a child, but about making the most out of what we are given and living our lives positively and not out of fear,” Moser writes. “Brittany inspired me, an ordinary farm boy, to explore life, to climb mountains and to write a book.”
In 2015, Brittany was diagnosed with Addison’s disease, a rare condition that can lead to adrenal failure. She passed away in 2017.
The book is an honest, poignant account of Brittany’s legacy and the ripple effect that her outlook on life had on those around her. Among Brittany’s valuable life lessons that Philip shares with readers are:
1. How precious life is and how we can affect the people around us; 2. How an open mind and a positive attitude can inspire us to do things we never thought possible; 3. How to move out of our comfort zones and into a challenging existence that can turn each day into an exciting gift to be explored; 4. How to not let fear control us, and to use our abilities to seek unique, positive and inspiring adventures; 5. To embrace change as a natural part of life; 6. And finally, that we won’t be remembered by our things or our savings accounts, but by how we made other people feel.
“I want to share the same inspiration that I received for 32 years,” Philip added. “In the end, love truly does conquer all, and Brittany wanted us to know that.”
Author Philip Moser grew up on a farm in Angola, Indiana. After high school, he began working in different aspects of the grocery business, a career that continues to this day. He and his wife, Marilyn Wells, raised two incredible daughters, Camille and Brittany.
Artist Releases Coming-of-age Memoir Detailing Her Journey With Mental Illness And Disability
Long Island, NY, June 18, 2020 –It started as a college prank; a friend offered Ruth Poniarski a brownie that, unbeknownst to her, was laced with angel dust. What resulted was a debilitating accident, and the first of many mental breakdowns that spiraled into diagnoses of psychosis, schizophrenia, severe anxiety, and bipolar disorder.
Long Island native Ruth Poniarski has released her first book, Journey of the Self: Memoir of an Artist, published by Charlotte, North Carolina-based Warren Publishing. Poniarski’s unflinchingly honest memoir shares her coming-of-age story through the lenses of mental illness, disability, and steadfast determination.
For years, Poniarski struggled to cope with her new reality as she undertook a rigorous architectural program, sought out new friends (and the perfect mate), and battled through the depths of mental illness. Her journey led her in all directions as she sought comfort, solace, stability and love.
Now an accomplished artist, Poniarski considers her memoir to be a portrait of sorts. “This book, like many of my paintings, is about introspection,” she says. “So many of us, particularly when we’re young, seek definition through labels or through what others think of us. It’s so easy to say, ‘I have bipolar disorder, therefore, X’ or ‘So and so doesn’t love me the way I love him, therefore, Y.’ But none of that is who we truly are.”
The release of Poniarski’s memoir is particularly timely in light of the Coronavirus pandemic and social distancing orders. “A lot of people are stuck at home right now. This kind of isolation forces a person to examine themselves; what makes them unique beyond who they are to society,” says Poniarski. “That kind of self-reflection allows us to become more available to others. You have to know yourself first.”
“So, who am I?” Poniarski laughs. “Well … you’ll just have to read the book!”
For more information about Ruth Poniarski or her book, please visit: ruthponiarski.com.
Leader in healthcare management Chronometriq launches its new virtual waiting room management system for clinics
MONTREAL, June 18, 2020 /CNW Telbec/ - North American leader in healthcare management Chronometriq announced the release of a redesigned version of MagicSeat, their virtual queue management system for clinics.
First launched in 2012 under the name "SmartWait", MagicSeat was originally created to free patients from the waiting rooms in walk-in clinics.
Today, in response to the staggering impacts of COVID-19, this new version of MagicSeat is fully redesigned to fit the new reality and answer the needs of both the clinics and the patients. Remi Richard, Chronometriq's co-founder and Chief of Growth says "Since the beginning of the pandemic, we have been in touch with many of our clients and other healthcare providers, working towards providing better tools and solutions to accommodate the new requirements and safety measures to minimize the risks of virus propagation."
MagicSeat now enables clinics to manage several virtual queues and waiting rooms from one dashboard, reinforcing the need to implement new procedures to support social distancing. It also features a virtual waiting room that lets patients register for appointments either remotely via a website or on-site via SMS and receive notifications of their position in the queue on mobile or in real-time with the application.
Mr. Richard adds: "The new system really answers the need to minimize contact in clinics while still remaining accessible and providing care for patients. With its added features, the latest version of MagicSeat really leads the way in terms of solutions for the healthcare industry."
Suitable for individual clinics and larger healthcare groups, MagicSeat is now available in Canada and in the United States.
About Chronometriq. Founded in 2012 with the sole purpose of improving access to healthcare, Chronometriq is the North American leader in the healthcare management industry, offering a full suite of products to improve clinics' productivity, efficiency and communications with patients.
SOURCE Chronometriq Inc.
Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Canada announces that company's treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) has been added to the Provincial Drug Plan in New Brunswick
TORONTO, June 18, 2020 /CNW/ - Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Canada, Inc. (MTP-CA), a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America, Inc. (MTPA), today announced that RADICAVA® (edaravone) is now listed on the New Brunswick Drug Plan (NBDP) formulary (special authorization). RADICAVA is an intravenous infusion treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a rapidly progressive, neurodegenerative, fatal disease that affects the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord that control voluntary muscle movement.1
"We would like to thank the Government of New Brunswick, for supporting eligible patients living with ALS in this province to access RADICAVA," said Atsushi Fujimoto, President, MTP-CA. "This excellent news represents another step forward for the ALS community in Canada."
In addition to the New Brunswick public formulary, RADICAVA also is listed on the Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ) formulary (special authorization), the Ontario Drug Benefit Formulary (Exceptional Access Program) and the Alberta Drug Benefit List (special authorization). MTP-CA continues to have discussions with other provinces, territories and federal agencies regarding the listing of RADICAVA under publicly funded drug programs.
About RADICAVA® (edaravone) RADICAVA is indicated to slow loss of function as measured by the ALS Functional Rating Scale-Revised (ALSFRS-R).2 Edaravone was discovered and developed for ALS by Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation (MTPC) through an iterative clinical development platform over a 13-year period. In 2015, edaravone was approved for use as a treatment for ALS in Japan and South Korea. RADICAVA was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in May of 2017. Marketing authorization was granted in Canada in October 2018 and Switzerland in January 2019.
About Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Canada, Inc. Based in Toronto, Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Canada, Inc. (MTP-CA) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America, Inc. (MTPA) with a goal to provide therapies for some of the most difficult-to-treat diseases, including ALS. For more information, please visit www.mt-pharma-ca.com.
About Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America, Inc. Based in Jersey City, N.J., Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America, Inc. (MTPA) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation's (MTPC) 100 percent owned U.S. holding company, Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Holdings America, Inc. MTPA is dedicated to delivering innovative products that address the unmet medical needs of patients in North America. It was established by MTPC to commercialize approved pharmaceutical products in North America with plans to expand its product line through collaborations with partners. For more information, please visit www.mt-pharma-america.com.
Global Healthcare System On Precipice Of Extraordinary Change
Boston, MA, June 18, 2020 —When was the last time you drove to your local bank to deposit a check?Or held a paper airline ticket in your hand?Technology has drastically transformed how we interact with businesses, but the healthcare industry has been slow to adapt … until now.
“If the difference between evolution and revolution is the speed of change, then healthcare is now in the mode of revolutionary change,” notes global business expert Harry Glorikian.
He points to the uptick in electronic storage of medical records, convenient online patient portals, and innovative applications of data to help pinpoint outbreaks and expose drug-resistant diseases. We have entered a rapidly evolving era of medicine that values data-driven approaches and prioritizes evidence-based care, and the best is yet to come, Glorikian predicts.
In MoneyBall Medicine: Thriving in the New Data-Driven Healthcare Market, Glorikian(along with award-winning healthcare writer Malorye Allison Branca) show through examples what a new data-driven healthcare system could look like when implemented on a global basis. The authors reveal where data and cutting-edge analytics are already advancing healthcare and creating new and evolving business opportunities. Data and technology are already impacting drug development, precision medicine, and how patients with rare diseases are diagnosed and treated. Digital devices and artificial intelligence are helping doctors do their jobs faster and with greater accuracy.
The book includes interviews with dozens of healthcare leaders, and describes the business challenges and opportunities arising for those working in one of the most vibrant sectors of the world’s economy. The authors map out many of the changes taking place, and describe how they are impacting everyone from patients to researchers to insurers, and outline some predictions for the healthcare industry in the years to come.
The author makes a compelling case for embracing technology and the use of data to revolutionize the healthcare system for the greater good of patients and healthcare professionals alike.
Author Harry Glorikian also hosts the MoneyBall Medicine™ Podcast, a series all about the data-driven transformation of the healthcare and life sciences landscape. An influential global business expert with more than three decades of experience building successful ventures in the U.S. and around the world, Glorikian is well known for his achievements in the life sciences, healthcare, diagnostics and healthcare IT industries. He is a sought-after speaker who has addressed the National Institutes of Health, Molecular Medicine Tri-Conference, World Theranostics Congress and other audiences worldwide.
He has written numerous articles for industry publications, appeared on CBS Evening News, and has been quoted regularly by Dow Jones, The Boston Globe, BioWorld Today, Los Angeles Times, London Independent, Medical Device Daily, Science Magazine, Genetic Engineering News and many other media outlets. He is also the author of Commercializing Novel IVD’s: A Comprehensive Manual for Success.
Victoria, B.C., Canada. -- Thursday, June 18, 2020 --DeeBee's Organics produces 100% organic treats with short label, clean ingredients ready to inspire moments of joy in every member of the modern family. For summer 2020, DeeBee's Organics releases in 12,000 retail stores across North America two utterly delicious products, including its plant-based Organic SuperFruit Freezie. In collaboration with Disney, its Organic Ice Wands feature packaging with characters Anna, Elsa and Olaf fromFrozen 2. DeeBee's Organics shelf-stable freezies are made from premium organic fruits with zero added artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives and are allergen-free of nuts, dairy, fish, wheat, and soy. Made for the everyday parent and child, DeeBee's Organics reinvents nostalgic treats with nourishing Non-GMO, organic fruits.
At the heart of DeeBee's Organics is Founder and Ph.D. Medical Scientist Dr. Dionne Laslo-Baker, a Canadian expert on the impacts of environmental toxins such as pesticides -- especially in the food chain. As a renowned research scientist and mother of two children, Laslo-Baker quickly earned early praise in her field of maternal-fetal toxicology by winning an array of awards, including "Humanitarian of the Year" (Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto). By virtue of her breakthrough research and dedication to the science behind organic foods, DeeBee's Organics was born. Laslo-Baker cares a whole lot about healthy, ethically-sourced treats for her own kids, and yours.
While in the kitchen with her son and daughter, a spark of genius spawned with Laslo-Baker's family's idea for a line of "Tea-Pops." After initially getting this frozen product in several hundred stores, DeeBee's Organics pivoted to their shelf-stable Organic SuperFruit Freezie, and sales have grown triple digits year-over-year since 2017. DeeBee's Organics is on target to sell more than 30 million freezies in 2020.
"My goal for DeeBee's Organics is for every kid everywhere to have access to wholesome, clean-label treats," says Dr. Dionne Laslo-Baker. "Families making memories while connecting over a simple, organic snack is what DeeBee's is all about. We want it to be effortless for parents to make conscious snacking really fun. We are proud to be a woman-owned B Corporation helping to empower women, children, and families as we thrive to be a force for good in the world. Our collaboration with Disney is of great importance to us as we unequivocally support films with strong women cast in lead-roles."
DeeBee's Organics sources its high mineral content water from the volcanic streams of Mount Etna (Sicily, Italy) where an artisanal food and wine scene has emerged. Organic produce is procured from organic Non-GMO farms with its manufacturing plant leveraging renewable energy; the production facility is also free from the top eight allergens (peanuts, tree nuts, milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, soy, sesame, and wheat).
Detailed product information is listed below:
Organic SuperFruit Freezie DeeBee's Organics' SuperFruit Freezie is the first organic, freeze-at-home 100% organic fruit juice and puree that has no artificial flavors, colors or preservatives. DeeBee's Organics uses the finest organic fruit to craft exceptional plant-based freezies. In just a handful of years with Organic SuperFruit Freezie on the market, DeeBee's Organics has quickly become one of the leading natural shelf-stable novelty brands. Each bag of SuperFruit Freezie (10 freezies per bag) includes three delicious varieties the whole family can enjoy -- Tropical, Strawberry and Grape (Canada); or Blueberry Pomegranate, Strawberry Lemon and Mango Orange (USA).
Organic Ice Wands Featuring Disney's Frozen 2 DeeBee's Organics introduces individual freezie packaging inspired by the beloved characters Anna, Elsa and Olaf from Disney's Frozen 2. DeeBee's Organics is thrilled to collaborate with Disney to produce the new Organic Ice Wands in adherence to the rigorous Disney Nutrition Guideline Criteria. Certified Organic and made with real fruit juice and a touch of organic cane sugar, DeeBee's Organic Ice Wands featuring Disney's Frozen 2 contain nothing artificial and have no added colors. The product has under 5g total sugars and 20 calories per pop.
About DeeBee's Organics Launched outside their hometown in 2014, DeeBee's Organics innovates clean, short-label, chemical-free, delicious fruit-based treats for today's modern family. A certified Women-Owned B Corporation, DeeBee's Organics is run by Ph.D. medical scientist Dr. Dionne Laslo-Baker whose dedicated her renowned science career to the advancements of maternal-fetal toxicology. In 2017, DeeBee's Organics' flagship Organic SuperFruit Freezie hit the U.S. grocery marketplace to huge success. In four quick years, DeeBee's Organics has exponentially grown to be available in more than 12,000 stores across North America, including Kroger, Wegmans, Loblaws, Walmart, Albertsons/Safeway, and Whole Foods locations.
DeeBee's Organics has amassed nearly 20 distinguished awards, including "B Corporation -- Best for the World Award" from Changemakers (2017, 2018) and Dr. Dionne Laslo-Baker is the only Canadian entrepreneur selected for the EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women(TM) North America Class of 2019. DeeBee's Organics has garnered national accolades from the Wall Street Journal ("One of the Five Foods You Will Soon Be Eating"), Reader's Digest ("14 Kid Foods You Should Still Be Eating"), Good Morning America ("Top 13 Products at Summer Fancy Food Show"), and many other notable media outlets.
In 2020, DeeBee's Organics announced its employee-driven charitable initiative Dreamlauncher, which weaves staff members' "dreams of giving" into the fabric of the business. Dreamlauncher unites staff around thinking beyond themselves and utilizing DeeBee's Organics' platform for a greater good. Each team member champions a special cause that is personally meaningful to them. DeeBee's Organics supports their efforts with paid time for volunteering, in-kind donations, and contributions from their employee stock program.
DeeBee's Organics' Board of Advisers includes former Vega executives Derek Chan (former CFO) and Anthony Rosenthal (former VP of Marketing). Brian Braden (former VP of Sales, Clif Bar) has joined DeeBee's Organics as Chief Operating Officer.
For more information regarding DeeBee's Organics, please visit: deebeesorganics.com
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