MYOS RENS Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: MYOS), an advanced nutrition company and the owner of Fortetropin, a proprietary bioactive composition made from fertilized egg yolk that helps build lean muscle in humans and canines, announced today that it has signed a distribution agreement with UNFI (United Natural Foods Inc.), a nationwide distributor with a comprehensive product portfolio of diverse, healthy and sustainable foods.
MYOS continues to grow its Fortetropin products' retail presence in national chains supported by UNFI's established infrastructure. UNFI's warehousing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. provide efficient service, speed-to-market and reduced carbon footprint as they provide merchandising, marketing and e-commerce solutions to their retailers.
"Partnering with UNFI will put MYOS Canine Muscle Formula® and Yolked®, our sports nutrition brand, on natural product retailers' shelves throughout the country. We look forward to working with UNFI to educate consumers on the benefits of Fortetropin, which builds and supports muscle health in geriatric and injured dogs, as well as help build more lean muscle mass for individuals who want to optimize their muscle health, said Joseph Mannello, CEO of MYOS. "Distributing our product line on a national scale with top-tier retailers backed by an expanded marketing program will ensure the delivery of our all-natural, one-of-a-kind muscle health products to pet owners, athletes and fitness enthusiasts throughout the country," added Mannello, CEO.
"We are excited to add these all-natural, wellness and restorative products backed by rigorous science into our lines", said Stephanie LaCasse, National Supplier Relationship Manager-Wellness, UNFI, "Our customers expect only the highest quality products and Yolked and Myos Canine deliver that."
About United Natural Foods (UNFI)
UNFI is North America's premier food wholesaler delivering the widest variety of products to customer locations throughout North America including natural product superstores, independent retailers, conventional supermarket chains, ecommerce retailers, and food service customers. By providing this deeper 'full-store' selection and compelling brands for every aisle, UNFI is uniquely positioned to deliver great food, more choices, and fresh thinking to customers everywhere. Today, UNFI is the largest publicly traded grocery distributor in America. To learn more about how UNFI is Moving Food Forward, visit www.unfi.com.
About MYOS RENS Technology Inc.
MYOS RENS Technology Inc. (MYOS), "The Muscle Company®", is a Cedar Knolls, NJ-based advanced nutrition company that develops and markets products that improve muscle health and performance. MYOS is the owner of Fortetropin®, a fertilized egg yolk-based product manufactured via a proprietary process to retain and optimize its biological activity. Fortetropin has been clinically shown to increase muscle size, lean body mass and reduce muscle atrophy. MYOS believes Fortetropin has the potential to redefine existing standards of physical health and wellness. For more information, please visit www.myosrens.com.
About Myos Canine Muscle Formula
Myos Canine Muscle Formula (Regular Strength) is an advanced health supplement to support muscle health in dogs, featuring Fortetropin as the active ingredient. Fortetropin is made through a patented process that maintains the vital nutrients of fertilized egg yolks to help build more lean muscle and decrease muscle loss. For more information, please visit www.myospet.com.
