HOUSTON, Sept. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Unique Growing
Solutions, Inc. (OTCQB: ALNE) commented today on the addition
of Richard Braddock, a renowned
Fortune 100 executive, as Chairman to the Zaycon Foods brand. Just
two weeks ago, Unique Growing Solutions signed a letter of intent
for the acquisition of Washington-based Zaycon Foods, a leading
distributor of fresh meats in the all-natural and organic grocery
industry.
"Unique Growing Solutions congratulates and greatly looks
forward to the addition of Richard
Braddock to the Zaycon Foods team," said Unique Growing
Solutions CEO Richard Johnson.
"Richard Braddock's dynamic track
record of providing insight for growing brands like Priceline, as
well as industry leading food delivery company Fresh Direct, is
invaluable as Zaycon and Unique Growing Solutions move forward
together. We are confident that his leadership will assist Zaycon
in our mutual goal of cost-efficiently providing all natural and
organic food to families, while in turn improving distribution and
driving revenue for the company."
Zaycon Foods, a five-year-old drive-through bulk grocery
business currently delivering farm-fresh foods directly to nearly
400,000 customers via 1,400 delivery locations in 48 states,
announced on September 4, 2014, that
veteran Fortune 100 executive Richard
Braddock has assumed the new position of chairman of the
board and will make a significant investment in the company.
Braddock views Zaycon's bulk buying power, low prices, and
no-stores-needed model as a blueprint for major growth and
diversification, including expansion into additional food and
non-food products.
Braddock's background spans 19 years at Citicorp, including
three years as president and chief operating officer; one year as
CEO of Medco Containment Services; two years as non-executive
chairman of True North Communications; four years as chairman of
private equity firm MidOcean Partners; and six years as chairman
and CEO of Priceline.com. He joined New
York's home-delivery grocery business FreshDirect in 2005 as
chairman and served as chairman and CEO from 2008 to 2011, helping
grow revenues to $300 million in
New York City alone.
Zaycon Foods, which will generate nearly $18 million in gross revenues in 2014, allows
consumers to place pre-paid online orders for caseloads of fresh
meat, seafood, dairy and produce. The company dispatches
refrigerated trucks filled with farm-fresh foods to designated
"event" locations on specific days and unloads orders directly into
customers' vehicles.
"Zaycon has created a unique and viable business model that has
all the ingredients for substantial growth, including online
ordering, farm-fresh foods, significant consumer savings, and the
ability to avoid the overhead associated with building physical
infrastructure in hundreds of cities," Braddock said. "In the past
18 months, with limited resources, the company has tripled its
customer base, tripled the number of delivery sites, and expanded
its product mix. Zaycon is also one of the most effective users of
social media marketing to build its loyal customer base. This is
just the tip of the iceberg in its growth potential and a major
reason that I decided to become involved."
"Rick's participation in our business will help accelerate our
growth, attract new talent, and build a board that can provide
vital strategic guidance to take us to the next level," said Zaycon
co-founder and CEO Mike Conrad.
"This is a strong vote of confidence from a man with deep
experience in both the food and general business space, and an
impressive track record in growing other companies."
See Richard Braddock interviewed
on Bloomberg Friday, September 5, 2014
http://www.bloomberg.com/video/zaycon-foods-from-the-farm-straight-to-your-door-~9Stm~F0TV6ambDBslgXEg.html
About Zaycon Foods
Now delivering to nearly 400,000 registered users at more than
1,400 locations across 48 states, Zaycon Foods is "How Smart
Families Buy Big & Save Big." The innovative company offers
families a better way to save on fresh meat, fish, produce and
dairy items by selling in bulk directly from refrigerated trucks.
The trucks make local deliveries in the parking lots of churches,
businesses and schools, enabling consumers to save an average of
50% when compared to standard retail prices. Customers are alerted
to upcoming delivery dates in their area by email and social media,
and place orders online via a fast and simple process. Founded in
2009, Zaycon Foods is headquartered in Spokane Valley, Washington. For more information,
visit www.zayconfoods.com.
About Unique Growing Solutions, Inc.
Unique Growing Solutions is a sales, leasing, and consulting
company that provides turnkey solutions to the natural/organic food
industry. The Company has developed proprietary Enviropods that
incorporate cutting edge hydroponic grow systems with intelligent
greenhouse lighting, and ancillary horticulture support apparatus.
These Enviropods provide growers with a comprehensive clean-room
environment to maximize the quality and quantity of their crop
output. The Enviropod business model concept is intended for small
businesses and individuals, leveraging the economies of scale to
mitigate the financial barriers of entry for novice or experienced
growers.
Unique Growing Solutions also plans to launch proprietary
wholesale food and beverage brands leveraging their portable
growing systems. The Company believes this portability will give
them access to local markets and cater to the immediate needs of
such markets regardless of the seasonality of crops or geographic
and or climate limitations.
Visit our website at www.uniquegrowingsolutions.com
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