OLLY to launch in Canada

Fastest growing premium gummy vitamins and supplements brand in the U.S. available at Walmart, Save-On, London Drugs, Well.ca, Metro, Amazon, Shoppers Drug Mart, Real Canadian Superstore, Rexall, Sobeys starting May 2020.

TORONTO, April 22, 2020 /CNW/ - Known for its expert blends and premium ingredients, OLLY will bring its little gummy supplements North of the border. With a complete collection of uniquely inspired vitamins and supplements, OLLY has naturally flavourful, delightfully colourful, and downright tasty supplements that are just as effective as they are fun.

"Since 2014, OLLY has been on a mission to make nutrition delightfully easy," said Eric Ryan co-founder of OLLY. "We believe good health is the foundation of happiness and are excited to welcome Canadians into the OLLY Family."

OLLY to launch in Canada (CNW Group/OLLY)

Each OLLY is gluten free and crafted based on the latest clinical research on nutritional ingredients. Behind every OLLY is a team of nutrition experts and a curated culinary expert crew who create flavours, textures, and sweetening systems to delight senses and satisfy cravings for indulgent and healthy goodies. 

Up to nine types of OLLY supplements will be available on Amazon, Walmart, Loblaws, Shoppers Drug Mart, Rexall, London Drugs, Metro, Save-On, Well.ca, and Sobeys starting May 2020 - all expertly blended and designed to give you a wellness boost in just one dose.

• OLLY SLEEP – an expert blend of Melatonin, L-Theanine and Botanicals. Helps to reduce the time it takes to fall asleep in people with delayed sleep phase disorder.
• OLLY UNDENIABLE BEAUTY – an expert blend of Biotin, Keratin, and Vitamin C and E. Helps maintain healthy hair, skin and nails, and fight the cell damage caused by free radicals.
• OLLY PROBIOTIC – an expert blend of probiotics that help to promote a favourable gut flora. Featuring Bacillus subtilis and Bacillus coagulans, these probiotics help to reduce occasional constipation or diarrhea and help support overall intestinal health.
• OLLY LESS STRESS – an expert blend of GABA, L-Theanine and Lemon Balm. GABA boosts alpha brainwaves, the same wave patterns generated during meditation and yoga which temporarily promote relaxation.
• OLLY DAILY ENERGY – an expert blend of vitamin B12, CoQ10, and goji berry. Vitamin B12 is a factor in the maintenance of good health. Goji and Coenzyme Q10 are sources of antioxidants that help protect against free radicals. 100% caffeine free.
• WOMEN'S MULTI – Vitamins B6 and B12 help in energy metabolism. Vitamin D helps to build strong bones and teeth and maintain immune function. Vitamin E is an antioxidant that helps protect cells against the oxidative damage caused by free radicals. Biotin helps to maintain healthy skin, hair and nails.
• MEN'S MULTI – Vitamin C, Vitamin E and Lycopene are antioxidants that help fight cell damage caused by free radicals. Vitamin A and Vitamin D help to maintain immune function. Vitamin B6 and Zinc help in energy metabolism.
• PRENATAL – A blend of vitamins and minerals for mommy and baby to support good health. Contains folic acid to help support normal early fetal development of the brain and spinal cord. Helps to maintain normal metabolism of iron.
• KIDS + OMEGA 3 – A multivitamin and mineral supplement formulated to support good health and normal growth and development in children. Provides support for immune function, healthy bones and energy metabolism.

"We are thrilled to welcome OLLY to our portfolio of brands," said Ling Chung, Senior Brand Manager, Unilever Canada. "Taking vitamins and supplements shouldn't be such a chore. OLLY makes nutrition delightfully easy by offering great tasting supplements and communicating benefits in a way that consumers understand. Why communicate Melatonin when what you really mean is Sleep?"

In April 2019, Unilever acquired OLLY. OLLY will continue to be based in San Francisco and managed by Unilever's Gary Wade and Gina Giroff, who will continue to oversee growth in the Canadian market, exploring further opportunities in the health and wellbeing area. Together, Unilever and OLLY have an ambitious growth plan to enhance the premium gummy vitamin market through expanded distribution and line extensions.

For more information on Unilever Canada and its brands visit: www.unilever.ca.

About Unilever Canada

Unilever is one of the world's leading suppliers of Beauty & Personal Care, Home Care, and Foods & Refreshment products with sales in over 190 countries and reaching 2.5 billion consumers a day. In Canada, the portfolio includes brand icons such as: Axe®, Ben & Jerry's®, Breyers®, Degree®, Dove® personal care products, Hellmann's®, Klondike®, Knorr®, Lipton®, Love Beauty and Planet®, Magnum®, Nexxus®, Popsicle®, Q-Tips®, Seventh Generation®, Simple®, St. Ives®, TRESemmé®, and Vaseline®. All of the preceding brand names are owned or used under license by Unilever Canada Inc.

About Unilever United States, Inc.

In the United States, the portfolio includes brand icons such as Axe, Ben & Jerry's, Breyers, Caress, Degree, Dollar Shave Club, Dove, Good Humor, Hellmann's, Klondike, Knorr, Lever 2000, Lipton, Magnum, Nexxus, Noxzema, Pond's, Popsicle, Q-tips, Seventh Generation, Simple, St. Ives, Suave, Talenti Gelato & Sorbetto, TIGI, TONI&GUY, TRESemmé and Vaseline.

All of the preceding brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Unilever Group of Companies. Unilever employs approximately 8,000 people in the United States – generating more than $9 billion in sales in 2016.

Unilever's Sustainable Living Plan underpins the company's strategy and commits to:

• Helping more than a billion people take action to improve their health and well-being by 2020.
• Halving the environmental impact of our products by 2030.
• Enhancing the livelihoods of millions of people by 2020.

The USLP creates value by driving growth and trust, eliminating costs and reducing risks. Globally, the company's sustainable living brands grew 69% faster than the rest of the business and delivered 75% of Unilever's overall growth in 2018.

About OLLY #happyinsideout

OLLY is a maker of premium nutrition and wellness products. The company's mission is to inspire lifelong healthy habits by bringing simplicity, inspiration and delight to the world of multivitamins and supplements.

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