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GOOD HOUSEKEEPING MAGAZINE HEALTHY SNACK AWARDS 2021 -- NATURE'S GARDEN PROBIOTIC APRICOTS: Recognized by Good Housekeeping Institute

Specialty Food Association

Totowa, NJ (August 2021)Cibo Vita, a leader in functional snacks, is pleased to announce that Good Housekeeping Magazine has chosen Nature’s Garden Probiotic Apricots as one of its 2021 Healthy Snack Award recipients. The product met strict nutritional criteria with a focus on wholesome ingredients.

Nature’s Garden Probiotic Apricots hit store shelves in December 2020.  This award builds on the incredible momentum of the brand’s extensive line of Probiotic dried fruit offerings. An easy-to-eat, no-mess snack, containing 100 calories per serving, Nature’s Garden plump and juicy Turkish-grown Probiotic Apricots contain no fat, no cholesterol, no sodium, no added sugar and 3 grams of fiber.

This unique and delicious apricot treat is enhanced with 10 billion live cultures using a patented micro-encapsulation system featuring S.Boulardii and L. Rhamnosus probiotics, clinically shown to improve digestive well-being, restore the balance of healthy bacteria to the gut, without impacting the plumpness or flavor. There is an enormous amount of scientific proof around the importance of gut health and its link to overall wellness. Researchers believe that many triggers for wellness begin with a healthy microbiome in your gut, where 70% of your immunity is housed.

We are honored to receive this prestigious Healthy Snack Award from Good Housekeeping” said CEO and co-founder of Cibo Vita, Emre Imamoglu. “Nature’s Garden was founded on the principal of healthy snacking with purpose”.

Nature’s Garden also features a line of Probiotic dried fruit offerings that include: prunes, dates, cranberries, mixed berries, raisins, and tart cherries.

In addition to retailers nationwide, Nature’s Garden Probiotic Apricots are sold on the Nature’s Garden website at www.naturesgarden.net and come in 12 and 24 ounce sizes.

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About Cibo Vita

Founded in 2009, Cibo Vita is at the forefront of the smart-snacking movement with its flagship brand, Nature’s Garden, being an award-winning leader in the dried fruit and nut category. From its founding to current internal expansion, Cibo Vita has created a dynamic team committed to launching innovative products that change the way we think about healthy eating. Sold nationwide in stores such as Costco, Sam's Club, Walmart, Acme and BJ's, Cibo Vita’s wide product range caters to the plant-based, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, Paleo, kosher, and Keto diets. Additionally, the company produces private label products for supermarkets nationwide. Cibo Vita holds the following certifications: Vegan, Keto, RSPO, UTZ, Kosher, Organic, Paleo, and Gluten-Free. Its manufacturing, distribution, product development, warehouse facilities, and corporate offices are based in Totowa, NJ and is helmed by CEO Emre Imamoglu.  Additional honors bestowed upon Nature’s Garden over the past year include: Store Brands Award, Mindful Award, and Eco Excellence Award.