Micro Cap Surges on Major Retail Breakthrough
Shares of Else Nutrition Holdings Inc. (TSX: BABY) (OTCQX: BABYF) are trending higher today after the company—a leader in plant-based nutrition for both early life and adult health—announced an expanded footprint in the U.S. retail market. The company has launched its Ready-to-Drink (RTD) products in a major grocery retail chain.
While Else did not explicitly name the retailer, a prominently featured image of a Walmart (NYSE:WMT) store left little doubt. As of May 2025, Else's clean-label Kids RTD products are available in 1,000 locations nationwide.
Originally launched in 2024, Else's RTD kids' shakes have rapidly gained popularity among parents seeking nutritious, dairy-free, and soy-free alternatives for their children.
"We are thrilled to see our RTD line gain a prominent spot on the shelves of this retail giant," said Hamutal Yitzhak , CEO & Co-Founder of Else Nutrition. "This milestone demonstrates the strength of the Kids RTD category and the increasing consumer demand for clean-label, plant-based options. Kids don't need another ultra-processed drink, and our minimally processed ingredients-based shakes are the only whole-food-based option that both parents and kids love."
Shares of BABY were last trading up 50% at $0.015 while U.S. listed BABYF was up 26.32% at $0.012 in mid-morning trading.
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