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Cision Canada
6 days ago
- Business
- Cision Canada
Trulieve Announces Expanded Distribution of Onward and Launch of THC-Infused Energy Drink Upward
Onward and Upward premium beverages are available for consumers over 21 years old TALLAHASSEE, Fla., July 23, 2025 /CNW/ -- Trulieve Cannabis Corp. (CSE: TRUL) (OTCQX: TCNNF) ("Trulieve" or "the Company"), a leading and top-performing cannabis company in the U.S., today announced expanded distribution of premium Onward beverages and the launch of Upward, a premium THC-infused energy drink. Onward and Upward Farm Bill-compliant beverages are available online and at retail locations in Florida and Illinois. "We are thrilled by the overwhelmingly positive customer response to Onward and are excited to announce expanded distribution of Onward in Florida and Illinois," said Trulieve's Chief Executive Officer Kim Rivers. "Building on the positive momentum in the beverage category, we are launching Upward, a new THC-infused energy drink designed to support active and wellness-focused lifestyles." Onward and Upward beverages are available at all ABC Fine Wine & Spirits and Total Wine & More locations in Florida. We recently entered into new distribution partnerships with Romano Beverage covering Illinois and Anheuser-Busch covering Northern Florida. With these new and expanded arrangements, Onward and Upward beverages can be found at hundreds of stores in Florida and Illinois. New premium Upward beverages come in a variety of delicious flavors including 5 milligram Lemonade, Peach Nectarine, and Strawberry Tea and 10 milligram Pink Lemonade. These low-calorie energy drinks are crafted in the USA using the harmonious balance of THC and CBD found in Onward, plus a boost of energy derived from green coffee beans and black tea leaves. To place an online order, locate a store near you, or check product test results online, please visit Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X, and TikTok at @DrinkOnward. About Trulieve Trulieve is an industry leading, vertically integrated cannabis company and multi-state operator in the U.S., with leading market positions in Arizona, Florida, and Pennsylvania. Trulieve is poised for accelerated growth and expansion, building scale in retail and distribution in new and existing markets through its hub strategy. By providing innovative, high-quality products across its brand portfolio, Trulieve delivers optimal customer experiences and increases access to cannabis, helping patients and customers to live without limits. Trulieve is listed on the CSE under the symbol TRUL and trades on the OTCQX market under the symbol TCNNF. For more information, please visit Investor Contact Christine Hersey, Vice President of Investor Relations +1 (424) 202-0210 [email protected] Media Contact Phil Buck, APR, Corporate Communications Manager +1 (406) 370-6226 [email protected] SOURCE Trulieve Cannabis Corp.
Otago Daily Times
06-06-2025
- Health
- Otago Daily Times
ACC encouraging seniors to attend fall prevention classes
Caroline Upward takes part in a balancing exercise during a strength and mobility class. Photo: supplied A Wānaka local is helping advocate for the importance of strength and balance exercises as ACC launches a new campaign on the importance of classes for those aged 65 years and over. The Community Strength and Balance Campaign is looking to highlight the importance of improving strength and balance to prevent falls. Caroline Upward, aged 69, fell twice while walking the Mt Iron track which prompted her to attend local ACC classes that promised to improve her balance and strength. Despite having done the walk countless times, Ms Upward found herself with a fractured shoulder after the first fall and a ruptured wrist after the second. Having experienced two serious injuries while walking, which had been her main source of exercise, Ms Upward felt a change was needed. "I always thought I was strong, but as I got older, I realised I needed to do more than just walking," she said. "The body doesn't keep going unless you give it attention." That is when she found a senior strength and mobility class in Wānaka through the Live Stronger for Longer campaign. The classes were welcoming, filled with locals who had similar experiences and needed exercises that would help them rebuild their strength. They became a priority for Ms Upward especially as her own 86-year-old mother injured her wrists and hip after numerous falls. She now attends classes twice a week where a qualified occupational therapist takes participants through a range of targeted exercises, working with resistance bands and weights, as well as going through breathwork and stretching. ACC injury prevention leader James Whitaker said falls are the most common cause of injury in New Zealand, accounting for nearly 40% of all ACC claims. "Falls can have a significant impact on a person's quality of life, especially if it results in a fracture, so we want to do what we can to prevent them from happening in the first place," he said. He added that exercises which focus on strength and balance can reduce falls by 20% to 30%. ACC will be campaigning next week to raise awareness of the classes available nationwide which include tai chi, yoga, pool classes, dance classes and more.
