| August 31, 2010 |
This update provides the latest information available on each of the brands affected. Demand continues to exceeds the supply.
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| August 12, 2010 |
This update provides the latest information available on each of the brands affected. Some reformulated product is being produced and distributed, but the demand exceeds the supply and we expect ongoing shortages.
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| July 26, 2010 |
| This update provides news from High Country and Vibranz. The most current information we have regarding re-introduction and reformulated product is listed below: |
| Celestial Seasonings |
no ETA available |
| GTs / Millennium |
no information available |
| Katalyst |
early August |
| High Country |
UNFI East expects Aloe, Ginger and Original, to be instock around August 12; other flavors expected around August 19. UNFI West has orders pending, but no specific ETAs at this time |
| Honest Tea |
end of August |
| Kombucha Botanica |
September 1 |
| Pronatura |
no information available |
| Vibranz |
UNFI has received some deliveries, but supplies are limited. We are working with the supplier to secure adequate inventory. |
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Click here for details by brand as of July 26, 2010
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| July 16, 2010 |
| This update provides news from GTs and Honest Tea. The most current information we have regarding re-introduction and reformulated product is listed below: |
| Celestial Seasonings |
no ETA available |
| GTs / Millennium |
no information available |
| Katalyst |
early August |
| High Country |
July 26 |
| Honest Tea |
end of August |
| Kombucha Botanica |
September 1 |
| Pronatura |
no information available |
| Vibranz |
July 26 |
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Click here for details by brand as of July 16, 2010
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| July 13, 2010 |
| This update focuses on news of reformulated product and ETAs for distribution. Current best estimates are: |
| Celestial Seasonings |
no ETA available |
| GTs / Millennium |
no ETA available |
| Katalyst |
early August |
| High Country |
July 26 |
| Honest Tea |
no ETA available |
| Kombucha Botanica |
September 1, 2010 |
| Pronatura |
no information available |
| Vibranz |
July 26 |
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Click here for details by brand as of July 13, 2010
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| July 8, 2010 |
This update includes information from Katalyst concerning reformulated product and credits.
Click here for details by brand as of July 8, 2010 |
| July 7, 2010 |
This update includes:
- Information about how manufacturers are reformulating product to reduce alcohol content
- Vibranz:reformulated product, ETA 1 - 1 1/2 weeks into UNFI DC's
- Pronatura: how to obtain credits
Click here for more details by brand as of July 7, 2010 |
| July 2, 2010 |
Includes ETAs for reformulated product from Vibranz and Kombucha Botanica
Click here for more details by brand as of July 2, 2010 |
| June 29, 2010 |
GT's / Millenium, new production to be in distribution in July. Updates on Kombucha Botanica.
Click here for more details by brand as of June 29, 2010 |
| June 25, 2010 |
Information about GT's / Millenium has been added
Click here for more information and details by brand as of June 25, 2010
Click here for GT's Kombucha Retailer Statement
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| June 24, 2010 |
Information about High Country and Honest Tea has been added
Click here for more information and details by brand as of June 24, 2010
Click here for a statement from the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau
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| June 22, 2010 |
On Wednesday, June 16, UNFI halted the sale of unpasteurized Kombucha products, and recommended retailers also halt sales of those items. This action was taken when UNFI was made aware that unpasteurized Kombucha products may not meet federal regulations governing the sale and labeling of products containing alcohol. When our suppliers were asked to prove compliance with the regulations in question, they were unable to immediately do so. In fact, we have been informed that certain tests conducted showed many unpasteurized Kombucha products to contain in excess of .5% alcohol content by volume, the threshold above which products must include on their label the federal warning regarding the possible effects of alcohol.
The concerns are:
- Items with alcohol content above this .5% threshold may pose a danger to some consumers.
- Knowingly selling such items that do not meet labeling requirements is illegal.
- Retailers that sell items containing alcohol over this threshold are required to hold specific type(s) of retailing permits/licenses/bonding. Many of the retailers who purchase from UNFI and who do not have such permits face potential legal exposure. As well, many of our retailers who purchase product which should have the labels but don’t and are above the threshold could lose any permits/licenses they may have.
Click here for the complete announcement |