Recess’ relaxation beverages hit retailer shelves

Recess’ retail footprint of its relaxation beverage is rapidly expanding.

The company announced that its products have recently launched into 5,000 new locations across several retailers including Target, Albertsons, CVS, H-E-B, Sprouts and Winn-Dixie, bringing its total store count to 14,000.

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Target, Albertsons, H-E-B and Winn-Dixie stores are carrying Recess Mood drinks, which are a 3-in-1 magnesium blend that combines magnesium L-threonate, adaptogens and electrolytes for hydration and calm while on the go.

In addition, H-E-B and CVS carry Recess Mood in both sparkling water and ready-to-mix powder form.

Recess Zero Proof Craft Mocktails, which are infused with a functional blend of guayusa and adaptogens, will be available at nearly 400 Sprouts stores nationwide. The beverages come in such flavors as lime “margarita,” grapefruit “paloma,” ginger lime “mule” and watermelon “mojito.”

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“Launching widely across these major retailers marks a pivotal moment for our brand,” said Ben Witte, founder and CEO of Recess. “These retail launches solidify the growing consumer demand for relaxation products, and demonstrate that the Recess brand platform is delivering on that increased desire across multiple formats, including our Recess Mood and Zero Proof collections. We’re thrilled with this retail expansion as it allows the benefits of Recess to be available to more shoppers nationwide.”