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Rapid Nutrition Expands Distribution Throughout South Korea with New Partner SM Trading a Division of Ilshin World Corporation

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Rapid Nutrition PLC (OTCQB: RPNRF) has expanded its distribution of organic health products in South Korea through a partnership with SM Trading, a division of Ilshin World Corporation. This development complements a recent agreement with Zone Eight in Saudi Arabia. CEO Simon St. Ledger expressed confidence in the global expansion strategy, noting South Korea's growing interest in organic health products, which generated nearly $8 billion in sales in 2018. The company aims to become a leading supplier in the health and wellness market.

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London, United Kingdom, Jan. 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rapid Nutrition PLC (Euronext Growth: ALRPD, OTCQB: RPNRF), a natural healthcare company focused on sports nutrition, diet management and life sciences products continues to increase its worldwide distribution, with the expansion of its global distribution of its organic health and wellness products SystemLS throughout South Korea with the support of new partner SM Trading, a division of Ilshin World Corporation. This announcement follows on the heels of the company’s recent distribution agreement with Zone Eight forming part of the RKSB Group in Saudi Arabia last month.

With its focus on serving as the leading distributor of imported products to South Korea, Ilshin’s company-owned warehouses enable top-notch logistics and distribution. Established in 2000, Ilshin exclusively represents brands from across the globe.

“We are incredibly pleased with the way our senior management team continues to execute on our global expansion strategy and deliver on key milestones,” said Rapid Nutrition CEO Simon St. Ledger. “Likewise, we appreciate the expertise that Ilshin World Corporation has throughout South Korea and are pleased to welcome this new partner and new global opportunity as South Korea is showing strong interest in the organic health category.”

The South Korean health and wellness market continues to project upward; the country reported sales value of health and wellness products in 2018 at nearly U.S. $8 billion. The global COVID-19 pandemic further sparked interest and sales of organic products in South Korea.

About Rapid Nutrition

Dedicated to the development and distribution of premium, science-based health and wellness brands across the globe, Rapid Nutrition shares a wealth of award-winning products with consumers who are passionate about innovations that are “made by nature, refined by science.” Rapid Nutrition’s first-class scientific team matches the experience of its management team to keep both the company and consumers on top of the latest industry trends and developments, while aligning with industry leaders worldwide to deliver effective supplements and solutions. Rapid Nutrition aims to be the supplier of choice globally by offering premium brands with the highest-quality ingredients to deliver maximum results. 

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This press release contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and or otherwise that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause Rapid Nutrition PLCs actual results and experience to differ materially from anticipated results and expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements. Rapid Nutrition PLC has in some cases identified forward-looking statements by using words such as "anticipates," "believes," "hopes," "estimates," "looks," "expects," "plans," "intends," "goal," "potential," "may," "suggest," and similar expressions. Rapid Nutrition PLC undertakes no obligation to release publicly the results of any revisions to any such forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this press release or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by applicable law or regulation.

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FAQ

What recent partnership did Rapid Nutrition PLC form in South Korea?

Rapid Nutrition PLC partnered with SM Trading, a division of Ilshin World Corporation, to expand its distribution of organic health products in South Korea.

How does the South Korean health market impact Rapid Nutrition PLC?

The South Korean health and wellness market is projected to grow, with nearly $8 billion in sales reported in 2018, indicating significant potential for Rapid Nutrition's products.

What is Rapid Nutrition PLC's stock symbol?

Rapid Nutrition PLC's stock symbol is RPNRF on the OTCQB.

What was the company's previous distribution agreement before partnering with SM Trading?

Prior to partnering with SM Trading, Rapid Nutrition PLC formed a distribution agreement with Zone Eight, part of the RKSB Group in Saudi Arabia.

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