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RINGA® Holistic Hydration Selected as 2026 NEXTY Finalist for ‘Best New Beverage’ and ‘NEXT BIG THING’

PRESS RELEASE — NEWS PROVIDED BY Stephanie McGregor for RINGA

SEATTLE, WA (FEBRUARY 2026) — The NEXTY Awards, produced by New Hope Network, recognize the most innovative, inspiring, and trustworthy products in the natural products industry. Awarded annually at Natural Products Expo West they highlight brands shaping the future of food and wellness and RINGA’s nomination for its Elderberry + Lavender Lemonade, in the ‘best new beverage’ category marks the brand’s 3rd nomination overall.

“3 flavors, 3 NEXTY nominations, it must mean we’re doing something right”, remarked RINGA founder Stephanie McGregor, who launched the brand in 2023 after a 2+ decade career as an operator across the CPG spectrum. Powered by organic, non-GMO ingredients like moringa leaves, acetic acid from apple cider vinegar, and 3g of prebiotic fiber, each can of RINGA® delivers a ‘good source of fiber’, is 25 calories (or less) and contains ZERO added sugar, no sugar substitutes like stevia, and labels nothing as a natural flavor. A ‘refreshingly different’ take on everyday hydration, the brand highlights the unapologetically tart flavor profile, thanks to its use of organic apple cider vinegar but finds balance from the earthiness of moringa leaves and ‘just’ enough sweetness from organic fruit juice – making the products a perfect pairing for bold and spicy foods and flavors, used as a mindful mixer, or just sipped straight from the can. Recently highlighted as one of Whole Foods ‘NEXT BIG THINGS for 2026’, RINGA is now available in over 300 locations across the US, including placement in 52 Raley’s locations as part of the ‘get curious’ curation of products.

Currently available in 3 flavors of Ginger + Lemon, Elderberry + Lavender Lemonade, and Cucumber + Mint, each flavor contains occurring electrolytes, is low carb and a great upgrade to sugary kombuchas, sodas, flavored waters, social tonics and energy drinks. While RINGA has always been made with and is committed to the use of organic, non-GMO ingredients, the brand is solidifying its focus on quality and will be obtaining USDA organic certification, which it will debut at this year’s Naturally Products EXPO West in Anaheim, taking place March 3rd – 6th.

“We are excited to exhibit in the Fresh Ideas Marketplace at this year’s EXPO, a space dedicated to organic and regenerative organic certified products. Taking place from 12-5pm on March 3rd, this will be an opportunity for us to showcase our current product lineup and give buyers a sneak peek of two new flavors we’ll be launching later this year”, said founder Stephanie McGregor.

About RINGA®

RINGA® is consciously crafted, plant powered, truly functional holistic hydration inspired by one of the most nutrient dense plants on the planet, Moringa. A refreshingly tart take on everyday hydration, RINGA provides 11% daily fiber, supports gut health and immunity, is vegan, gluten-free and contains zero grams of added sugar. Visit www.drinkringa.com for more information, follow our journey on social at @drinkringa or drop us a line at hello@drinkringa.com.
RINGA® It’s for life.

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