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Oktane Scores Golden Ticket: KeHE Distribution Trend Finder Taps Performance Beverage for Nationwide Growth

PRESS RELEASE — NEWS PROVIDED BY Toni Covington for Oktane

WASHINGTON, D.C. (APRIL 2026) — Oktane Energy, the DMV-based performance beverage brand redefining what clean energy looks like, has been awarded a coveted Golden Ticket by KeHe Distributors through its highly competitive Trend Finder program — a distinction reserved for the most promising emerging brands in the natural and specialty food and beverage space.

The KeHe Trend Finder program identifies breakthrough brands poised for category leadership, connecting them with KeHe’s vast nationwide retail distribution network. Earning a Golden Ticket places Oktane Energy in an elite tier of brands selected for accelerated retail placement across thousands of independent and chain retail outlets across the country.

“This is a game-changing moment for Oktane Energy,” said ISupreme Watkins, Founder and CEO of Oktane Energy. “Being recognized by KeHe through Trend Finder validates everything we’ve been building — a performance beverage that doesn’t compromise on clean ingredients, taste, or results. We’re just getting started, and this distribution partnership is the rocket fuel we needed to bring Oktane to shelves nationwide.”

Oktane Energy was founded on the belief that athletes and everyday performers deserve a better beverage that delivers real, sustained energy without artificial additives. The brand has quickly built a loyal following in the DMV region, and the KeHe Golden Ticket marks its boldest step yet toward becoming a national force in the performance beverage category.

Oktane Energy is now available through KeHe Distribution. For retail inquiries, partnership opportunities, or media requests, visit oktaneenergy.com or contact info@oktaneenergy.com.

About Oktane Energy
Oktane Energy is a DMV-based performance beverage brand committed to delivering clean, powerful energy for athletes, professionals, and high-performers. Built on premium ingredients and a no-compromise formula, Oktane Energy is on a mission to fuel ambition — without the crash.

About Oktane Energy

Oktane Energy is a wellness-focused beverage company providing “clean fuel” for high-performance lifestyles. Co-founded by fitness expert Toni Covington and ISupreme Watkins, launched in 2022, Oktane features a zero-sugar, zero-calorie formula naturally sweetened with monk fruit. By pairing 100mg of natural caffeine with B vitamins, the brand serves athletes and professionals.

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