Koios Beverage Corp (OTCMKTS:KBEVF) Surges On Walmart Deal

Shares of Koios Beverage Corp (OTCMKTS:KBEVF) exploded higher on Wednesday after the company announced a deal with retail giant Walmart. KBEVF will start by supplying 1,094 Walmart locations. This gets Koios in the door and sets up the company for supplying Walmart's entire network of over 11,000 stores. To say this is a big deal is quite an understatement.The news sent the stock soaring by 161%. KBEVF still has a lot more room to run as the stock is still below its 52-week high of $.82 reached last September. If we take out the 52-week high, $1 is just around the corner. After that, it's blue skies for Koios. KBEVF Daily ChartKBEVF BackgroundFirst up, a little background info for those that are not familiar with Koios Beverage Corp. The Company is an emerging functional beverage company which has an available distribution network of more than 5,000 retail locations across the United States in which to sell its products. Koios has relationships with some of the largest and most reputable distributors in the United States, including Europa Sports, Muscle Foods USA, KeHE, and Wishing-U-Well.Koios is also the sole owner of Cannavated Beverage Corp., a subsidiary that develops beverage products and formulas for the growing CBD market. Koios uses a proprietary blend of nootropics and natural organic compounds to enhance human productivity without using harmful chemicals or stimulants. Koios products have been shown to enhance focus, concentration, mental capacity, memory retention, cognitive function, alertness, brain capacity and create all day mental clarity. Its ingredients are specifically designed to target brain function by increasing blood flow, oxygen levels and neural connections in the brain.Koios produces one of the only drinks in the world infused with MCT oil. MCT oil is derived from coconuts and has been shown to help the body burn fat more effectively, create lasting energy from a natural food source, produce ketones in the brain, allowing for greater brain function and clarity, support healthy hormone production and improve immunity.Walmart DealWith the new vendor agreement in place, Walmart will soon be adding the Koios beverage line to its new functional beverage set. Initially, Koios products will be available in 1,094 Walmart locations across the United States. The retail giant will carry Pear Guava, Blood Orange and Peach Mango beverages. The products will also be available through Walmart's online portal at www.walmart.com and will be available in stores April 1st of 2019. Koios CEO Chris Miller said:

"Working with the world's largest retailer is an honor. Walmart has begun carving out significant shelf space in select locations to build the next generation of better-for-you brands, and we are truly excited to be one of them. Making the world a healthier place is our mission and our relationship with Walmart will be a tremendous catalyst for reaching a mass audience for our brand. The vendor agreement is a pivotal development for a Denver-based startup that has become a standout in the functional beverage industry."

GNC DealLast month, KBEVF received its first purchase order from GNC Holdings Inc (NYSE:GNC). At the time, it was the largest single order for product that Koios has received in its corporate history. The order is for Koios's four most popular flavors – Apricot Vanilla, Berry Genius, Peach Mango, and Pear Guava. The beverages will be available for purchase initially in approximately 2,700 GNC retail stores in the US. GNC has more than 6,400 retail locations throughout the United States and Canada and franchise operations in approximately 50 international markets.Bottom lineCurrently running up the charts, KBEVF is an exciting story among small caps. Koios is an emerging player in the functional beverages industry. It has developed a proprietary blend of nootropics and natural organic compounds to help enhance a person's ability to focus and concentrate. Considering its deals with GNC and now with the world's largest retailer Walmart, it's only a matter of time before KBEVF starts posting big sales numbers and more distribution agreements. We remain bullish on the stock's future.We will be updating our subscribers as soon as we know more. For the latest updates on KBEVF, sign up below!Disclosure: We have no position in KBEVF and have not been compensated for this article.Image courtesy of Mike Mozart via Flickr