RE: End of year assessment.13 Dec 2018 15:34
Further encouraging progress from the Company's Fruitflow + Omega-3 dietary supplement product which was launched in 2016, with a listing with Amazon secured in June 2017. Total revenues for Fruitflow + Omega-3 grew by 149% year on year to £73k, compared to £29k in its initial nine month launch period from June 2016 to 31 March 2017. Further UK and international sales channel opportunities are currently being progressed.
& The filing of a patent application, announced in December 2017, relating to the use of Fruitflow in protecting against the adverse effects of air pollution on the body's cardiovascular system, with laboratory work showing that Fruitflow can reduce the platelet activation caused by airborne particulate matter by approximately one third. In 2016, 91% of the world's population lived in places where air quality levels exceed WHO limits.
& Planned formulation and launch of a Fruitflow + nitrates dietary supplement product is progressing well, with the involvement of third party manufacturers, and interest from brand owners. Strong patent position for this formulation, with further interest in the role of Fruitflow in exercise generated by Team Sunweb Pro Cycling's use of Fruitflow in the 2018 Tour de France.