Food & Drink Awards 2020

www.lux-review.com Page 37 LUX 2020 Food & Drink Awards It is a well-known fact that the human body is 70% made up of water and by the logic of ‘you are what you eat’, we should be drinking a lot of water every day. In reality, many people do not drink nearly enough water, either because they are too busy and forget, or because they choose more exciting but less healthy alternatives to quench their thirst. Cousins Francisca and Michelle Solé have long been aware of this phenomenon and in 2017, founded Uni-ko in an effort to combat it. Based in Chile, the company was the result of Francisca and Michelle’s search for a product that they and their families could use to boost hydration that was 100% natural and delicious too. After two years of extensive research and collaboration with suppliers and experts from across Chile, Uni-ko created their unique formula of blended fruit concentrates from Southern Chile which only needed to be added to water to create a juicy, natural drink that ensured drinkers got their required hydration. Free from added sugar, sweeteners, preservatives, colourants and flavouring, Uni-ko stands out for its commitment to being exactly what it says: just fruit. To prepare their drink, the customer needs only add a sachet of Uni-ko to a litre of water and in each case of Uni-ko, customers get three sachets. This makes Uni-ko environmentally friendly in packaging, meaning that 1 sachet of Uni-ko is just 8% of a litre of bottled drinks in weight and space and is also a lot more efficient in terms of plastic usage, making Uni-ko the preferable choice by far. For Francisca and Michelle, it is vital to build a strong relationship with their clients so that they can continue evolving to offer exactly Established in 2017, Uni-ko is the Chilean retailer of 100% natural health drinks designed to promote water consumption by just adding fruit juices. By working with Patagonian suppliers and Chilean experts on nutrition and hydration, Co-Founders and cousins, Francisca and Michelle Solé have realised their dream of creating a deliciously natural product for all that boosts hydration and contributes to a healthy lifestyle. Sep20543 Uni-ko Best Natural Flavoured Water Brand - Chile what customers need and to ensure complete customer satisfaction with every sale. The result is the growing popularity of Uni-ko which is being enhanced by the firm’s activity on social media platforms and facilitated by Uni-ko’s e-commerce site, a platform which allows customers to get in direct contact with Michelle and Francisca if they have any more suggestions or thoughts on Uni-ko. The Uni-ko online store works in cohesion with Uni-ko’s presence in some of Chile’s leading health supermarkets and specialty stores, as well as within the food service industry itself, to cement Uni-ko’s growing position on the Chilean market. Within this commitment to continued expansion across Chile and beyond will be the launch of some exciting new products that are yet to be disclosed by Uni-ko. However, the promise of yet more growth and development over the months and years ahead is testament to the hard work of Francisca and Michelle, who have successfully realised their vision, born from a passion for health and environmental wellbeing. The duo loves the mission behind Uni-ko and every bit of their determination goes into helping the company achieve it, constantly thinking of fresh new ways they can satisfy and hydrate their clientele. With a devout commitment to the purpose behind Uni-ko, there is no doubt that Michelle and Francisca will continue to strive to be the best natural health drink available, driven constantly by their philosophy for health and environmental wellbeing that benefits everyone. Contact: Francisca Solé Company: Uni-ko Web Address: www.uni-ko.cl