FIRESTONE, Colo., April 7, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The
National Honey Board (NHB) is pleased to announce the extension of
their partnership with three-time Gold Medalist Kerri Walsh Jennings, of beach volleyball fame.
In an effort to increase awareness about her go-to energy booster,
the professional athlete and mother of three is turning to honey
once again. Jennings is currently ranked number one by the
Association of Volleyball Professionals (AVP) along with her
partner April Ross going into the
2015 season, which is just underway. It's only fitting that this
superstar uses the beloved golden, natural sweetener and culinary
ingredient honey, which received its own accolades in the culinary
world as the 2015 Flavor of the Year from Firmenich.1
Jennings can't keep gold off her mind as she hopes to take home
another gold medal in Rio next summer.
Following a successful partnership in 2014, Jennings shared a
glimpse into the role honey played in her everyday life on the road
or at home. From snacking on crusted chicken tenders with
honey-mustard dipping sauce with her kids, giving her husband a
teaspoon of honey to suppress that pesky cough, to applying honey
directly to her lips for added moisture on sunny days, Jennings
truly turns to honey to keep a balanced lifestyle for her whole
family.
"Honey is an ingredient that I started incorporating into my
routine years ago as a natural boost of energy on the sand because
it is just one ingredient," explains Jennings. "Now going into my
second year with the National Honey Board, I'm excited to continue
to spread the knowledge of honey being named flavor of the year,
when it has always been one of my personal favorites, year after
year."
Throughout 2015, Jennings will be prepping for her road to the
gold with the support of honey. Not only will she be highlighting
the ways she already uses honey and giving consumer tips, but the
NHB will be seen in the summer supporting Jennings at select major
volleyball competitions during the AVP season.
"The National Honey Board is thrilled to continue our
partnership with Kerri Walsh
Jennings as many folks have their eyes on Kerri and honey
this year. She steps closer to her possible fifth Olympic
appearance next year, and honey is being recognized as flavor of
the year. Kerri continues to be a role model to many as a mother,
wife, leader in her community and a world-renowned athlete, who
represents honey's multifaceted and wholesome characteristics,"
shares Catherine Barry, director of
marketing for the NHB. "Last year we learned a lot from Kerri on
the unique ways she incorporates honey into her busy schedule to
help keep her on top of her game, so we are excited to help educate
consumers on ways they can do the same in their everyday life."
To keep up with Kerri Walsh
Jennings and the NHB, visit www.honey.com.
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on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and
YouTube.
About Kerri Walsh
Jennings:
Born and raised in California, Jennings embraces the nickname
"Six-Feet of Sunshine." As a student at Stanford University, she enjoyed one of the most
successful collegiate careers of any player in volleyball history.
In the 2012 London Olympics, Jennings won her third gold medal with
partner Misty-May Treanor, having
previously won in the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games and 2004 Athens
Olympic Games.
When not preparing for her next competition, Jennings spends her
time with family and on social media through Facebook, Twitter,
Instagram and Pinterest, keeping fans up-to-date on her everyday
successes. More info about Kerri can be found at site
www.kerriwalsh.com.
About the National Honey Board:
The National Honey
Board is an industry-funded agriculture promotion group that works
to educate consumers about the benefits and uses for honey and
honey products through research, marketing and promotional
programs.
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