Jupiter Wellness Closes Acquisition of Safety Shot, Plans to Change Company Name and Focus on Launch of World’s First Rapid Blood Alcohol Detox Drink
Jupiter Wellness, Inc.
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Targets $1.56 billion hangover remedy market with a science-backed, patented product
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Stellar management team with numerous successes in health and nutrition industry join Jupiter’s C-suite
JUPITER, FL, Aug. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jupiter Wellness, Inc. (Nasdaq: JUPW), a diversified company that supports health and wellness, today announced it closed the acquisition of all of the operating assets of GBB Drink Lab Inc., including the formula, patent, know-how, clinical data, and inventory of the world’s first rapid blood alcohol detox drink, branded as Safety Shot.
Several members of the GBB Drink Lab’s executive team, board members and advisors have joined Jupiter Wellness including Josh Wagner who now serves as the Company’s Chief Revenue Officer and David Sandler who serves as Jupiter’s Chief Operating Officer. John Gulyas, Founder and President of GBB Drink Lab has joined Jupiter’s Board of Directors. Rick Pascuci, a beverage industry innovator, and David Long, CEO of Orange Theory Fitness, both former advisors to GBB Drink Lab, now serve on Jupiter’s Advisory Board.
Jupiter Wellness expects that a majority of its revenues will be driven by its Safety Shot business unit in the coming quarters and years. In alignment with its forecasts, Jupiter plans to change the Company’s name to Safety Shot and change its stock ticker and CUSIP.
The world’s first rapid blood alcohol detoxification product, Safety Shot is created by a doctor, patented, and validated by initial research. Safety Shot lowers blood alcohol content by up to 50% in just 30 minutes.
Safety Shot creates a new product category for rapid alcohol detoxification in the fast-growing hangover remedy market, valued at $1.56 billion in 2020 and projected to grow at a CAGR of 14.6% through 2028.
“We couldn’t be more excited about closing this acquisition as our company is now positioned to launch a first-of-its kind wellness product that we believe will huge implications and benefits on wellness and safety around alcohol consumption,” stated Jupiter Wellness CEO Brian John “With key members of the Safety Shot team now on our team, a successful launch of this critical product is well underway. While we continue to execute on our portfolio of other health and wellness products, Safety Shot is the Company’s primary focus going forward. We see this is a tremendous win for Jupiter shareholders.”
About Jupiter Wellness
Jupiter Wellness is a diversified company that supports health and wellness by researching and developing over-the-counter (OTC) products and intellectual property. The Company's product pipeline addresses a range of conditions, including hair loss, psoriasis, and vitiligo. Revenue is generated through the sales of OTC and consumer products and licensing royalties.