Mamma Chia in the News:

Treat Yourself (Properly!) to 8 Foodie Must Haves This January!

chiaWho doesn’t suffer from an afternoon slump? These Mamma Chia Energy Beverages ($3 each) are my new obsession for combating fatigue. For one, they taste great (no icky cough syrup flavor often associated with energy drinks)… Read more…

Mamma Chia & The Chia Cookbook Featured on Fox Morning Show

Mamma Chia Founder & CEO Janie Hoffman visited the Fox Morning News Show to share some chia recipes from The Chia Cookbook and spread the Magic of Mamma Chia!

3 Essential Books to Jumpstart Your New Year’s Resolutions

chia beverage, chia drink, chia seed, energy drink, mama chia, mamma chiaJanie Hoffman’s book, Chia Vitality, named one of the top 3 essential books to jumpstart the New Year by the Huffington Post: If you aren’t incorporating chia seed into your daily diet you should start. I have been amazed at the difference chia seed has made in my own life and it is one of those rare superfoods that not only has numerous health benefits but thousands of applications. Read more …

“Mamma Chia Leads by Example”: Beverage Industry Cover Story

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If you ask Janie Hoffman how chia has impacted her life, you’ll notice her face light up with excitement as she shares what those little seeds have done for her health and well-being and why she wanted to share that same passion with a broader community. Read the entire featured article…

More Magazine – Go from Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur

mamma chia, mama chia, chia seeds, drink chia, chia, chia drink, chia beverage, chia seed drink, chia seed beverageWhen a friend told Janie Hoffman about the health value of chia seeds, Hoffman thought they sounded too good to be true. But she had long suffered from autoimmune disorders, so she gave the seeds a try, incorporating a couple of tablespoons a day into her diet.   Read more…

New Products Gallery: Mamma Chia Heads to the Bar

mamma chia, mama chia, chia seeds, drink chia, chia, chia drink, chia beverage, chia seed drink, chia seed beverageWe kick off our bumper gallery of new products with the latest innovation from Mamma Chia, which first entered the snacks category with Chia Squeeze vitality snacks, and has followed up with the new organic Chia Vitality Bars, combining chia seeds with dark chocolate, nuts, fruit and honey.   Read more…

Mamma Chia: Healthy Snack Featured on Fox Morning Show

Fitness Expert Ali Holman from CoreCamper.com shares the Magic of Mamma Chia Organic Chia Squeeze snacks on Fox 9 Morning News! Hear why Ali says the Chia Squeeze is a great snack for adults and kids!

Whole Foods Magazine – Leading Ladies of the Industry

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A Cookbook Devoted to Chia Seeds? Yes, Indeed.

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Mamma Chia Featured on Toronto’s Breakfast TV

Mamma Chia Vitality beverages and Chia Squeeze snacks were featured on Toronto’s top morning talk show, Breakfast TV! Watch as guest Andrea Donsky from NaturallySavvy.com shares the Magic of Mamma Chia with the host and their Canadian Viewers!

Janie Hoffman on Fox News Health with Dr. Manny

Mamma Chia Founder & CEO, Janie Hoffman, appeared on Fox News Health’s Dr. Manny Show where she shared some tasty recipes from her new book, Chia Vitality and educated viewers on why Chia is so amazing! Check out this video to learn for yourself about the Magic of Chia! ®

What’s New in Food – Mamma Chia Beverages

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Mamma Chia: Beverage World Breakout Brand 2014

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The Entrepreneur as Brand – Janie Hoffman, CEO, Mamma Chia

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Uncapping a Few New Ideas for Thirst Quenchers

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Chia Vitality — A Great Read

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Shopping Guide: Organic vs. All-Natural: What’s the Difference?

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Access Hollywood: Plant The Seed of Wellness!

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Forbes: Why Purpose, Not Cash, Is King In The Food Industry

mamma chia, mama chia, chia seeds, drink chia, chia, chia drink, chia beverage, chia seed drink, chia seed beverageIt Doesn’t Stop With the Label – The leadership behind several new food brands isn’t stopping at label certifications. They’re actively changing the economy and the world by solving social problems, including hunger. For example, Mamma Chia founder Janie Hoffman is a founding member of Slow Money, which aims to fuel local food economies. Click here to read more!

Mamma Chia Featured on Home & Family

Mamma Chia Founder & CEO, Janie Hoffman, appeared on Hallmark’s Emmy-nominated show Home & Family with Christina Ferrare and Mark Steines to share the Magic of Chia, create some tasty recipes and talk about her new book, Chia Vitality. Check out this short clip to learn about lots of things you can do with chia, and how chia changed Janie’s life, and can help change yours!

Mamma Chia Media Highlights

Check out this fun media highlight reel featuring Mamma Chia
and CEO & Founder Janie Hoffman.

Janie Hoffman on Saying “No” & not Drinking your own Kool-Aid

mamma chia, mama chia, chia seeds, drink chia, chia, chia drink, chia beverage, chia seed drink, chia seed beverageManaging explosive growth is not a problem most entrepreneurs have to worry about. Most of them are too busy burning money, and wondering what on earth motivated them to give up the day job to compete for shelf-space with the likes of PepsiCo and Kellogg in the first place. Not so for Mamma Chia and Founder Janie Hoffman…
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Chia Squeeze highlighted in Everyday with Rachel Ray

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Mamma Chia featured in O Magazine

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Chia Seeds Are Popping Up in Tons of Snacks, We’re Beyond Thrilled!

mamma chia, mama chia, chia seeds, drink chia, chia, chia drink, chia beverage, chia seed drink, chia seed beverageFor a quick chia-based snack on-the-go, try one of these 70-80 calorie squeezable packets. Not only will they satisfy your sweet tooth with flavors like Strawberry-Banana, Green Magic, Apple Cinnamon, Blackberry Bliss, Mango Coconut and Wild Raspberry, they will also provide 4 grams of filling fiber and a whopping 1200 mg of omega-3 fatty acids.
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Expo West Update: Label Evolution, New CFO for Mamma Chia

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Mamma Chia featured in HBR Article on Romancing the Brand

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Mamma Chia CEO & Founder featured in Fast Company

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8 Superfoods You Need to Know – Chia Seeds

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Mamma Chia: “Must Have Powerfood for 2014”

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Mamma Chia Named Best Retail Brand of the Year

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Mamma Chia Named to Beverage World “Hit List”

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CTV Top New Healthy Food Products of 2014

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Click here to watch this great clip!

Supermarket Guru: Chia Squeeze “Hit of the Week” with a score of 95!

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New Chia Cookbook to Offer Recipes for Vitality

mamma chia, chia, chia seeds, chia drink, chia beverage, mama chia, drink chiaJanie Hoffman, a San Diego avocado farmer turned founder and CEO of Mamma Chia fruit juices, is currently writing recipes for “The Chia Cookbook,” which will be published by Ten Speed Press in Fall 2014. 
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5 New Snacks Making a Big Squeeze

new hope, chia, chia drink, chia beverage, mamma chiaThis certified-organic fruit-and-veggie pouch, but one taste proves Mamma indeed knows best. The surprisingly refreshing anytime snack is a delight on the tongue (think tropical tapioca) and a nutritional powerhouse. One 3.5-ounce serving packs omega-3s, fiber, protein and antioxidants from spirulina, chlorella and kale. SRP: $1.69; Booth 520.  Read more…

The Fast-Spreading Slow Money Movement

new hope, chia, chia drink, chia beverage, mamma chiaQ&A with Mamma Chia CEO, Janie Hoffman. What attracted you to Slow Money? What immediately attracted me to Slow Money back in 2009 were the principles. I knew I needed to be a part of this movement when I first read them.  Read more…

Lauren Conrad – Fashion Week “What’s in my bag?”

lauren conrad, chia, chia drink, chia beverage, mamma chiaSnacks. There’s not a lot of time to sit and have a leisurely meal during Fashion Week, so I always keep plenty of healthy snacks on hand … and Chia Squeeze are a few of my favorites.  Read more…

Feel the Squeeze, the Chia Squeeze

examiner.com, chia, chia drink, chia beverage, mamma chiaSweet but not too sweet, it tasted like fall. Apples, cinnamon, vanilla — just damn good. And after taking a quick peek at the nutritionals, I also learned that Mamma Chia had sneaked in some butternut squash puree, too. Well done, MC. With just 70 calories, 1,200 mg of omega-3s, 4 grams of fiber and just 7 grams of sugar, I was impressed. And, seriously, you just don’t get any cleaner than that ingredient list.  Read more…

Unconventional and AWESOME Snack Packs with 100 Calories or Less!

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Mamma Chia and Karma Yoga on Fox News

mamma chiaWatch this fun interview with Mamma Chia Founder & CEO, Janie Hoffman, on Fox5 News celebrating National Yoga Month at Karma Yoga Event in San Diego, CA. Click here to watch…

Double Duty: Back to school snacks for kids and adults

examiner.com, chia, chia drink, chia beverage, mamma chiaMamma Chia Squeeze Packs–an infusion of organic fruits and vegetables and chia seeds–are a perfect post-workout or post-gym class snack. In four flavors–Strawberry Banana, Green Magic, Apple Cinnamon, and Blackberry Bliss–each pack contains 70 calories, 1200 mg omega-3s, 4 grams of fiber, and 2 grams of protein. Read more…

Why Food Companies Are Fascinated by the Way We Eat

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Some companies are combining textures, adding crunch or chew to drinks. Carlsbad, Calif.-based Mamma Chia offers nine “vitality” beverages that suspend whole chia seeds in fruit juice. Read more…

Check in the Mirror – What’s in My Purse? (video)

Check in the Mirror logoCheck out this fun video and hear what Rachel Talbot has to say about the Chia Squeeze in her purse! Watch now…

4 Perfect Snack Pouches

Screen Shot 2013-07-25 at 9.20.21 AMBoost omega-3s, fiber, and protein while out and about with Mamma Chia Chia Squeeze. Both adults and kids will appreciate this satiating, ready-to-go snack, sweetened only with fruits and vegetables. Read more…

Chia for me, Chia for you!

Screen Shot 2013-07-25 at 9.20.21 AMI stumbled upon these tasty pre-made organic chia squeezes by Mamma Chia. They’re the perfect snack, instant energy boost, and easy… Read more…

B Lab Notes Companies with Conscience

Union Tribune Mamma Chia B CorpFrom the beginning, Mamma Chia has donated 1 percent of gross sales to support local food systems, more than 20 percent of suppliers are local and are located in low-income communities, and 50 percent of office supplies come from recycled/sustainable materials…. Read more…

My New Obsession… Mamma Chia!

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Mamma Chia: Top 10 Natural and Organic Trends

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Chia Squeeze, reviewed by Mike Farley

beMamma Chia is something I’d highly recommend–have it on hand in your desk, briefcase, home, or car. It’s a tasty, easy way to get some important nutrients… Read more…

In the Pantry: Spotlight on Superfoods

chiaChia seeds – Chia seeds may resemble bird food, but they are packed with fiber. For example, Mamma Chia beverages deliver tons of nutrition…. Watch now…

6 Ways to Change Up Your Hydration on Race Day

chiaBy now, most of you have probably heard about chia seeds, which everyone from the ancient Mayan warriors to the famed Tarahumara Indians of Born to Run fame have used to boost energy and endurance. Mamma Chia’s organic, bottled beverages are a great way to soak up all the omega-3, dietary fiber, protein, antioxidants and minerals that chia seeds offer… Read more…

12 Quick and Easy Drinks to Start the Day Slideshow

chiaSupermarket Picks: Mamma Chia – Chia seeds (yes, the same ones in the Chia Pet you bought in 1994) have taken off in popularity as a high-protein, fiber-rich supplement. They’re a great natural source of energy, and when placed in liquid the seeds expand and develop a slightly chewy texture … Read more…

Trend Spotting with BHG: Chia

chiaMove over flax seeds. Chia seeds are the starring seeds and they’re not just for gag gifts this time. They’re everywhere in the supermarket. From snack bars and snack treats to the seeds themselves and drinks it’s in everything. And if you’re looking for recipe ideas, the internet, food websites and Pinterest are full of them. So, why add chia to everything? Watch now…

High-Fiber Munchies to Keep Things Moving While on the Road

chiaMamma Chia Chia Squeeze: Chia seeds are tough to eat on their own, so enjoy them blended with fruits and veggies; 70 calories, 4 grams fiber… Read more…

2013 Noshies Award Winner from Fit Bottomed Girls

FBG-logo-header_200x204Honoring only the best of the best foods, drinks and culinary-related books, gizmos and gadgets, it’s like the Oscars for healthy food. Best use of chia in a drink: Mamma Chia…Read more…

BevNET Features Chia Squeeze Launch

Chia-Squeeze-4lineup-300x139It was PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi that famously coined the word “drinkify” in reference to the company’s plans to turn some of its snack products into new and innovative beverages. Along the same lines, Nooyi’s CEO counterpart at Mamma Chia, Janie Hoffman, will look to build upon the rapid growth of her brand by – in essence – “snackifying” the company’s line of whole chia seed and juice blends. Read more…

Chia seed infused Squeeze snack offers a convenient new way to power workouts

examiner.com, chia, chia drink, chia beverage, mamma chiaAs most athletes know, chia seeds are an excellent, healthy way to increase stamina and endurance for workouts. Lucky for us, chia seed beverage innovator Mamma Chia has a new and convenient way to incorporate this superfood into your diet yet again…. Read more…

The Humble Seed that Started a Phenomenon

chia, chia drink, chia beverage, chia seeds, mamma chia, mamma chiaInstead of growing chia pets, Janie Hoffman makes chia drinks. Hoffman—CEO and founder of Mamma Chia—burst onto the beverage industry scene in 2011 by launching the first organic chia seed beverage in the marketplace… Read more…

Seeds of Greatness – BevNET Jan/Feb 2013

chia, chia drink, chia beverage, chia seeds, mamma chia, mamma chia“Meanwhile, Janie Hoffman, BevNET’s Person of the Year for 2012, knows a lot about trailblazing herself, taking the chia seed and turning it into a beverage that is the spear tip for a nutritional movement. The effervescent Californian is at the early stages of what could be a natural food empire, and her positive attitude and commitment to values and integrity have won her a great many fans in a short amount of time.”
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