Greene Concepts Inc. Highlights Production and Distribution Practices and SQF Fundamentals Verification Assessment Supporting Be Water’s Consistent Availability and Food Safety Standards

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Greene Concepts (OTCID:INKW) highlighted production and distribution practices for its Be Water™ brand and reported an SQF Fundamentals Verification Assessment completion on December 18, 2025, achieving Intermediate grading for Ice, Drink, and Beverage Processing of Spring Water. The Declaration expires March 3, 2027.

The company operates a 60,000-square-foot bottling facility in Marion, North Carolina, and says the remote SQF evaluation validated its hazard identification, controls, and repeatable processes supporting product availability and food safety.

Positive

• Completed SQF Fundamentals Verification Assessment on Dec 18, 2025
• Achieved Intermediate grading for spring water processing
• Declaration valid through Mar 3, 2027
• Operates a 60,000-square-foot Marion bottling facility

Negative

• Verification was a fully remote evaluation rather than on-site audit
• Intermediate grade is not the highest SQF certification level

MARION, NORTH CAROLINA / ACCESS Newswire / March 12, 2026 / Greene Concepts Inc. (OTCID:INKW), owner and operator of a 60,000-square-foot bottling facility in Marion, North Carolina, and producer of the premium artesian spring water brand Be Water^™, today highlighted its production and distribution practices-now further validated by a recent SQF Fundamentals Verification Assessment-designed to support consistent product availability, quality standards, and rigorous food safety controls.

Be Water is produced using standardized processes that integrate artesian sourcing, on-site bottling, and controlled production methods. The company's Marion facility recently completed an SQF Fundamentals Verification Assessment on December 18, 2025, achieving Intermediate grading criteria for the scope of Ice, Drink, and Beverage Processing of Spring Water. The Declaration expires March 3, 2027.

This fully remote evaluation of the site's self-assessment against the SQF Fundamentals Verification Assessment Program criteria confirms that Greene Concepts has demonstrated the capability to identify food safety hazards associated with its processes and products and has implemented procedures appropriate to maintain proper operating conditions and control of those hazards.

Greene Concepts' production model combines artesian water sourcing with integrated bottling operations and logistical planning designed to support steady market access without compromising handling or quality standards. The SQF verification provides independent validation of these disciplined practices, reinforcing the brand's reliability.

By maintaining repeatable production practices and structured distribution processes, Greene Concepts continues to support Be Water's role as a dependable everyday hydration option while preserving the integrity of its sourcing and operational controls.

"Consistency in production and distribution is essential to building long-term consumer confidence," said Lenny Greene, President and CEO of Greene Concepts, Inc. "Our SQF Fundamentals Verification Assessment at the Intermediate level underscores our commitment to disciplined operational standards, food safety, and reliable quality throughout the entire process."

This operational approach reflects the company's ongoing focus on disciplined execution as it expands the Be Water brand.

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About Greene Concepts, Inc.

Greene Concepts, Inc. (https://www.greeneconcepts.com) is a publicly traded company whose purpose is to provide the world with high-quality, healthy and enhanced beverage choices that meet the nutritional needs of its consumers while refreshing their mind, body and spirit. The Company's flagship product, Be Water^™, is a premium artesian bottled water that supports total body health and wellness. Greene Concepts' beverage and bottling plant is located in Marion, North Carolina, and their water is ethically sourced from spring and artesian wells that are fed from a natural aquifer located deep beneath the Blue Ridge Mountains. Greene Concepts continues to develop and market premium beverage brands designed to enhance the daily lives of consumers.

Safe Harbor: This Press Release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements are based on the current plans and expectations of management and are subject to a few uncertainties and risks that could significantly affect the company's current plans and expectations, as well as future results of operations and financial condition. A more extensive listing of risks and factors that may affect the company's business prospects and cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements can be found in the reports and other documents filed by the company with the Securities and Exchange Commission and OTC Markets, Inc. OTC Disclosure and News Service. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, because of new information, future events or otherwise.

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SOURCE: Greene Concepts Inc.

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FAQ

What did Greene Concepts (INKW) achieve with its SQF Fundamentals Verification Assessment?

The company achieved an Intermediate grading for Ice, Drink, and Beverage Processing on Dec 18, 2025. According to Greene Concepts, the remote assessment validated their hazard identification and operating controls, with the Declaration expiring on Mar 3, 2027.

How long is Greene Concepts' SQF Declaration for Be Water valid (INKW)?

The SQF Declaration is valid through March 3, 2027. According to Greene Concepts, the verification completed Dec 18, 2025, and the declared expiry establishes the current certification window for compliance.

What does the SQF Intermediate grade mean for Be Water's food safety (INKW)?

An Intermediate grade indicates implemented procedures to control food safety hazards and maintain operating conditions. According to Greene Concepts, the assessment confirms their capability to identify hazards and apply appropriate controls across processes.

Where is Greene Concepts' Be Water produced and distributed (INKW)?

Be Water is produced at a 60,000-square-foot bottling facility in Marion, North Carolina. According to Greene Concepts, integrated sourcing, on-site bottling, and logistical planning support steady market availability while preserving quality controls.

Was Greene Concepts' SQF verification performed on-site or remotely (INKW)?

The SQF Fundamentals Verification Assessment was conducted as a fully remote evaluation. According to Greene Concepts, the remote review evaluated the site's self-assessment against program criteria rather than an in-person audit.

How does the SQF verification affect Be Water's market availability and reliability (INKW)?

The company says the SQF verification provides independent validation of disciplined production and distribution practices supporting consistent availability. According to Greene Concepts, this reinforces Be Water's position as a dependable everyday hydration option.