[October 15, 2024] — Team Homan is proud to announce a dynamic new partnership with Rio Mare, enjoyed by Canadians as the #1 brand of Tuna in Olive Oil and Tuna Salads. As the Official Canned Seafood of Team Homan, this collaboration highlights the shared values of excellence, quality, and health-focused living between both brands.
Rio Mare, renowned for its premium tuna and salmon, will bring the unmistakable taste and nutritional benefits of their products to curling fans in Canada. This partnership will feature exciting fan promotions, and exclusive content celebrating the connection between sport and nutrition.
Rachel Homan, skip of Team Homan, expressed her enthusiasm for the partnership: “We’re honoured to partner with Rio Mare, a brand that embodies the same dedication to quality and precision that we strive for on the ice. This collaboration offers a great opportunity to showcase the importance of nutrition in maintaining peak performance and a healthy lifestyle.”
“We are absolutely thrilled to partner with Team Homan, one of the most successful teams in curling. A team that exemplifies dedication and excellence – values we share at Rio Mare” said Casey Zheng, Marketing Manager at Rio Mare. “As the #1 Tuna brand in Italy and in Europe, we’re proud to support Team Homan’s journey. Together, we look forward to inspiring fans across Canada with exciting promotions and delicious, nutritious products.”
As part of the partnership, Rio Mare will receive branding on Team Homan’s uniforms, along with social media collaborations, fan sweepstakes, and more. Fans will also get an inside look at how Rio Mare’s high-quality seafood can support a healthy, active lifestyle.
For Media Inquiries, Contact:
Rio Mare
Casey Zheng
Marketing Manager
czheng@boltonbgcanada.ca
Gravity Management (on behalf of Team Homan)
Jess Szabo
Co-Founder & CEO
jess@gravitymanagement.ca
About Rio Mare
Rio Mare, the leading Tuna brand in Italy and in Europe, is renown for its superior quality and distinctive taste. Rooted in rich Italian expertise, Rio Mare has become the #1 choice in Canada for its premium Tuna in Olive Oil and ready-to-eat Tuna Salads. Rio Mare will continue to set the standard for quality, taste and innovation in seafood, and bring the unmistakable real Italian taste to kitchens and pantries across Canada.
About Team Homan
Team Homan, from the Ottawa Curling Club, made waves as Team Canada at the 2018 Winter Olympic Games following their hometown victory in the 2017 Roar of the Rings. Their 2023-24 season was a triumph, with a historic 67-7 record, including seven championship titles in ten events, clinching Canada’s first world curling title since 2018. Rachel Homan and Emma Miskew, curling partners for over two decades, boast impressive accolades, including two-time World Women’s Curling Champions, four-time national champions, and a record fifteen Grand Slam of Curling titles. Joined by Sarah Wilkes, a former Scotties Tournament of Hearts champion, and Tracy Fleury, the former #1 Canadian-ranked skip (2021-22 season), together they’ve secured thirteen event wins, including the 2024 Worlds and Scotties Tournament of Hearts and four Grand Slam titles, solidifying their status as the current #1 ranked team worldwide.