HICKSVILLE, NY--(Marketwired - Dec 23, 2016) - Long Island Iced Tea Corp. (
Pueblo has been one of Puerto Rico's major supermarket chains since 1955. Pueblo, whose name has cultural symbolism for local consumers, was the first supermarket developed under the "self-service" concept in Puerto Rico.
Philip Thomas, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, stated, "We announced our entry into Puerto Rico in September this year, and are thrilled with the progress we are making. Pueblo has a deep commitment to the community, and we are proud to partner with them to provide their customers with our high-quality Long Island Iced Tea ® brand, a premium iced tea positioned at an affordable price."
Long Island Iced Tea ® is a RTD tea that will be available in Pueblo Supermarkets in 18 ounce bottles.
About Pueblo Supermarkets
Pueblo has been one of Puerto Rico's major supermarket chains since 1955. The chain is recognized as a leader in the island, and is distinguished by its high standards of quality, variety and freshness. It has locations in North, West and South areas of the island, plus several stores in the metropolitan area.
Pueblo has a strong commitment to the development of Puerto Rican industry, and promotes the concept of an enjoyable and comfortable shopping experience for the consumer. It has incorporated new concepts for the benefit of the consumer, such as "buy one stop," which offers customer access to services such as banking, money orders, bakery, florist, delicatessen and kiosks offering a variety of products or services.
To learn more about Pueblo, visit www.pueblo.net .
About Long Island Iced Tea Corp.
Headquartered in Long Island, New York, Long Island Iced Tea Corp. operates in the ready-to-drink tea segment of the beverage industry. The Company has developed non-alcoholic, premium iced tea bottled beverages made with quality ingredients that are offered at an affordable price. The Company is currently organized around its flagship brand Long Island Iced Tea ® , a premium, ready-to-drink iced tea sold primarily on the East Coast of the United States through a network of regional chains and distributors. The Company's website is www.longislandicedtea.com .
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Contacts: For Investors Phil Thomas Long Island Iced Tea Corp. 1-855-542-2832 info@longislandteas.com
