HICKSVILLE, NY--(Marketwired - May 11, 2017) - Long Island Iced Tea Corp. (
The Company has previously announced a broadening of focus into the Latin American and Caribbean markets, which it considers 'home markets', as they do not require the establishment of additional manufacturing capacity outside of the US. Econo is the largest supermarket grocery chain in Puerto Rico. This new partnership is the result of the Company's previously announced distribution agreement with Vaqueria Tres Monjitas, one of the premier beverage distributors in Puerto Rico. Long Island Iced Tea ® will be available at Econo locations in 18oz bottles.
Philip Thomas, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, commented, "We are thrilled to partner with Econo and substantially expand our distribution in Puerto Rico. Econo is the largest grocery store chain on the island and takes pride in providing customers with the best quality products at affordable prices. We are excited for their customers to begin enjoying Long Island Iced Tea ® ."
About Supermercados Econo
Founded over 45 years ago by businessmen Don Facundo Colón and Rafael Acosta, Supermercados Econo is the largest grocery store chain across Puerto Rico with 63 locations. Econo is based on consolidation, efficiency and maintaining an excellent relationship with suppliers and customers. As a result of its focus on quality and customer service, it has grown to 63 locations that total over one million square feet of sales area and more than 6,000 employees. To learn more about Supermercados Econo, visit www.superecono.com .
About Long Island Iced Tea Corp.
Headquartered in Long Island, NY, Long Island Iced Tea Corp. operates in the non-alcohol ready-to-drink segment of the beverage industry. The Company's flagship brand 'The Original Long Island Brand Iced Tea ® ', together with 'The Original Long Island Brand Lemonade™' are marketed as premium beverages made with non-GMO ingredients. The company also imports and markets 'ALO Juice ® ' a functional Aloe Vera based beverage. The Company's portfolio of premium brands sits within the 'better-for-you' category of the beverage industry, and are offered to consumers at an affordable price, reflecting the Company's mission. Its beverages are sold primarily through a network of regional chains and distributors primarily on the East Coast and the Midwest of the United States, as well as Canada and Latin America. The Company's website is www.longislandicedtea.com .
Forward Looking Statements
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Contacts: For Investors Phil Thomas Long Island Iced Tea Corp. 1-855-542-2832 info@longislandteas.com
