Splash Beverage Group Extends Reach Of Its SALT Tequila Brand; Engages With Distributing Giant Great Bay Distributors, Inc. To Drive Growth In Florida Markets
Splash Beverage Group (SBEV) has partnered with Great Bay Distributors Inc., Florida’s leading independent distributor of Anheuser Busch products. This agreement expands the reach of SALT Tequila to nearly 3 million consumers in the St. Petersburg area. SALT Tequila, a premium 100% Blanco agave tequila, is now distributed by six Anheuser Busch distributors in Florida. The deal aims to enhance the market presence of SALT Tequila amidst a growing demand for flavored spirits, with U.S. tequila consumption rising by 14% annually.
- Partnership with Great Bay Distributors enhances SALT Tequila's market reach.
- Access to nearly 3 million potential customers in the St. Petersburg area.
- SALT Tequila is supported by six Anheuser Busch distributors in Florida.
- Rising consumer demand for flavored spirits boosts growth potential.
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• SALT Tequila earns distribution from Great Bay Distributors Inc., Florida’s largest independently owned distributor of Anheuser Busch products
• The deal extends SALT Tequila's reach to nearly 3 million people in greater St. Petersburg area
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, June 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Splash Beverage Group, Inc. (NYSE American: SBEV) ("Splash" or the "Company"), a portfolio company of leading beverage brands, today announced its SALT tequila is now distributed by Great Bay Distributors Inc. (Great Bay), Florida's largest independent Anheuser Busch products distributor. The agreement complements the representation of Copa Di Vino, a premium single-serve wine that gained national attention on the investment television show Shark Tank.
Great Bay is one of the top independent distributors in the country, with a 350 member team combining to distribute top-performing brands, including Budweiser, Corona, Essentia Water, Modelo, Michelob Ultra, and Cutwater Spirits. Notably, the additions of Copa Di Vino and SALT Tequila enhance Great Bay's ability to meet marketplace demand for unique, premium quality brands. SALT Tequila is now represented by six Anheuser Busch distributors in Florida. Anheuser Busch distributors are actively building their spirits portfolio, with an emphasis on representing exclusive premium brands that have strong market penetrating potential.
Robert Nistico, CEO of Splash, said, "We're thrilled to engage Great Bay Distributors to champion SALT tequila into the St. Petersburg and neighboring markets. With over 350 experienced and dedicated Great Bay team members, SALT Tequila is in the hands of distribution experts, and we expect that the brand will enjoy swift market adoption under their leadership." He added, "The team at Great Bay is second to none, and beyond regular distribution, the team markets, promotes and sponsors many local events. Moreover, this new agreement does more than validate the premium quality of SALT Tequila; it also shows the respect it is earning from top-tier distribution companies."
SALT Tequila is a naturally flavored
Commenting further, Nistico added, "When we invested in Copa di Vino, we knew we were buying a quality asset that is not only a best-in-class wine product but came with an established distribution network that can be leveraged for other premium Splash brands. That deal is already helping to create potentially massive value for our company and investors by allowing us to tap into that network and expand the distribution points for our compelling brands. This most recent agreement with Great Bay assures us that not only are our brands well- respected, but the way Splash Beverage does business is as well."
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About Splash Beverage Group, Inc.
Splash Beverage Group specializes in manufacturing, distribution, sales & marketing of various beverages across multiple channels. SBEV operates in both the non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverage segments which they believe leverages efficiencies and dilutes risk.
SBEV believes its business model is unique as it ONLY develops/accelerates brands it perceives to have highly visible pre-existing brand awareness or pure category innovation.
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