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Griffin Beverage Company Establishes Celsius in Upper Michigan
Calorie Burning Celsius Rolling Out in 41 Additional Counties
Celsius Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: CSUH)
announced today their distribution partnership with Griffin Beverage
Company. Celsius®, the original, great tasting calorie burner, a healthier
choice that has been clinically tested and shown to burn calories by
raising metabolism for over a 3 hour period, is completing its distribution
coverage for the state of Michigan.
Griffin Beverage is a beverage wholesaler that covers much of Michigan with
a broad range of products from beer, wines, liquor, soft drinks and chips
with such brands as Anheuser Busch, Corona, Heineken, Smirnoff, Red Bull,
Jones Soda, and Bacardi that has served its market since 1967.
"Celsius is a great addition to our portfolio for several reasons. The
first is that in addition to the retailers in the drug and grocery channels
such as Walgreens and Meijers, we have already added over 200 independent
retailers. The fact that Celsius contains so many of the nutritional
ingredients people are looking for today, without the calories, it has
helped us add new accounts and channels previously untapped by us. For
example: We have already added close to 50 new accounts in the health &
fitness channel and the sales remain strong. Another reason is because of
the way we were able to roll it out. Celsius was already planned into some
of our larger chains so we started there and that gave us a head start to
really understand the brand and its value proposition before we launched
into our independent accounts. Our sales representatives' enthusiasm and
confidence grew as they saw the sales increasing in the initial accounts
such as Walgreens. Celsius also fits well among the wide range of quality
beverage choices we supply throughout our distribution territory and we
believe as the leader and creator of the calorie burning category, Celsius,
is a winner," said Brian Mueller, Director of Sales and Marketing.
Dick McGee, COO of Celsius, added, "Griffin has become a solid partner.
Having such an established beverage distributor with broad coverage, along
with our other Michigan distributors, helps us add key retailers throughout
the region. Griffin is an important part of our key account DSD strategy."
About Celsius Holdings, Inc.
Celsius Holdings, Inc. manufactures Celsius through its wholly owned
operating subsidiary, Celsius, Inc. Celsius, Inc. is quickly gaining
attention in the emerging $36 billion functional food and beverage industry
as the creator of the negative calorie beverage category and as a pioneer
and leader in developing healthier beverage choices. Celsius, Inc. is
building unique distribution strategies to gain broad penetration in all
channels serving its consumer targets in all geographies. The continued
mission of Celsius, Inc. is to create healthy refreshment through science
and innovation and growth through passion and integrity. Celsius is
available through multiple channels including grocery, drug, convenience
stores, gyms and nutrition stores. Celsius is proudly carried by fine
establishments such as Walgreens, Krogers, Vitamin Shoppe, Raleys, QFC,
Hi-Health, Valero Corner Stores, Diamond Shamrock, Hannaford Supermarkets,
Heinens, Sweetbay Supermarkets, Meijer, Discount Drug Mart, King Soopers,
Dillions, Fry's, Smiths, Gelsons, Demoulas Market Baskets, Bristol Farms
and Central Markets. For more information about Celsius and Celsius, Inc.,
please visit http://www.celsius.com. For investor information, please visit
https://www.celsius.com/11-5_Investor_Info.htm.
About Celsius®
Celsius is the original, great tasting calorie burning beverage. It is a
dietary supplement that in multiple clinical studies has been shown to burn
calories by raising metabolism for 3 hours. In the most recent study
conducted at the University of Oklahoma and released at the International
Society of Sports Nutrition, Celsius was shown to burn more than 100
calories. Celsius contains a blend of ingredients including Green Tea with
EGCG, Ginger, Calcium, Chromium, B Vitamins, and Vitamin C. Celsius
contains none of the bad ingredients typically found in many drinks -- no
sugar, no carbs, no preservatives, no high fructose corn syrup, no trans
fats, and it has very little sodium. Celsius is available in 5
great-tasting flavors including Orange, Cola, Lemon-Lime, Wild Berry and
Ginger Ale.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release may contain statements, which are not historical facts
and are considered forward-looking statements within the meaning of the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking
statements contain projections of Celsius Holdings' future results of
operations, financial position or state other forward-looking information.
In some cases you can identify these statements by forward-looking words
such as "anticipate," "believe," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend,"
"may," "should," "will," and "would" or similar words. You should not rely
on forward-looking statements because Celsius Holdings' actual results may
differ materially from those indicated by these forward-looking statements
as a result of a number of important factors. These factors include, but
are not limited to: general economic and business conditions; our business
strategy for expanding our presence in our industry; anticipated trends in
our financial condition and results of operation; the impact of competition
and technology change; existing and future regulations effecting our
business, and other risks and uncertainties discussed in the reports
Celsius Holdings files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange
Commission. Celsius Holdings does not intend to and undertakes no duty to
update the information contained in this press release.
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