For Immediate Release May 22, 2015
DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT SIGNED WITH LARGE US BASED DISTRIBUTOR
Niagara Ventures Corporation subsidiary Blu-Dot Beverages, creators of Blu-Dot Protein Tea, has announced a distribution partnership with KeHE Distributors, LLC, the second largest distributor of natural and gourmet food products.
Distribution by KeHE will bring Blu-Dot Protein Tea onto shelves in large and medium-size retail stores in the North Eastern and Southern markets of the U.S. KeHE operates 12 warehouses throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America, distributing over 38,400 SKUs in the natural food channel. Working with more than 3,500 manufacturers, importers, and other supply partners, KeHE has been a leading member of the natural and organic product community since 1972.
“We are very excited to be working with KeHE as it will allow us to greatly expand the availability of Blu-Dot in the US,” said Kevin Stratton, CEO/Founder of Blu-Dot Beverages. “With the growing demand for Blu-Dot, it made sense for us to partner with a large well known distributor such as KeHE.” Blu Dot currently has distribution nationally in the United States through the Vitamin Shoppe. About Blu-Dot Beverages Blu-Dot Beverage Company is a fast growing provider of “better-for-you” beverages in support of a healthy lifestyle.
Our unique lines of all-natural Protein Teas are already available across Canada and in some parts of the United States About Niagara Ventures Corporation Niagara Ventures Corporation is a North American consumer packaged goods company focused on healthy and/or better-for-you beverage and foods. Niagara believes that by acquiring and building a portfolio of on-trend brands, that operational and brand synergies will enable investee companies the opportunity to grow smarter, faster, more profitably, and with the right risk profile.
About KeHE Distributors, LLC KeHE Distributors, LLC based in Naperville, IL, provides Natural & Organic, Specialty & Gourmet, International & Multicultural and Fresh products to over 30,000 retail outlets throughout North America. For more information about KeHE, visit www.kehe.com.
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