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7 Feb 2005
ZICO Signs Big Geyser for New York Distribution

ZICO Coconut Water meets growing demand by Signing Big Geyser for New York Distribution

New York, NY – ZICO, LLC is pleased to announce that it has signed a distribution agreement with Big Geyser Inc. for distribution of the ZICO brand of coconut water beverages in New York City. Big Geyser is the largest independent non-alcoholic distributor in the New York metropolitan market and through its network of approximately 100 distributor and internal sales representatives reaches an account base in excess of 20,000. The territory covered by Big Geyser includes the five boroughs of New York City (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx and Staten Island) and Nassau and Suffolk. Big Geyser distributes other leading brands including Mistic, Nantucket Nectars, Vitamin Water, Crystal Geyser, Fuze, and Jones Soda.

Mark Rampolla, Founder and CEO, states, "We’re honored to have Big Geyser as our New York Distributor. They know New York better than anyone, cover the segments we’re in, serve their customers very well, and have proven their ability to help great brands get to the next level. We simply could not keep up with demand and with Geyser, we can now bring ZICO to consumers and leading retailers throughout the New York area.”

Since its debut in August 2004, ZICO has sparked worldwide interest among health-conscious, active consumers and leading retailers alike and has ignited a new beverage category. Based in pure coconut water, ZICO has more potassium than a banana, five essential electrolytes, only 60 calories and a light, unique taste. ZICO is becoming known as the “more enlightened sports drink,” naturally replenishing and refreshing demanding consumers such as those of Birkam Yoga after their 90 minute workout performed at 102 degrees. ZICO is already available at leading yoga studios, gyms, spas, food markets and eateries in Manhattan. The partnership with Big Geyser represents a significant expansion in these and other segments in the New York Market.

ZICO, LLC is based in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey and created the ZICO line of coconut water beverages to bring pure, natural replenishment to discerning, health-conscious, active consumers throughout the world.

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