SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – The Alkaline Water Company Inc. (NASDAQ and CSE: WTER) (the “Company”), is a producer of premium bottled alkaline water, flavored-infused waters, and CBD infused products sold under the brand names Alkaline88®️, A88 Infused™️, and A88CBD™️, respectively. The Company today announced that its entire line of hemp-derived A88CBD™️ topicals is now being distributed nationwide through United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI).
“This is another major step in the expansion of our national lifestyle brand. The introduction of our entire line of A88CBD™️ topicals to over 40,000 potential new retailers nationwide is fantastic. The CBD market is expected to be over $24 billion by 2024. This news is not only positive for our A88CBD™️ brand but also our overall Company. To be added so early in a product cycle by a major distributor shows their confidence in our commitment to bring their customers high-quality products in the natural grocery channel. UNFI is a major player in the natural and organic food industry. Per UNFI’s Fiscal 2019 Form 10-K, they serve many of the same customers we do including Whole Foods, Kroger, Sprouts, Publix, and Shop-Rite. We hope many of our mutual customers will be early adopters of our A88CBD™️ topicals,” said The Alkaline Water Company’s President and CEO, Richard A. Wright.
“UNFI’s customers can now purchase the following Alkaline88®️ lifestyle products: Alkaline88®️ waters, A88 Infused flavors, our eco-friendly aluminum bottle, and A88CBD™️ topicals. Alkaline88®️ has created tremendous brand awareness with the country’s number one selling enhanced bulk water. As A88 gains traction with the health-conscious consumer, it is exciting to be part of such a great company surrounded by talented individuals and loyal customers. Our future is bright,” concluded Mr. Wright.
A88CBD™️’s extensive line of topical hemp-derived CBD products includes a Hydrating CBD Body Lotion, Hydrating CBD Hand + Foot Cream, along with CBD Bath Salts, CBD Muscle Salve, and more. A88CBD™️’s full topical product line is crafted with lab-tested full-spectrum hemp and infused with high-quality natural ingredients such as shea butter, coconut oil, and 100% natural essential oils.
UNFI distributes over 110,000 products to more than 43,000 customers shopping at natural supermarkets, small retail stores, and C-stores across the United States and Canada. A88CBD™️’s topical offerings are all vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free, allowing them to fit into UNFI’s portfolio of distributed products.
A88CBD™️’s hemp topical product distribution through UNFI allows for in-store growth opportunities in natural retailers across the country and the ability to reach tens of thousands of new customers.
A88CBD™️ Topical Product Portfolio:
A88CBD™️ Hydrating Body Lotion – Contains 100mg of high-quality, lab-tested full-spectrum hemp
A88CBD™️ Hydrating Hand + Foot Cream – Contains 100mg of high-quality, lab-tested full-spectrum hemp
A88CBD™️ Infused Lip Balm – Contains 25mg of high-quality, lab-tested full-spectrum hemp
A88CBD™️ Muscle Salve – Contains 500mg of high-quality, lab-tested full-spectrum hemp
A88CBD™️ Bath Salts – Contains 150mg of high-quality, lab-tested full-spectrum hemp
A88CBD™️ Infused Essential Oil – Contains 100mg of high-quality, lab-tested full-spectrum hemp
About UNFI
United Natural Foods, Inc. is the largest publicly traded wholesale distributor delivering healthier food options to people throughout the United States and Canada. UNFI distributes over 110,000 products to more than 43,000 customers, including natural product superstores, independent retailers, conventional supermarket chains, e-commerce retailers, and the foodservice industry. Their scale and unique infrastructure allow them to give retailers unparalleled access to a wide range of products. With 33 distribution centers across the US and Canada, they can provide more people with a wider range of natural and organic grocery, chill, specialty, pet, and personal care items. For more information on UNFI visit unfi.com
About The Alkaline Water Company
Founded in 2012, The Alkaline Water Company (NASDAQ and CSE: WTER) is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona. Its flagship product, Alkaline88®️, is a leading premier alkaline water brand available in bulk and single-serve sizes along with eco-friendly aluminum packaging options. With its innovative, state-of-the-art proprietary electrolysis process, Alkaline88®️ delivers perfect 8.8 pH balanced alkaline drinking water with trace minerals and electrolytes and boasts our trademarked label ‘Clean Beverage.’ Quickly being recognized as a growing lifestyle brand, Alkaline88®️ launched A88 Infused™️ in 2019 to meet consumer demand for flavor-infused products. A88 Infused™️ flavored water is available in seven unique all-natural flavors, with new flavors coming soon. Additionally, in 2020, the Company launched A88™️ Infused Beverage Division Inc. which includes the Company’s CBD water and flavor-infused water. For the Company’s topical and ingestible offerings, A88™️ Infused Products Inc. includes both the Company’s lab-tested full-spectrum hemp salves, balms, lotions, essential oils, and bath salts, along with broad-spectrum hemp beverage shots, powder packs, oil tinctures, capsules, and gummies.
To purchase A88CBD Infused™️ products online, visit us at www.A88CBD.com. To learn more about The Alkaline Water Company, please visit www.thealkalinewaterco.com or connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or LinkedIn.
