Flow Beverage Corp. (TSX:FLOW) (“Flow” or the “Company”), today announced long-term agreements with The Honickman Companies, PepsiCo Bottling Company New York, Canada Dry Potomac Corporation, and Canada Dry Delaware Valley Bottling Company (together, “Honickman”). Honickman will distribute Flow’s sustainably packaged premium alkaline spring water and better-for-you beverage products in the New York area covering eight counties including the “5 Boroughs”, certain counties in Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Delaware, and the entirety of Washington, D.C., servicing a potential market of approximately 40 million people1 and 25,000+ doors2.
Flow’s CEO, Maurizio Patarnello, said, “We are very happy to announce today’s agreements with Honickman, a leader in beverage distribution serving Flow’s largest US customer base. Honickman has deep penetration in all channels, and their experience with premium and better-for-you products aligns perfectly with Flow’s product portfolio. Having a major partner like Honickman will help accelerate our growth in key markets and create long-term meaningful relationships with retailers and customers throughout the distribution territory. We’re looking forward to working closely together with Honickman for many years to come.”
The Honickman Companies are a leader in the nonalcoholic beverage industry, comprising five companies and 17 facilities stretching from New York to the North Carolina border with 60+ brands. Its beverage portfolio includes PepsiCo and Canada Dry products.