SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., June 07, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Alkaline Water Company
Inc. (TSXV:WTER) (OTCQB:WTER) (the "Company"), with products bottled under the trademark Alkaline88®, is
pleased to announce that Grocers Supply, headquartered in Houston, Texas, is now selling Alkaline88® water in the
1-gallon, 3-liter, 1-liter, and 700-milliliter sizes.
The Company is the creator of an innovative, state-of-the-art, proprietary electrolysis beverage process. The Company packages
and sells its alkaline water in 1-gallon, 3-liter, 1.5-liter, 1-liter, 700-milliliter and 500-milliliter sizes to over 40,000
retail locations in all 50 states.
“Grocers Supply is the largest wholesale food and beverage distributors in Texas. The addition of their distribution
network will add significantly Alkaline88’s® sales growth in Texas and will help us reach millions of new customers in
the Lone Star State,” stated Richard A. Wright, President and CEO of The Alkaline Water Company Inc.
About Grocers Supply: Grocers Supply, headquartered in Houston Texas was founded nearly 90 years ago and is now
the largest grocery wholesaler in the state. Grocers Supply remains a privately held business, and has nearly 10,000
employees.
The Alkaline Water Company Inc. (TSXV:WTER) (OTCQB:WTER) has developed an innovative, state-of-the-art,
proprietary electrolysis process that produces healthy alkaline water for a balanced lifestyle. The Company is focused on the
business of distributing and marketing for retail sale of its cost-effectively packaged Alkaline88® water beverage
products. Visit: www.thealkalinewaterco.com.
About Alkaline Water Products
Alkaline88®is a premier 8.8 pH balanced bottled alkaline drinking water enhanced with trace minerals and
electrolytes. The product offers consumers the unique opportunity to purchase alkaline water in conveniently packaged
500-milliliter, 700-milliliter, 1-liter, 1.5-liter, 3-liter and 1-gallon sizes. The Alkaline Water Company Inc. is currently in the
midst of a national mass-market expansion program, where the product is already available for consumer sales at a growing number of
major retail locations across many parts of the United States. Learn more about the science behind alkaline water by
visiting www.thealkalinewaterco.com.
Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains "forward-looking statements." Statements in this news release that are not purely historical
are forward-looking statements and include any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the
future. Such forward-looking statements include, among other things, the Company’s statement that the addition of Grocers
Supply’s distribution network will add significantly Alkaline88’s® sales growth in Texas and will help the Company reach
millions of new customers in the Lone Star State.
The material assumptions supporting these forward-looking statements include, among others, that the demand for the
Company's products will continue to significantly grow; that there will be increased production capacity through implementation of
new production facilities, new co-packers and new technology; that there will be an increase in number of products available for
sale to retailers and consumers; that there will be an expansion in geographical areas by national retailers carrying the Company’s
products; that there will be an expansion into new national and regional grocery retailers; and that the Company will be able to
obtain additional capital to meet the Company's growing demand and satisfy the capital expenditure requirements needed to increase
production and support sales activity. Actual results could differ from those projected in any forward-looking statements due to
numerous factors. Such factors include, among others, governmental regulations being implemented regarding the production and sale
of alkaline water; additional competitors selling alkaline water in bulk containers reducing the Company’s sales; the fact that the
Company does not own or operate any of its production facilities and that co-packers may not renew current agreements and/or not
satisfy increased production quotas; that fact that the Company has a limited number of suppliers of its unique bulk bottles; the
potential for supply chain interruption due to factors beyond the Company’s control; the fact that there may be a recall of
products due to unintended contamination; the inherent uncertainties associated with operating as an early stage company; changes
in customer demand; the extent to which the Company is successful in gaining new long-term relationships with new retailers and
retaining existing relationships with retailers; the Company’s ability to raise the additional funding that it will need to
continue to pursue its business, planned capital expansion and sales activity; competition in the industry in which the Company
operates and market conditions. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release, and the Company
assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those
projected in the forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable law, including the securities laws of the United
States and Canada. Although the Company believes that any beliefs, plans, expectations and intentions contained in this news
release are reasonable, there can be no assurance that any such beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions will prove to be
accurate. Readers should consult all of the information set forth herein and should also refer to the risk factors disclosure
outlined in the reports and other documents the Company files with the SEC, available at www.sec.gov, and on the SEDAR,
available at www.sedar.com.
The Alkaline Water Company Inc.
WTER Investor Relations
IRTH Communications
Robert Haag
Managing Partner
800-923-1910
investors@thealkalinewaterco.com
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