Zipfizz(R) Announces New Distribution Deals With GNC and Ralph's Grocery

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Wed Oct 28, 2009 12:05pm EDT

MILL CREEK, Wash., Oct. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Zipfizz Corporation, makers of
Zipfizz, the healthy energy drink mix that has been embraced by professional
athletes, Hollywood and the general public, announced today that it has signed
a distribution deal with General Nutrition Centers (GNC) and Ralph's Grocery. 

GNC stores will typically stock a wide range of weight loss, bodybuilding and
nutritional supplements, in both their own numerous in-house brands as well as
third party name brands. The company also stocks vitamins, natural remedies,
and health and beauty products. GNC has over 6,000 stores in the US (including
1,100 store-within-a-store locations within Rite Aid) as well as locations in
49 other countries. 

GNC, with approximately 5,300 retail locations in the U.S., will carry the
Zipfizz grape-flavored 12 pack.  GNC is the largest global specialty retailer
of nutritional products, including vitamin, mineral, herbal and other
specialty supplements and sports nutrition, diet and energy products. 
Initially, GNC will carry Zipfizz in 1,400 of its retail locations before
expanding to all GNC retail outlets.

Ralphs Grocery Company, the largest supermarket division of retail
conglomerate Kroger, will carry the company's flagship product, Zipfizz
Healthy Energy Mix, in a 3-pack of Grape, Orange and Pink Lemonade.  Ralphs
Grocery is a major supermarket chain in the Southern California area.  In
addition to Ralphs Supermarkets, the company  operates stores under the Cala
Foods, Bell Markets, Food-4-Less, and FoodsCo names in California as well as
PriceRite stores in Nevada. 

The Zipfizz Healthy Energy Drink Mix is packaged in a test tube-like,
single-serving container, and contains only 10 calories, no sugar, and 2 net
carbs.  When mixed with 16 to 20 ounces of water, it offers 25 nutritional
ingredients, including nine vitamins, eight minerals, electrolytes and
antioxidants. 

 "We are very excited to partner with GNC and Ralph's Grocery," said Adrian
Vicente, Vice President of Zipfizz Corporation.  "It is another important step
for us as we continue to expand our market leadership position in this
category."

Vicente said that Zipfizz originated the healthy drink mix market when it was
introduced in 2004.  "When that happened, we created an entire new product
category," he said.  "We've been able to grow our business because when it
comes to taste and product satisfaction, consumers consistently choose
Zipfizz."

Zipfizz products are also available at Costco, QFC, Sam's Clubs, Walgreens,
Safeway, Emerald City Smoothie and other retailers. Last year, Zipfizz signed
distribution agreements with Target, Rite Aid, H-E-B, Bartell Drugs, Fred
Meyer's, Vitamin Shoppe, Harris Teeter and www.bodybuilding.com for the
company's flagship product, Zipfizz Healthy Energy Mix.  For more information,
please visit http://www.zipfizz.com. 



    For more information:

    Mark Leonard
    For Zipfizz Corporation
    847-267-9660
    mark@reachthenextlevel.com




SOURCE  Zipfizz Corporation

Mark Leonard, +1-847-267-9660, mark@reachthenextlevel.com, for Zipfizz
Corporation
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