JACKSONVILLE, Fla., July 20, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mariner's Choice International Inc. (Pink Sheets:MCII), a North American manufacturer of "green" eco-safe products for both commercial and retail market sectors, announced that the second shipment was completed last week, under the private label partnership agreement, to the largest North American food distributor and provider of general merchandise products. This order represents the retailer's commitment to the product line, and a continued growth within Mariner's Choice. This is a significant material development for the company in that it illustrates the technological and marketing ability to penetrate many market segments with a diverse product portfolio. As previously announced, this retailer is continuing to test and review additional products to meet the growing consumer demands. The grocery market represents the largest retail consumable sector, and is a strategically important sales development for Mariner's Choice, affording many other vertical market opportunities.
Amie Hingston, CEO of Mariner's Choice, stated, "This opportunity propels Mariner's Choice into a substantial growth capability in the mainstream retail market. The completion of the Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) listing process by our partner and having launched with a strong sales commitment provide Mariner's Choice a stalwart market penetration by meeting administrative protocols of any large US retailer." The grocery market represents approximately 30,000 supermarket multi-state locations. Hingston further added, "We look forward to continuing to supply a multitude of eco-safe products to the 'green' conscious consumer market."
About Mariner's Choice International Inc.
Mariner's Choice provides high-performance, eco-safe consumer and industrial products utilizing leading-edge biodegradable technologies. Each product is tested to exacting standards and performance levels, with the goal of providing the greatest benefit and satisfaction to our customers. Our "green" products, some of which employ nanotechnology, are a timely solution for the environmental and health concerns that affect people globally. For more information about us, please visit http://www.marinerschoice.net.
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