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BORBA, A-B in Distribution Deal |
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Thursday, 01 November 2007 |
Anheuser-Busch, the leading American brewer, has broadened its horizons once more by reaching out to the non-beer segment and entering an agreement to distribute BORBA Skin Balance Water in the United States and countries around the world.
 Borba skin water The agreement includes the distribution and marketing of BORBA's Skin Balance Waters include Clarifying, Age Defying, Firming and Replenishing varieties and the distribution and marketing of Aqua-Less Crystallines, a powder form of the drinkable skin care line, in the United States.
Anheuser-Busch wholesalers will begin distributing the beverages in select markets in November. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed, however BORBA does maintain the right to sell its beverages and crystallines in select accounts and online.
BORBA beverages contain antioxidants, vitamins and botanicals. Each beverage is formulated to provide a distinct skin benefit, such as a clearer complexion, firmer skin and help for dry, dehydrated skin. The BORBA line currently is available at high-end retailers, such as Sephora, Ulta and Equinox Gyms. Select items also are sold through multimedia retailer QVC.
"Anheuser-Busch understands our vision and the tremendous potential of BORBA's drinkable skin care line. With extensive reach, marketing and distribution expertise, Anheuser-Busch will help expand the presence of our products in key retail locations," says Scott Vincent Borba, founder and chief executive officer of BORBA. "We look forward to working together to introduce BORBA beverages and Aqua-Less Crystallines to new consumers who are focused on the health and well-being of their skin."
"Adding the BORBA Skin Balance Waters and Aqua-Less Crystallines to our portfolio allows us to participate in the emerging nutraceutical beverage category," says Dave Peacock, vice president of business operations, Anheuser-Busch, Inc. "The BORBA line of beverages provides innovative and highly profitable products for our wholesalers and retail customers, while expanding our business into high-growth beverages beyond beer." |