Retailers
Sign on to Sell the New HEALTHYCAL+ Water Beverage - Even Before First Bottle is
Packaged
FITCHBURG, Mass., March 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Integrated
Pharmaceutical, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: INTP) announced today that it is taking
orders for its new no calorie, electrolyte enhanced water-beverage, highly fortified
with 100% absorbable Calcium and Magnesium, called HEALTHYCAL+. The first bottles
are expected to be filled in April, 2008.
Sales representatives report more than 40 advanced sales from
retail stores in western Pennsylvania, eastern Ohio, Connecticut and Massachusetts.
Even before HEALTHYCAL+ has come to market, a beverage distributor with approximately
600 stores has verbally agreed to carry it in Pennsylvania and Ohio. Agreements with
other distributors are being sought and anticipated shortly.
High demand for HEALTHYCAL+ is anticipated based on overwhelming,
positive results of numerous surveys, including one by KELTON RESEARCH, a prestigious
market research company. KELTON surveyed 835 people and reported that 71% of men
and 88% of women were very interested in buying HEALTHYCAL+ bottled water because
it provides 100% absorbable calcium and magnesium in pure tasting water, without
adding calories or sweeteners. Other formal and informal surveys conducted also suggest
a high demand for this product especially with adults over 35 years of age who are
concerned about strong bones, teeth and a healthy heart.
No Calories or Sweeteners: The ability to fortify pure water
with high amounts of minerals without altering its taste demonstrates the power of
IntePharm's technology. Other foods and beverages can benefit too. HEALTHYCAL+ offers
a solution to consumers who do not get enough Calcium or Magnesium in their diet,
know that supplement pills have poor absorption rates and prefer drinking water to beverages high in
calories with flavoring masks. Numerous doctors, university studies and scientific institutions have
addressed the benefits of adding minerals to soft water but the technology to do so, without altering
taste, has been lacking. HEALTHYCAL+ does it.
The market is there. In 2007, sales of health and energy
beverages grew 45%. "In 2008, we are pleased to offer the consumers the 'next big thing'. Consumers
may even save money as they adjust their water and supplement-buying habits when drinking HEALTHYCAL+," said
Peter Featherston, IntePharm's CEO and President.
HEALTHYCAL+ demonstrates IntePharm's advanced, proprietary
technology to develop highly-pure mineral powders used to fortify foods and beverages,
in this case, pure water. Every 20 ounce bottle of HEALTHYCAL+ contains Electrolytes
and up to 175mg of Calcium and 17mg of Magnesium. Retailers and distributors interested
in carrying HEALTHYCAL+ should contact Featherston at 203-858-8751 or the Sales Department at 978-696-0020
ext. 331.
About IntePharm
IntePharm is an emerging producer of specialty compounds for the nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, and functional food industries. In addition to making products, IntePharm discovers and develops more efficient and cost- effective manufacturing processes. These processes are developed using a comprehensive technology platform that combines metabolic engineering, cellular genetics, advanced bioprocess engineering, and computer simulation science. The company owns numerous pending patents for new products and technologies for immediate commercialization in food and nutritional products market.
Cautionary Statement - Forward Looking Information
This press release contains certain forward-looking information. This forward looking information includes, or may be based upon, estimates, forecasts, and statements as to management's expectations with respect to, among other things, the timely delivery of manufacturing equipment, the issuance of permits, trends for the Company and the bottled water and energy drink industries, progress in installation and operation of manufacturing facilities, future production and sales volumes, availability of raw materials, future bottled water prices, water treatment charges and the financial results of the company.
For further information call David H. Smith at (203) 853 1611 or visit, http://www.intepharm.com
SOURCE Integrated Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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