JACKSONVILLE, Fla., July 13, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mariner's Choice International Inc. (Pink Sheets:MCII) today announced that it supported one of its private label partners who exhibited at the just-completed Go Green Expo in Atlanta, GA, Jun 26 -28, 2009 (www.gogreenexpo.com).
The event was a combination trade and consumer show, whereby the opening day was promoted to Atlanta's business leaders to embrace eco-friendly products, services and practices. Business buyers, wholesalers, CEOs, government agencies, procurement officers, and environmental industry professionals were in attendance.
The weekend was open to the general public. On the Go Green Expo website, it stated "According to Mintel Global New Products Database, almost 200 million Americans buy green products and the number of those green products in the marketplace in 2007 has grown 200 percent from the year before. Additionally, educating consumers on green alternatives to eco-friendly products drives commerce and has a positive impact on our environment."
"We are excited to have participated with our private label partner, who is actively promoting their line at the commercial and retail levels. Their sales have been brisk since their launch only a couple of months ago. They met a number of potential commercial accounts, as well as, generated favorable responses from consumers in search of safe products to use in their homes. The marketing plan they have put in place is very cohesive and comprehensive. We're pleased to support their efforts to garner market share and drive sales," states Pete Hellwig, Vice President of Mariner's Choice. The private label partner is placing their next order for shipment within the coming days.
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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