/EINPresswire.com/ -- HICKSVILLE, NY--(Marketwired - Jun 20, 2017) - Long Island Iced Tea Corp. (NASDAQ: LTEA) (the "Company"), a growth-oriented company focused on the non-alcohol ready-to-drink ("NARTD") tea segment in the beverage industry, today announced that it has engaged Ben Cheng & Koh Tai Hong, Singaporean-based consumer goods specialists, to assist the Company in the development of its Asia footprint. Messrs. Cheng and Hong are working closely with recently engaged international brand consultant Jeff Busch as part of Long Island Iced Tea Corp.'s international expansion.

Mr. Cheng's background includes over 25 years working in Asia, including 18 years with AB InBev as VP Asia Pacific - International Business Development where he managed all Asian markets accountable for exports, distribution, co-packing and licensing partnerships, as well as global brands expansion, strategic and partner relationships. Currently, Mr. Cheng advises a variety of companies in the beverage and related categories.

Mr. Hong's background includes over 27 years working in Asia in a variety of senior sales, marketing, operations and manufacturing roles. Mr. Hong worked for Asia Pacific Breweries in multiple markets including Singapore, Burma, Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos. He has an intimate knowledge of beverage distribution systems and co-packing facilities in Asia.

Philip Thomas, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, stated, "We feel it is critical to engage specialists such as Ben and Koh, as 75% of global NARTD tea volume is sold in the Asia Pacific region.¹ They will be working in concert with Jeff Busch towards our international expansion in Asia. Ben & Koh join the business on a 6-month consulting basis, to assist Long Island Iced Tea Corp. identify, develop and grow our Asia footprint."

Mr. Cheng commented, "We are very excited to join such a fast-growing business spearheaded by an iconic and globally recognized brand name. NARTD tea has a substantial market in North Asia and is a fast-growing market in South East Asia, and we look forward to assisting in translating that global awareness into Asian and international growth for the Company."

About Long Island Iced Tea Corp.
Headquartered in Long Island, NY, Long Island Iced Tea Corp. operates in the non-alcohol ready-to-drink segment of the beverage industry. The Company's flagship brand 'The Original Long Island Brand Iced Tea^®', together with 'The Original Long Island Brand Lemonade^™, are marketed as premium beverages made with non-GMO ingredients. The company also imports and markets 'ALO Juice^®' a functional Aloe Vera based beverage. The Company's portfolio of premium brands sits within the 'better-for-you' category of the beverage industry, and are offered to consumers at an affordable price, reflecting the Company's mission. Its beverages are sold primarily through a network of regional chains and distributors primarily on the East Coast and the Midwest of the United States, as well as Canada and Latin America. The Company's website is www.longislandicedtea.com.

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¹ Euromonitor International. "RTD Tea in Asia Pacific". May 2017